Andy Tiernan Classics Ltd - Dealers in British Motorcycles
Customer Feedback
Here you will find some of the feedback we have received from our customers
Tuesday 09/01/2024
At its new home, settling in. B.
Friday 05/12/2023
Hi Andy,
Thanks for sending your great calendar - the Panther models are part of my Mercedes-Benz office in 2024! Wonderful.
Greetings from Stuttgart
Matthias
Friday 30/06/2023
Hi Andy and Jo
The bike was delivered bang on time very pleased with the bike thank you for your straight forward service
Regards Rob Ashman
Saturday 02/11/2022
Pics of little DKW RT 100 I am now looking for another project thanks again for little bike I keep looking on website something may up thanks Nick
Saturday 14/08/2021
Hi Andy great doing business with you again the bike arrived today and Mick collected the px s again looks in better in the flesh stated easily abs ran great.
I would recommend Andy to anyone who is looking for a classic bike great service and very fair dealer.
Keep me in mind for anything a bit different
Thanks again
Chris Strange
Sunday 27/06/2021
Hi Andy
Just like to say a big thanks for all your help in answering all my questions and getting the bits done on the bike, my little yellow bobber arrived safely on Friday evening looks even better in the flesh, new log book arrived Saturday have had a little ride on her and she rides nice.
Will definitely be back for more
Thanks again
Chris strange
Tuesday 27/04/2021
Hello Andy
Back in August last year my husband Phil and I drove over to your garage in Framlingham from the Midlands and purchased the bike bike below.
After working many hours in the garage over the winter, he has recently got it on the road again, and wanted to send you a couple of photographs of the bike now.
He'd like to say thank you for taking the time back then to talk to us, and also to Nick (I think that was his name) for his valuable advice on owning and running a classic bike.
Many thanks again
Regards
Sarah Bradbury
Wednesday 23/12/2020
Andy
Thank you for the help with loading the Douglas yesterday - it didn't move a millimetre on its journey to Norfolk.
I have now had two very fine bikes from you. The experience of dealing with you and your team has been extremely satisfactory. You have, as already mentioned, the best website in the trade and the reports you compile on your bikes are, I believe, unique and provide much reassurance in a situation where there is usually none. Long may it continue.
I shall look forward to the next occasion when you have something absolutely compelling in stock. In the meantime may I wish you and your family the best possible Christmas and a really bright New Year.
best regards
Robin
Wednesday 18/11/2020
Good morning Andy,
I already got my bike, it was delivered yesterday late evening by Peter.
I am very happy!
Thank you very much for all of the very good organization of purchase and transport from your side. And thank you for the calendar.
Thank you very much
Yours,
Bernhard
Sunday 16/08/2020
Hi Andy,
Just wanted to say thank you for Friday - including tea, ratchet strap and oil! I had a little ride round on the Raleigh yesterday and I love it.
It's been really nicely finished and I'm very happy. It's also back in its birthplace after 91 years!
Andrew
Wednesday 16/07/2020
Hi Andy,
Just wanted to say many thanks for a very good purchasing experience buying the M18.
Delighted when Peter delivered it at lunchtime as agreed and after a quick check over my son (on my 1936 Scott) and I took it for a 20 mile run round the local back roads after taxing it!
Look forward to doing lots more miles and putting my personal stamp on it.
Kind regards,
Andrew
Monday 14/10/2019
Hi Justin.
Thanks for the report and confirmation of log book.
It has been a pleasure purchasing the motorcycle through you all.
Andy was away when I purchased the combination so thanks to Jo and Peter the mechanic
who was honest and accurate.
(Add this to your web site and the picture of the dog in side car ref. Peter if you like)
Thanks
Peter
Hi Justin,
The dogs name is Lacey she is a 17 Month old female Staffordshire bull terrier.
The combination was purchased so Lacey can come out with us
when the group of us go out motorcycling instead of leaving her at home.
(She is not able to ride pillion.)
Could make people smile or laugh.
Thanks
Peter.
Tuesday 10/09/2019
Hi, Andy.
I enjoyed my visit to your shop today and was very impressed with your prices. I always read the dealers' adverts in the classic bike press and your prices are always highly competetive, which led me to believe that the cheaper items were 'restoration projects', aka 'rusty wrecks'.
