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British Bikes / Re: Help wanted: finding the perfect bike for me
« on: September 04, 2013, 10:28:55 AM »
Wow… great feedback! I’m still trying to figure out what is the best split between price/performance/style.
I’m really into rigid bikes with girder forks- what doesn’t go that well with performance. When I mentioned the 80 mph were not meant to be a cruising speed but a top speed.
The NortonES2, Model 18 and Ariel Sq4 seems to be  good options then.
I limited my budget to around 8k€…

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British Bikes / Re: Help wanted: finding the perfect bike for me
« on: September 02, 2013, 01:42:12 PM »
Again, many thanks for the good advice. I think, that a slow machine is pretty much fun to ride in town and on the right streets. I actually don’t even want something too fast.
I checked the Norton Model 18/ES2 and it seems to match what I’m looking for.
And I have to agree with you regarding the motorcycles thrown together from parts. I don’t want to disassemble and restore the bike from scratch- rather looking for something like a rolling restoration. A bike driven on a regular basis is a good way to start…

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British Bikes / Re: Help wanted: finding the perfect bike for me
« on: September 02, 2013, 11:54:10 AM »
Thanks for the quick reply. I hope my request was not too rude- at least it was not meant like that.
I was afraid to hear an answer like yours. Around 80mph is maybe more a whish than a must have.
Sorry for not being specific: I’m from Germany and looking for a bike between mid 30s up to the 60s (there were a few models that still came with rigid frame then).
Its not like I did’t do some homework at all. I like the look of the BSA M20 and M21, but learned that they’re heavy and terrible slow.
The Triumph TRW 500 looks like an option, but I have no idea how fast it can go. Same for the Norton model 18…
The Ariel Red Hunter is a beautiful bike in my eyes and pretty fast as well, but availablility seems to be a problem for a rigid frame model with 500cc.
It’s really tough to get an overview…

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British Bikes / Help wanted: finding the perfect bike for me
« on: September 02, 2013, 10:21:29 AM »
Hello,

My name is Martin, I’m 32 and have more or less no experience with vintage motorcycles. I don’t even have a drivers license for motorcycles. Back in the days I decided, that I’d most likely kill myself if I ride a motorcycle. Now I’m settled way more and need a good reason for the effort of getting the license- which leads me to british vintage bikes.
I actually don’t like new rides that much- no matter if they come with two or four wheels. I call a ’71 Challenger my own and don’t mind to get my hands dirty and work on the car.
I think this is a good requirement for considering to get me a vintage bike. But enough about me for now- why I’m writing this post is because I’m a bit puzzled about all the bikes available.
My requirements for a vintage are: Rigid frame, 500cc or more, not totally overpriced, should be capable to go 80 mph on the Autobahn.
My problem is, that I didn’t find a lot information about engine specs/top speed/etc. on the net. I know, that these old bikes are not the definition of racers, but being stuck behind a truck on the Autobahn would be annoying.
I’d love to hear a discussion and/or suggestions, which vintage bike could fit my needs the best.
Maybe you guys can help me getting up to Speed…

Cheers,

Martin

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