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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: scooby2102 on July 12, 2006, 10:58:05 AM

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Post by: scooby2102 on July 12, 2006, 10:58:05 AM

Hi there, any chance someone could advise reference the following.

Would like to get started on a project bike, preferably one that has been lying around and needs complete restoration.

Have been looking around and have kinda "homed in" on a couple of bikes, both BSA, a C12 1958 model and a Bantam D14 model.

Since my knowledge of vintage/older bikes is nil, could the above bikes be viable projects or are there other more suitable bikes to look out for.

Many thanks
Rab

Title: Re: New member - Help required
Post by: VintageBike on July 12, 2006, 05:20:40 PM

Hi Rab,

you shouldn't have any problems with either of these.  BSA spares are widely available and documentation is plentiful.  I'm sure you will have fun with either project.

Cheers

Nigel.

Title: Re: New member - Help required
Post by: scooby2102 on July 12, 2006, 08:39:41 PM

Thanks Nigel, was kinda hoping that you would say that ;)

Title: Re: New member - Help required
Post by: zjsagurs on July 19, 2006, 09:31:58 AM

I agree with Nigel, there are so many spare parts for the BSA models that you should be fine. By tackling a fairly common model of motorcycle, it gives you a bit of satisfaction when it is completed. The next step is to get stuck into something bigger....anyhow good luck with the restoration.

Zach ;)