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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Simon McCarthy

Australian champion Keith Davies' 'priceless' slider motorcycle restored to piece of racing history

Keith Davies, a legend of Australian racing, with his son Steve and grandson Alex and his restored slider motorcycle. Picture by Peter Lorimer

The bike was built in the '70s. The Godden frame - a light and minimal body, stripped of the kind of aesthetic trimmings you might find on a modern road bike - was made in the UK. The Wes Lake engine in its centre was the first of its kind to come to Australia. And it still starts on the first kick.

The bike is priceless. And every inch of it reminds you that it was built for one purpose: speed.

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