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 Topic: Wanted- A bike to love and cherishPosted: 13 Apr 2018 at 21:21 |
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Wanted, an interesting old bike to buy with my ISA money as an investment. Somewhere ITRO £10k -35k. Yep I’m a very lucky chap but you can’t polish a bank statement.
I’m after something that I can adore and be proud of for a few years (so riding is optional!!) and which stands a reasonable chance of beating inflation. To give you an idea I prefer Italian, they are easier to love! and I’ve been considering squarecase 750/900 SS Ducatis, Series1 Jotas and Guzzi Le Mans 850 or V7 or S3 but happy to look wider such as BMWs and old Harley WLCs. Prefer original and history/ provenance /unrestored BUT I’m open to suggestions. Turn that garage queen into some cash, and I guarantee to love it to bits, I’m not after a quick turn around. Happy to travel. Send me a private message or text/call my mobile.. Zero Seven Seven Oh Three 459 349 Brian
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Posted: 14 Apr 2018 at 10:46 |
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brian. You're my long lost brother. Finally i found you. Theres enough there for 2 bikes.....well. I tried. John.
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Honda nc750x ...hmm - a superdream for the 21st century? ZZZZZZ But the goozi is back running..yesserii jim bob. Fun time
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Posted: 14 Apr 2018 at 11:01 |
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A guy can’t have enough bikes
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Posted: 14 Apr 2018 at 11:20 |
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TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE LAW YOU MUST BE HONEST. 1971 V7 Special. 1972 850GT. 1970 T120 Bonnie. 2009 500 Bullet. |
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Posted: 14 Apr 2018 at 11:38 |
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I sure have, lots of toys yummy
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Brian UK
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I have lots of Nigerian relatives who are always looking for money to invest for me. Well so the emails tell me.
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Brian.
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Posted: 14 Apr 2018 at 17:17 |
 That made me laugh Brian
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Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 06:54 |
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Mite be worth considering Z1..Z1A-B....900A4 Kawasakis also....
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Moto Guzzi Club GB.....
850 LE MANS...1 & 2....V7 Loop Frame..V7 Sport replica...Guzzi Daytona...Ducati 900ss Bevel not belt.....Laverda 3C ....and an MZ... |
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Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 07:52 |
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if I had that money after a visit to the Norton factory I would buy a brand new Norton , sound investment something to adore and if like me something to ride the wheels off. Whatever you go for Enjoy
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GSXR1100 L ,Moto Guzzi .750xpa,.1100 sport,1100 sport corsa rider
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Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 11:43 |
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On Thursday I went to see a guy selling a lovelyold series 1 Jota- sadly it didn’t work out ...but he also had a new Norton in the garage, 400 miles and less than a year old..it’s been back to the factory twice for faults..eek!
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There are so many variations of the big Zed out there Kate, I get confused with them, need to do more research.
I really quite fancy the Ducati 750/900 Super Sport... Do you know of one for sale Kate wink wink
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Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 13:16 |
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How about a nice little BSA Goldstar, 350 or 500, doesn't matter. Fun to ride and if you break it, unlike some of those mentioned you can still fix it with a spanner and hammer. Plus they hold their money, so what's not to like?
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V7 Classic Black and gold is the best colour
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Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 16:17 |
Ha!...alas am not quite ready to flog the Thin Black Duke just yet....I can still start him.....! Regarding the big Zeds....those are the ones to have..... See..... www.classicbikes.co.uk my place of work....the site is quite a useful archive....
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Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 22:55 |
My commando, bought new, had to have a rebuilt engine and a new frame, Trigger's broom comes to mind. |
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Brian.
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Posted: 16 Apr 2018 at 08:41 |
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Oddly enough....and despite unreliability issues....I think new Nortons bought secondhand at the right price....may come to be reasonable investments....judging by the reaction my mate Erica got with hers at the Big Brekkie yesterday....mind you....shes rather lovely too !
Hers is in the Manx colours.....the one to have.....
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