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1970 Bsa Lightning Rocket on 2040-motos

US $1,800.00
YearYear:1970 MileageMileage:2 ColorColor: Blue
Location:

Delray Beach, Florida, United States

Delray Beach, Florida, United States
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BSA LIGHTNING ROCKET photos

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BSA LIGHTNING ROCKET tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):650 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Bobber Chopped For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

BSA LIGHTNING ROCKET description

FOR SALE: Classic "1970 BSA 650 Lightning Rocket" ..

Worth More Parted Out.. But would like to see her
back in her Glory Again...

PLEASE READ AD Completely... Look at the Photos Closely...

Very Easy Project.. Had same owner since 1972. Always stored indoors.. I recently took this bike from an old friend and I'm not familiar with these old Brits.. Bike is 99% there, No Rust, The Rims are very clean and Shiny..Some of the Chrome on the forks has some minor pitting ( Hard To Notice ).. Less than 2000 miles on Rebuilt Engine, Has Plenty of Compression, Has a minor dent on the right side of the fuel tank ( Hard to Notice ).. Shop Manual & Owners Manual go with it, and Clean Florida Title in Hand.. Everything this bike needs to finish are very inexpensive and easy to get online.. eBay has all the Parts needed Dirt Cheap.. List of what is needed: 1 or 2 Brackets, Pipe Clamps, 1 Tab, Air Filters, Both Petcocks, Rear Tire showing some very fine weather cracking, Front Tire is Like New.. Carbs need Tuned, Tune-Up, Oil Change, Tail Light, Battery, Pegs & Peg Mounts, a Kickstand Spring, Speedometer and New Owner who's Familiar with these Old British Bikes.. Paint to whatever color you like or leave the Patina.. This is more of a "Mechanic Special" than a Project.. You don't see too many of these BSA's around anymore ( A Real Classic ) .. Ride it to your Local "Bike Night" , everyone will be checking this one out... Or will make a Great addition to your Collection.. " SOLD AS IS " The Springs shown in the photos are for the Seat.. The Knee Pads never came with that model year.. They were added later on.. From what my buddy told me, The Fuel Tank, Motor and Oil Tank are Original..

Nothing else comes with this Bike, What you see in the Photos is What you get.. Wont take much to get this baby back on the road..
   
"Buyer Pays and makes own Arrangements for Shipping or Pick-Up".. Your Welcome to have someone check it out for you, or check it out yourself..
Will Answer questions in the order received... If I can't answer, I'll do my best to get you answers from my friend..
Will Sell to the Highest Best Offer...

Thanks for Looking & Good Luck..

PLEASE NOTE: I've Listed this item Locally, I reserve the right to end the Auction Ends..


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