Harris frame for H2

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:39 pm

Was the frame specifically built for H2 or was it for an other bike?

Bizkarts · Post by **Bizkarts** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:30 pm

JP, the first prototype specific H2 frame that Harris built was ordered by a friend of mine and I built the bike for him, this was in 1976. It used Ceriani forks, Lockheed brakes, Offenstadt wheels and a De Carbon suspension unit.

It went through various owners, trial and tribulations including being slung down the road on more then one occasion

The last I heard of it until recently was that it was sold to a motorcycle dealer from Chingford in Essex called Neil Harris ( no relation) who was later killed in an road accident.

Now I believe the bike is in the hands of Mark Speight(Tangoman on this board) I am sure he can confirm

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:49 pm

Thank you, I'm working about road H2s with special frame build for the bike and not bitza
have noticed
Egli frame 9 built (according to Fritz Egli)
Tony Foale 3 built (according to Malc A.)
Martin special frame on the eighties 6 built (according to Georges Martin)
Harris (1 or more built?)

No for H2 original framed
Rickman was a triumph engine first
Rau was made for a Z1 engine
Martin look like Egli was usally for CB 750 or Z1 first

Bizkarts · Post by **Bizkarts** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:00 pm

This was built as a road going H2 JP, all the standard H2 parts also fitted forks, wheels, electrics etc. The battery and a small fabricated oil tank fitted in the seat. We fitted it originally with a modified H2R fairing with twin Cibie lights cut into the front I think that has probably long since departed this world though

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:12 pm

Thank you very much and do you know how many frames your build for road going H2?

malc87 · Post by **malc87** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:22 pm

Tony Foale told me he only did 3 h2"s JP.

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:25 pm

malc87 wrote:Tony Foale told me he only did 3 h2"s JP.

so it's according Tony Foale via Malc A.

malc87 · Post by **malc87** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:35 pm

correct

downpipe3 · Post by **downpipe3** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:26 pm

harris frames JP
I THINK RICK HAS ONE SOMEWHERE
TANGOMAN HAS 1
AND I THINK OUR FELLOW CLUB MEMBER NOW DEPARTED JOE AKISANYA

HAS ONE

robh1f · Post by **robh1f** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:56 pm

Hey JP don't forget Rickman and Seeley!! Rog and myself nailed a Seeley H2 together back in the 80's?? for Nick Joy....think he has a photo. Cheers Rob

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:22 am

At my knowledge, there were never Rickman H2 frame and I'm not the only one to think this.
http://www.kawasakitriplesuk.com/phpbb2 ... ?f=2&t=815
Seeley, you're right, if someone has informations.

Bizkarts · Post by **Bizkarts** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:34 am

husson73 wrote:Thank you very much and do you know how many frames your build for road going H2?

JP, I will phone Steve Harris today and see if he can remember how many were built, we are still in contact, he does moulding work for my company.

But he is even older than me so maybe his memory is not so good now

robh1f · Post by **robh1f** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:43 pm

Yeah you are probaly right about Rickman JP. Look at www.pulstudio.com for a nice H2 Rickman....guessing its a Z1 frame????

Tangoman · Post by **Tangoman** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:43 am

I still have the harris framed H2 aiming to get it on the road this year

H2Nick · Post by **H2Nick** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 2:39 pm

Ready for the Isle of Man Mark ?

not so long now.

Rob - just noticed this thread

Here's the Seeley H2 you & Rog "nailed together"
...after sitting in the garage quite a few years...

...wish I had some better pics - actually, wish I still had the bike !

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 6:46 pm

The seely frame, was it made originaly for H2?

Whit · Post by **Whit** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:04 pm

The harris frame is a tz lowboy with added plates for the engine.
I also have one hopefully restored this year.

H2Nick · Post by **H2Nick** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 9:13 am

JP - I think so - I'm no expert, but I bought the rolling chassis separately & the engine from my H2 fitted perfectly.
It didn't look like the chassis had been modified from how it was manufactured.

The frame was plated (nickel, I think - do you remember Rob ?), so I think mods would be obvious.

Actually - I think it was a Seeley frame as that's what it said in the advert when I bought it - I suppose it could have been anything - I wouldn't have known...

Incidentally - I sold the H2 rolling chassis for £100...

666rog · Post by **666rog** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:49 am

Oh my word. If only i knew then what i know now. I would have bought that off you Nick.

That would be a very rare beast now. Wonder where it is?

H2Nick · Post by **H2Nick** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 11:19 am

666rog wrote:Oh my word. If only i knew then what i know now. I would have bought that off you Nick. That would be a very rare beast now. Wonder where it is?

If I knew then what I know now (which is quite a bit less probably, due to beer & wine) I'd have bought it off meself...

I think the chap that bought it was from Portsmouth.
I guess I sold it 1993 or so.

husson73 · Post by **husson73** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 2:57 pm

so real H2 Seely frame but at first for racing use or road use

H2Nick · Post by **H2Nick** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 4:53 pm

Don't know for certain JP
I bought the rolling chassis only.
There were no road parts (light/horn brake light etc) so probably built for racing.