Motorbike Transport
October 7, 2024
Tony recently collected several of our motorbikes being stored at our storage facility and brought them back to the workshop.
Motorcycles
A Motorbike Delivered
September 30, 2024
Tony recently loaded up our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 and delivered it to Dave Emmett, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions with ticket
Norton Fuel Tank
September 13, 2024
The fuel tank of our 1962 Norton Motorbike is now back at the workshop.
BMW Side Boxes
September 9, 2024
Chris has prepped, primed, and painted the side boxes of our 2016 BMW S1000 XR.
Tracking Down a Piece of Family History: A 1946 Triumph Speed Twin
August 29, 2024
We’ve recently been contacted by James, who is on a mission to track down his late grandfather’s 1946 Triumph Speed Twin motorbike. This particular bike,
Win Our Classic Motorbike
August 19, 2024
Our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 is live and ready to win on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. The 1960 Royal Enfield 250, also known
Good Deed 6/20 – Hadleigh & District Classic Motorcycle Meet
July 25, 2024
This past weekend our Managing Director Craig, an avid biker, took a trip down to a local bike meet with his Ducati Scrambler. The event
Special Motorcycle in Storage
July 25, 2024
We get to caretake and look after some incredible machines, we also share that passion for storing and preserving them to ensure they are kept
Even more motorcycles on the move!
July 19, 2024
It’s not only classic cars that the Bridge Classic Cars team work on! A lot of the team are also avid motorcyclists and especially vintage/classic
Motorbike Transport And Storage
July 5, 2024
Tony recently picked up our 1984 Suzuki GSX400T and transported it to our secure storage facility.
Royal Enfield Single Work
April 26, 2024
Our 1960 Royal Enfield Single has continued to make progress with technician Paul. He fitted the fuel cap, started the bike and test rode it.
Royal Enfield Check
April 12, 2024
Paul has been looking at our 1960 Royal Enfield Single. He fitted a battery and checked for a spark. He added fuel to the bike
Rebuilding Carburettor
April 2, 2024
Paul has been rebuilding the carburettor of our 1962 Norton 650SS.
Motorbike Inspections
March 22, 2024
Paul has begun his inspection and assessment of 2 of our recently arrived motorbikes – our 1960 BSA 650 and our 1961 Matchless 350. On
WIN Our 2004 BMW R1150
March 21, 2024
Finished in a two-tone paint scheme of bronze over cream and accompanied by matching leather work on both the main and fold-back seat, our BMW
GSX400T Engine
March 14, 2024
The engine of our 1984 Suzuki GSX400T has been with Mauro in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. After prepping the engine, it was then painted
A New Seat Cover
October 18, 2023
Interior trimmer Lydia has been making a new seat cover for our 1967 Suzuki TR 250. Before making the seat cover properly from Alcantara, Lydia
Motorbike Seat Cover
October 13, 2023
We recently welcomed a 1967 Suzuki TR250 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Known for its rugged design and impressive performance, the Suzuki TR250 has
Complete And Returned Home
August 9, 2023
It’s always exciting to see a project come to a conclusion. Recently, we were extra excited to see one of our own vehicles finish its
Fenlanders Harley Davidson Charity Ride
August 9, 2023
We recently got some great pictures of the Fenlanders Harley Davidson Charity Ride arriving at Beach Street in Felixstowe. There were clearly some stunning examples
Good Day To Run The Bike Out
July 13, 2023
Now that the weather has been much more summery as of late, there have been some great biking days and, Bridge Classic Cars Director, Craig
More Progress
July 12, 2023
More progress has been made on the restoration of our 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T. The switch has just arrived and is very flat across the
Motorbike Transport
October 7, 2024
Tony recently collected several of our motorbikes being stored at our storage facility and brought them back to the workshop.
A Motorbike Delivered
September 30, 2024
Tony recently loaded up our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 and delivered it to Dave Emmett, who won it through Bridge Classic Cars Competitions with ticket number 1356.
Congratulations again to Dave and we hope you enjoy your new bike.
Norton Fuel Tank
September 13, 2024
The fuel tank of our 1962 Norton Motorbike is now back at the workshop.
