Prepared to be teased.... - Page 3

FastDoc · 06-18-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Norton?

No mate.

As a hint think 'firearms'. :wink:

FastDoc · 06-18-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

English Dual Sport motorcycle but not a Triumph, BSA, or Norton. Concerned about being teased.

Greater than 20 years old?

My head is starting to hurt.

Who said it's not a BSA?

FastDoc · 06-18-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Reveeen

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

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Originally Posted by makenzie71

Is it a Triumph?

...edited becasue the only other Rotax user that qualified was asked lol

No, but that's the correct country.

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So....if it is a dual sport, from "merry old England" it would be a BSA if it's old, and if it is "new" it would be from the company BSA became CCM/Armstrong.

Unless it is some kind of trials "special".

Speaking of trials "special" I was tempted by a Beta recently:

http://www.betamotor.com/en/trial/bi...50-290-2t-my11

It is old, and you show good logic.

FastDoc · 06-18-2011, 10:19 AM

Another hint. It is NOT the Royal Enfield we've been talking about here either.

Weldangrind · 06-18-2011, 11:03 AM

You showed us a pic of your buddy's cool old Brit bike; did you buy that one?

Reveeen · 06-18-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

It is old, and you show good logic.

AJS

MICRider · 06-18-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Another hint. It is NOT the Royal Enfield we've been talking about here either.

Dang! Another one of my guesses shot down!

FastDoc · 06-18-2011, 12:17 PM

Ding Ding Ding!

Weld&Grind wins the prize!

FastDoc · 06-18-2011, 12:22 PM

1969 BSA 441 Victor.

Four speed, one down three up. Shifter on the right, rear brake on the left.

Lucas electrics. :evil:

Decent rear brake, front brake needs shoes.

The motor has been gone through by a BSA expert and is in good shape.

Rebuilt Amal carb.

Starts as it should, i.e. impossible if you don't know the drill, hard if you do. :wink:

Needs tires, proper handlebars, mirrors, and a proper kill switch, horn button, and decompression release lever. Needs fork oil changed, and swingarm bushings, and a good wash/polish. 8)

Other than that it's all there.

The price was right.

Free. A gift.

Jerry is getting older and having balance and confidence issues. He sold his Harley and bought a new giant Harley Trike. He only rode the BSA maybe 50 miles in the 2 years he's owned it. He knows I'll be good to it and enjoy it.

If/when I sell it, I'll give all the money to his favorite charity, World Relief. In the meantime the children will have to wait, this bike will be fun!

Barnone · 06-18-2011, 01:27 PM

FD,
Very nice BSA and no teasing from me. Actually I would like to have it to tinker with and to do the occasional ride.

Always wanted a Victor. Had a 650 BSA back in the mid 1960's.

Reveeen · 06-18-2011, 06:42 PM

A Boyer electronic ignition, a Mikuni carb, a bit of a clean-up and it would make a "rider".

Weldangrind · 06-18-2011, 07:17 PM

Jerry is very kind, indeed.

That's a sweet old bike, despite the mini apes.

At least the kicker is on the right. I'm sure that I lack the coordination for a left-side kicker.

FastDoc · 06-18-2011, 10:35 PM

Jerry is a good man. I've been blessed with better friends than I deserve, From Jesus Christ down to Jerry and you guys.

I gave the Beezer it's first bath today. I don't think it had been washed in years. It cleaned up well.

I need to find a BSA forum with people half as nice and informed as here and get some guidence. This bike has many odd features.

First order of business is stock-ish handlebars, vintage looking grips, motorcycle mirrors, and new tires. I'm thinking of Avons, but I think something with ribs would look 'period'.

I have a lot to learn about Brit bikes, but I can see how Honda stamped them into the history books... :roll:

There is a bike show here in 2 weeks I'd like to bring the Beezer. :P

MICRider · 06-18-2011, 10:43 PM

Hmmm... This thread needs some video, I've never heard an old BSA running before

Grats on the cool bike, Jerry is a great friend!

FastDoc · 06-18-2011, 11:21 PM

I'll get you some video soon. It sounds like a Harley but with a sharper bark.

I'll start a new picture thread.

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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Another hint. It is NOT the Royal Enfield we've been talking about here either. __________________ Happy to serve.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You showed us a pic of your buddy's cool old Brit bike; did you buy that one? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Ding Ding Ding! Weld&Grind wins the prize! __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-18-2011, 12:22 PM	#39
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	1969 BSA 441 Victor. Four speed, one down three up. Shifter on the right, rear brake on the left. Lucas electrics. :evil: Decent rear brake, front brake needs shoes. The motor has been gone through by a BSA expert and is in good shape. Rebuilt Amal carb. Starts as it should, i.e. impossible if you don't know the drill, hard if you do. :wink: Needs tires, proper handlebars, mirrors, and a proper kill switch, horn button, and decompression release lever. Needs fork oil changed, and swingarm bushings, and a good wash/polish. 8) Other than that it's all there. The price was right. Free. A gift. Jerry is getting older and having balance and confidence issues. He sold his Harley and bought a new giant Harley Trike. He only rode the BSA maybe 50 miles in the 2 years he's owned it. He knows I'll be good to it and enjoy it. If/when I sell it, I'll give all the money to his favorite charity, World Relief. In the meantime the children will have to wait, this bike will be fun! __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-18-2011, 07:17 PM	#42
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Jerry is very kind, indeed. That's a sweet old bike, despite the mini apes. At least the kicker is on the right. I'm sure that I lack the coordination for a left-side kicker. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-18-2011, 01:27 PM	#40
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,348	FD, Very nice BSA and no teasing from me. Actually I would like to have it to tinker with and to do the occasional ride. Always wanted a Victor. Had a 650 BSA back in the mid 1960's.
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06-18-2011, 06:42 PM	#41
Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	A Boyer electronic ignition, a Mikuni carb, a bit of a clean-up and it would make a "rider".
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06-18-2011, 10:35 PM	#43
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Jerry is a good man. I've been blessed with better friends than I deserve, From Jesus Christ down to Jerry and you guys. I gave the Beezer it's first bath today. I don't think it had been washed in years. It cleaned up well. I need to find a BSA forum with people half as nice and informed as here and get some guidence. This bike has many odd features. First order of business is stock-ish handlebars, vintage looking grips, motorcycle mirrors, and new tires. I'm thinking of Avons, but I think something with ribs would look 'period'. I have a lot to learn about Brit bikes, but I can see how Honda stamped them into the history books... :roll: There is a bike show here in 2 weeks I'd like to bring the Beezer. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-18-2011, 10:43 PM	#44
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Hmmm... This thread needs some video, I've never heard an old BSA running before Grats on the cool bike, Jerry is a great friend!
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06-18-2011, 11:21 PM	#45
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'll get you some video soon. It sounds like a Harley but with a sharper bark. I'll start a new picture thread. __________________ Happy to serve.
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