Brough Superior. - SV650.org

flymo · 12-07-12, 08:54 PM

Look at what my mate turned up to work on today, a genuine 1928 Brough Superior. I totally love this bike.

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DJ123 · 12-07-12, 08:56 PM

thats a laptop with a climbing axe?

flymo · 12-07-12, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by daddyjob

thats a laptop with a climbing axe?

ha, got the wrong pic. Fixed now

DJ123 · 12-07-12, 08:59 PM

lol, thought i was going mad for a second there!
bike looks big, whats it like in comparisson to a 'today' bike?

squirrel_hunter · 12-07-12, 09:05 PM

Tell him I'll give him £50 for it. Well its a bit old ain't it...

flymo · 12-07-12, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

Tell him I'll give him £50 for it. Well its a bit old ain't it...

yeah right, this thing is worth about £200,000. Normally it's a lot shinier but it gets used regularly and was out in the recent bad weather. If it gets nicked you simply follow the trail of oil spots....

Brilliant machine.

squirrel_hunter · 12-07-12, 09:24 PM

So whats the story behind it, how many miles has it done, and can I have a go on it?

flymo · 12-07-12, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

So whats the story behind it, how many miles has it done, and can I have a go on it?

I'm told if I'm lucky he may let me ride it. I'll find out a little more of its history and let you know. Got a video to upload of it running when I get a sec.

12-07-12, 11:04 PM

Thats awesome, me likey

This is my neighbours current bike...

He's been restoring bikes for years, he's in his 80's, makes all his own stainless bolts etc on his rebuilds onn his lathe in the garden shed.

He's got two other Velocettes in his garage thats he's rebuilding, talented guy, the rebuilt motorcycle museum (which is 5 mins away from us) has purchased a bike off this guy and he's done a rebuild for them i believe.

13-07-12, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

Tell him I'll give him £50 for it. Well its a bit old ain't it...

Funny you should say £50. My dad when he was just starting out on bikes was offered one for that price,,he told him to shove it.

He doesn't like me reminding him of that part of his life lol.

12-07-12, 08:54 PM	#1
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Brough Superior. Look at what my mate turned up to work on today, a genuine 1928 Brough Superior. I totally love this bike. iphone_import_July11 020.jpg Last edited by flymo; 12-07-12 at 08:56 PM.

12-07-12, 08:56 PM	#2
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Brough Superior thats a laptop with a climbing axe? __________________ BMW F800ST

12-07-12, 08:59 PM	#4
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Brough Superior lol, thought i was going mad for a second there! bike looks big, whats it like in comparisson to a 'today' bike? __________________ BMW F800ST

12-07-12, 09:05 PM	#5
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Brough Superior Tell him I'll give him £50 for it. Well its a bit old ain't it... __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

12-07-12, 09:24 PM	#7
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Brough Superior So whats the story behind it, how many miles has it done, and can I have a go on it? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

12-07-12, 11:04 PM	#9
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brough Superior Thats awesome, me likey This is my neighbours current bike... He's been restoring bikes for years, he's in his 80's, makes all his own stainless bolts etc on his rebuilds onn his lathe in the garden shed. He's got two other Velocettes in his garage thats he's rebuilding, talented guy, the rebuilt motorcycle museum (which is 5 mins away from us) has purchased a bike off this guy and he's done a rebuild for them i believe. Last edited by Specialone; 12-07-12 at 11:11 PM.