Classic Bikes & Bits Wanted:

RC’s fabulously delicious Typing Person

last updated this page on... May 12th 2008

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LOOKING FOR A GOOD condition ex-military WW2 bike. Ariel W/NG, Matchless G3L, BSA WM20, etc. Everything considered.

Peterpaulmoore at hotmail.co.uk / 01895 624554 Middx.

 

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CHAINGUARD WANTED for 1968 BSA B25 Starfire, Part No 41-7713.

Southampton, 02380 848531.

 

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GT750 DISC FRONT END for TR500 project. Also want drum front end, but not at silly money.

01733 345118 or 07947 733234

 

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1950s BSA C11 wanted. Must be in excellent roadworthy condition. 

07748 711062 or 0117 966 0102, Bristol

 

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WANTED TO FINISH Honda CD175; chainguard, seat and rear mudguard. Good ones would be nice.

Mick, 0771 2335078

 

---------------------------all ads under here were posted prior to May 12th

 

HONDA FT500 EXHAUST manifold clamps and collars wanted.

07811 559576, thanks.

 

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CARBIDE/ACETYLENE LAMP gas generator wanted, 2 ¼ " diameter and 6" high. Powell and Hanmer preferred but any make acceptable. Doesn't have to be in working order, it will only be a dummy.

01509 266110

 

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WANTED FOR JAMES COMMODORE; alloy cover for carburetter and bottom half of rear chain cover.

01455 822059

 

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WANTED 1 OF THE FOLLOWING: Triumph TR6 pre oif, 650CSR, BSA RR or SR, any condition but must be complete, no box of bits.

0151 259 1596, Eddie, Liverpool

 

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WHERE IS IT? I used to own an Atlas reg DKE 84C, last seen when sold to someone in Kent (where it was orginally registed by the fuzz!).

Anybody know if it is still intact? bbhslatcher at hotmail.com

 

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WANTED FOR CASH: BSA Golden Flash. Must be in excellent condition.

0161 285 2137 or joe.howarth at ntlworld.com

 

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SUZUKI GSXR1100 WANTED. Must be early slabside model and as original as possible, cash waiting.

07980 006204, Wolverhampton

 

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ARIEL ARROW rear mudguard and any other spare parts wanted.

Trev, 07976 311072

 

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BSA M20 GIRDER FORKS or parts of forks wanted, any condition considered.

Steve, 07864 087515

 

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PURPLE AND SILVER Triumph Daytona wanted; 1969/1970. Must be in good condition and used recently.

Cash waiting. 07716 740427.

 

---------------------------all ads under here were posted prior to April 29th

 

SUNBEAM AGE-RELATED V5 needed for 1920s rebuild.

Lloyd, 01209 213386, Cornwall

 

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T140 CRANKCASES with left foot change wanted. Swap / p-ex for pair of T140 cases with right foot change.

01328 700711, Norfolk

 

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NOT A CLASSIC, I KNOW, but I’m desperate for an owner’s handbook for an Italjet Millenium 100 Scooter (spit)! It’s got funny electrickery bits that don’t lend themselves to old-bike-type tinkering. Thanks a million.

John Matheson, 07867 751802, Scotland way.

 

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GREEVES FORKS AND WHEELS for Challenger wanted.

Del, 01376 516128

 

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HONDA CB250 or CB400 wanted, condition not important, have upto £250 to offer for a good bike, I am in North Kent, and can collect.

Gary, 01474 7854387 or 07742 145974

 

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ROYAL ENFIELD SUPER METEOR fork stanchions wanted.

Steve; steven at howardmanor.fsworld.co.uk

 

 

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CCM350 TRIALS, 1978/9, wanted. Not looking for a pretty one as I want to use it as I do my other Armstrong / CCMs.

Ian, 01283 730208, 07712 676728 or ianandtrish100 at hotmail.co.uk

 

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LATE 1960s TRIUMPH TROPHY 250cc engine wanted for spares.

07930 226148

 

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WANTED FOR THE RESTORATION of a 1914 New Hudson 211cc single speed two stroke (same as the 1914-1925 Levis 211cc): rear hub, belt rim (or dimensions of one), rear brake mechanism, good condition crank and rod and an excellent condition Bosch ZA1 magneto. I’m also interested in any other bits for the same.

Good prices paid. 0798 261 1209

 

---------------------------all ads under here were posted prior to April 10th

 

1930s 350cc BIKE WANTED. Must be immaculate and roadworthy. Any make considered. Ariel Leader, early Yamaha 250 two stroke, in excellent condition with MoT.

Mick, 01769 550718, North Devon

 

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DOES ANYBODY OUT THERE have a BSA Lightning 650 for sale, running or not? I live in South Wales.

