1927 Sunbeam Model 6 - overview & ride
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- In this video you meet James Robinson and take a look at his 1927 Sunbeam Model 6 - a true vintage classic motorcycle.
James is the editor of The Classic MotorCycle Magazine, a classic motorcycle enthusiast and collector. In the video James goes into a brief history of the Sunbeam brand, talks about the unique features of this particular motorcycle, shows us how to start it and takes it out for a ride.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:23 A brief history of Sunbeam motorcycles
2:50 Engine
5:23 Controls
6:53 Gears
7:31 Fuel and oil tank
8:41 Starting
10:37 Riding the bike
11:56 Suspension, brakes and frame
14:09 Why James likes Sunbeam motorcycles
15:09 Uses of the bike
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I enjoy these in-depth discussions. More please :)
Hey 54macdog! Thanks for saying, many more on the way :)
yes indeed.
Great in depth assessment of this lovely bike with the added bonus of a detailed explanation of how to control it. Super riding footage, too. Made me want a vintage Sunbeam in my garage.
What a brilliant format, gave the feeling of a face to face conversation. You really know you bike. I would give 2 thumbs up if I could, thank you. 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it Phil, thanks for the feedback on the format :)
Some of these old bikes were made to last, what I like about them is that you have to be involved, or become part of them to really appreciate them.
I have always hankered after a M21 with plunger rear end, due to having back problems. Your Sunbeam has a lovely sound, a real thumper.
Evening James,
Many thanks for your time to film, your explanation of controlling a vintage motorcycle is brilliant.
I have recently bought my first vintage bike a 1924 Blackburne. I've not gone far with it yet but boy am I looking forward to some nice dry days soon!
Rgds, Peter.
I buy every one of your mags. I love this old machine. Have nothing that old, 50 Ercole is my oldest but I'll keep my eyes open..
That's one of the best film about Sunbeam.
Lovely bike James. Almost enjoyed the scenery around Santon Downham as much as the Sunbeam. At that speed you can really take in the sights of Breckland. How relaxing!
So true Steve, thanks for watching the video!
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What a lovely film thank you
Love the format, content, presentation and all. We done sir.
Brillant overview , Thanks so much for sharing and explaining all the controls really got a sense of what it's like to ride one , .. be amazing if you could make some more and explain the best of the flat tankers and the worst ..
Good on you for loving this characterful machine and sharing.
Brilliantly presented and discussed. Most enthusiastic and learned 👍
Great show!!
I'm a subscriber to the Mag., but this is the first time I've seen this. I've a 1922 Longstroke Sporting and a 1930 Model 8. Due to Covid, much of the enjoyment of the last 10 months has been taken from us, but it was lovely to see you enjoying your bike. Well done.
Hi Richard, thanks for watching, s’pose you knew everything in the video then!
@@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Hi James. Further to our chat at the Stafford show, and even after adding my Model 90 to my stable, I still don't know enough about Sunbeams, but I'm learning all the time. Enjoyed watching this vid again.
Fantastic video. Very informative 1👍
A pleasure to watch. Good balance of tech vs mystic
Thanks for your nice words Richard :)
Such a nice motorcycle. Thank you for the video
Looks like a joy to ride. Cheers!
Incredible. would love to take it for a spin. what a lovely motorcycle.
Excellent video. Informative, well presented and a cracking bike. Absolutely love it.👍🏼
Thanks for the positive feedback Neil, very nice of you to say!
Great interesting explanation 👍
Great video. I appreciate my Kawasaki Concours so much more now. I can't imagine driving one of those! I love old vehicles and I'm so glad you've kept this one going and made such an informative document. Cheers
great presentation,I love all M/C old and used there is just something about the old stuff that the new don't have.keep up the great work!!!!!!
Thank you for a beautiful, enjoyable and informative video.
Very enjoyable, well filmed and narrated ....
Pleasant informative video - perfect for a Sunday morning 🙂
Perfectly charming!
Fantastic to see it being used and not a show pony. Made to be ridden 👍
So true Pike Bobstar, we love seeing these ridden in all conditions too!
Great stuff James keep them coming.
Nice one Albert!
Fabulous!
Superb thanks for the Education, 🤘🏼
Excellent review. Cheers
Thank you Pa Jo!
Yeah good ,informative video for vintage bike fans,cheers.
Glad you enjoyed it Colin, thanks for your feedback!
Great video. I love the mechanical clatter as it goes down th road. It makes me glad that I have always had modern bikes. Too much to worry about while riding. Keep the videos coming. Vaughn
Amazing videos!
Glad you like them! Thanks for letting us know!
Beautiful bike!
Informative and interesting❤️❤️
Thank you Gerry!
Loving this channel so much. wish I could afford a flat tanker I'd ride it as much as I could.
Awsome commentary
Fantastic.
Thank you Gabriel!
Brilliant that's all I can say.
I love the old British singles, built in for reliability, & economical to use. Having a long stroke, gives these old bikes lots of bottom end grunt.
Most modern bikes are short stroke & high revving, these days. Today, young people seem to put speed before the pleasure, or is it the manufacturers who build into these bikes: "planned obsolescence??? High revs, short life!
Personally, I would love to own a BSA, M21. Which can be stroked up to 650cc.
Reminded me very much of my late father's talk about motorcycles that he and his brothers had in the late 20s to 1939 when a certain clipped black mustachio'd arsehole ruined everything for everyone .. Abbington King Dick, Francis Barnett, Brough Superior and the BSA Empire Star. The only Sunbeams I knew of were the shafties of the 60s, with fat tyres. Col, NZ
Sort of avoided this video because I thought it was a boring brand. Turns out it's one of the best presentations and if I could get my hands on a Sunbeam I would certainly relish the experience.
Yeah, not of history with this brand eh Nelson, nice to see comments like this, thanks :)
Very interesting and well produced review. What power did this bike make?
What a fantastic video. I could watch this all day. Any rough estimate of how much a similar bike would cost, would £8000 get me a usable daily rider?
Hey, thanks for your nice comments, £5-10K would get you a great bike, Alex
Thanks for taking the time to explain what might seem obvious to you but not me and I've been on bikes for 40 years.
I assume the head has to come off to replace a valve if the steam breaks?
The bike sounds lovely going along and enjoyed the video so much I have subscribed.
Right on Stu! We asked James about the valves and he's actually never changed one so didn't know if the head had to come off. But, he's on it! Welcome aboard!
Hi Stu. These are fixed heads. If a valve breaks on the stem, you have to hope, that the valve head stays put. Once the engine is stationary, you remove the cone, that sits above the valve that's broken and take it out. You then put the new valve in, fit the spring, cap and retainer and replace the cone. Do your valve clearance and away you go.
What an absolute stunner. What do these go for nowadays?
Did any manufacturer ever make a sidevalve engine that had the valves on opposite sides of the piston?
Im looking at a model 5, which has quite a long swan neck, can you explain the brace on the top frame tube to the bars on your bike please?
nice vid James i take clasic motorcycle ive met you once Ive got a1925 ohc Velo thati ride round the block now and again .Im trying to sort out this e5 problem im doing the water method with pop botels The problem is e5 heats the cylinderhead so much the screws in the cambox come loose Ive tryed lawn mower fuel but its too expensive .eneyway ttfn& ty
So.. for speed up , the rider should control three lever in a time ?
I know its not original, but a filter wouldn't be a bad idea
Long stroke is right, a person can often count the r...p...m's. Putt...putt...putt.
aaaahh the enthusiasm in this video.......
brilliant bike but not very effective for bank robbery
Haha; thanks for watching and your funny comments :)