The Film Shed: A 1912 Zenith Gradua – a Veteran Motorcycle with a Twist

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Film: A 1912 Zenith Gradua – a Veteran Motorcycle with a Twist

A Film By: The Girder Club

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Summary: In this video, Rich from The Girder Club talks about his 1912 Zenith motorcycle – a single speed machine with the innovative Gradua gearing that provided riders with a variable drive. It was a motorcycle that smashed the competition of the time and even ended up being banned from events. Zenith used this in advertisement and used the word “barred” to indicate just how good these machines were.

Watch for a quick talk, walk around, and ride around the Hampshire countryside.


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