1939 BSA M20 SIDECAR GORGEOUS RESTORATION

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1939 BSA M20 Sidecar Rig 

  BSA’s Military Steed 

A Rare Civilianized Survivor 

Was In Private Collection For Years

Owner Passed Away, This Was His Pride & Joy!


With Watsonian-Type Lightweight Sidecar 

Developed for Use in Grueling Wartime Military Service During WWII 

A Classic Side Valve 500 Single 4 Stroke 

4 Speed Gearbox and Dry Clutch 

With Girder (Springer) Front Forks 

Good Handling and Spirited Performance 

Lightweight and Nimble 

Top Speed about 58 MPH 

Low Seat Height and Center of Gravity 

Serviceable with Basic Shop Skills 

A Stone Reliable Classic 

A Very Well Sorted Little Beezer 

Painted Bright Red with Lots of Custom Chromed Parts 

This Bike was in Military Surplus Still Crated Long After the War Ended in 1946 

 

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS   

   

We’ve Just Invested Over $2194.00 in Parts and Labor on this Lovely BSA Rig 

 

New Spark Plug  

New 6 Volt Yuasa Battery  

Fuel Tank Drained, Flushed and Inspected 

New Fuel Petcocks 

New Fuel Fitting 

New Fuel Lines 

 VP94 Non-Ethanol Fuel 

Carb Cleaned and Tuned 

Primary Drive Case Cover Removed for Clutch Inspection 

New Primary Case Gasket 

New Primary Case Oil 

Tire Pressures Set  

Full 100 Point Check Over 

Test Ridden, Carb Readjusted 

 Fully Rotisserie Detailing Completed

Hot Water Pressure Washed, Degreased 

Cleaned Tires, Chain, etc. 

Touched Up Frame Paint.

Polished Engine Cases, Exhaust, Wheels, Forks, 

Fuel Tank and Painted Tins.

Polished All Chrome 

This Bike Runs and Rides Great, Easy Starter 

Perfect Bike for Show or a Casual Ride  

  Great Opportunity to Own a Classic BSA M20 in Excellent ready to Ride Condition 

   

PLEASE CALL US AT 860-454-7024 9-5 M-F WITH ANY QUESTIONS

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Sold on clear title.

We now offer financing through Freedom Road.

Call 860-454-7024 and speak to Ken Kaplan Jr to get approved.

Message us your ZIP for a shipping quote!

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

All sales are final.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of sale. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), PayPal (with 3.5% charge), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 72 hours of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 
Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.
If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.

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A $150 document fee will apply.

The buyer will pay the winning bid + the documentation fee. 

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear or your money back. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a slight discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via two day priority mail with a tracking number. Documents are mailed on the 1st of each month.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

Shipping:

All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser.

If you purchased a motorcycle, send us your full ship-to address and we will make all arrangements

We can arrange transportation to your door. All contacts are DOT licensed, have cargo insurance, and use enclosed trailers.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and in some cases assistance to load for free.

All motorcycles will be shipped ‘whole’ by motorcycle specialists. We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.