1955 DOT 197 Trials

‘Devoid of Trouble’ DOT trials bike

Estimate: £1,750 - £2,250*

Reg No: WAS 703 Frame No: H550047

CC: 200 Engine No: 069B/42971

MOT: Exempt

• Authentically restored 197 trials model

• Includes various books and manuals

• Supplied with a few old MOTs and a V5C

The DOT Cycle and Motor Manufacturing Company was established by Harry Reed in Manchester in 1903 as a cycle manufacturer and by 1906 they had built their first motorcycle using a Peugeot engine. In 1932 control of the company passed to a young Burnard Scott Wade who, together with his family, ran the concern until its closure, the DOT factory building still exists at Ellesmere Street and has become something of a landmark in Manchester. Famous for their slogan ‘Devoid of Trouble’ they mainly produced small capacity two strokes for competition use.

Part of an enthusiast’s private collection, this 1955 197cc trials model, featuring a Villiers engine and DOT’s own Earles type front fork, has been nicely restored back to its original condition. The bike has not been run for a few years so will need recommissioning before use and comes supplied with various workshop and spares manuals and even a copy of Ted Hardy’s book ‘Devoid of Trouble’, documenting the history of the marque as well as a few old MOTs and a current V5C.

1953 Norton 500T

Genuine 500T trials model

Estimate: £4,500 - £5,500*

Reg No: NAS 219 Frame No: J3T 53526

CC: 500 Engine No: J3T 53526

MOT: Exempt

• Norton’s rare 500cc factory built trials model

• Thought to be only 24 made in late 1953 for 1954 season

• Supplied with workshop manuals and a current V5C

Norton was founded by James Norton in Birmingham in 1898. In 1907 a Norton with a Peugeot engine won the first Isle of Man TT race starting a long tradition of sporting excellence. More renowned for their exploits on the track, the 500T, introduced in 1949, was made for use in trials events and employed a modified 16H frame, special fork yokes that brought the fork legs back to the steering column, a sump guard and Roadholder telescopic forks fitted with a 7” front brake.

This 1953 model, thought to be one of only 24 made for the 1954 season, was part of an enthusiast’s private collection of mainly British trials bikes, and is offered in authentically restored condition. A good-looking bike, with its all-alloy top engine and doll’s head gearbox, it has not been run for a few years so will need some recommissioning before use. It is offered supplied with a VMCC dating letter, some old MOTs, workshop manuals and a current V5C.

1977 Honda CB 550 K2

Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000*

Reg No: TRJ 344R Frame No: CB550K2014350

CC: 544 Engine No: CB550E/2020223

MOT: Exempt

• A ‘ride or restore’ machine

• New exhaust and silencers fitted

• Runs well

The Honda CB550 was made from 1974 to 1978. It had a four-cylinder 544cc SOHC air-cooled wet sump engine. The first version, the CB550K, was a development of the earlier CB500, and like its predecessor, had four exhaust pipes, four silencers and wire-spoked wheels, a rear drum brake and a front disc brake. Compared to Honda’s 1969 dry sump CB750, both the CB500 and the CB550 were much smaller and lighter. The CB550K shared some visual similarities with the CB750, and it fitted into Honda’s four-cylinder range as its mid-capacity bike.

This 1977 Honda 550 K2 is a ‘ride or restore’ machine. We have been advised that it is running well and certainly can be used as it is. Ideal for an easy restoration to a ‘show standard’ machine. It benefits from a complete, fairly newly fitted exhaust system at great expense. It comes complete with a current V5C.

1975 Bmw R90s

Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000*

Reg No: JYL 758N Frame No: 4082007

CC: 350 Engine No: 4082007

MOT: Exempt

• Nicely presented R90S

• In its striking colour Daytona Orange

• Running well

Popular with classic enthusiasts and ‘born again bikers’, the luxury German flat twins offer workmanship and reliability second to none. With the powerful 898cc power unit, the R90S can still hold their own with modern counterparts.

This 1975 BMW R90S on offer has been carefully looked after by its previous owner, with its sticking Daytona Orange colour, certainly stands out from the crowd. We have been advised it is running well with no known faults. It comes complete with a current V5C, an original owner’s manual, a BMW Europa service book, and some old MOT certificates.

