CAVMG

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Taken by an unnamed spectator in the stands at an NHRA meet in 1971 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the photo captured Boris Murray’s record-setting pass of 8.74 seconds at 175 mph. I know, not very impressive by today’s times, he recalled. But 30 years ago, for several years, it was unbeatable as far as top speed went Murray’s double-engine Triumph weighed just 305 poundsfractionally more than a Sportster yet far more powerful. It transferred weight perfectly, handling was exceptional, and Murray and the bike were seamless. Most guys hit the throttle and let the bike take them down the track, he said. I could put the bike wherever I wanted to. It was part of me.

44 more days till Spring!

https://www.bloomberg.com//can-jochen-zeitz-revive-harley-