1949 Matchless Teledraulic Forks

KiwiShane · Aug 21, 2022

johnm said:
Murray McLean. E mail.

matchlessnz@icloud.com

Ph 027 546 7637

Just brought it...off a nice old fella

johnm · Aug 21, 2022

It looks pretty smart and complete. If it runs well maybe NZ 8 to 10 k.

johnm · Aug 21, 2022

johnm said:
It looks pretty smart and complete. If it runs well maybe NZ 8 to 10 k.

Haha. Just saw your post. Hope the estimate aligns with your purchase. It doesn't really matter anyway because a bit of work inside tyres and a battery can easy add another k or 2.

KiwiShane · Aug 21, 2022

johnm said:
Haha. Just saw your post. Hope the estimate aligns with your purchase. It doesn't really matter anyway because a bit of work inside tyres and a battery can easy add another k or 2.

Its been rebuilt a while back and he is giving me all his servicing tools and spare parts etc ..your last estimate aligns pretty good...funny enough a clock maker rebuilt the engine a while back and its sounds real nice ...now I need a saddle seat..lol

Shelby-Right · Aug 21, 2022

KiwiShane said:
Its been rebuilt a while back and he is giving me all his servicing tools and spare parts etc ..your last estimate aligns pretty good...funny enough a clock maker rebuilt the engine a while back and its sounds real nice ...now I need a saddle seat..lol

Looks nice , I have a 49 rigid .

KiwiShane · Aug 21, 2022

Shelby-Right said:
Looks nice , I have a 49 rigid .

49..Very nice...After starting it a few weeks pack I couldn't let it go...the old fella had a stroke and sold off his bikes..this was his last to go..

Shelby-Right · Aug 21, 2022

Is that the one or one like it on Trade Me, sold for $12,500 ? Mine still needs work .

KiwiShane · Aug 21, 2022

Shelby-Right said:
Is that the one or one like it on Trade Me, sold for $12,500 ? Mine still needs work . View attachment 98653

I paid 12k including spare parts etc...That rigid is very nice

Shelby-Right · Aug 21, 2022

I think that's OK , it has been all done up ready to ride in some jampot rallies , they did a big run in the south island , i was impressed , mine might owe me that or just under , I don't really care I just love it's lines like the from the tank to the back rear axel , sort of bobber like , cool vintage , sort of a time machine to take you back ,or more to what my old man might have been tinkering with , he always talked about old Matchy's , also he had an army indian he regretted selling . Cheers .

KiwiShane · Aug 21, 2022

Shelby-Right said:
I think that's OK , it has been all done up ready to ride , in some jampot rallies , they did a big run in the south island , i was impressed , mine might owe me that or just under , I don't really care I just love it's lines like the from the tank to the back rear axel , sort of bobber like , cool vintage , sort of a time machine to take you back ,or more to what my old man might have been tinkering with , he always talked about old Matchy's , also he had an army indian he regretted selling . Cheers .

I have a real soft spot for the older generation and especially older type motorcycles...it was his pride and joy and the last bike he had to let go...as he lost part of his sight from a stroke ...he spent alot of money on it but like you its not about the money...its a part of history

Shelby-Right · Aug 21, 2022

KiwiShane said:
I have a real soft spot for the older generation and especially older type motorcycles...it was his pride and joy and the last bike he had to let go...as he lost part of his sight from a stroke ...he spent alot of money on it but like you its not about the money...its a part of history

I feel the same , as one day it will happen to us , it would be great to get a few Pic's of the bike on a new adventure Printed and give it to him it would mean a lot to see his bike being used .

KiwiShane · Aug 21, 2022

Shelby-Right said:
I feel the same , as one day it will happen to us , it would be great to get a few Pic's of the bike on a new adventure Printed and give it to him it would mean a lot to see his bike being used .

That is a awesome idea and one I will fulfil ...he said he was pleased that I bought it and today especially when I started it up the other day...... you could see his face light up....be a sad day for him today im sure...and for me to in a way...he made alot of servicing tools on his little lathe in the back of his workshop...classic

Shelby-Right · Aug 21, 2022

KiwiShane said:
That is a awesome idea and one I will fulfil ...he said he was pleased that I bought it and today especially when I started it up the other day...... you could see his face light up....be a sad day for him today im sure...and for me to in a way...he made alot of servicing tools on his little lathe in the back of his workshop...classic

I can see where this is heading , i have an old 70s Boxford lathe in the shed " Doh "