Guest Guest Posted May 28, 2011 I'm going to be doing a bike maintenence evening class in Septmeber and I'm looking for a project bike for me to practice on.I'm thinking of going down the Royal Enfield route. I'm looking for a classic, can be a non runner as well but obvioulsy not with anything really expensive wrong with it.So if you were going to do a restoration project, what bike would you choose and why?If you know of any bike that would suit, please post and let me know. I'd like to eventually show the bike.Many thanks in advanced for any advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firehawk 0 Posted May 28, 2011 I hear Bandits are quite popular Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugeyed 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Rose ,You need a bike they made plenty of , sold well and sold well in the UK if poss.IE if they didn't make many and it didn't sell well parts will be non existent.Have a look on evil bay and see what catches your eye.age wise (depending on model) bsa's are cheap(bantams especially) and parts aplenty but dont go back further than 1955 or you will struggle.im on my third restoration so far, and my 2 rules are:dont put a budget on it (you will blow it anyway, just aim to spend as little as possible)dont put a time limit on it (you will go over that time lol)all the best hope you find what you are looking for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted May 28, 2011 sound advice there Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stue11 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Good luck in your new venture Rose and sound advice Mark ps Rose dont forget to update us on here pics are regular updates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugeyed 0 Posted May 28, 2011 we need pics whatever you decide to buy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1 1 Posted May 28, 2011 sound advice there mark rose maybe something like this in the link below would be a good starting pointok its nothing special,but fits what mark has pointed out,good luck with it all http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-GSX-750-Project-/110691190133?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item19c5b58575 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted May 28, 2011 @lee wrote:sound advice there mark rose maybe something like this in the link below would be a good starting pointok its nothing special,but fits what mark has pointed out,good luck with it all http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-GSX-750-Project-/110691190133?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item19c5b58575Lee absoloutley spot on, thats the sort of thing I mean. I should have a few pennies by the end of next month so something like that would be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted May 28, 2011 bsa is a good choice as mentioned,good luck and happy hunting on whatever you decide and remember pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkember 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Hey Rose if you are going to use a Royal Enfield make sure u employ an Indian they know everything about those machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