However, when I saw a very nice R.E. (Crusader ?) at £2.5k and not one but two Sunbeam S8s at £5k each, I realised that your prices are far better value than I expected !
I am not in the market for another bike at present, my current 40-year old Kawasaki will probably see me out, but I wouldn't hesitate to commend your stock to any classic buff looking for a bargain.
I also enjoyed my chat with the Husqvarna rider, having read an article on one in , I think, CBG, it being the only one I've seen ' in the metal'.
Keep up the good work.
Mike Warren.
Thursday 01/08/2019
Hi Andy and colleagues,
Just wanted to report that the bike I purchased last year is happily slogging along here in New Zealand.
I've done a little bit of work on it, including gearing it up, and it will now chuff along happily at 55 mph up hill and down dale.
Brings a smile every time I fire it up.
Kind regards,
Bevan Clark
Methven; N.Z.
Friday 15/02/2019
Hi Andy,
Thought I'd send you some pictures of the completed excelsior ....
Thanks
Darrell Brinkley
Wednesday 23/01/2019
got the bike this morning, thank you for service, cant try the bike due to snow but very pleased with bike
Thanks Arthur McKay
Saturday 19/01/2019
Hello gentlemen,
Just a kind word of thanks to you both for the excellent service I received when purchasing the Norton.
The motorcycle was delivered earlier this week and finally had time to do the once-over and get it on the road...lovely machine.
The Southern California Norton Owners Club has a 70 mile ride on Sunday...I will take the 16H...perhaps with a truck behind us just in case...☺️
Thanks again!
tony stefani
Tuesday 11/12/2018
Hello Andy,
Thank you very much for the bike, it's superb. Also thanks for the very nice calendar.
Attached you will find a picture of it in front of my house.
Regards,
Andrej
Monday 26/03/2018
hi
I recently bought my es2 from you it was the one that was bored out to unknown cc,,, just a picture for you to see its latest form its now running extremely well and allways starts first prod
the only cost has been the silencer the rest is emulsion incl frame, yes I emulsioned an es2 but hey I don't want standard just a good usable bike , if its possible could you get a contact number
of old engineer owner that did the engine it would be nice to have quick chat to find out whats inside ,, really pleased with bike thanks again
tony
Tuesday 24/10/2017
Hi Andy & Justin
A long journey yesterday, arrived home safely, in total a 492 mile round trip!
It was great to meet you guy's yesterday, I was made most welcome and was not disappointed when I toured your Aladdin's cave of nostalgic motorcycles, machine tools & facilities.
I'm delighted with my Bantam purchase, exactly what I've been looking for & I'm looking forward to working on her this Winter.
Thanks again for your assistance in loading the bike into my car, I drove all the way back home with a grin on my face as I took in the vintage aroma of oils, petrol etc from the bike!!
Thank Jo for her excellent advice on the local roadworks & the welcome mug of coffee!
In summary, a great day out.
Kind regards Ken
Tuesday 03/10/2017
Hey Andy and Jo
Just a quick thanks again for the beautiful sloper, professional and friendly service you provided
Here's a picture of my first ride on it today
Keep well
Jared
Sunday 27/08/2017
Hi Andy ,
Steib sidecar purchased from you a couple of months back now attached to a 1950 plunger ES2 for our Manx Grand Prix holiday transport ; great fun , gets a big audience everywhere we park up. Many thanks ,
Best regards
Neil Peters.
Wednesday 05/04/2017
Hi Andy, here it is, as has been transformed. As it was born
Bye
Dario
Friday 18/11/2016
Hello Andy and Justin,
Thank you very much for the deal. All went well, bikes are in our garage and both works as said. I started both of them easy ;).
Keep you informed and stay in touch.
BR
Tomas
Tuesday 11/10/2016
Hi there
Hard to believe it's almost a year since I collected my Sunbeam S8.
Have been working on it off and on throughout the summer and finally took it out for a shakedown run last Sunday (Just charging to sort).
