New Member

[Pete S.]

Hello, I wanted to introduce myself as while I am not new to Sunbeams, I am new to this list.

My father owned a 1963 S3 Alpine in the 1960's and in 1970 sold it to buy a 1964 Tiger, which I bought from him in 1984. From 1999 to 2004 I undertook a complete restoration. I also restore - part time - vintage British and BMW motorcycles.

I'm looking forward to interacting with the owners in this forum.

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[puff4]

Very pretty! Welcome!

 

[DanR]

Certainly welcome Pete, and nice that you brought along that beautiful Tiger too

Hope you enjoy the SAOCA Sunbeam Support Group.

 

[DanR]

Do you have the telescoping option on your tiger?

 

[Warren]

Be interested to see how the telescoping function was kept with your Nardi wheel. My code one Tiger came with a red interior as well. I prefer the red but it has a black one I gotta wear out first

There are other Sunbeam Support groups, CAT, STOC in the UK , have forums STOA in SF bay area and others.

Air head..... the BMW's are cool. A pal has my old K75S that I got in a deal but was too chicken to fix and ride. He did and will be selling on after a dormant period but that's in AZ.
I just got a 3 owner car with 95,500 miles despite the bashing press the cars are very durable, but a challenge to maintain. Where do I get that bumper sticker on a flat sheet magnet... "Rootes group making mechanics out of ordinary people."

 

[Warren]

Heard tell there was a no wrench option but have not seen it in person . Stock wheel has become a 1400 dollar item in new condition or more considering the new repop guys are making the stock looking wheel thicker. I don't like mine so much on the autocross and don't want to mess it up by man handling it.

 

[sunalp]

I have a '74 BMW R90/6

I rode a '74 R90/6 to work every day for years! What a great bike. Definitely one I regret
selling, mainly because my wife doesn't want me riding anymore. Miss that bike!
Cheers!
Steve

 

[Gordon Holsinger]

Be interested to see how the telescoping function was kept with your Nardi wheel. My code one Tiger came with a red interior as well. I prefer the red but it has a black one I gotta wear out first

There are other Sunbeam Support groups, CAT, STOC in the UK , have forums STOA in SF bay area and others.

Air head..... the BMW's are cool. A pal has my old K75S that I got in a deal but was too chicken to fix and ride. He did and will be selling on after a dormant period but that's in AZ.
I just got a 3 owner car with 95,500 miles despite the bashing press the cars are very durable, but a challenge to maintain. Where do I get that bumper sticker on a flat sheet magnet... "Rootes group making mechanics out of ordinary people."

I too would like the sticker making mechanics of ordinary people

 

[sunalp]

What I really loved about the '74 were the aluminum turn signals and the old style switch gear.
That and the fact that it had a kicker as well as electric start. I used to have great fun kick starting that
as people didn't think it would be possible. It has such a heavy flywheel that it doesn't take too much
inertia to start it , usually one kick!

Mine was the spitting image of yours, although in cafe spirit, I put lower bars and bar ends on it.

Now if I can just convince my wife...............

Cheers!
Steve