Purchased on ebay as a mystery machine from the back of a shed this  turned out to be a very rare Metisse chassis. It is now under construction again after having been shelved for a while...

Although it looks like a mono-shock this bike actually has two shocks mounted side by side, I dont think this will have any particular advantage but it does look really cool !

I have photo-shopped the front end, wheels, fairing and exhaust from our Dresda in to show how it will look when finished..............                                                                                                                                                  

Frame; Metisse  c. 1974

Engine;  Tuned t500

Gearbox; Standard Suzuki at the moment.....

Carbs;  Amal Mk2

Ignition; PVL

Exhaust; ...will be a one-off by Gibsons

Suspension; Front.. yam` tz forks    Rear.. Falcon race shocks

Brakes; 3x AP Lockheed calipers

Bodywork; RG500 Mk1 seat, mudguard and fairing,                     Ragged Edge "metisse replica" tank ( available `08 )