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European and Other Bikes / Re: jawa cz 125cc type 488.1
« on: September 12, 2016, 03:11:09 PM »
Fair point. When he said the engine was "free" I assumed he meant the big end was all OK after the rebuild.
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European and Other Bikes / Re: jawa cz 125cc type 488.1
« on: September 12, 2016, 09:11:07 AM »
I would suggest a light barrel hone?
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European and Other Bikes / Re: new member with a odd bike
« on: September 06, 2016, 08:27:36 PM »Lots of folk around with old french bikes they are regretting buying. They are brought back by antique dealers and speculators trying to cash in on the present daft old bike prices. Generally they know eff all about bikes of any kind.
The french are off loading all their old tat because its now impossible to put one back on the road without original paperwork.
This paragraph should be embroidered onto those old sampler things and hung in every house of the "I really like the Art Deco look of old French bikes" dreamers.
Reality.
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Identify these bikes! / Re: Neighbour's bike from 1920's or so
« on: September 04, 2016, 08:19:01 PM »
Now, who wants to club together for a time machine and a roll of white fivers......?
We'll be millyonaires I tell yah!
We'll be millyonaires I tell yah!
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British Bikes / Re: Sunbeam Model 10 exhaust valve collet urgently wanted
« on: August 29, 2016, 03:52:24 PM »
I could be very interested. Would you like to PM me?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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British Bikes / Re: Sunbeam Model 10 exhaust valve collet urgently wanted
« on: August 29, 2016, 01:56:22 PM »
I have always had a yen for a Scott after hearing one yowling along the lanes in the Dales, probably 50 years ago. And I also have a very odd feeling I might like an Ariel Arrow. Strange as I've always hated 2 strokes.
Scotts are incredibly addictive and nothing like screaming RD's or ride-to-work pop-pops which are the usual typical two-stroke scenarios. Will you be selling the 'Beam?
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British Bikes / Re: Sunbeam Model 10 exhaust valve collet urgently wanted
« on: August 29, 2016, 10:19:54 AM »
I believe it's been featured in a mini series in RealClassic magazine.
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British Bikes / Re: bsa a65 lightning
« on: August 28, 2016, 08:58:51 PM »
You sure the clutch is set up correctly? Shouldn't be that hard to pull, but these things are all relative. Anyone you know got one to compare with?
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British Bikes / Re: What to look for when viewing a 1960 Norton Jubilee
« on: August 27, 2016, 04:40:07 PM »
Understood.
I don't have any long-term memories on any of my bikes, and I've always said that if anyone offered enough fivers they're each/all for sale. There's more bikes out there than I'll ever get to ride or own, and the "thrill" of a new one soon makes me forget the good rides with the old one!
Having said that there's still a mental league table of what would go first and what would be the last to go.
I don't have any long-term memories on any of my bikes, and I've always said that if anyone offered enough fivers they're each/all for sale. There's more bikes out there than I'll ever get to ride or own, and the "thrill" of a new one soon makes me forget the good rides with the old one!
Having said that there's still a mental league table of what would go first and what would be the last to go.
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British Bikes / Re: What to look for when viewing a 1960 Norton Jubilee
« on: August 27, 2016, 01:24:10 PM »Like you, I find the value of my bike irrelevant.
It's not though, is it? At some point you (or your executor!) will sell it/them, and then the value becomes very real. Although "ten bob a ton" may be a witty reply, the reality is if they're going for six grand then six grand is what you'll expect.
That's not to say that gloating over the prices asked in the small ads isn't a particularly cheesy thing to do, but keeping a weather eye on trends is just sensible.
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British Bikes / Re: What to look for when viewing a 1960 Norton Jubilee
« on: August 26, 2016, 08:57:45 AM »
I think that's a good point for any buyer really.
When the ads say "only done ten miles since restoration" you've got to think that it may be shiny but must be crap to ride, or that it's been slung together for resale purposes.
You can always repaint and rechrome a good runner (if that's your thing) at your leisure.
When the ads say "only done ten miles since restoration" you've got to think that it may be shiny but must be crap to ride, or that it's been slung together for resale purposes.
You can always repaint and rechrome a good runner (if that's your thing) at your leisure.
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British Bikes / Re: Wanted coventry eagle parts
« on: August 25, 2016, 05:54:24 PM »
There's a bloke in the VMCC mag every month after Silent Superb parts. I guess he's struggling too.
Then there's the bloke called Roy from Kent who's been advertising for Triumph twin bikes and parts every month for years now in the glossies. I wonder why the editors haven't made him take out a trade ad and stop making out he's an individual?
Then there's the bloke called Roy from Kent who's been advertising for Triumph twin bikes and parts every month for years now in the glossies. I wonder why the editors haven't made him take out a trade ad and stop making out he's an individual?
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Wanted Bikes / Re: EUD 519C
« on: August 24, 2016, 09:43:39 PM »
I'd say so.
Last taxed 1983, so new enough to be on the DVLA computer, still extant in 1983 so past the "pile of worthless scrap" era, so as said, probably languishing in the proverbial "I'll restore that old BSA one day" dreamer's shed, never to see the light of day until he croaks.
Last taxed 1983, so new enough to be on the DVLA computer, still extant in 1983 so past the "pile of worthless scrap" era, so as said, probably languishing in the proverbial "I'll restore that old BSA one day" dreamer's shed, never to see the light of day until he croaks.
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British Bikes / Re: What to look for when viewing a 1960 Norton Jubilee
« on: August 24, 2016, 07:22:13 PM »
Not really an entry-level classic though, is it?
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British Bikes / Re: What to look for when viewing a 1960 Norton Jubilee
« on: August 24, 2016, 02:51:33 PM »
Actually I've revised my previously bad opinion of Jubs and Navigators in the last few years.
I know a few people who've got them as second/third bikes in the collection and they swear by them. Uprate the brakes and electrics and they're good little bikes. Never going to set the world alight, but then at 15 stone nothing small is, if you'll forgive me for saying!
I actually wouldn't mind an Electra, but the prices are rising!
I know a few people who've got them as second/third bikes in the collection and they swear by them. Uprate the brakes and electrics and they're good little bikes. Never going to set the world alight, but then at 15 stone nothing small is, if you'll forgive me for saying!
I actually wouldn't mind an Electra, but the prices are rising!