1963 Bmw R69s

Estimate: £12,000 - £13,000*

Reg No: 879 SVO Frame No: 655228

CC: 600 Engine No: 655228

MOT: Exempt

• Lovely BMW R69S

• Original RF60 logbook

• An older restoration

BMW introduced the range-leading R69 in 1955 to universal praise. The new machine was able to approach the best of the British twins in terms of outright performance with the 594cc horizontally opposed overhead valve engine delivering 35bhp at 6,800rpm, sufficient to propel the machine to 102 mph, but more importantly, was able to sustain its pace almost indefinitely. 1960 witnessed the release of an improved version typed the R69S which developed more BHP (42 at 7,000rpm) without compromising the machines outstanding reliability.

An iconic 1963 BMW R69S, this machine has been cared for by its previous owner during his ownership. The engine has been changed some time ago and replaced with an engine built by an ex BMW specialist and side care racer using Kayser cylinders and FATH valve springs, it is not known when this was changed. We have been informed that the BMW runs very well. It is offered complete with its original RF60 logbook, current V5C, some old MOT certificates, receipts from Tintern Garage, Monmouthshire, relating to ‘879 SVO’ and also receipts for parts. A very interesting machine with a nice history. The engine has been changed from 655228 to 21056DD.

1913 Triumph Model H

No Reserve* Reg No: BF 4189 Frame No: 252477

CC: 500 Engine No: 26457

MOT: Exempt

• A Pioneer eligible machine

• Current owner for the last 15 years

• An older restoration

At the start of the First World War in 1914 the British Government needed effective communications with front line troops and replaced messengers on horses with motorcycles. A number of models were tested, with the Triumph Model H was selected. The Model H was fitted with a 499cc aircooled four-stroke single-cylinder engine. It was also the first Triumph not to be fitted with pedals, so was a true motorcycle.

This 1913 Triumph Model H was purchased by the current vendor in 2008. He has used it on many VMCC events including the Pioneer run. Restored approximately 17 years ago it has now mellowed with age. The current vendor took it off the road to replace the magneto, but sadly due to other commitments has not had the time to refit it. It comes with its magento, sprockets, chain, and timing cover. This may be fitted before the sale if the vendor has time. An ideal veteran machine once recommissioned for the road. We have been advised that the engine is 1913 and the frame is 1914, it comes complete with a pioneer certificate and current V5C.

1935 Triumph 5/5

No Reserve*

Reg No: JR 3822 Frame No: 54218

CC: 500 Engine No: 5/S6/3042

MOT: Exempt

• Very rare 1935 Triumph 5/5

• Restored a few years ago

• Part of a private collection of Triumphs

The predecessor of the Tiger 90, this 1935 late vintage Triumph 5/5 500cc OHV Twin Port was registered on the 30th of December of 1935. This is a very rare and early Triumph model, restored a number of years ago, and in its distinctive original colour scheme of Violet and chrome tank. An original machine with just 3 previous keepers from new. Not run for a couple of years, due to other commitments, it will require light recommissioning before use.

It is offered with its original Green card log book, old and current V5‚ original distinctive registration number, and a marvellous ‘mileage and work carried-out’ log.

1960 Triumph 6T Thunderbird

60 years of ownership

Estimate: £5,500 - £6,500*

Reg No: 2804 HX Frame No: D15278

CC: 650 Engine No: 6TD15278

MOT: Exempt

• Purchased by the late vendor in 1964

• Used for work at RAF bases

• In oily rag condition

In 1937 the Edward Turner designed 500cc Speed Twin was released launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomize British motorcycles in the post-war years. From 1960, the Thunderbird acquired Turner’s rear fairing nicknamed the ‘bathtub’ on account of its shape. This unpopular feature, dropped quickly in the USA market, remained in everabbreviated forms for the home market until disappearing altogether for the final year of production,

On offer is a 1960 Triumph Thunderbird, previously purchased by the late vendor in 1964 to use as his transport from RAF base to RAF Base. It was eventually dismantled and stored due to his work. Every component was labelled at the time and when he finally got time and space he put it back together and used it as he did before. It has some paintwork done whilst in his ownership, the Triumph will need to be recommissioned before use, due to being stood for a number of years. It is offered with its RF60 logbook and an old V5 and without a key.

