Description
1966 Royal Enfield GP5 Racer , Developed by Royal Enfield in the mid 60, s with Geoff Duke being engaged by Royal Enfield in 1964 to develop a two stroke racer for sale to the public . "Hermann Meier" developed the motor and "Ken Sprayson" from "Reynolds" developed the frame . Riders such as "Percy Tait" and "Selwyn Griffitths" rode the bikes , "Tait" being speed timed at a 132 MPH and "Griffiths" finishing fourth in the "Ulster GP" . The project prooved to much for Royal Enfield to continue with and only about 20 example left the Royal Enfield factory at Reddiitch . A number of the GP5 Racers were converted to Triumph 500 cc twin four stroke motors with Norton forks and hubs . This example is said to have been raced in the late 1960, s and 70, s in its current form and was then moth balled in the Garden shed of its then owner . The former keeper said he went to purchase a BSA Bantam 125 cc Racer and at this time came across the GP5 Racer . A deal was struck and the GP5 was once again free . The former keeper tells me The front forks have been rebuilt along with new tyres being fitted . Both front and rear wheels have been rebuilt with galvanised spokes and zinc plated nipples The motor was stripped and I am told its on standard bore and Standard crank . It has lightened timing gears , Big valve head , Twin carburettors and a 4 speed close ratio gearbox . A supporting invoice from "L. P. Williams" Dated 2/ 7/ 2018 confirms new gaskets , New drive train sprocket oil seal , New pushrods , New main shaft nut and washer , New clutch pushrod and new primary drive chain , etc . So an interesting racing motorcycle . For sale as seen for further restoration , Project Sale , Delivery and Shipping arranged
