Wanted 1950’s / 1960’s Triumph motorcycle project

HarrisBikeNut

HarrisBikeNut

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Placing this post for a friend who wants a bike to get back on the road, fettle, refurbish etc and learn along the way. He is drawn to British bikes so I have said I will ask the membership if any one has, knows someone who has etc, a project that they are looking to sell please? Based in South Lincolnshire but I am sure my friend would travel for the right machine. If there is anyone on the forum who can help, my contact details are -
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07904693326 and I am also on WhatsApp

TIA

Bob
 
An old airhead might be a better bet? Given the expertise on here, the availability of parts and the likelihood of picking up a good un that's not going to be a money pit?
 
Posh Pete said:
An old airhead might be a better bet? Given the expertise on here, the availability of parts and the likelihood of picking up a good un that's not going to be a money pit?
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My friend has told me its something british that he is attracted to currently.
 
seriesone80 said:
Good maintenance is the key :)
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I also suspect that many of the companies manufacturing parts for old Brits, are using better materials, closer tolerances etc than some of the originals. I think that an old Brit that has been rebuilt with modern bearings, seals, electics etc might be pretty reliable.
 
Bonhams auction next week a few no reserve bike in there .
 
British bike prices are through the floor at present. Perfect time to buy loads of bargains out there.
As for spares . There is a lot of crap out there, bearings etc no problem to upgrade but lots of the parts produced now should never leave the shop. There are only certain suppliers i trust to sell decent stuff and i have even caught them out at times with shoddy parts that should never have got through goods inwards.
 
abrasion said:
British bike prices are through the floor at present. Perfect time to buy loads of bargains out there.
As for spares . There is a lot of crap out there, bearings etc no problem to upgrade but lots of the parts produced now should never leave the shop. There are only certain suppliers i trust to sell decent stuff and i have even caught them out at times with shoddy parts that should never have got through goods inwards.
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Please tell more
 
Which suppliers are good and which are bad. Knowledge of this could help forum members as there are a number of us that are buying spares/parts for restorations
 
I dont really want to post anything on a public forum. If anybody wants any info they can dm me and will help where i can.
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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