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European and Other Bikes / which bike: Peugeot or Panther
« on: March 29, 2009, 08:51:31 PM »
Hello All!
I'm finishing my first project - BSA B31 is almost ready, just assemble and it will hit the road. I had hard time with it - it was my very first restoration. I took a lot of lessons and I'm ready for new challenge. B31 was easy due to availability of spares, but now I also have much more knowledge about fixing parts which do not really have to be replaced/places to do things/technology, etc.
Long intro :) but wanted to emphasise I have a bit of background in restoring old bike.
Now is the time to look for new project. There are 2 bikes which I can afford and which suit my expectations: Peugeot P111 and Panther model 20. I will appreciate any info about both of them. Do not expect comperisons beacause would be extraordinary to find someone who worked on/owns both of them, but if you know any source of parts/service namuals for both of them/users forums etc it would help me to chose which one I should chose. For now I preffer Peugeot: unit construction and metric threads (had really hard time with imperial threads looking for SS nuts and bolts).
Hope to hear any feedback from all vintage bikes enthusiasts.
Thanks
Norbert

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European and Other Bikes / Amal Fischer
« on: October 26, 2008, 09:06:18 AM »
Hello, could someone let me know where I can find info on those carbs? I'm restoring an old Polish motorcycle Sokol and I know there has been used Amal Fischer 26, but there is no way I can find info what jests, throttle and others. I do not even know the P/N of this carb. There were around 1000 of those bikes produced thus very little info possible - pre-war bikes so almost all tech spec including the factory vanished.

Many thanks
Norbert

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British Bikes / Re: New to classics
« on: April 09, 2008, 01:06:30 AM »
Bob, thanks for the comment - so little I know about BSAs, but yes they are all pretty  :). I will ask seller for reason, but I have allready confirmed I will take it so I will have bike with newer from-end - actually it is not a big issue, besides I believe this could be one that came from factory with new front - who knows.
As far as I know there are different bearings (roll) in steering head in newer models which is not 100% compatible with ball bearing found on older machines. Anyway there is a long long way, kind of personal challenge to bring it back to factory condition or better if possible. There is one thing bothering me - british standard bolts, nuts and threads - I have a feeling this will be real challenge to find it here locally.
BTW final price including shipping from Wales to Poland is 2350GBP - I hope I was not ripped ;).

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British Bikes / Re: New to classics
« on: April 05, 2008, 05:59:14 AM »
Gents, thanks for all replies and welcomes!

33d6: top speed is not an issue here - whenever I want to collect some speeding tickets I can always ride my Jap ;D.
As for BSA specialists it is really difficult here, I asked on one of the biggest bikers forum (12K users) and got only one response from guy located in Canada,
but I like challenges so will go for it.

Just before I will give my finall YES for the deal here are 2 additional pics (it is just being carefull to new things  ;) ):
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9531/b311dg8.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/809/b312ct3.jpg
What is bothering me is wireing - seem to be a quite messy - is it usual?
I am planning to have he bike parted, get it the paint renewed by polishing, checked/fixed all stuff which will let me to ride it fairly cofortably (mentioned by douglas magdyno, bearings in wheels, etc) and ride it to start full restore during the winter which should be fairly easy since bike is complete.

If you have any comments on the bike on pics please feel free to post it.

Thanks again
Norbert

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British Bikes / Re: New to classics
« on: April 04, 2008, 02:44:48 AM »
Hi Bob, thanks for answer, 1st lesson taken ;)

I know most of the opinions would not be objective it would take to read between the lines and I know each mashine is different from another so I would be able to decide which disadvantages are acceptable for me.
Anyway I have almost decided to take that BSA.

I have requested detailed pics from seller so I will post it here and hopefully I will hear some opinions.
I guess completion and originalty matters here, possibly you may help me to find things that will let me to drop the price a bit ;D

I have asked about spares since I am from Poland and finding good BRIT specialist is pain you know where.

BTW are there available good and complete owner and service manuals for BSA B31?

Also I would expect those machines were upgraded with time, is BSA B31 from 1951 good choice or should I look for other production year?

Here is a pic I got so far - I love the way it looks, I wonder how it rides
http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7754/bsab31bo1.jpg

Many thanks
Norbert

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British Bikes / New to classics
« on: April 03, 2008, 04:38:06 AM »
hello there!
I'm new to classic bikes, but want one so badly. Searched net resources, maybe my searching skill sucks, but was not able to find answer to my question: what should I go for? I was expecting tones of discussion about pros and cons of different brands. Since like mentioned I am new to classics but not new to mechanics. I was wondering if there more parts available for BSAs or Triumphs, which are considered as more reliable and lasting, which has more spare parts available those days (somehow I do not like others). I was strongly considering BSA B31 (fron forks/rear plunger - do not like swingarms nor rigids). I am riding souless modern Japanese and want someting with balls - is B31 something I am lookng for?
BTW is L2,5K (~3500Euro) fair price for one in original condition? no repainting, engine never opened (not sure if possible) made in 1951.
Cheers
Norbert

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