Here are some pictures of the (almost) finished bike hope to put some miles on it before winter kicks in.
thanks
Andrew
Friday 15/07/2016
Dear Andy,
you delivered a BSA A7 -49 (reg. LTA 413) to me in 2008. It took that eight years, but finally I have managed to finish the restoration of that bike. I send two photos attached showing how it looks now.
I have had the BSA inspected by local authorized museum vehicle inspectors, and will get it now registered as museum vehicle.
I visit your web site regularly and have a look what kind of bikes you have for sale. Maybe some day you will have one that appears to be interesting for me...
I wish you all the best,
kind regards,
Seppo Ylhäinen,
Iisalmi, Finland
Thursday 14/07/2016
Hi Andy and Jo
George loves his new Norton. We rode to the Red Lion at Lowick today. I attach some photos.
It runs very well and fairly nips along and I had to go a bit to keep up with him on my Cub
Many thanks
Jan and Chris Smith and George Bownass
Monday 15/02/2016
Andy, I thought you might like this picture, you sold me this bike in 2013 it's 456 YUR after full restoration by me. I took it to Normandy in June 2014 for the D Day Commemorations. I still have the bike, love it, and have got the bug again.
Just thought you might wonder sometimes what happens to all the bikes that pass through your hands.
Cheers and all the best.
Paul Singleton.
By the way saw you on Shed and buried.
Wednesday 20/01/2016
Hi Justin,
Just confirm the sidecar arrived last Thursday. A smooth delivery by Peter Ranson and i'm really pleased with the sidecar.
Thanks for your help,
Regards,
Paul
Monday 21/12/2015
Hi Andy,
Scott arrived well yesterday, carefully dispatched from you. We already started bike, it's amazing bike, technically special in it's time and enrich my collection of the historic motorbikes. I'm very satisfied and I will recommend you to my friend.
Thank you very much, best regards and wish you marry christmas and all the best for the new year,
Josef Vorel
Monday 02/11/2015
Hi Andy and Jo,
I am very pleased with the little black Excelsior Consort you sold and kindly delivered to me, I also notice you are printing a 2016 calender, which I would like to order. if you let me know the price I will send you a cheque,
all the best,
John C Taylor
Tuesday 07/04/2015
Dear Andy and Jo ,just to say I got back to Northampton with the B31 leashed (by your good self Andy) didn't shift a jot in 120 miles. Fantastic to see the your framlingham olde skool bikers alladins cave in person good as the local castle me thinks..!many many thanks to the lovely Jo ,who included me in the dinner break list, bacon and egg bap picked up by her good self ,wow & teas too.. second bike Iv had with you Andy and again exactly as you laid out in your listing saved me a viewing trip and NO hassle or pressure to push a sale, like buying of a mate..please put this in your feedback section to inspire any "born again bikers" to feel at total ease dealing with you and Jo, will send some sunny snaps soon & and again a great fun day out mate. Gareth(tree man)
Wednesday 10/12/2014
Hi Andy and Justin
At Monday I got a great Christmas present, the BSA A10 finally arrived at my home – really great bike.
Unfortunately bike season is over (I know some very hard people still driving), but this give me the opportunity to get familiar with the A10 and get it through Swiss MOT before next spring.
Thanks a lot for the calendar and all the effort to correct the paper – I’m happy that I can register the A10 with the correct frame number.
Kind regards
Markus
Remark: I decided to repair and not restore the Empire Star because of the very nice patina the bike has, but already figured out, that this is even more demanding then restoring.
Wednesday 13/08/2014
Hi Justin and Andy
Just a quick email, I receive yesterday in the evening the Venom. (see attached photograph)
Thanks you for organizing delivery, Chas is an excellent and quick delivery man , I'll be back in touch perhaps for an another bike.
Thanks for all
Best regards
Jean-Marc
Saturday 09/08/2014
Andy
Many thanks for the deal this morning. we both greatly enjoyed our time in your "Aladdins Cave"
I've done 30 miles on the Triumph this evening and it’s a gem - smooth, quick, oil tight and a real joy to ride. Just a change of oils and a clean of the filters needed I think.
