Phil Robson
Well-Known Member
I've been a bit of a closet classic bike fan for a number of years now (never told my wife, though ) & wondered what you guys would suggest as a good starting point?
I'm interested in preferably a British bike from the '60s with an engine that's not overstretched, although I'm not intending to do particularly long distances or 'razzing about' on it (country roads in good weather are what appeals)! Something that can be fixed if it breaks & it has to sound lovely.
I've got virtually no knowledge of these things. I like the look of some of the Triumphs, BSAs & Velocettes . Four stroke would be better I think, to reduce smoking, but I'm not sure how many cylinders are best, or if the drum brakes are any good, etc, etc.....
Any ideas?
I'm interested in preferably a British bike from the '60s with an engine that's not overstretched, although I'm not intending to do particularly long distances or 'razzing about' on it (country roads in good weather are what appeals)! Something that can be fixed if it breaks & it has to sound lovely.
I've got virtually no knowledge of these things. I like the look of some of the Triumphs, BSAs & Velocettes . Four stroke would be better I think, to reduce smoking, but I'm not sure how many cylinders are best, or if the drum brakes are any good, etc, etc.....
Any ideas?