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1952 Bsa A7 Plunger Well Preserved on 2040-motos

US $4,645.00

Year:1952 Mileage:100 Color: Black

Location:

Dunedin, Florida, US

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BSA A7 photos

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BSA A7 tech info

Type:Standard Engine Size (cc):500 Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale By:Private Seller VIN:AA73952

BSA A7 description

I am relisting this awesome machine due to previous buyer's failure to pay.

1952 BSA A7 preserved, unrestored. I have been driving this one around for a while and it runs great! Everything works; the only things missing are a speedometer and the original tire pump. I bought this from a guy in Oregon who drove it around regularly until he could no longer kick start it. He took very good care of it as you can see from the pictures. It has proven to be a very dependable rider and it gets lots of attention where ever I take it out. If you are going to ride, it should be this fun!

The engine starts, usually on one kick. The monoblock carburetor was replaced with a concentric by the previous owner but can easily be changed back. The wheels have some old arrested corrosion but are the original wheels which I'm told can be restored. The front rim is clearly stamped A7, the rear one I could not make out the A7 stamp but it is an original Jones rim. The rear plungers have been rebuilt and function properly. This bike appears to be 98% complete and original. The fork shrouds have some small dents (see photos) but I found that these can be replaced without much trouble or repaired and kept on the bike. As far as rust and any steel corrosion; there really isnâ€™t any, the tins are all in great shape and the tank looks dent free and clean. The bike has had new tires recently and has proven very dependable.

Some known issues: The previous owner said that he had alloy push rods installed which resulted in a slight top-end rattle, due to the alloy rods flexing and touching the surrounding tube walls (a minor issue). I have a set of original steel pushrods from England that I have not gotten around to installing; I will include these in the sale. Also the carburetor-tickler sticks sometimes, I'm told this is probably due to the lead fuel additive that I use with the high octane gas, but the engine likes it so that's what I use.

All things considered, this is a great bike and a perfect candidate for a full restoration, but can also be driven around and enjoyed just as it is!

This bike is sold where is/as is, with no warrantee expressed or implied. Please remember that this is not a new bike, it is sixty one years old and does require the same routine maintenance that it did when it was new. If you are not mechanically inclined or know your way around British bikes, this is probably not the bike for you.

Please look carefully at all of the pictures and ask questions before you bid. Buyer is responsible for shipping and all related costs. I can store the bike for thirty days to allow for shipping arrangements.

A $1,000. non-refundable deposit is due upon close of auction with the balance to be wired to my account or cash in person. The bike will not ship until funds clear my bank.

NOTE: I put mileage at 100 but the actual miles are unknown to me.

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