ORIGINAL 1969 RICKMAN Mk IV METISSE with TRIUMPH 500 TWIN; EXCELLENT CONDITION!

An original Rickman-built Mk IV MX chassis fitted with a 1974 Triumph TR5T 500 twin engine.Excellent condition throughout, rofessional-level build quality; engine plates in polished aluminum, eriod-correct tire sizes. Formerly in Denver's Sawazhki MX Collection, have been racing this bike in AHRMA VMX since 2004. Two National Championships, any regional wins from Florida to California. Has always been very reliable and trouble-free. Engine was overhauled some years ago; is quiet, o smoke, o oil consumption. Has Barnett clutch, olished fin edges, 20 chain. Frame plating is excellent all over, riginal fiberglass is very good, orrect Dunlop rims with perfect chrome. Ceriani ribbed forks with adjustable dampening, olished triple clamps, JB shocks.Ignition system is sanitary and reliable--not a bunch ofblack tape and butt connectors. Rickman hubs, o modifications from stock. Frame neck is stamped: "Mfd by Rickman 12/69 #1744." Please don't confuse it with later reproductions.Signed by Don Rickman (or Derek--I can't tell them apart). Bike was once semi-street legal, nd comes with a Colorado title, ucas headlight, ail section with light, iring, ilencers, lloy kickstand and a few other goodies--including the full set of original Rickman chain adjusting discs (you can't adjust the chain without them) and a Rickman shop manual. Unfortunately, 'll be 70 this year and can't rideit like I used to; my lighter 2-stroke 250s are easier rides. It could have gone on display in my office with some other bikes, ut I'd rather it was still making noise with someone else in the saddle instead. Feel free to call with any questions: (303) 877-6477. Located near Denver, O. I can deliver to Diamond Don's in Texas next month for free; any other arrangements are up to you. International bidders are welcome and I can store the bike for one month if necessary. $500 deposit via PayPal immediately, alance in five daysvia cash or wire transfer only--NOT PayPal.Please note the bike is advertised elsewhere; if it sells, reserve the right to end this listing. Questions? Call me.

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