Looking forward to getting a few VMCC runs in befoe the summer is over
Regards
Paul
Tuesday 08/07/2014
hello
news of an old stock bike ...
the Norton Es 2 .... last week has participated with success to the "18ème col des Alpes" ...
and has climbed with Marylène & Pascal many Cols of the famous "GRANDE ROUTE DES ALPES"
Two pictures which seems to show she is on a good family ....
near the monument comemorating the opening of the Col de l'Izoard near Briançon at the Italian border
all the best
pascal
Monday 23/06/2014
Dear Andy and Justin
I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thank you. The Panther I
got from you in January is now on the road and I'm chuffed to bits.
Here you can see my lad and QC just getting her ready for a run out.
I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the sunshine.
Kind regards
Jim
Saturday 21/06/2014
Hi there, I thought you may be interested to see what I have done to a bike you once owned, it seems to me that many owners in the past have stripped the engine and gearbox down and found the work needed was beyond them both in money and skills required to put this bike back on the road.
But I like a challenge and having been a toolmaker for almost fifty years came in very handy, a new timing side axle had to made along with oil pump drive shaft, valve guides, kick start mechanism, new middle gear plus various other parts.
It is now on the road and runs perfectly, shame about the brakes.........scary.
Thanks for your time
Colin
Wednesday 07/05/2014
Andy,
I doubt you will remember me but we have done business in the past last I think 35 Bluestar BNA346 that you purchased from me.
I do a fair bit of travelling but wanted to say how much I enjoy your website & constantly updated info, lots of work for Jo no doubt.
Keep up the good work
Cheers
Jon
Thursday 17/04/2014
Hello from the South of France
Here are some photographs about the Norton in mountains after a good maintenance and Andy having a nice ride
All the best
Pascal
Friday 07/02/2014
Dear Justin and Andy
Just a quick email to say thank you, the Panther has just arrived and the sun has just come out.......now that's what I call customer service!
I am chuffed to bits!
Thanks for organising delivery and sorting everything out, I'll be back in touch when I've saved enough for the next bike.
Look after yourselves.
Kind regards
Jim
Wednesday 27/11/2013
Hello Andy & Justin,
Thank you for your kind attention and your professional care of customers. The bike has arrived to Spain this very morning. Everything was perfect. We have started the bike and have a little ride. A cleaning of carb will improve riding though I think we are restoring completely. It is our second Triumph 6/1. I am sending a pair of photos showing my father and me with both Triumphs.
Thank you very much. I am sure this won´t be our last bike from you.
Best regards,
Javier Gómez
Madrid, Spain
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Friday 10/05/2013
Andy just a line to say how pleased i am with my latest purchase the velocette mac . it proves how well these machines were built it handles and goes well for a fifty plus year old machine and have done well with finding this one .
all the best dave kirkham dale abbey derby.
Friday 01/02/2013
Hi Andy, Thanks very much for dropping the Jawa 353 off at my home on your way back from Kempton Park, The Jawa has way exceeded my expectations, It started after a few kicks after turning on the petrol and choke. Pleased or what. Absolutely chuffed. It won’t be restored, only ridden, probably to a few European events; I hope to ride it up to Framlingham in a few weeks when work dies down.
Again, Thanks Very much
Kindest Regards
Martin Reynolds
Tuesday 22/12/2012
Hi Andy
I wish you in good health and fortune.
Just covering 500 miles on my BSA Sloper sv 557 cc since October. and found no problem at all. I would say the bike is in the best condition.this is my first bike that almost trouble free(except the leaky gas tank which I've done repaired),and for my collection this Sloper is my fourth BSA . I really satisfied with the performance.. Last December when I attend local classic bike event. the trip pass through mountainous area. the Sloper easily past a group of single cylinder BMW in steep road.that was fun.
And for New Imperial,at first I was making mistake overfill the gearbox oil.so the clutch was slipping then I opened the clutch and cleaned it up. but now the bike is happily cug over and sometime I ride it for commuter nearby hometown.
Hope I will make another purchase in future.
Thanks
Best regards
Adrian Y.W.
Saturday 24/12/2011
Hi Andy
Took delivery of bike thurs eve am very pleased fired it up this morning sounds ok, have a good christmas and a happy new year.
Thanks again Pete
Tuesday 08/11/2011
Morning Andy,
I hope you a well.
The bike arrived safely this morning with Peter , it is fantastic.