BMW Side Boxes
September 9, 2024
Chris has prepped, primed, and painted the side boxes of our 2016 BMW S1000 XR.
Tracking Down a Piece of Family History: A 1946 Triumph Speed Twin
August 29, 2024
We’ve recently been contacted by James, who is on a mission to track down his late grandfather’s 1946 Triumph Speed Twin motorbike. This particular bike, with the registration FDF 110, obviously holds sentimental value for James and his family.
We know that it was sold around 2017, and while the most recent V5 was issued shortly after, it has since proven difficult to trace its current whereabouts.
This bike was one of the first post-war models that symbolised a return to normalcy after the upheaval of World War II. For James, it represents a connection to his grandfather.
We know how much a vehicle can mean to a family, not just as a mode of transport but as a strong connection to memories of yesteryear. That’s why we’re reaching out to our community for help. If anyone has any information on the current owner of FDF 110 or its location, it would be appreciated by James and his family.
At Bridge Classic Cars, we understand the deep connection people have with their vehicles, which is why we created the Nostalgia section on our website. Here, we share stories of special vehicles that have played a significant role in people’s lives. If you’ve got a tale of your own, we’d love to hear from you and help keep those memories alive.
Please, if you have any information on the whereabouts of the 1946 Triumph Speed Twin, please get in touch.
Win Our Classic Motorbike
August 19, 2024
Our 1960 Royal Enfield 250 is live and ready to win on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website.
The 1960 Royal Enfield 250, also known as the Royal Enfield Crusader, is a classic motorcycle that was part of the post-war era when motorcycles were not just a means of transportation but also a symbol of freedom and adventure. The Crusader was one of Royal Enfield’s answers to the growing demand for lightweight, affordable, and reliable motorcycles.
All the information you need is here.
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Good Deed 6/20 – Hadleigh & District Classic Motorcycle Meet
July 25, 2024
This past weekend our Managing Director Craig, an avid biker, took a trip down to a local bike meet with his Ducati Scrambler. The event took place in Whatfield and was being held by the Hadleigh & District Classic Motorcycle Club and was raising money for East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Craig went along with his close friend, Luke from LRH Cars, who just passed his test to check out the bikes on show and join in to support.
Pretty much the entire history of motorcycles was represented at Whatfield Community Centre on a glorious summers day. Take a look here:
Special Motorcycle in Storage
July 25, 2024
We get to caretake and look after some incredible machines, we also share that passion for storing and preserving them to ensure they are kept perfectly for their owners. Much like one of our recent arrivals, a 2013 Harley-Davidson Breakout.
One of just a handful of these sensational cruisers known to be in the UK, its owner has asked to care for the bike in our safe, secure and discrete storage facility – The Hangar. There we can make sure it is kept at a consistent temperature and safe from the elements in our specific motorcycle room which is purely built for holding two-wheeled beauties in hibernation.
If you have a motorcycle or a classic/collectible car that you want protected and preserved, get in touch with the team today.
Even more motorcycles on the move!
July 19, 2024
It’s not only classic cars that the Bridge Classic Cars team work on! A lot of the team are also avid motorcyclists and especially vintage/classic motorcycles.
At our storage facility, we have a special area which is specifically for storing motorcycles. But recently, our delivery team have transferred two very special bikes from The Hangar to our Pettistree workshops for the team to do a few jobs on.
Motorbike Transport And Storage
July 5, 2024
Tony recently picked up our 1984 Suzuki GSX400T and transported it to our secure storage facility.
Royal Enfield Single Work
April 26, 2024
Our 1960 Royal Enfield Single has continued to make progress with technician Paul. He fitted the fuel cap, started the bike and test rode it. He found that the clutch was dragging slightly so the clutch cable was removed and shorten to enable adjustment.
Royal Enfield Check
April 12, 2024
Paul has been looking at our 1960 Royal Enfield Single.
He fitted a battery and checked for a spark. He added fuel to the bike but found a leak which will need further repairs.
Rebuilding Carburettor
April 2, 2024
Paul has been rebuilding the carburettor of our 1962 Norton 650SS.
