In 1922 Gus rode a Sun Vitesse in the TT 250cc Lightweight class but over-lightening of engine components gave rise to excessive vibration, which caused the fuel lines to fracture. Nevertheless Gus and W J Lord finished in 12th and 13th places after wrapping handkerchiefs around the fuel pipes to staunch the leaking. [Thanks to www.cybermotorcycle.com for this information]
To read more of Gus Kun's activities in 1922 see The Gus Kuhn Story by Cyril May:
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