Good old bikes
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From: AUSTRALIA
RE: Good old bikes
ORIGINAL: JB
Those old Britt bikes were some pretty tuff critters I had a 441 Victor for a while fun bike but I was always fighting that Lucas elec.
Those old Britt bikes were some pretty tuff critters I had a 441 Victor for a while fun bike but I was always fighting that Lucas elec.
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From: Darlington WI.
RE: Good old bikes
Theres a lot of truth in what youre saying, But then too you’ve got to remember that back then like you were saying when Harleys might need a rebuild at 20,000 mi there were a lot more of there owners doing that rebuild on there own then what you’ll find now a days. Don’t get me wrong todays bikes are great the best ever made but then so was the my 93 Springer the first Evo I ever owned , the day I rode that home from the shop I was amazed at how smooth it ran and how great the ride was. It was the same in 66 when the Shovel came out and the same with the Pan before that all the back to 1903. What I was trying to say is that there is a lot satisfaction in knowing every nut and bolt on you’re bike and being able to fix pretty much any thing that might happen almost anywear that a lot of todays riders will never know because of how complicated the bikes are now.
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RE: Good old bikes
Does that ever bring back memories man that is one sharp looking bike. I don’t know what it looked like before you started but you’ve done an amazing job bringing it back.
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From: Triangle, VA
RE: Good old bikes
ORIGINAL: ROADTRAIN
JB, I am still restoring and riding the old British,pre 1970 is what I collect. This is my 1969 TR6.
ORIGINAL: JB
Those old Britt bikes were some pretty tuff critters I had a 441 Victor for a while fun bike but I was always fighting that Lucas elec.
Those old Britt bikes were some pretty tuff critters I had a 441 Victor for a while fun bike but I was always fighting that Lucas elec.
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From: AUSTRALIA
RE: Good old bikes
JB, You've put together a nice bike yourself so you know the effort required to bring back the old bikes. The TR6 was in bad condition but that is part of the challenge. I have a 1970 T120R and a 1968 T120R to be restored. My first bike wae a 1968 T120R so yes there are alot a memories for me too.
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From: Darlington WI.
RE: Good old bikes
Ya but mine would have been a piece of cake compared to yours plenty of parts around and doing a chopper making custom parts is no problem I could make something the way I wanted them to look, but for you doing a restore getting correct parts must be a real pain.
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From: AUSTRALIA
RE: Good old bikes
Ok you got a point with that one, but the only hard stuff is the tin work. Engine parts can be made and with modern sealants these engines don't leak,pistons, rings and bearings are all better quality these days. The end product is better than new.
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From: Baghdad, Iraq
RE: Good old bikes
JB, I'm still in awe when I see your before and afters, that is an awesome job!
And Roadtrain, beautiful restore. I like the Pre 70's Triumphs, something I've thought about doing before.
Thanks for the pics guys, great work.
Enjoy the ride.
And Roadtrain, beautiful restore. I like the Pre 70's Triumphs, something I've thought about doing before.
Thanks for the pics guys, great work.
Enjoy the ride.