07854 974331 or mordbrh at aol.com

 

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MATCHLESS TIN CHAINCASE with detachable clutch dome wanted. Also late type Burman gearbox.

01422 886441

 

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KAWASAKI S2 OR S3 TRIPLE wanted in original running condition.

01257 260577.

 

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MORINI TRESETTE 175cc wanted by Morini enthusiast now needing lighter bike due to advancing old age. Help me keep riding.

Bob, 0161 440 9880 or bob.bishop1 at ntlworld.com

 

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FRANCIS BARNETT FALCON 58 or similar model wanted, ideally to restore, or what do you have?

John, 07904 365843

 

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COMPLETE PRE-1947 NORTON Model 18 or ES2 wanted. Must have rigid rear end and girder forks. Any condition considered.

Pete, 023 9246 1920 or pete at hayling.net

 

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STURMEY-ARCHER hand-change lever wanted. GP6 needle, £5. GP5 needle, £5. Ducati hub / brake, £50. Rear units, unused, black / chrome 31cm, £50.

Lloyd, 01209 213386, Cornwall

 

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BRITISH MOTORCYCLE WANTED, rigid with girder forks, 500cc, OHV runner, but needs a little work no problem. Girder front forks top for Norton Inter and Gear wheel 22T (N 8039).

Please help. Tel/Fax 0043557236636, e-mail e.z.veloohc at hotmail.com

 

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LITERATURE OR BROCHURES wanted for an L.F. Harris (Rushden) Bonneville, 1987, or any other information you may have on the Harris Bonnevilles that were manufactured for John Bloor. (Actually, they were manufactured under licence from JB, not for him, and you could always try contacting LF Harris…!)

Alan 01709 877830

 

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SUZUKI GT750K OR GT550K wanted. Must be in very good original condition!

07846 525663 (South West)

 

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RESTORATION PROJECT or basket case wanted. Must be British. Prefer pre-1975 and at least 500cc. Would also prefer 95% plus complete and matching numbers but will consider anything as long as it’s British.

Nick, 01425 611963.

 

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SINGLE CARB 10 stud head (TR7 Tiger) wanted for T140V. Good price paid, or will swap for splayed head.

0151 608 3270 or trident.sams at virgin.net

 

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ARIEL HT5 PROJECT or complete bike wanted, to use as pre 65 trials machine. Later model with push-in exhaust if possible, anything considered.

Ken, 07833 110170

 

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HONDA 1979 XL125. I am restoring one and need side panels and some engine casings, etc. WHY?

Doug, mrdf at free.fr or 0033553584538

 

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VELOCETTE MSS or MAC wanted, rigid/girder preferably.

richard at integerspin.co.uk

 

---------------------------all ads under here were posted prior to March 27th

 

BSA A65 ENGINE wanted for restoration project.

Phil, 01933 386800

 

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DENYPR, URAL rear wheel and bevel drive wanted. Also rear shocks wanted. Would consider rolling chassis.

Gary, 0790 996 1717.

 

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NORTON COMMANDO BASKET CASE WANTED, or project. W.h.y? Also for Mk3 electric start, speedo gearbox plus starter motor or related parts.

01772 783774, Lancs

 

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HONDA XBR500 or Kawasaki W650 wanted.

Good price paid for sound example. 01784 450077, Middx

 

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EXCELSIOR CONSORT WANTED, will consider anythingl.

01482 709991 or katyclogs at yahoo.co.uk

 

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WANTED. A useable rubber toolpad for a 1958 Triumph Speed Twin, or a supplier, please.

Cornwall area. 07800 579053 or beezageeza at btopenworld.com

 

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ARIEL HT standard alloy petrol tank wanted. Ideally used and slightly battered as the bike is to be ridden not hidden! Alternatively will consider a mint one if the price is right. Will also consider an original style Miller fibre glass tank (ie. the larger one not the 5l ones that get used on HT replicas today) as long as it’s in good condition.

Phil, phil.bike at virgin.net or 07717 256502

 

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ARIEL LEADER SPARES WANTED. Sidestand, complete set of panniers, rear luggage rack, set of indicators, front prop stand. What other spares do you have? 

John, 07904 365843

 

---------------------------all ads under here were posted prior to March 13th

 

MILITARY ARIEL WNG 350cc motorcycle wanted.

07788 961514

 

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TRIUMPH TR6 WANTED 1963 to 1970. Any conditon, but must be complete and pre oif or BSA RR or SR, same details any year.

Eddie, 0151 259 1596

 

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LAVERDA, 750 SPORT, SF1 or SF 2 wanted. Fair price paid for right machine.

