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British Bikes / Re: Racing Rudge motorcycles in Australia in the 1930s - photos please!
« on: July 23, 2015, 05:35:59 PM »
That's a great looking bike! Good luck with the research.
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British Bikes / Re: WANTED two classic motorcycles
« on: July 23, 2015, 05:24:36 PM »
Thanks guys, the quote works just as well without using the word 'fake'. Can't wait to get working on some bikes, hope something turns up soon. Cheers, JJ
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British Bikes / Re: WANTED two classic motorcycles
« on: July 23, 2015, 10:41:55 AM »Thanks Leon, Ive quoted you on our website, hope that's ok?
And speaking of "fakes", the mystery bike is a 1937-1939 Rudge. No doubt the ride could tell us stories about its race pedigree, but most likely it started life as a road bike - a "Special" or the hotter "Ulster" - and rather than collecting the very elaborate parts require to restore it, it has been turned into a "classic racer". The Rudge race shop was closed down in January 1933; a 1939 Ulster would make a respectable Clubman Racer, but would be seriously uncompetitive against a proper race bike.
Leon
http://www.jjbristol.uk/post/122854703067/a-day-at-the-races-sunday-28th-june-2015
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British Bikes / Re: WANTED two classic motorcycles
« on: July 23, 2015, 10:34:12 AM »
You need a wider audience base for your idea,so glad you like the idea of a stall, why not float the idea to the bike mags run by [spit spit] Mortonsmedia group? Or local Bristol radio/TV?
These mags look great, they publish loads! Thank you
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British Bikes / Re: WANTED two classic motorcycles
« on: July 21, 2015, 08:22:38 PM »
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http://www.jjbristol.uk/post/122854703067/a-day-at-the-races-sunday-28th-june-2015The "G45" is just a road bike,probably 650 or 500 Matchless dressed up to look like a G45, so many things give it away. frame brakes engine, poor fit of the fuel tank. Only a handful left out of the 200 made.
The Triumphs look to be nice bikes, need a better pic to ID the one that you like the sound of.
As an after thought I suggest you start searching auto jumbles for projects; It'll give you an idea of expense. A good start would be Netley marsh in September, the Bath and West showground do after, and the Kempton park events, all reasonably easy to get to for you. If nothing else a good place to set up a stall explaining what you want? cast your net wider so to speak?
Thanks for this, I'll update the caption under the Matchless and have a look at some images of the G45 so that I know the difference. It sounds like a nice bike you had there!
It's a really good idea to do a stall, I'm going to look into that.
Here is a bigger version of the bike that I couldn't identify:
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British Bikes / Re: WANTED two classic motorcycles
« on: July 21, 2015, 08:05:47 PM »The "G45" is just a road bike,probably 650 or 500 Matchless dressed up to look like a G45, so many things give it away. frame brakes engine, poor fit of the fuel tank. Only a handful left out of the 200 made.
The Triumphs look to be nice bikes, need a better pic to ID the one that you like the sound of.
As an after thought I suggest you start searching auto jumbles for projects; It'll give you an idea of expense. A good start would be Netley marsh in September, the Bath and West showground do after, and the Kempton park events, all reasonably easy to get to for you. If nothing else a good place to set up a stall explaining what you want? cast your net wider so to speak?
Thanks for this, I'll update the caption under the Matchless and have a look at some images of the G45 so that I know the difference. It sounds like a nice bike you had there!
It's a really good idea to do a stall, I'm going to look into that.