1971 Yamaha XS 650

Estimate: £3,200 - £4,200*

Reg No: WWT807J Frame No: S650112114

CC: 650cc Engine No: S650112114

MOT: Exempt

• Displaying just c.27,039 miles

• Sought after ‘classic Yamaha’

• Will require a check over before use

The Yamaha XS650 is a mid-size motorcycle made by Yamaha Motor Company. The standard model was introduced in October 1969, and produced through 1979. The XS650 began with the 1955 Hosk SOHC 500 twin. After about 10 years of producing 500 twin, Hosk engineers designed a 650cc twin. Later, the Hosk company was acquired by Showa Corporation, and in 1960 Yamaha had bought Showa with Hosk’s early design of 650cc twin. When the Yamaha XS 650 was launched in October 1969, it had one of the most advanced engines in its class of large parallel twin motorcycles.

Finished in Red with Black, the XS650 is reported by the vendor to be in good running order, however it will require a check over before use. It’s a tidy example of an increasingly sought after ‘classic’ Yamaha and displays just c.27,039 miles.

1972 Triumph Trident

Estimate: £7,000 - £9,000*

Reg No: GWD 427K Frame No: HE01506

CC: 750cc Engine No: HE01506

MOT: Exempt

• UK supplied machine

• One keeper from new and unmolested

• Still fitted with ‘ray guns’

Triumph is one of the most iconic and revered names in the history of motorcycling. Established in Coventry in 1885, by the start of the 1900s the company had made its first motorcycle beginning a continuous run of production under various ownership until its eventual closure in 1983. In 1937 the Edward Turner designed Speed Twin was released, thus launching a range of Triumph twins that went on to epitomize British motorcycles in the post-war years. The 3 cylinder 750cc Trident was essentially one and a half 500cc twins and proved to be the last success story for the company, with the bike going on to dominate the early years of the Formula 750 race series.

Finished in a Mauve/Purple colour, iconic in the 1970s, this is a UKsupplied machine that is being offered for auction. With only one registered keeper from new, this machine presents as an original and unmolested example, still fitted with original ‘ray guns’ and correct in having been supplied with a twin disc front-end from new. It’s in running order but will require recommissioning before use. There is a history file with a quantity of invoice, paperwork and an original Triumph service manual. twin disc front end from new.

1976 Honda Chaly

Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000*

Reg No: LOP 271P Frame No: CF70-2011720

CC: 72cc Engine No: CF70E-211756

MOT: Exempt

• Unmolested, UK supplied Chaly

• Low mileage and owners

• ‘Good running order’

A similar design to Honda’s Dax, which first saw the light of day in 1969, the Chaly was introduced in 1972 as a development of simple-to-use, small machines, that traced their roots back to the famous Z100 of 1963. Originally powered by a 50cc single overhead camshaft four-stroke, capacity was increased to 70cc in the early 1970s. It’s lightweight made for spritely performance. In production until 2000, the model is renowned for being compact, making it the ideal companion to use with a boat or motorhome.

Offered here is a desirable little machine from Honda. This CF70 ‘Chaly’ was originally UK supplied and currently presents as a low mileage machine with a low number of previous owners. Described by the vendor to be in ‘good running order’, it is in an unmolested condition, however, it is advised it should receive a check over before road use.

1977 Kawasaki Z 1000

Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000*

Reg No: VPV915S Frame No: KZT00AO22681

CC: 1015cc Engine No: KZT00AE034909

MOT: Exempt

• Micron exhaust fitted

• Some ‘desirable’ fittings

• In ‘running order’

The Kawasaki Kz1000 or Z1000 is a motorcycle made in Japan by Kawasaki, manufacturing commenced in September 1976 for the 1977 model year.

The Z1000A1 was an upgraded model to replace the 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 (Z900), which in turn replaced the Z1 launched in 1972 in the Z series. It has an inline-four cylinder engine and a 5-speed transmission, in a ‘one down and four up’ configuration. Producing about 90hp, it was one of the fastest production motorcycles of the era.

Offered here is a 1977 Z1000 in Green and Black. Described as a ‘Street Fighter’, it has some upgrades which include a Micron exhaust and other desirable fittings. The vendor describes the machine as being in ‘running order’, however, it will require a check-over before use.