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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: wetdog on May 28, 2011, 10:16:34 AM

Title: panther ride or restore ?
Post by: wetdog on May 28, 2011, 10:16:34 AM

still going strong but starting to look its age , total restoration ( could be v expensive ) or just ride
 http://s1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb429/1wetdog/?action=view&current=panther044.jpg

Title: Re: panther ride or restore ?
Post by: DM on May 28, 2011, 10:21:37 AM

Keep it as it is and ride it, an original used bike is far more interesting than a (over)restored machine.

Title: Re: panther ride or restore ?
Post by: Rex on May 28, 2011, 10:54:04 AM

110% do not restore. The trend now is "dans son jus" as the French say....nothing whatsoever wrong with shiny resto's, but old originals can be just as interesting.

{That Brooklands can is a bit out-size, though.. ;D}

Nice bike!

Title: Re: panther ride or restore ?
Post by: Revband on May 28, 2011, 03:48:09 PM

I agree with DM and Rex, keep it safe keep it legal and enjoy it.

Title: Re: panther ride or restore ?
Post by: JFerg on May 29, 2011, 02:38:15 AM

Echo the same sentiment; I have a pre-war M100 unrestored; it is fabulous because you can use it without being precious; it can get dirty, get wet, get used the way the maker intended without detracting or deteriorating.  On the way there is so much fun to be had.

take it out and ride it.

JFerg