Fast Doc's 'new' 1968 BSA 441 Victor!

FastDoc · 06-19-2011, 08:12 PM

After a thorough inspection and cleaning I rode the old gal 100 miles today. I'm sure that's the most it has been ridden in years, and I know I doubled the distance it's gone in the past year.

55 MPH seems to be it's sweet spot. 60 is OK. Over that it gets too uncomfortable, both for myself and the old engine. 70 seems like its top speed. I didn't see the need to push it.

Nothing broke or fell off, but it does leak oil from at least two sites on the bottom/side of the engine. From what I know of these old bikes, I'll consider it normal.

I have the starting drill more or less down now, but a large painful bruise on my inner right thigh from the oil tank cap to show for my prior starting attempts.

It runs a lot like a strong 200cc CB. Except it vibrates much more, rides terribly, and neither turns nor stops. But it's cool. 8)

The horn wire broke from vibration, and the right rear footpeg almost fell off from vibration, as did the left handgrip. It's almost like having a Chinabike! :P

06-19-2011, 08:12 PM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	After a thorough inspection and cleaning I rode the old gal 100 miles today. I'm sure that's the most it has been ridden in years, and I know I doubled the distance it's gone in the past year. 55 MPH seems to be it's sweet spot. 60 is OK. Over that it gets too uncomfortable, both for myself and the old engine. 70 seems like its top speed. I didn't see the need to push it. Nothing broke or fell off, but it does leak oil from at least two sites on the bottom/side of the engine. From what I know of these old bikes, I'll consider it normal. I have the starting drill more or less down now, but a large painful bruise on my inner right thigh from the oil tank cap to show for my prior starting attempts. It runs a lot like a strong 200cc CB. Except it vibrates much more, rides terribly, and neither turns nor stops. But it's cool. 8) The horn wire broke from vibration, and the right rear footpeg almost fell off from vibration, as did the left handgrip. It's almost like having a Chinabike! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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