I've been thinking for a while about buying a classic, something to fuss over, fettle and take for nice gentle Sunday rides.
I was a BSA man many moons ago, so a nice A10 might suit, or maybe a Triumph Speed twin or an old Sunbeam S7 or 8. If it was a scooter my choice would be an Li 150. Problem is they're just too nickable..
No road tax or mot, cheap insurance. Anyone any experience or thoughts?
Pampering a classic.
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Re: Pampering a classic.
i an just about to buy a 1997 yamaha xj600 as they tend to be bullitproof and very very cheap to insure, less than a 300cc scooter,,,, i have not been on the forum lately mum had a stroke with a bleed to the brain, and been travelling up to yorkshire on the superdink 300, but my constant lower back pain makes me wanna stop every 30 miles. takes me 8 hours to get there.. borrowed a friends xj600 and the riding position suited me better... as the position is not too far forward (bar wise) but my legs were also lower away from my hips so could get to yorkshire with half the stops/// anyways not an old old classic but one to consider for fun and steady cruising
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Re: Pampering a classic.
I have a hankering for an Ariel Leader or possibly something old with shaft drive
Have wheels, will travel
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Re: Pampering a classic.
I was wanting an older bike for the occasional ride out and one which would hopefully be a classic in years to come. Picking up an early Yamaha FZS1000 next week, one owner full service history with low miles for its age.
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Re: Pampering a classic.
How about a BSA Sunbeam or Triumph Tigress? That would give you ample opportunities for fettling - even when new they broke down well.
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Always seek the happy medium - she's out there, riding her scooter.
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Re: Pampering a classic.
I'm sort of with Meldrew regarding this. A newish Enfield should be reliable, cheap to run and spares are readily available. Plus they look great.
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Re: Pampering a classic.
I had the fz750 some years ago wish I had kept it.road runner wrote:I was wanting an older bike for the occasional ride out and one which would hopefully be a classic in years to come. Picking up an early Yamaha FZS1000 next week, one owner full service history with low miles for its age.
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Re: Pampering a classic.
Ive recently bought an old cd 200, lots of fun, a totally different ride than modern bikes,
The modern R/E bullets are very reliable if looked after, but pick up a nice classic and depreciation will also be a thing of the past.
The modern R/E bullets are very reliable if looked after, but pick up a nice classic and depreciation will also be a thing of the past.
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Re: Pampering a classic.
Orpington, UK
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Re: Pampering a classic.
I have no idea how that could be registered for use on the road as a new vehicle.stevew wrote:http://theblackdouglas.com/model/the-pitch-black/
Vintage-ish but shouldn't be too unreliable.
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