Barry Anstis YAMAHA RD421

It began as a budget build that spiralled steadily upwards. Barry made a conscious decison to do a good idea justice – and his move has paid off in spades

Hard to believe that this immaculate big inch LC was going to be a Sanctuary-style Z1. “I’d always lusted after a Sanctuary type bike, but it just worked out too expensive on paper,” says semi-retired pipe-fitter and welder Barry. “I’d never had an LC back in the day, all my money went on motocross and road racing. But I built a YPVS hybrid four years ago and decided on a single-seat special instead.” Engine is a Mad Bikers 421-kitted, with a 4mm stroked crank, V Force 3 reed blocks, Zeeltronic ignition and Martin Dent pipes. This little list equates to 95bhp at the rear wheel. “Around town it’s just like a Power Valve to 4000rpm, mainly because of the long stroke. From four and half to six it goes slightly…

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Practical Sportsbikes (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2018

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