Would anyone recommend a visit to Russell Motors in person? As trying to get Les to answer my email is just not happening ? Tempted to drive the 82 miles to get answer and purchase what I need?
Anyone been to Battersea to visit there shop garage ?
i live near Russell motors so tend to go past every day. they aren't open mondays and close early in the week and lunch time saturdays, but they are open early. I personally would make a visit, but of course Les isn't always there and the 'boys' aren't as familiar with the old bikes as he is. i'd phone to see if he's around and then make a visit. he and they have always been helpful to me. i wouldn't go without at least trying to phone. and i'd be clear about what it is i want. hope this is helpful. all v best peter
Les is over 70 and doesn't "do" emails, if you send one with a big list you will have to ring him and he will get his son to print it off for him.
Call him on the phone, if it rings to long it is because he is busy pulling an order or serving a customer.
Keep letting it ring at your peril, proper pisses him off, you have been warned!! :)
Scott
Had the pleasure of visiting Russell Motors and dealing with Les on 2 occasions in 2013 when in the UK and later ordering some parts by mail order. Worth a visit and a drink in the pub on the corner !!!
John Taylor NZ
Good news from you all. Thanks for your words of wisdom.
However Les has called me back and order now confirmed and paid for !
I may still go up there just to be nosey and and meet Les in person .
He was funny on the phone sounded a right character ! 😎
Back in the day Les use to employ Joel, who coincidentally had been posted during or just after the war to my tiny town in the Welsh Marches.
" Luvverly place but there weren't no women" I opined it hadn't changed...
After Joel retired he took to selling stock he'd been filching for decades from Les's emporium; who reportedly was less than amused. That's back around the very very early 80s.
Yes I have been several times .The easiest way is by train .The shop is just outside Clapham Junction station but I would ring first to make sure they will be open .