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I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:25 pm
by Demannu
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?

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:28 pm
by Count Steer
Trident/Rocket 3?

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:29 pm
by KungFooBob
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.

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:37 pm
by Le_Fromage_Grande
Don't do it, any spare cash and spare time will go on it, and it still won't run quite right.

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:40 pm
by Demannu
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.
Having listened to TC all the way to Salzburg going on about his commando, I'll give them a miss!

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:24 pm
by Rockburner
What do you want to do: Rebuild, tinker, ride or polish?

What's your initial budget?

What's your available free time?

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:29 pm
by JackyJoll
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.
Was there an 850 Fastback?

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:30 pm
by JackyJoll
Triples are trouble. Do you want trouble?

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:32 pm
by KungFooBob
JackyJoll wrote: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:29 pm
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.
Was there an 850 Fastback?
What's a hundred between friends?

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:34 pm
by mangocrazy
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?
Also, what is your preference - Old Brit iron, Japanese, American or Italian?

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 6:54 pm
by David
Demannu wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:25 pm 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?
What you need is a leaky, difficult to kick over Brit single.......





funnily enuff, I noes where there is a lurvely 441 Victor.....

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 6:59 pm
by Skub
Read Daz's thread and repent of your foolish desire.

Re: I fancy a proper classic

Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 7:01 pm
by Horse
Skub wrote: Tue May 10, 2022 6:59 pm Read Daz's thread and ...
Make him an offer :D