british bike or trike wanted!

[Chillitt]

i can't feel the back brake with the damage to the instep/great toe area, as the big toe was removed and i have extensive scar tissue with no sensation at all, so if i pressed the brake pedal i just lock the wheel as i can't judge how much pressure i've applied if that makes sense.

Yep, that why #i rarely use the back brake, by I've only got a stuffed up ligament...

[tonupteabag]

Yep, that why #i rarely use the back brake, by I've only got a stuffed up ligament...

I've ate, shit, slept and breathed bikes since i was 10yrs old! I have had a bike since i was sixteen and have never been without one in various levels of customising or overhaul since then. For the past two years i haven't had one or worse still had the urge to ride another bike! So i'm just trying to figure out what i'm going to do? I like the idea of a british bike as i have liked the sound and character since i was old enough to know the difference, i'd love to be able to get a Vincent Rapide or Black shadow but they are way out of my touch. I did try to sit on a Honda Super blackbird but, i couldn't get my left knee to bend enough for the footrest (apart from the weight of the thing on dodgy legs) Also the butt in the air riding position crippled my back, As the british bikes seating position is less hunched over i should be able to get my knee to bend enough to be comfortable, (british bike and comfort in the same sentence, I think not!)
Anyhow i'll see what appertains in the near future.

[Diezel Weazel]

Cheers Jess, I hadn't actually looked into grants as i think it's better spent on somebody worse than i, I would prefer to do as much as i can myself as, apart from the finances (i'd figure this out in time) i still enjoy tinkering with anything mechanical so would keep my head active (allegedly)

I'm much the same attitude Tony, (just stubborn or set in ways maybe) in the early years the NABD were not funded but was repeatedly requested to apply for a grant towards "Reverse Gears" which I declined... (maybe one day I have to give in to requests) for now as ya say "somebody's needs are more pressing" n I'll work with what I've got or modify it myself if poss !!
I doesn't cost to ask mate so ask away I'm sure they'll help all they can, one of their rallies is a real eye opener ....
Good Luck

10+ Years of Surfs .... n Faultless to a " T " is my Yota

[ninjadave]

Hi Tony
The Bike is a 1961 Triumph 5TA Twinspeed bathtub. He will sort out a price for tomorrow. It is in bits but was running when his late father in law took it apart. If you are interested, let me know.
Dave

[tonupteabag]

Hi Tony
The Bike is a 1961 Triumph 5TA Twinspeed bathtub. He will sort out a price for tomorrow. It is in bits but was running when his late father in law took it apart. If you are interested, let me know.
Dave

Definitely interested Dave just let me know whats what mate
Cheers again
.

[tonupteabag]

I'm much the same attitude Tony, (just stubborn or set in ways maybe) in the early years the NABD were not funded but was repeatedly requested to apply for a grant towards "Reverse Gears" which I declined... (maybe one day I have to give in to requests) for now as ya say "somebody's needs are more pressing" n I'll work with what I've got or modify it myself if poss !!
I doesn't cost to ask mate so ask away I'm sure they'll help all they can, one of their rallies is a real eye opener ....
Good Luck


10+ Years of Surfs .... n Faultless to a " T " is my Yota

it's been over 10yrs since i was at the NABD rally in Chesire mate and yes it was an eye opener i enjoyed the rally it was a damn good weekend plus i was on one of my most missed bikes i owned a 1980 gsx1100et in ford signal yellow tuned for sprints Damn i still miss that bike.....

[ninjadave]

Hi Tony
My mate at work forgot to find out how much, He will hopefully find out today. Just letting you know that I have not forgotten about it.
Anyhow, here is a pic of my other mode of transport[IMG][/IMG]

[tonupteabag]

Very Nice Dave! A bro up in lancashire has a super blackbird that goes like sh@t of a stick! he managed some stupid speed on that ###### missile Honda had the cheek to call a bike!
As for the 5TA just let me know as and when mate please
Cheers for the help Dave..

[ninjadave]

Hi Tony
The chap at work has come back with a price. His brother in law is asking £1,000 for it, (it was his late fathers). I think they may be open to offers as they will be moving in the next couple of weeks and will have to move the bike. It is currently near Bagshot surrey (J3 M3) The chap at work (son in law) said it was all there and there are manuals also.
If you are inerested I will get you a contact number via my email.
Dave

[tonupteabag]

Hi Dave yes i am interested my email is

Cheers
Tony

[Chillitt]

If you do get an old brit bike, and need help getting it fixed or registered, gimme a shout. My Sister is something of an expert, and can get copies of manuals, and speaks the same kind of bull as Swansea.... Which is nice.

[budweiser]

how about instead a british one a italian/german??