Pre 1960 British bike 500cc.

[z1bnackerkwacker]

Anyone got a pre-1960 British bike, 500/650 project, dead or runner, probably 52 to 59, m.o.t exempt, triumph, maybe b.s.a, non plunger frame, could be interested in a deal with my z1b..
If nothing turns up I may list in classifieds soon.
Looking at the crap I've seen on EBay for £3500 £4000..I'd estimate it should be worth £5k if I list it......prefer a deal though..

[Z1Boy]

You might try here, they usually have a good selection of projects. Triumphs are more expensive than BSA but the BSA A10 650 is a great bike, I have one and wouldn't be without it.

http://www.yeomansmotorcycles.com/

[steve bowdler]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-Bonne ... 25a6144a58

[z1bnackerkwacker]

Thanks Steve, want pre 60, m.o.t exempt tho, now with Pritchard gone......

[z1bnackerkwacker]

Thanks for link z1 boy, interesting....

[steve bowdler]

yeh , now looking for another good MOT tester

[Pigford]

Most insurers don't like the idea of "no MOT" on a bike even if it is not necessary.

An old bike usually has slacker requirements for the MOT, so for peace of mind it's best to get them MOT'd, even if pre- 1960, also a bit of arse covering

[z1bnackerkwacker]

Wasn't aware you could m.o.t something which didn't require one....thanks piggy for info, still prefer option tho...

[z1bnackerkwacker]

yeh , now looking for another good MOT tester

Ray Williams seems to be the one, unfortunately don't know him.

[Pigford]

A mate has a couple of pre-60's BSA's (and a Matchless), all of which he gets MOT'd. More a case of pleasing his insurers and (as said) covering his ass on the legal front in case he is involved in a "mishap", otherwise the onus will be on him to prove the bike was okay

[z1bnackerkwacker]

A mate has a couple of pre-60's BSA's (and a Matchless), all of which he gets MOT'd. More a case of pleasing his insurers and (as said) covering his ass on the legal front in case he is involved in a "mishap", otherwise the onus will be on him to prove the bike was okay

Thanks for your wisdom Mr Piggy,

[Andy M]

Yes a ridiculous decision not to have an MOT, 99% of classic users will have their kit spot on. I am just waiting for some fool to drag something out of a barn, pump the tyres up give it a wash and off they go with a bit of insurance. Just needs a tragedy or 2 to turn it round really, horses and bolting come to mind............... Won't be long.

[steve bowdler]

yeh , now looking for another good MOT tester

Ray Williams seems to be the one, unfortunately don't know him.

I use Ray Williams for my K100 mainly because I bought it from him .

[Thezedsintheshed]

Andy, I have got a Royal Enfield Constellation here if it is of any interest to you ? but it would have be a straight sale , there is no room here for another Zed.

[z1bnackerkwacker]

Not sure that one escapes me, get back to you, give me some more details, looking for a shed for oily rag recommision, £££????........p.s still got your light bracket....... P.m me.....