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1971 Bsa Lightning on 2040-motos

US $4,200.00
YearYear:1971 MileageMileage:5 ColorColor: Red
Location:

Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, United States

Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, United States
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BSA Lightning photos

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BSA Lightning tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):650 TypeType:Cafe Racer

BSA Lightning description

We have sold dozens of custom build cafe racers on ebay so bid with confidence! We can ship anywhere in the 48 states. Shipping will cost anywhere from $250-$550 depending on distance from Pittsburgh, PA We reserve the right to end the auction early if it sells via our website or is sold locally. Feel free to make us an offer if you would like to end the auction early. 

1971 BSA Lightning 650cc Custom Cafe Racer by MOTO PGH

Only 5,200 original miles!

Beautiful Red / Antique White 2 tone paint

Wheels have been refinished with a matte chrome powder coating

Other misc. Parts have been powder coated to match the wheels.

Custom Exhaust sounds great!

New Rear suspension shock absorbers

Custom Cafe Racer Seat

We fitted a Triumph Bonneville tank it gives it more of a cafe racer look than the OEM BSA Tank.

New Tires

Carbs completely rebuild

Mesh Headlight Guard

We kept the OEM Smiths Speedometer and Tachometer on the bike to give it character. The gauges are rare and we just couldnt bring ourselves to use something aftermarket. They work great. 

This bike runs amazing and sounds great. Video below of the bike running. 

 

Moto blog

Oil On Canvas Originals To Be Auctioned

Wed, 08 Jan 2014

Bonhams 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.

What’s Old Is New Again – Video

Mon, 14 Oct 2013

There’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.

The Steve McQueen Desert Racer

Tue, 24 Mar 2009

There are few motorcycle icons within pop culture that have endured as vividly as that of the late, great Steve McQueen. A man who was at one time the highest paid actor in Hollywood, he avoided the limelight in favor of immersing himself within his passion for motorcycles. Never afraid of getting dirty, McQueen was at his happiest flogging a bike around the track with fellow racers or tinkering with the machines himself.