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Identify these bikes! / Another mystery bike - photo taken in Shetland
« on: April 07, 2017, 10:34:05 AM »
Hi All,

Here's a pic of another mystery bike, taken in Shetland.  Actually, it isn't a mystery in terms of identity - I think it is a 'New Henley' (?) . . . . . . . but there's very little on info. available on the Internet.

What size engine would this have ?

Presumably, there are very few of these bikes around today ?  Anyone ever seen one ?  Out of interest, what kind of value might such a bike have today ?

I wonder why the company folded ?  Too much competition ?  Too expensive . . . . . . . or lack of perceived quality ?




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Identify these bikes! / Mystery bike - photo taken in Shetland
« on: March 27, 2017, 09:40:46 PM »
Hi,

First, apologies for the poor quality of the photo; there might just be enough on show for someone to be able to identify this bike.  The photo was certainly taken in Shetland - I'm guessing, in the 1920s ?.

Thank you for any comments.


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc116/lastpubrunner/Mystery%20motorbike.jpg






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Identify these bikes! / Re: Mystery Old Bike
« on: December 09, 2014, 08:11:45 PM »
Hi Leon,

Thanks for taking the time to write such an interesting reply.  The AJS 350 side valve looks a very attractive bike - to my eyes.  Whilst I admire the symmetry of twin cylinder bikes, it seems that singles sometimes fetch less than half the price of the twins.

I found a website showing an AJS 350 in 2011; although three years ago, the bike only went for £4830 . . . why so cheap ?

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19290/lot/401/

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Identify these bikes! / Re: Mystery Old Bike
« on: December 08, 2014, 10:58:43 AM »
Many thanks indeed, for the very interesting replies.

I don't have a motorbike licence and I've no interest in modern bikes at all; but something about the styling of the old bikes really appeals to me.

I could really see myself getting a pre-war machine - just to 'potter' around on . . . just how easy to ride, are such bikes . . . and how much maintenance do they require ?

I must say, I'm tempted to get something; this may come across as sounding rather shallow-minded, but any choice of bike, would be largely on the basis of appearance.  I wouldn't be interested in a smaller-engined bike; but rather, a twin-cylinder, rather like the AJS in fact . . . . . . . better get saving :)

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Identify these bikes! / Mystery Old Bike
« on: December 05, 2014, 03:17:45 PM »
Hi there,

For many years, my late Uncle & Aunt owned a motorbike (See pic).  Sadly  :(, I never asked the make & model - which is why I am asking help from the many experts on this forum.

I found a very small photo of the motorbike and I decided that it would be interesting to find out more about it.  I don’t own a motorbike, or even have a bike licence, but if I did, I’d certainly have an older bike – I love the styling.

The number-plate of the bike, is KC4395.  My Aunt looks quite young, so I wouldn’t think the photo is much after 1920 . . . or perhaps it is earlier than that ?  The bike looks quite impressive – in my opinion, the engine looks a decent size.

If you can tell me anything about it, it would be much appreciated.  Feel free to share or use the photo as you feel appropriate.


Best wishes,

Andy


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