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British Bikes / Re: Newbie Clubman help
« on: March 31, 2006, 07:14:53 PM »
Like the idea of the race bike approach, as yes, I do want to ride the bike, not just look at it. And if i'm honest, I'm a bit concerned that "classic" equals slow and I want it to be usable.

Supplimentary stupid question then, how do I find out about Vintage Road Races? I live on the Surrey/Middlesex border if that's of any relevance.

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British Bikes / Re: Newbie Clubman help
« on: March 21, 2006, 09:54:25 PM »
Anyone give me a starter for 10?

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British Bikes / Newbie Clubman help
« on: March 17, 2006, 10:39:50 PM »
Hi guys, I've been riding around on Jap bikes for a while (currently on a ZZR1100) and have suddenly got the urge to Buy British and enjoy the view.

Being just a lad (37) I want to have that clubman look, but I don't have £12,000 for a BSA RGS Goldie thingy, or the £4,000 for a replica. I'm not massively worried about total originality, so how best to achieve that look?

I want something that is 1968 or earlier and have an idea that I could do something with an BSA A10, or a Royal Enfield Constellation.  My question is, is this realistic and what might be involved, or is there a much better route?

Please feel free to give me even the most basic advise, as I know that I don't know much.  ;D

Thanks

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British Bikes / Re: BSA Newbie
« on: December 07, 2005, 05:48:28 PM »
I've got to say that I think that that is a lovely looking bike.
I know that the older stuff isgoing to be hugely different from my current bike, but I also know that that is sort of the point.
I like the idea of a 500/650, but think that the bantams and the like, are just don't fill me with any passion. I think that I'm drawn to the asthetics of the thing and could easily be swayed into some sort of cafe racer conversion. Shallow - possibly, but could be great fun.

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British Bikes / BSA Newbie
« on: December 05, 2005, 11:58:35 PM »
OK a complete novice and newbie here in need of some advice.
I've decided that the time has come to buy myself a British bike that is older than I am (so pre 1968), to contrast with my ZZR1100.

I fancy a BSA, so ladies and gentlemen - suggestions as to where I start. Should I just buy whatever takes my fancy, or are there certain models which look great, but are a pig to keep running? Parts like Hens teeth?

Are there any decent dealers in Surrey/ Middlesex area, who won't take advantage of me? Or am I better off at a classics fair / Autojumble?

I'm not after a show winning pristine paperweight, but a nice bike that I can ride every other week when its sunny and occasionally to work.

Wide question, I know, but I've got to start somewhere.

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