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1969 BSA Starfire (1969)
Real barn find! Had frozen motor but was all complete and low miles! This has 7k on the bike and 0 on the motor, will need a proper wear in time. The frame was painted while motor was out, the shocks were switched out for the Jap chrome ones, original will come with sale.2016-08-03 05:03:07Los Angeles, California, United States66516 -
1969 BSA STARFIRE (1969)
THIS BSA STARFIRE HAS ABOUT 55 MILES ON IT SINCE A COMPLETE RESTORATION. COMPLETE ENGINE OVERHAUL. NEW PISTON, RINGS, ROD INSERTS, VALVES AND GUIDES, POINTS AND CONDENSER.2016-07-10 05:03:27Bakersfield, California, United States555,000.00 -
1969 BSA Starfire (1969)
No reserve price. This is an unrestored original. I purchased it for my son - I wanted to start him off with a full metal bike. He rode it around on logging roads when I lived in Virginia. Most everything is original. The engine was originally all black and I replaced the piston/rings, installed new bearings, and replaced the primary chain adjuster. The spark plug threads were stripped so there is a Helicoil installed in the head. Nothing else has been done mechanically except for rebuilding the carburetor and normal maintenance (points, plug, drive chain, bearings, etc). The rear stop lens is a repro as is the WIPAC horn/high beam on the handle bars. All paint is original with some spot touch-ups. There are a few dings and a small crack on the left fiberglass panel (with touch-up) - see picture. The tank is steel and there are no dents - but some wear and tear. No rust in the tank and no gas leaks. The bike came with a vintage air pump (does not work and not original) attached to the frame behind the oil tank. The handle bars are the original "buck horns". The tires are original and show it! Most chrome is in good shape, but there is some rust on the wheel rims and pitting on the fenders. My son out grew the bike long ago and it is residing as one of 5 motorcycles in my garage. I need to reduce my portfolio as I am straining my wife's patience. It is high compression and not forgiving to my geezer knee when kicking it over. I don't know the mileage (I put 10K in because eBay insists on a number) because the speedometer didn't work until recently rebuilt. The mileage (237) on it reflects the last year or so. I only ride it a bit around DC - but I am more comfortable on my other bikes. The bike starts easily, idles OK,but runs a bit rough in the low range - can be sorted out. Good bike for someone as a first restoration. And of course it wouldn't be British if it didn't leaks some oil. The motorcycle has matching numbers and a clear Virginia title.2016-06-14 16:21:48Washington, District Of Columbia, United States102000
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