It will be interesting where this Commando ends up. He dismantles and completely builds them up. The new electric start parts cost over 500 pounds. I would guess at least 8k even in the crap market now.
He was saying the dealer he buys from, who imported a very large USA stock, has found he is not getting any buyers. Coupled with taxes for importing container loads, its not working for him.
Dealer is in Totnes nearby.
I would not think an old British bike could be totally reliable. Mine always develops a problem which requires a fair bit of work. The BSA, however, has never broken down in 16 years.
I intend to use the old Triumph to bat down to Paignton once a week this year as usual.