1979 BSA Beaver 50cc

eBay Auction, Feb 2013, Unsold at £450.00

Seller Description:
"Rare BSA Beaver you don't see many of these complete . stored for many year's in a barn overall not bad condition and runs fine "

Fantic Chopper TX134 50cc 1974

eBay Germany Jan 2013. Not Sold £2,420.00

 Seller Description (translated):
"Very nice Fantic Chopper for sale in original condition. Moped. Second owner (1st owner from 1974 to 1990, 2nd owner since 1990).
Engine was completely overhauled and runs perfectly. Many parts rechromed.
Everything in working order, Light horn, etc.
With papers, manual and purchase agreement of 1974."

1979 NVT Rambler 175

eBay 'Buy it Now' for £849.00. Sold? in Jan 2013.

 Seller description:  
"1979 Norton Villiers Triumph 175 Rambler. Chassis Number 42. 
This bike was bought by me 2 years back. I spent some time recommissioning it (having been long term laid up) and got it to the stage of rideable/reliable. It was/is ready for an MOT

Numerous MOT's confirm the mileage is accurate (10,000), and the bike needs little other than mild fettling - not having been started since mid summer. It had a new battery then, and several other components. The front mudguard needs readjusting -the weight of my bike cover (it is dry stored) has bent it down slightly.
Its a nice, honest bike. Extremely rare- I haven't been able to find much about it - although i did buy a BSA book(let) which helps a little. Its part of the package."

1980 Suzuki PE250

Very nice 1980 Suzuki PE250 just sold on eBay for £2,000.00

 Seller states: "original bike only thing not original is rear light and tailpipe. 4 Months MOT"

 

 

 

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Check out this blog, listing NOS (New Old Stock), Nearly New and Low Mileage Motorcycles & Cars, etc, from the 70's, 80's and 90's.

 Brand New Unused 1981 Kawasaki KX420 A2

 NOS in Crate 1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special

 8,371 Miles 1984 Vauxhall Cavalier GL

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eBay: 1978 NVT Rambler 125

Dealer Fixed Price, Dec 2012, at £2,995.00

 Seller states:

"Up for sale is a simple stunning 125 scrambler from 1978.

This bike has been lovingly restored back to its former glory and looks amazing.

Spec includes Yamaha 125 engine, Yamaha electrics and switchgear, British frame and forks and the rest of the bits and bobs are Italian.

It all fits together beautifully. Needs to be viewed to fully appreciate the quality."

 

 

 

 

 

 

eBay: 1980 BSA Tracker 125

Sold on eBay, Dec 2012, £510.00

 Seller states:

"Here we have a 1980 BSA Tracker 125, same engine as the DT125 air cooled. The reason this bike is being sold for spares or repairs are:

It doesn't start as the head gasket has gone
Rear left indicator doesn't work
Back brake light doesn't work
Front brake needs attention

It has OK tyres, lights work apart the ones listed above."

 

 

eBay: NVT Rambler 175

Sold on eBay, Dec 2012, for £510.00

 Ad states:

"Registered Feb 1979.

I've had this in the corner of my store under a sheet now for nearly 20 years. It's never not started. Probably the most reliable bike I've ever had, yet I've only ever ridden it across the fields a few times! Pulls like a train, very comfortable for a bike from the 70's.

Bike is complete all bar the speedo cable and front brake assembly (pictured) which was removed to have the cylinder re-sealed but subsequently had the parts go missing in transit (irritating, to say the least). So it sat ever since, being treated to the occasional kick-over and spray with wd40. Front brake is a hydraulic disc setup, rear brake is a basic drum.

Engine is identical to the lump in the Yamaha DT175 and is stamped 'Made in Japan' as Norton Villiers Triumph in a desperate effort to stay afloat in a competitive market ordered all parts from abroad and were assembled in the UK. From what I can gather most parts are Japanese, all bar the suspension which was Italian. As far as I'm aware this was one of the first mono-shock suspension setups on the market.

Strangely enough there is no model or type listed on the reg docs, only the engine size and manufacturer, date registered, etc. So it's registered as a Norton Villiers Triumph 171cc, but suspect it could be a Rambler...? All I know is that its the only one I've ever seen."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TY175: Paint

So, here's some pics of the tank, headlight bowl and exhaust guard at the painters. I sent the decals (from eBay) to the painter too. So, he painted, applied the decals and lacquered the whole lot. I believe the paint used was Yamaha Clean White. Very nice job.

 

 

And here I've rebuilt the petcock with all genuine NOS gaskets, etc, and added a brand new filler cap, cork washer and breather tube, and NIS rubber mounting damper. The exhaust guard is also mounted with NOS genuine Yamaha fibre anti vibration washers and NOS Yamaha screws.

Chapman BSA 175

Here's something I've not seen before - A privately produced, limited edition version of the BSA Tracker 175/6 - the Chapman BSA 175.

Recently offered on Ebay, and withdrawn (presume sold elsewhere) at £345.00. The ad said:

"Here is a rare trials bike, a Chapman BSA 175 - only 20 ever made in early 1980s. This is for restoration, all complete apart from the  magneto nut and the stator coil, the engine is Yamaha DT175MX modified for trials. It has a trials exhaust, Marzocchi forks and yokes, alloy rims, drum brakes, alloy tank under fibreglass cover & alloy boost bottle. All the major components are there engine turns over, gears all select"

There is very limited info on Google, but I did find the following image on Trials Central

There's further info here:  including the main man, Mick Chapman posting info on the bikes.

If anyone has one for sale, let me know.