Big-Bore motorcycling at its elemental best. A "Thumper" - 441cc’s of long-stroke, high-torque, single-cylinder British iron from 1968. Old age and arthritis dictate that it is time for me to give her up. A "daily rider" - not showroom or museum quality, but a nice, good-looking bike you can happily ride. It turns heads and wins admiring glances wherever it goes. It -IS- a BSA, and it -IS- 48 years old. There is a nice patina of age on the mechanicals. The bike was found in a barn in Upstate NY after many years of sitting. The years left their mark, with some corrosion on the rims, front brake drum, and rear fender - light pitting on gas cap and headlamp shell - carefully review the photos. Using the correct tickle, compression-release, then kick with conviction starting drill, the bike starts easily and runs well. The Amal Concentric has extended Tickler and Idle Screw adjustments. I have gone completely through the bike since I purchased it, and there are many new parts throughout the machine, including new tyres, new speedo, new chain, new clutch-brake-speedo cables, rebuilt carb, hex-screws on engine side covers, and innumerable small parts. Buyer will receive a complete history of all work since I took possession of the bike in 2015. The paint is new and bright red - see photos. The tank and side panels are the original fiberglas. The tank has been sealed. I have used ONLY non-ethanol premium gasoline since I took possession in 2015. New Avon AM26 RoadRider tyres. New chain. Both center- and side-stands. The speedometer as-delivered was a handful of loose parts. Reassembly was futile; therefore, the actual mileage of the bike is unknown. A new reproduction speedometer has been installed. Matching engine and frame numbers. This is a USED and VINTAGE motorcycle, sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no other warranty, express or implied. It -IS- a BSA, and will mark its territory with a few drops of oil. Otherwise, it is reasonably "oil-tight." Study the photographs carefully and bid appropriately. Pickup and shipping are the responsibility of buyer. Paypal only. $500 non-refundable Paypal deposit within 48 hours of winning bid. Balance due within seven calendar days of winning bid; balance accepted only via Paypal or Cash-In-Hand to Seller. Motorcycle, title, and keys will be released to Buyer or buyer's agent upon Seller's receipt of complete, full purchase price. |