I would like to thank you very much for all of your hand holding because as I said before I am complete novice.
I would have no hesitation in recommending you in the future and hope to do business with you again.
Is the documentation with the bike on its way to me ?
Kind Regards
Martin Crockford
Tuesday 25/10/2011
Hello,
Just to let you know the bike arrived safely and I picked it up today. I do not have a printer/scanner/copier so if you still need a copy of the arrival invoice I will find a way to send it to you in a few days. Regards, Stephen.
Friday 21/10/2011
Thanks Andy,
Very pleased!!!
I waited until Brian had left and then had a quick burst round the block. I had just shifted into second when I had to effect an emergency stop. It stopped almost on a sixpence!! Fantastic.
It has a nice feel to it and responds as I expected. I am about the same height as Brian and at rest I am on toes. Not a problem.
My half of the registration document will be in tonights post.
Thanks again,
All the Best,
Tony
Friday 23/09/2011
Hi Andy,
Do you remember me, before I bought your old motorcycle 1933 Francis Barnett 250, I just got license in Hong Kong, & I upload the photos in this email.
Thank you
Cheers
Kory
Hello from Africa;
I wish you all a happy Christmas.
I hope your business does well.
A satisfied 75 Year old Customer from South Africa.
The WM 20 is going well.
Sincerely
George Eder
Hi Andy,
Just to let you know the bike arrived here safely. I
picked it up in Montreal this morning and is now in
our building. What a great looking machine. With all
the snow we have, it will probably be May before I can
ride it. Thanks again for all your help, Tom
P.S. Neal did a fantastic crating job.
Just a Quick Email to say the Squire chair and body,our Nipper picked up Saturday morning for me Absolutley Spot on !
Thanks very much, and a very reasonable price as well!
Cheers
Steve Murphy.
Hi Andy
Thanks for photos of the 4 bikes packed ready for delivery
A perfect job they should arrive in good condition. Also good to hear Hellmanns are doing the right thing
Thanks again
Ron
Hi Andy,
Hope your holiday was nice. I just wanted to thank you. My father received Matchless on 23rd of May and he was very happy with it. It was very well packed and condition was as described.
It was a pleasure to do business with you!
Best regards,
Ville Ahonen
God day Andy
I'm more then pleased with the bike and I'm sure I will be contacting you soon, as I still have some space in my garage.
It was a pleasure and very professional to do business with you.
Thanks and regards
Martin
Hi Andy
Thanks the bike arrived in great order. Thank you for your professionalism.
Regards
Gerry
Hi Andy
The Ambassador arrived today via Peter Ranson, and he did a good job, and I am v. pleased with the bike.....48 years since I last rode one of these ! Now going to set about the rebuild as a retirement project......
best wishes.....John
2nd July 2010
Hi Girls, Guys and any others not already covered,
Please find attached pictures of 3TA arriving in Penang. Thanks to all who made it possible. The bike has now entered the restoration process and will be returned to its former glory + +.
Note to Andy - That was one lulu of a crate you packed the bike in, after half an hour we gave up the spanners and reverted to hacksaws. Also the bike arrived no problem but we seem to have lost the mechanic you sent out.
Thanks again gang that really was a blinder.
Kindest regards
Bob
Tue 03/08/2010
Hi Jo/Andy,
I must say I am very pleased with the Triumph I bought from you yesterday. The little beastie loves being ridden. I had a small hiccup at Hacheston but the dirty connector block was soon sorted out by the RAC and I was off again flying all the way to Chelmsford. Took it to the club last night and had a few of the guys drooling over it. (Had to fight them off............its mine, I told them) Hope to see you soon to bring up the old duel seat and carrier that I had on the M21.
Thank you
Andrew L. Smith
Wed 11/08/2010
Andy, bike arrived yesterday, started first kick. Many Thanks. Don't expect to break down, but might be interesting to see what the RAC would say about fixing an AA bike! Insurance was horrific, works out at £11.29 fully comp. Or should that be £11. 5s. 9 1/2d?
Cheers, John Cartwright
Monday 06/09/2010
Hi Andy the Douglas is arrived !!
It is all ok !!
