Couldn't agree more about the handling. My Venom was the best handling bike for the twisties I've ever had. I've ridden with riders of much more modern and faster bikes who have been astounded that they couldn't keep up with me. I'm also a big fan of the DVR2 regulator but why put it there and not in the place of the original Lucas regulator>
Hello Andy ,A few facts you didn't mention? built by NSU at their Neckersulm Werkes , But it used other makers components Front forks were made by Triumph of Nurnberg, The 4 cylinder engine was a Opel power unit, designed to carry 2 soldiers plus driver on quick offensive pincer movements , but was obsolite and useless in retreat! hence not made after 1942. Bernie 'Adler to Zundapp'
Can't believe James Robinson (not myself!) has sold it. There's a great video on this exact bike on The Classic Motorcycle Channel that's worth a watch. Lovely old thing
G'day from Australia, l have had a smile on my dial all the time I watched that ride, pity you don't go down the high street, that would turn some heads, cheers.
When I was at university in the 1960s a fellow student named Andy had an S7. It had a dual seat, unlike this one. Andy gave me lifts on the S7 several times. Birmingham uni 1962-66. I wonder if Andy is still around.
Powered by a 1.5 litre opel petrol engine i believe. Apparently after the war many of these were acquired by european farmers for logging and shifting/pulling things.
If a friend told you to shut your eyes, as he had a new machine to show you, and then asked you to guess what it is purely from the engine note, I honestly think most would say Tank, even before it moves? What is it about these sort of vehicles that creates that uniquely ‘tank’ sound? What a fabulous machine. 👍❤️✅😎
Anything with so-called Caterpillar tracks is a nightmare to maintain! Even modern ones with so-called `sealed tracks!' This will need constant greasing/tensioning but the `grin' factor may help to mitigae against that!
Dad always says that AJS went broke because the quality was too good. Nearly 100 years old and only a coat of old paint required. Not dad, he's only 95. 😂 Just realised that this bike is exactly 95 too.
Had an A10 with an end fed crank conversion, spitfire cam, BTH magneto and 8:1 compression. It sounded much sharper and free revving, it also ticked over steadily at lower revs. Just required its single carb tickling to start it. I ran it with a Norton commando fork with TLS. This bike is just bright and shiney.
