Sunbeam S7 Deluxe walk around and (fail to) start! Part 1 of 2
Designed by Erling Poppe as a ‘luxury’ motorcycle, by the time it went into production the car-influenced twin was both overpriced and (relatively) underpowered to a nation that wanted affordable ride-to-work motorcycles. A lack of ongoing development ensured sales were poor throughout its life and they disappeared forever in the mid fifties. Once maligned, they are now enjoying a new lease of life as practical classic motorcycles. Very reliable and capable of huge mileages, these shaft-driven all alloy OHC machines have a cult following from people attracted to the unusual design, extraordinary comfort and ease of use. IMHO they should have chrome plated the tank and mudguards, made it even more luxurious and branded it as a Daimler or Lanchester, appealing to the very wealthy ‘non-biker’ type of leisure & lifestyle motorcyclist, the post-war equivalent of the modern Harley buyer.
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Such a beautiful motorcycle
I remember in my childhood having this motorcycle always being started from a steep descent. I wish to get a ride on this one someday.
Enjoyable review. Thanks Paul. Lovely bike (even when static)
@paulmiles
3 жыл бұрын
Difficult to hold the phone and kick at the same time Nick- honest 😬
Bro, green light is not for "neutral"- it shines when oil pressure is critically low. Nice vid, cheers:):)
£100 for a worm drive? Where do I sign..? ;)
Amazinx vintage For sale too.?
25hp 6:1 Twin bet it doesn't charge so much as lope along.
@paulmiles
3 жыл бұрын
It’s very much a gentleman’s motorcycle, the perfect bike for cruising around on; no races will be won, however!
@owen368
3 жыл бұрын
@@paulmiles Who wants to race? nice day why not rumble along and enjoy the ride.
How hard is it to find parts for these?
@paulmiles
2 жыл бұрын
Stewart engineering in Dorset are S series Sunbeam specialists. As with most old bikes I’d recommend buying the very best example you can find; it’s easier in the long run.
@daveco1270
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulmiles the Sunbeam has always been one of my favorite bikes. I like the black a lot, but that sage green color they come in is really nice. I don't see many of them come up for sale near me in the states. When they do, they're not cheap. Someday I'll snag one.