Motorbike Inspections
March 22, 2024
Paul has begun his inspection and assessment of 2 of our recently arrived motorbikes – our 1960 BSA 650 and our 1961 Matchless 350.
On the Matchless 350, he cleaned out the carbs and fitted a new spark plug before taking it out on a test ride.
He then moved on to assess the BSA which he found to start and run ok.
WIN Our 2004 BMW R1150
March 21, 2024
Finished in a two-tone paint scheme of bronze over cream and accompanied by matching leather work on both the main and fold-back seat, our BMW R1150 has the right feel to blend both performance and comfort while out on the open road.
- Aircooled 1130cc boxer engine
- Striking bronze over cream paint scheme with matching leather
- Less than 30,000 miles in 20 years
- Modern take on the classic R-series BMW motorcycle
- Bridge Classic Cars Pre-Delivery Inspection
Tickets are now on sale for just £2.00 on the Bridge Classic Cars Competition website.
The winner will be announced at our Bike Meet on Wednesday 27th March.
GSX400T Engine
March 14, 2024
The engine of our 1984 Suzuki GSX400T has been with Mauro in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop.
After prepping the engine, it was then painted in satin dtm.
A New Seat Cover
October 18, 2023
Interior trimmer Lydia has been making a new seat cover for our 1967 Suzuki TR 250.
Before making the seat cover properly from Alcantara, Lydia made a mockup to ensure her idea would work. She used a piece of scrap fabric to work out the shape and add all the fixings she needed, and this also gave her the time to work out the fluted design for the topmost seat.
Once Lydia had completed the base part of the seat, she moved to the back. The backrest needed to be fixed to the seat, so she drilled some holes to allow her to bolt the backrest onto the seat. She then attached the foam padding, which is quite thin to allow maximum rider seat space.
Lydia fixed the backrest cover to the wood and added decorative piping to the edge. This helps to close up the gap between the fibreglass seat and the material. Next, she checked that the front flap lifted as it should to allow access to the bolts underneath. These are so you can attach it to the motorcycle as and when needed.
Motorbike Seat Cover
October 13, 2023
We recently welcomed a 1967 Suzuki TR250 into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Known for its rugged design and impressive performance, the Suzuki TR250 has all the power and torque you need for a successful race.
The owner of this bike is a keen racer and bike owner, as you can see from the images below, and has bought the seat into us so Lydia can put a new cover on it.
Complete And Returned Home
August 9, 2023
It’s always exciting to see a project come to a conclusion. Recently, we were extra excited to see one of our own vehicles finish its restoration journey and return home to its owner – Bridge Classic Cars Managing Director, Craig’s motorbike.
Our 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T is complete and, as you can see from the photos below, it’s looking incredible.
There’s no doubt that Craig will enjoy his bike and we look forward to seeing it out and about.
Fenlanders Harley Davidson Charity Ride
August 9, 2023
We recently got some great pictures of the Fenlanders Harley Davidson Charity Ride arriving at Beach Street in Felixstowe.
There were clearly some stunning examples of the legendary motorbike at the event and we are certainly very grateful for the photos.
Good Day To Run The Bike Out
July 13, 2023
Now that the weather has been much more summery as of late, there have been some great biking days and, Bridge Classic Cars Director, Craig recently took his 2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer out for a ride in the nice weather.
As you can see from the photos below, the bike looks incredible and was undoubtedly an exciting ride out.
More Progress
July 12, 2023
More progress has been made on the restoration of our 1984 Suzuki GSX 400T. The switch has just arrived and is very flat across the top. The speedo pops up 20mm and has a convex glass so you don’t have to be over it to read it with a fully digital display.
All of the controls are now sorted and a combined digital speedo and tachometer and rear light have been fitted, so just wiring to go.
The clutch issue is now solved, thanks to lots of mucking about with the sprocket and lift mechanism. The clutch lifter, when operating, moves toward the drive sprocket, with a 10mm offset sprocket and HD 520 chain they met at 1/4 lift.
Another lift mechanism has been sourced from a later model, which sits more flush on the inner case and gives 4mm extra lift, then another 3mm off the back of the sprocket and turned chain link to the inside and all is now fine with more than enough clearance at full lift.
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