Stuart, 01904 750639 or 07736 947308, studith at supanet.com

 

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TYRES. Avon GP 350 x 19; 250/275 x 18 front race tyres wanted. Also WM1 x 18 x 36 alloy rim wanted.

01209 213386, Cornwall

 

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HONDA 175 WANTED. Bike must be runner.

Regular visitor to UK, so collection no problem. 00353 669768857, Ireland.

 

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BULTACO METRALLA 1st / 2nd o/s piston wanted. Montesa Impala o/s piston wanted. Guzzi Falcone rear hub / brake, £60. 01209 213386.

 

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MOTO GUZZI V50 WANTED, preferably Mk3 in good condition within 150 miles of Wisbech, Cambs.

01945 860497

 

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I AM LOOKING for a nice classic British bike from early 70s, anything considered but would prefer a Norton Commando or a Trident, cash waiting.

07792 049091 or 01235 771221 

 

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Ex AA BSA M21 600cc Wanted. Cosmetics not important, but must be up and running, cash payment, any year considered.

Frank, near Exeter on 01392 874171, anytime

 

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MR OTTIGNON OF SAXMUNDHAM, 01728 668391, is looking for any complete clutches or clutch parts for a Honda C50 LA of 1984 / 90

 

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VILLIERS STARMAKER / STORMER 250 bottom half wanted. Crankcases, crankshaft or complete engine considered. Prefer Starmaker but Stormer will be OK. Not too worried about condition as long as not complete wreck.

Bob anytime: 07818 025941

 

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AJS 500 single mag,drive cogs and chain wanted. Also small fuel tank if poss.

Nick, 07866 462788

 

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SADDLE WANTED for Honda CB72.

0121 526 3611

 

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CLASSIC BIKE WANTED for restoration, prefer British, 500cc and above. Good price paid; what have you got?

07980 006204 or 01902 343290

 

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TRIUMPH OR BSA frame / basket case with V5 wanted. Model and condition not important, but must be 350cc or over, and pre-1970. 

Cash waiting. bill at elcomponent.co.uk or 01223 832962, evenings only

 

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OIL TANK AND TOOL BOX wanted for late BSA A10 (rounded type not flat front) also top yoke and battery carrier plate for the same bike.

Al, 0117 9291216 or apgodfrey (at) blueyonder.co.uk

 

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LOOKING FOR A SPARE con-rod or flywheel assembly for 1961 BSA C15 (earlier distributor type), con-rod part No 40 - 48.

Dave 01642 483243

 

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CCM350 TRIALS (1978/9) wanted. Not looking for a pretty one as I want to use it as I do my other Armstrong / CCM.

Ian, 01283 730208, 07712 676728 or ianandtrish100 at hotmail.co.uk.

 

 

------------------------all ads under here were posted prior to Feb 25th

 

 

4-SPEED GEARS for Crusader Super 5 wanted; also chainguard for Constellation or one which can be adapted.

01269 822516

 

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ARIEL HT5 WANTED, anything considered, cash waiting.

 07881 518707. Thanks Ken…

 

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LAVERDA 3C WANTED; earlier model with spoked wheels, and preferably front disc brakes. I would prefer a runner, mechanically sound, either needing cosmetic work or not.

Mike, mike.fletcher at arup.com or 07949 489438.

 

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BSA A65 primary chaincase wanted. Later model with a hole for timing with a strobe light.

Malc; 07917 081379. Thank you and the team for a real classic mag; what a good read!

 

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PAIR OF ‘TICKLE’ TWIN leading front brake shoes matching ‘Tickle’ TLS front brake plate wanted to fit Norton Dominator front wheel (For my Triton). Knackered ones will do, or just a pair I could borrow to make a pattern.

Rich, 07929 658852 or 0121 544 7912 or 0121 550 6644

 

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KAWASAKI W650, wanted saddlebags and mounting frames in good condition. Also large screen and manual.

01522 752500, Lincs

 

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NORTON COMMANDO BASKET CASE wanted. Prefer complete or consider complete rolling chassis, w.h.y? Also Mk3 Commando speedo g/box plus starter motor bits.

01772 783774, Lancs

 

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BREAKWELL & GREEN EXHAUST PIPES wanted for 1981 BMW or does anyone know where I can get one rebuilt?

Mark, 07983 921451

 

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VILLIERS 9E OR 31A ENGINE wanted with 4-speed gearbox. Would consider set of crankcases but prefer complete engine.

01425 656274

 

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TWO FORK STANCHIONS wanted for a Honda CB750 K7, 1997. Must be in good condition and not bent. I would also like a chainguard for the same bike.

01757 617051 anytime.

 

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HONDA VF 400 FD front pipes, rear pipes and collector box wanted.

