Graeme,
I had a classmate that had relocated from the UK - he brought his bike with him.
Not sure what brand, but it was certainly cool - classic chopped bike; small front tire, banana seat and ape hangers.
Jeremy Staples, he had the cool bike, the cool accent and I would go along with anything he said. . . . I still have callousses on me bum from the trouble I got into with him.
God those were the days!
:-D