I've already run with the motorcycle , is wonderfull !!!
Best regards and thanks !!
Flavio Del Bo' - Italy
Saturday 25/09/2010
Hello Andy,
Just a note to thank you, and that I am really pleased with the 16h. It was nice to meet you and your wife, and have a look around your wonderful place. I've sorted a few little bits out, found some proper head nuts, stuck a seat pad on it and that's it. Rides and runs beautifully, and it's a pleasure to chuff about the Yorkshire Dales. Lovely bike, thanks again,
John Young
Monday 11/10/2010
Hi Jo and Andy,
Im just writing to tell you how happy I am with the Bantam. You said it was a good one, and so far the more miles I do, the better it seems.
It's coping with the Peak District hills much better than I thought too.
Many Thanks Andy.
Thursday 16/12/2010
Hi Andy,
Great news! And just in time, the new law is effective 1st of January so I am well pleased.
I will send you the 30 € cash today with my best wishes to you and your company. Maybe we can do some business in future. I will certainly recommend you to all my collector-friends. After nearly 25 years this is what I call service with a capital S!
Many thanks and best regards, Peter
PETER SCHRAVEN, HOLLAND
Thursday 16/12/2010
Hello andy,
Thank you for the documents, I 'm very happy with the details from repairs of the tiger.
If you in Belgium or passage, you always welcome, thanks for the fine correctly handling, wish you a happy and lucky new year and good bussines to you and your family and last but not least good healthy
Kind regards,
Joris, Tess & Sandra. Belgium.
Sunday 23/01/2011
Andy
Just a line to thank you for your honest and professional service regarding my recent purchase (unseen) of the AJS until receiving it on 19th Jan
We are very pleased with the machine in all aspects being just as you described and what we had been looking for.
Many thanks
Keith & Joan Robinson
Monday 07/03/2011
Hi Andy / Jo - hope all's well.
The little 350 is fabulous - thank you. I've had her up to an indicated 50 now and I've named her Edna.
Footman James want me to have it valued by an expert. Would it be ok if I sent you the papers with an envelope to F. J. for you to value it for me?
Otherwise it's a lovely little bike. I've had many "thumbs up" and smiles from old fellas, and in a way it's made their day, as well as mine.
Thanks and Regards
Phil
Monday 28/03/2011
Hi Andy
Just sending you a short email about the Velocette Vogue I bought from you recently. I am extremely pleased with it and I'm enjoying some great rides at a very slow pace. Perfect for back lane pottering. I have been surprised that it manages to reach an indicated 55mph on many occasions and I cannot help but be amazed that it still carries on given the weight it has to carry (me plus the bike's weight). The brakes, as all reports old and new relate, are a different matter – even Classic Bike described their effect as "negligible" way back in 1983 and I cannot disagree with their assessment! Still, think ahead, take it slow and enjoy life!
What a great bike – many thanks again for acquainting me with this wonderful device! Picture attached of a recent outing.
Best regards
Mike Smith
Tuesday 19/04/2011
Hi Andy & Jo - got back OK and the bike ran well overall and a pleasant ride. Attached is a picture of the bike after some spit & polish. Nice to you both today - cheers - Dave
Thursday 16/06/2011
Hi Andy,
Just want to say a big thank-you. The bike was everything you said and more. We were out on it yesterday and it ran like a dream. We were impressed with the delivery service and you didn't mind us giving you a call with our daft questions. We also received all the documents yesterday. You have made two aging bikers very happy.
Thanks again
Paul & Emily Cooper.
Monday 04/07/2011
Hi Andy
I'm writing to let you know how pleased I am with the BSA.
On the rare occasions that I've been involved with dealers in the past, I've been disappointed.
You are very much an exception and I appreciate your honesty and patience.
I was delighted when you reduced the price - thank you for delivering the bike and starter to John, I hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew!
Hope to see you at Kempton again.
Regards
Mike Slater
Tuesday 05/07/2011
Andy
Thought you might like this photo of my BSA which I bought from you earlier this year. The photo was taken on Sunday at the cairngorm mountain carpark. I use the motor bike almost every day.
Simon Campbell
Call for details:01728 724321 - Or email:andybuysbikes@hotmail.com