I fancy a proper classic
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I fancy a proper classic
Thinking 60s type of classic rather than more modern jap stuff!
For some reason a TR6 desert bike is appealing to me, but the prices aren't.
Any other options I haven't thought/heard of?
For some reason a TR6 desert bike is appealing to me, but the prices aren't.
Any other options I haven't thought/heard of?
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Re: I fancy a proper classic
Trident/Rocket 3?
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Re: I fancy a proper classic
I fancy a T140 (or a TR7)
Not a proper 60's classic, but a cheaper 70's bike with left hand gear change that looks a bit 60ish if you get one with the American export model tank.
I also really like the look of the Norton Commando 850 fastback, but they're a bit more money.
Not a proper 60's classic, but a cheaper 70's bike with left hand gear change that looks a bit 60ish if you get one with the American export model tank.
I also really like the look of the Norton Commando 850 fastback, but they're a bit more money.
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Re: I fancy a proper classic
Don't do it, any spare cash and spare time will go on it, and it still won't run quite right.
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Re: I fancy a proper classic
Having listened to TC all the way to Salzburg going on about his commando, I'll give them a miss!KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:29 pm I fancy a T140 (or a TR7)
Not a proper 60's classic, but a cheaper 70's bike with left hand gear change that looks a bit 60ish if you get one with the American export model tank.
I also really like the look of the Norton Commando 850 fastback, but they're a bit more money.
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Re: I fancy a proper classic
What do you want to do: Rebuild, tinker, ride or polish?
What's your initial budget?
What's your available free time?
What's your initial budget?
What's your available free time?
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Re: I fancy a proper classic
Was there an 850 Fastback?KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:29 pm I fancy a T140 (or a TR7)
Not a proper 60's classic, but a cheaper 70's bike with left hand gear change that looks a bit 60ish if you get one with the American export model tank.
I also really like the look of the Norton Commando 850 fastback, but they're a bit more money.
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Re: I fancy a proper classic
What's a hundred between friends?JackyJoll wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:29 pmWas there an 850 Fastback?KungFooBob wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:29 pm I fancy a T140 (or a TR7)
Not a proper 60's classic, but a cheaper 70's bike with left hand gear change that looks a bit 60ish if you get one with the American export model tank.
I also really like the look of the Norton Commando 850 fastback, but they're a bit more money.
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Also, what is your preference - Old Brit iron, Japanese, American or Italian?Rockburner wrote: ↑Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:24 pm What do you want to do: Rebuild, tinker, ride or polish?
What's your initial budget?
What's your available free time?
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Re: I fancy a proper classic
What you need is a leaky, difficult to kick over Brit single.......
funnily enuff, I noes where there is a lurvely 441 Victor.....
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Re: I fancy a proper classic
Read Daz's thread and repent of your foolish desire.
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