Tony, 07757 625483

 

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PAIR OF REAR FOOTRESTS wanted for a Matchless duplex chassis (1960-on, I don’t think the earlier pegs fit), any condition as long as I can recover them.

01692 407218

 

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SPEEDO SPINDLE WANTED for a 1951 Ariel 350 CP gearbox. It has 14 teeth. Also I would like a chrome oil tank cap for the same with oil company’s writing on it.

Many Thanks. Ross Newland taradale.road.motors at xtra.co.nz

 

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PISTON / RINGS for 1980/81 KX420 Kawasaki wanted.

01270 567761 or robert.paine at tesco.net

 

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CB125S HONDA SPARES WANTED, especially side panels.

Rob, 01454 310957 or robertlong at talktalk.net

 

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I WOULD LIKE A KAWASAKI Z1 (ideally) or a Z900 frame, straight and unmolested (ie. no bits cut off) please. I bought a project bike to discover, upon removal of the engine, that the rear lower engine mount was missing.

Joss, 01273 523325 or joss.vizor at bsuh.nhs.uk

 

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DOT EARLY 1950s rigid girder model RS or DS wanted. Anything considered. Thanks,

Dave, 01942 209015 Wigan, or dave.smith at paccar.com

 

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REAR LUGGAGE CARRIER RACK wanted for a Honda CB400F, 1978 or even a CB550.

Jim Judd, 01507 466486 Lincs

 

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REAR CARRIER WANTED for 1978 Honda CB550 Four. Chrome or black.

Nick, 07740 604067

 

---------------------------all ads undere here were posted prior to Feb 7th

 

REAR CARRIER / LUGGAGE RACK wanted for 1977 Honda 400/4. Dave,

01507 462418, Lincolnshire

 

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WANTED: good fuel tank in olive green candy apple and exhaust pipes for 1972 Honda CB350 K4.

Ian, 01869 349107

 

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WANTED: BSA Bantam D1 plunger, useable exhaust and silencer.

07507 247396

 

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BMW BOXER R80 or R100 1977 to 81 twin shock project wanted, must have V5C must be cheap. Non runner considered. 100mile radius from Notts if poss.

Nick 0786 6462788

 

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WANTED FOR SUZUKI GT750 Kettle; plastic radiator grille and 2/4 seat. Also wanted; complete engine for Kawasaki KH750 triple.

07804 229476, West London.

 

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NORTON ‘AGE RELATED’ V5 wanted for project. 1950s or early 1960s preferred. My racing Norton has undergone major work over the winter and needs road miles before it sees a race circuit. 

Paul, 07918 884992

 

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TROJAN TROBIKE WANTED. The 1960s minimalist mini-bike with a Clinton engine. Any age or condition considered. 

Pete, 01454 3211372

 

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BMW BOXER R80 or R100 1977 to 81 twin shock project wanted. Must have V5C, must be cheap, non runner considered. 100mile radius from Notts if poss.

Nick 07866 462788. 

 

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WANTED FOR HONDA CB900F2C/D; pair of wheels, discs etc (the later ones with 18" front with circular holes in that look like VF or XBR500 wheels) and pair of handlebars for 39mm forks.

07804 229476, West London.

 

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER pre-75 wanted for rebuild. Also frame, iron head engine, drum brake hubs. Anything considered.

01592 840535 or enc72 at hotmail.com

 

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ORIGINAL DROPPED HANDLEBARS for my 1959 Royal Enfield Crusader Sports Wanted.

01746 764049 or cmicha366 at aol.com

 

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YAMAHA XS650, mid 80s, rear wheel wanted, spoke type. Complete or just a complete hub.

Steve Parker, 07887 630334

 

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MOTO GUZZI V50 starter motor wanted. One with broken solenoid will do. Also wanted V50 silencers, headlamp lens and rim.

020 8555 6357 or 07718 714722 or tatendauk at yahoo.co.uk

 

 

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DUCATI 900SD DARMAH or 900MHR wanted.

c.adobson at btinternet.com or 07984 620761

 

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BSA B31 or B33 engine or engine bits wanted. I am trying to build a mildly tweaked engine.

Mark, bodgley at tiscali.co.uk or 01635 866816

 

---------------------------all ads under here were posted prior to January 24th

 

PRE-WAR VINTAGE MOTORBIKE wanted. Ideally Sunbeam or BSA Sloper. Prefer runner, but all projects / spares considered. Will travel reasonable distance.

07960 656962, Leics

 

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ENGLISH ROYAL ENFIELD 350 Bullet engine and early narrow trials preferred gearbox. Could also do with an alloy barrel.

Ken, 0788 1518707