Classic motorcycle
Been nearly 30 yrs. since I had a bike and I got the itch and probably enough money to buy a decent project bike. I know the newer bikes probably handle better but I can't help but prefer a good ole classic. The last bike I had was a 65 Triumph 650 that was mildly chopped that a buddy gave me for rebuilding his 318. I'd really like an Indian but no way do I have that much money. Same goes for a classic Harley. I really liked my Tr and wouldn't mind owning one again but I don't know how easy they are to find parts for?? Wondering if anyone here is into classic British bikes and could comment on that. I remember my Tr had British standard bolt and nut sizes that was a PITA. Do BSA and Norton's also use British standard fasteners? What would your choice be between those 3 and why?
Tracy, I have a lot of years into bikes like those and I can tell you that they all three use the same Whitworth fasteners.
Parts are getting pretty hard to find for all three unless they are pricey.
Out of the three you mentioned I would list them like this.
1.Triumph
2.Norton
3.BSA
Trumph would be my number one choice due to resale ability for one, and parts availability.
Have you considered the possibility of a newer bike done old school style?
My youngest son (Tyler) has a Honda Shadow 1,100 V twin bobber that looks just classic old school.
Old school looks but it has newer features, like electric fuel pump, good charging system (and modern function lights), signals, electric start, water cooled and best of all good reliability.
He has swept back drag pipes on it and it sounds like something to recon with and has great power and torque. (tops out at about 125mph)
He paid right at $1,700 for it and it has run perfect and reliable since day one.
Just a thought, as I have always said "It's nice to ride them back as well as out"
Anyway, my choice of the three you listed would be Tr. Trident or Bonneville.
(Trident being worth more)
The kids Shadow looks a lot like this bike only he has a full two person seat and a short windshield.
