The vendor acquired this ST70 in December 1980, and used it throughout the 1980s and 1990s on local journeys and for attending Formula 1 Grands Prix, to which it was transported in the boot of a TR7. Such diminutive machines are not usually used for long-distance work, but in 1981 this little bike embarked upon an epic journey from Ostende in Belgium up to the German border for the 24-hour endurance race at Spa Francorchamps. It was fallback transport after the owner’s CX500 digested its second cam chain adjuster a week before the race! The machine comes with both old (V5) and new (V5C) registration documents, photographic history, original owner’s manual and Clymer workshop manual. A new battery and silencer were fitted earlier this year, and the bike is presented in running order. A spare engine is included in the sale. Offered without reserve.
The vendor acquired this ST70 in December 1980, and used it throughout the 1980s and 1990s on local journeys and for attending Formula 1 Grands Prix, to which it was transported in the boot of a TR7. Such diminutive machines are not usually used for long-distance work, but in 1981 this little bike embarked upon an epic journey from Ostende in Belgium up to the German border for the 24-hour endurance race at Spa Francorchamps. It was fallback transport after the owner’s CX500 digested its second cam chain adjuster a week before the race! The machine comes with both old (V5) and new (V5C) registration documents, photographic history, original owner’s manual and Clymer workshop manual. A new battery and silencer were fitted earlier this year, and the bike is presented in running order. A spare engine is included in the sale. Offered without reserve.
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