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

[katoranger]

I thought that was your parking space. :wink:

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Rides much better too. The bars and tires made a big difference. Plus a little tuning of the Amal carb, lubing and adjusting the cables, fixing the front brake, it's quite runner now.

Maybe it's a keeper, Brother Bill.

Spud

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by katoranger

I thought that was your parking space. :wink:

That's what I also thought, but I refrained from mentioning it, Allen. :roll:

Spud

[FastDoc]

I just turned 500 miles on it (since I've had it) tonight. 9,500 original miles so far. :P

I love riding it, but I only consider myself a caretaker of this historical machine. Someday I'll sell it on to another enthusiast who will appreciate it and give the money to World Vision.

But that day may not be for a long, long time! :wink:

[katoranger]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

That's what I also thought, but I refrained from mentioning it, Allen. :roll:

Spud

Just saying.

[Reveeen]

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I love riding it, but I only consider myself a caretaker of this historical machine. Someday I'll sell it on to another enthusiast who will appreciate it and give the money to World Vision.

But that day may not be for a long, long time!

I'm glad you really like it and you now know a part of motorcycling that some of us grew up with (though I'm not sure how you avoided it until now).

I can kind of predict how the story will go, but try to remember: when you find your BSA a bit disagreeable, just put it aside, ride your other bikes, and after a while: drag it out, make the necessary repairs, at your own speed, and ride it again.