Here is a bigger version of the bike that I couldn't identify:
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British Bikes / Re: WANTED two classic motorcycles
« on: July 20, 2015, 10:22:44 PM »
I have read your website and the bit re the bikes at Castle Coombe, I am sorry to say, leads me to believe , while enthusiastic your knowledge of 'classic' machines is sadly lacking, that is not a G45, and a genuine G45, of which I once had one, is certainly not a 'cafe racer',
Hi, if you get a chance, please could you give me the correct info for this bike, I will update the caption. I'm not even going to pretend to know all about classic bikes, but I'm very keen to learn. Thank you, Jane
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British Bikes / Re: WANTED two classic motorcycles
« on: July 20, 2015, 09:57:49 PM »
Hi all, thanks for your comments. We have both been away from an internet connection for a while. Despite everything, we're still as enthusiastic as ever. We have probably decided to make our bikes from scratch, getting most bits from suppliers as donations, the rest will be paid for by ourselves. All donations will go direct to the Street Child Charity (not sure if you've checked out what they do?) We might not know lots about these wonderful machines now, but we sure will after making two to our own specifications. With lots of help from very experienced friends, who have worked on similar bikes and done similar trips. (We will be going on lots of runs to get used to the bikes before we go in 2017) My father used to sell bikes so its in the blood as they say. Jenny has already spent time in Sierra Leone so knows the score and we are about to visit another guy who has just come back from doing exactly the same trip (we don't mind if it has been done before, in fact it's reassuring) It would be great if you had some positive feed back, but if not, I'm not being rude, but I probably won't reply. Thank you Jane
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British Bikes / Re: WANTED two classic motorcycles
« on: July 12, 2015, 07:42:21 PM »
Hi Mark2,
Thanks for your opinion. Fortunately we have never claimed to have an original idea, so we know from other peoples experiences this trip is possible and we will return on the bikes and not air lifted out.
We have chosen to go to Sierra Leone because that's where the charity works, that's where I have visited and that's where our friends are from. We are using our own money to pay for the bikes and fuel so all proceeds will go to Street Child.
It needs to be a bit of a challenge to help drum up support, I don't think may people would donate if we took a holiday bike ride around Europe. Also part of the experience to is show the culture and experience because for some reason people think that West Africa is just about disease and diamonds.
Thanks for your opinion. Fortunately we have never claimed to have an original idea, so we know from other peoples experiences this trip is possible and we will return on the bikes and not air lifted out.
We have chosen to go to Sierra Leone because that's where the charity works, that's where I have visited and that's where our friends are from. We are using our own money to pay for the bikes and fuel so all proceeds will go to Street Child.
It needs to be a bit of a challenge to help drum up support, I don't think may people would donate if we took a holiday bike ride around Europe. Also part of the experience to is show the culture and experience because for some reason people think that West Africa is just about disease and diamonds.
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Wanted Bikes / WANTED 2 Classic Bikes for Charity Run
« on: July 12, 2015, 02:42:31 PM »
WANTED two classic motorcycles. Preferably Indian Royal Enfields. 500cc Bullets, between years 1960-1990. Although similar bikes considered. Budget small as restoration job is desired. Bikes are needed for a charity run from Bristol to West Africa by two lady riders supporting STREET CHILD. If any owners have, or know of a bike that could fit the bill please have a look at our web site jjbristol.uk and get in touch. Imagine seeing your old bike make it to West Africa! 
Thank you! Jenny and Jane xx
Thank you! Jenny and Jane xx
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The Classic Biker Bar / WANTED 2 Classic Bikes for Charity Run
« on: July 12, 2015, 02:38:40 PM »
WANTED two classic motorcycles. Preferably Indian Royal Enfields. 500cc Bullets, between years 1960-1990. Although similar bikes considered. Budget small as restoration job is desired. Bikes are needed for a charity run from Bristol to West Africa by two lady riders supporting STREET CHILD. If any owners have, or know of a bike that could fit the bill please have a look at our web site jjbristol.uk and get in touch. Imagine seeing your old bike make it to West Africa!
Thank you! Jenny and Jane xx
Thank you! Jenny and Jane xx
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British Bikes / WANTED two classic motorcycles
« on: July 07, 2015, 01:55:08 PM »
WANTED two classic motorcycles. Preferably Indian Royal Enfields. 500cc Bullets, between years 1960-1990. Although similar bikes considered. Budget small as restoration job is desired. Bikes are needed for a charity run from Bristol to West Africa by two lady riders supporting STREET CHILD. If any owners have, or know of a bike that could fit the bill please have a look at our web site jjbristol.uk and get in touch. Thank you! Jenny and Jane
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