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Mileage:9
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Engine Size (cc):650
Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
For Sale By:Private Seller
BSA Lightning description
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Purchased this bike from an acquaintance who rode it some and shortly thereafter began a restoration. He had the motor and gear box apart, installed a lot of new parts, put it back together and could never get it to run. Frustrated, it sat in his garage for the last 5 years collecting dust. OK...so here's what I could see he did or what he said he did:
---New pistons and rings ---New Boyer ignition ---Reconditioned the head ---New clutch plates and springs ---New handlebars ---New air cleaners ---New silencers ---New brake shoes ---New shocks/springs ---New foot rubbers ---New cables (not all) ---New Brit cloth wire harness ---New tires ---Repaint tank and tins (very presentable w/metal side covers) ---Rechromed fenders, chain guard, headlight bucket and hub cap ---Split the cases and went through the upper and lower half of the motor and gearbox inspecting and replacing worn parts ---New gaskets and seals ---Recovered the seat Here's what I did: ---Replaced the Boyer with a new Pazon ignition ---Replaced the rectifier with a new Podtronics solid state unit ---Inspected and corrected wiring issues ---Replaced carbs with new pair of 930 Amals, 190/106 jetting ---Replaced the old coils with new 6 volt pair ---Replaced plugs and plug wires ---Replaced horn/dipper switch ---New battery ---Pulled the tank, drained the old fuel and cleaned thoroughly ---Replaced all the fluids with fresh ---Replaced the fuel lines ---Reset the timing ---Reset the valves ---Cleaned up everything and buffed the cases As you can see, this Beezer has been almost completely refurbished. It is not to concours standards but will make a great Sunday driver. Since there are no miles on the rebuild, it will take some running time to properly seat the rings and valves and then you'll be able to really dial in the carbs and timing. |
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Man Builds Sidecar from Bathtub
Thu, 23 Apr 2009Back in 1997, an unusual motorcycle appeared on the front page of the Bristol Evening Post. Unable to afford a costly traditional sidecar, bus driver Alan Iles of Bedminster opted to build his own, using a bathtub. Twelve years later, the 1959 650cc BSA is still going and has been ridden all over Europe to help raise money for Cancer research and various charities, for which he has raised thousands of British pounds.
What’s Old Is New Again – Video
Mon, 14 Oct 2013There’s something distinctly cool about old British motorcycles. From the wire wheels, the minimal bodywork, and the exposed engines which give off a thunderous bark, I’ve always loved looking at old Triumphs, BSAs and the like from the 60s. I’ve never owned one though. The reason is simple: old British bikes are needy little maintenance machines notorious for the odd oil leak.
Oil On Canvas Originals To Be Auctioned
Wed, 08 Jan 2014Bonhams will be auctioning two oil on canvas originals from contemporary motorsports artist Robert Carter, January 9th at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The title piece for this auction (pictured above) measures 48” x 60” and depicts AMA Flat Track star Jim Rice piloting his BSA to victory at the 1970 Santa Rosa Mile. Carter’s second original celebrates the Catalina Grand Prix of 1950’s fame. The oil on canvas piece is 36” x 60”. In addition to these two originals, some of Carter’s Giclee prints will be available.
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