As I start to consider retiring, I have thinned my collection out. And will continue to do so. I am blessed with four garages, and hope to get that down to two in the very near future as I downsize my house and bikes.
A Short Bio preceeds each of the photographs. Top Photo shows them as they look today, with a photo below that, showing how they looked at the time of purchase.
Black Betty - My 1966 BSA Bantam - FOR SALE £1200 NO OFFERS
My first classic, bought simply because I could. Seven shed Ted was selling it for £500. I was told it was a runner. She certainly didn't look like the Photo Below.
Ducky - My 1951 BSA Bantam
After a traffic violation I bought this 125cc fearful that I would have to take my test again. I needn't have worried. Bought from North London in three boxes. The mudguards are the most expensive parts. Won on an Ebay auction. I think for £500
UPDATE - Green Lane Riding.
Having had a lot of fun riding my first green lane i decided to convert my machine into something different. A series of Photos will follow below to show you the conversion in progress.
Dripster - My 1959 BSA C15 Star Fire - UNDERGOING REBUILD - DEC 25
My cheapest motorcycle. Yet my goto bike. Its a lovely sounding bit of brit steel. Easy to ride, three speed and more practical being four stroke. I have rebuilt this bike from the ground up. I think i paid £500 for it, perhaps as little as £400
My 78 Triumph Bonneville My First 750 Classic.
Bought at the same time as the C15. I paid £5K and £400 for the C15. It's blown a head gasket twice, and is typically triumph in the fact its hard to keep oil tight. Only around the rocker boxes. Very common. Due to a leaking UK fuel tank I converted it to the US Spec with the higher bars, new tank, new seat. I prefer the slimmer US Spec machine. I have of course retained all of the UK Parts should I ever change my mind. It has Norton spec peashooters fitted. They make a lovely noise on the rip.
My 1969 Norton Commando Fastback
My Second 750 Classic and a completly different machine from the T140. Not for the unexperienced rider. Fast in the corners and fast out. It will either kill you, or throw you off if you get it wrong on this bike. Not for the inexperienced. Take a close look at the two norton photos. The top one is as she is today. She's had a new alloy tank painted. with the correct placement of the logo. New seat, and electronic ignition. Along with Stainless wheels.
