She sounds ever better than a Venom.

Very nice but not sure about that clutch lever. Velo clutch levers have a different pull to others, which would explain the clutch drag. The Velo clutch when set up properly, i.e. according to the book, is the best clutch I've used on any bike.

The cast aluminium Engine Casings on the one side of the bike have terrific 'curb appeal'. The black Pressed Tin Engine Casings on the other side of the bike destroy the 'eye candy' of this machine. Many Brit bikes of the era suffered from this incredible misfortune. I don't think the Italians would have made such an error.

I've never ridden a cammy Velo but found the 67 Thruxton pretty disapointing. I'd like to some day ride a cammy bike for comparison but doubt it'll ever happen. The pushrod engines seemed very overrated but considering the frames handled surprisingly well.