Sunbeam S7 Deluxe running. Part 2/2

If you watched part one, you’ll have seen the failure to launch. Perhaps turning on the ignition might have helped! Here it is actually running. A very quiet engine, without all the mechanical thrashing of primary chains, good silencing, modest compression and a well-filtered carburettor intake all help to make this a relaxing and extremely comfortable ride. Soft suspension, the clever cantilevered saddle and huge balloon tyres all combine to give it a real magic carpet type of ride.

[@richardwood7656]

A very cool bike sir Paul 👊👌

[@nick949eldo]

'It's a vey cool bike'....................agreed.

[@paulsmith2960]

Thanks for posting this. I have a Lanchester 10 in the stable and this look of the bike certainly appeals. At some point I can foresee the time when I will need to get rid of my overweight top heavy sports/tourer and one of these might be just the job.
If you don't mind I have a question about handling. I read some place that they are "a bit wobbly" around the bends due to the frame not being the most rigid thing going. Would you say that was a fair assessment?
Perhaps the author of the article was simply nervous of riding someone's pride and joy, not used to classics or maybe just not a good rider.
I remember seeing a tv program many years ago, which contained a short clip of the actor Ewan McGregor on his S7 looking very wobbly indeed. I'm a little apprehensive to spend 8-10k on a bike that I haven't ridden before, only to find out I really don't like it.

[@paulmiles]

Hi, my pleasure. Context is everything, they’re a 75 year old bike, possibly (probably) with worn bushes and linkages and it’s impossible to consider them in a modern context with regards to handling. Undamped forks +plungers+balloon tyres do not an r1 make🤣
But, they’re extremely comfortable and not ‘wobbly’ in any way. Bouncy? Yes. Unsafe? No.
HTH