Classic British motorcycle Project wanted

[Roberto jo]

Hi all,I'm looking for a classic British motorcycle to restore if anybody has anything please let me know I'm not to bothered about how much work involved but would prefer it to be complete thanks all.

 

[TripleSix]

No Lambrettas here...

 

[smcapstick]

You're in the wrong place, @Roberto jo - eBay is a different site

There are any number of Norton, AJS, James, BSA, Enfield, Triumphs etc. on there at any one time. Even a few flat tankers.

 

[milkloss]

You're in the wrong place, @Roberto jo - eBay is a different site

There are any number of Norton, AJS, James, BSA, Enfield, Triumphs etc. on there at any one time. Even a few flat tankers.

But he might be looking for a 'barn find'

 

[smcapstick]

But he might be looking for a 'barn find'

That's what I fear!

I want it for free. Have a heart etc etc.

 

[suffolksmallholder]

You'd be hard pushed to rebuild what is now appearing at auction/jumbles. Unless you are around 60 to 70 years old and have fiddled with or understand Brit bikes over many years. In all honesty you'd be better off buying a runner and improving it or just buying a nice running & authentic A10, T110, B50 and just enjoy keeping it going.(£3-10k+) The alternative is a Jap bike which is just as fun.(£1-5k+)
There's a fantastic load of sh1t out there ready to tempt you to part with considerable amounts of £cash but unless you really know what you are at you'd be mad to buy!
Some of the more enlightened vendors of the 'proper' genuine British motorcycles have a warning to potential purchasers that these 'old' bikes require more attention than some folk realise! Or good AA/RAC cover.
You could however buy a fantastic NEW Triumph bobber, scrambler for £10k or even Norton for £75k (sold out though) as the 'new' bikes are really quite nice There's always the fantastic Royal Enfield. @smcapstick
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[smcapstick]

You'd be hard pushed to rebuild what is now appearing at auction/jumbles. Unless you are around 60 to 70 years old and have fiddled with or understand Brit bikes over many years. In all honesty you'd be better off buying a runner and improving it or just buying a nice running & authentic A10, T110, B50 and just enjoy keeping it going.(£3-10k+) The alternative is a Jap bike which is just as fun.(£1-5k+)
There's a fantastic load of sh1t out there ready to tempt you to part with considerable amounts of £cash but unless you really know what you are at you'd be mad to buy!
Some of the more enlightened vendors of the 'proper' genuine British motorcycles have a warning to potential purchasers that these 'old' bikes require more attention than some folk realise! Or good AA/RAC cover.
You could however buy a fantastic NEW Triumph bobber, scrambler for £10k or even Norton for £75k (sold out though) as the 'new' bikes are really quite nice There's always the fantastic Royal Enfield. @smcapstick
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I'm still shopping around for one, too

 

[Mursal]

250 Bultaco Red Tank, in the shed over 20 years, no idea what its worth?

 

[Roberto jo]

250 Bultaco Red Tank, in the shed over 20 years, no idea what its worth?

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Similar, but I know its worth!

Can-am Bombardiddle, Yippeee type bike
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[Roberto jo]

To be Honest guys,I see your points but I'd rather restore something myself & I don't want something for nothing,just something that's preferably complete,I've rebuilt a few British bikes over the years with my Dad so I'm reasonably familiar with the mechanics,I also know people who have paid quite a bit of money for bikes that look good but are mechanically awful ! I enjoy it & it's something to be proud when it's finished also I know exactly what's been done !

 

[suffolksmallholder]

So @Roberto jo, as I said. Find a runner and restore it. The best ones come with leg work, through mates who are in the know or just being in the right place at the right time with a wad of £'s and a crash helmet.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C833956
http://sump-publishing.co.uk/bsa b50.htm
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/enfield/500-bullet/3441254/
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[smcapstick]

So @Roberto jo, as I said. Find a runner and restore it. The best ones come with leg work, through mates who are in the know or just being in the right place at the right time with a wad of £'s and a crash helmet.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C833956
http://sump-publishing.co.uk/bsa b50.htm
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/bikes-for-sale/enfield/500-bullet/3441254/
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Ugh, carandclassic... the one website that brings me more pain than any other.

 

[suffolksmallholder]

@smcapstick I'm surprised you haven't found something yet to tickle you on your travels. Wishing you well in your quest though.
These are FUN, FUN, FUN & this one would tempt me;https://www.gumtree.com/p/moto-guzzi-motorbikes/moto-guzzi-v50-/1214779942
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[smcapstick]

@smcapstick I'm surprised you haven't found something yet to tickle you on your travels. Wishing you well in your quest though.
These are FUN, FUN, FUN & this one would tempt me;https://www.gumtree.com/p/moto-guzzi-motorbikes/moto-guzzi-v50-/1214779942
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The search is only cursory - work always takes precedence.

I drove all the way to bloody Cambridge, last summer, for a Morris Bullnose Cowley. Unfortunately one other guy wanted it as much as I did. I ran it to double it's estimate, too It was a long drive home with an empty trailer

 

[redneckjack]

We have a triumph ss trailblazer in barn , been there for 22yrs or more Less than 3k on clock not sure father on law will part with it tho .

 

[suffolksmallholder]

The search is only cursory - work always takes precedence.

I drove all the way to bloody Cambridge, last summer, for a Morris Bullnose Cowley. Unfortunately one other guy wanted it as much as I did. I ran it to double it's estimate, too It was a long drive home with an empty trailer

At least with a bike you can bung it in the back of your truck! Mmmm Like on the Bullnose but agree on the frustration.
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[suffolksmallholder]

Like this?

 

[redneckjack]

Our trailblazer has the exhaust that goes up and runs paralell with seat and has the chrome vented heat guard . Think it might be for the american market . Tin work was orange b4 mr rust set in

 

[smcapstick]

That's pretty

I fancy something pre-war, though. Preferably 20s. Tall order, I know!