Before

Unrestored components

Current status

The dry built bike

Sunbeam S7 restoration, started XX

The engine as deliveredMiscellaneous components as delivered

12/4/xx: These first photos show how you brought the bike to the workshop.

Misc. components as deliveredA rear suspension unit bolted together

12/4/xx: The dry-build of the bike has commenced.

The engine in the chassisThe bike's tank

12/4/xx: As you can see most components are there. They are generally in very good mechanical condition, though the cosmetics leave a little to be desired.

Bike switch boxWiring inside headlamp shell

12/4/xx: The bike has been re-wired to 12v electrics as we discussed, with a new charging system. We were able to recover almost every original mechanical component, but corroded wires are not worth it.

Dry-built bike from rearThe Sunbeam motorcycle

12/4/xx: The mechanical restoration has now been finished. We are now waiting for you to come and try the bike before we start on the cosmetics. As you can see, the bike now leaks very little oil!

 

 

 

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