 1951
BSA MZ21
Side valve 600cc single cylinder,
un-restored and original.
This bike is the dinosaur of the collection,
with tremendous torque and a wide saddle seat. Not to be hurried!
 1954
BSA B33
Overhead valve 500cc single
cylinder. Restored 2001.
12v conversion 2002. Still running in. A nice bike with updated brakes
and some gold star engine internals.
Good handling and performance.
Still missing correct centre stand, side stand and engine sprocket -
if anyone can provide these as part payment for their holiday!
 1956
AJS
Model 18
Overhead valve 500cc single cylinder.
Un-restored and mostly original. A good bike with plenty of torque.
Brakes and handling are an acquired taste, but engine braking is tremendous.
A very pleasant ride and many people's favourite.
 1957
Norton model 50
Overhead valve 600cc single cylinder. Still
being restored, totally original. Purchased from a farmer near Wadebridge
who had used it for many years as transport across the farm to his private
surfing beach.
Bought from Blackwater garage in 1969 for £25.
 1960
Matchless G3
Overhead valve 350cc single cylinder.
Un-restored and original.
Dutch Army bike with single seat and coil ignition.
A good reliable bike, comfortable to ride and easy to start.
1961
Matchless G80
 Overhead
valve 500cc single cylinder. Several modifications by the previous owner
makes this rather a hooligan bike.
Very low seat height, very loud exhaust and an engine that fires at
every lamp-post.
Great fun to ride, though not for long periods due to lack of seat padding!
 1964
Norton Dominator
Overhead valve 600cc twin cylinder.
Partially restored in 1999.
New engine, still being run-in.
Not for general use as a result.
 1967
Triumph Tiger 90
Overhead valve 350cc twin cylinder. Partially
restored but needs a lot of further work.
Good handling and easy starting with recently up rated brakes. Many
parts are still required, such as centre stand, rear light assembly,
chain guard and correct top yoke - can anybody provide these as part
payment of their holiday?
 1971
Norton Commando
750 Roadster MKII
My own bike, purchased in 1976 for £360.
Written off in major accident in 1979 and rebuilt
in 1985.
 1973
Triumph Tiger 100P
Overhead valve 500cc twin cylinder.
Restored by previous owner in 1990, some minor restoration required
again now.
Good handling, ample power, very effective TLS front brake.
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