That's a nice looking specimen there. My very first ride on a motorcycle, was when a friend of my fathers son, came over on a brand spanking new, red 68 BSA lightning. I was hooked. He sold my dad his 55cc Honda cub, which he bought for me. Two years later, I worked all summer on construction, leveling dump truck loads of sand with a shovel by hand, and made enough money to buy a brand new 175 Honda. Two years after that, I bought a 69 Norton Commando. Just loved the sound of the British twins.
I read your comment about bearings or a roller bearings on the right. I thought that this BSA engine had a bearing bearing on the right side of the big end near the oil outlet and pump pressure control. The machine was beautiful. It looks like it left the factory. Very beautiful engine style. With the final adjustment of the ignition, it will be pleasant to have a spin with the motorcycle wasting power and without hitting worn parts around the surroundings of your home and service. The wonderful sound of the engine reminds me from a distance when it comes to power, but peculiar to the English vertical parallel twins, my Ariel Twin 500 K.O.H. As a colleague noted in the comments on this video: when you go out there, showing services of that strain, hang your wand in the right rear-view mirror and put Merlin's cap over your leather jacket! Happy of the owner, because the service is first rate and guaranteed by a competent experience of years of toil.
That bike is the epitome of motorcycling. Classic looks and simplicity. You were spot on and it was a delight to hear it fire into action. I don't give a dam about fancy intros, editing, and endings...your video content is worth watching. Nice one Paul, keep them coming through the next lockdown please!
Nice one again, Paul !, such lovely clean lines on these bikes, very handsome with the chrome tank and that jewel of a tank badge, smooth curvy engine casings. Dear Father Christmas, I know I`m a bit early...................
What a great first sound... I have Pazon on my T100SS and it works well even when the battery went low (poor crimping of new wiring will come back to get you with all the vibration). Well done again
"It's ALIVE!!!" Good job! Funny how those Beeza Twins just keep looking better and better as the years wear on, huh? Once considered by many as kind of "frumpy but reliable" compared to their sexier Norton or Triumph rivals, they've somehow really got that "just greying at the temples" later Cary Grant thing really working for them now. I expect their even recently once lagging values far behind other marques will likely really pick up.
Another enjoyable video, well, the content 😊 I’m about to try a different carb on my 350 Indian bullet. Starting when cold is a pain in the bum, but after your last three videos, think I might look at timing. However, he starts well when warm. Changing the carb is a quick job, I can always check the timing afterwards. Cheers Paul.
Hello, I need to buy the clutch cover #19-7801 for my BSA Rocket 3, do you have this part? what's the price? .....or do you know who can sell it? Thanks a lot
I find that with my A65 T-bolt, it will fire up on the !st. or 2nd kick. But then, I pet & pamper (P&P) it alot...like my husband, Henri ! i.imgur.com/zzIpskh.png BTW, I pretty much fancy that you employ the same brand, and viscosity of motor oil on all of the machines that you repair/restore. Which one might that be ? I've pretty much always used Castrol, myself...even in Russia.
Hi Amelie, years ago I used Duckhams 'Q' - the clear green stuff, which looked and smelled good enough to drink [I probably only ever dipped a finger in to get a taste]. Castrol GTX seemed to work its way through and out of my Trident too quickly and, for a very long time, I have been using Morris's 20 / 50 mineral oil, due to a local and outcast member of the family who owned this brand having lots of the stuff available cheaply for cash purchases on his farm - it turned out to work well for me and the local filling station has been selling it for a couple of decades at least, so I have stuck with it. My Brother and Father insist on spending a lot more on the Royal Enfield racers, so they get to drink Valvoline VR1 20 / 50!
That's a nice looking specimen there. My very first ride on a motorcycle, was when a friend of my fathers son, came over on a brand spanking new, red 68 BSA lightning. I was hooked. He sold my dad his 55cc Honda cub, which he bought for me. Two years later, I worked all summer on construction, leveling dump truck loads of sand with a shovel by hand, and made enough money to buy a brand new 175 Honda. Two years after that, I bought a 69 Norton Commando. Just loved the sound of the British twins.
Thanks for sharing that, John!
Great stuff can't wait get my a10 back from full rebuild 👍
I read your comment about bearings or a roller bearings on the right. I thought that this BSA engine had a bearing bearing on the right side of the big end near the oil outlet and pump pressure control. The machine was beautiful. It looks like it left the factory. Very beautiful engine style. With the final adjustment of the ignition, it will be pleasant to have a spin with the motorcycle wasting power and without hitting worn parts around the surroundings of your home and service. The wonderful sound of the engine reminds me from a distance when it comes to power, but peculiar to the English vertical parallel twins, my Ariel Twin 500 K.O.H. As a colleague noted in the comments on this video: when you go out there, showing services of that strain, hang your wand in the right rear-view mirror and put Merlin's cap over your leather jacket! Happy of the owner, because the service is first rate and guaranteed by a competent experience of years of toil.
Thank you very much, Glaico!
That bike is the epitome of motorcycling. Classic looks and simplicity. You were spot on and it was a delight to hear it fire into action. I don't give a dam about fancy intros, editing, and endings...your video content is worth watching. Nice one Paul, keep them coming through the next lockdown please!
Thank you very much - I will keep the videos going for as long as I can!
Terrific work, great to see someone keep these wonderful bikes in top running order. Thanks from a former Triumph Tiger Trail 750 rider.
Many thanks!
Beautiful machine.Your videos are the highlight of my day.
Thanks, Herman, glad you like them!
Well done Paul you've just taken me back 50 years '😉. I had also forgotten that the Lightning had twin carbs. Happy memories.
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it!
What a beautiful machine. Brit iron at its finest....
It certainly is!
Good man!
Nice one again, Paul !, such lovely clean lines on these bikes, very handsome with the chrome tank and that jewel of a tank badge, smooth curvy engine casings. Dear Father Christmas, I know I`m a bit early...................
Thank you, Stephen!
Great video Paul fantastic looking bike stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻
Thanks, Richard!
What a great first sound... I have Pazon on my T100SS and it works well even when the battery went low (poor crimping of new wiring will come back to get you with all the vibration). Well done again
Thanks, Noel!
A very nice looking motorcycle - and now also like new inside, too.
Thanks, livari !
Lovely clean looking bike Paul, well worth spending the money, the owner will be well pleased. Colin
Thanks, Colin - I hope so!
"It's ALIVE!!!" Good job! Funny how those Beeza Twins just keep looking better and better as the years wear on, huh? Once considered by many as kind of "frumpy but reliable" compared to their sexier Norton or Triumph rivals, they've somehow really got that "just greying at the temples" later Cary Grant thing really working for them now. I expect their even recently once lagging values far behind other marques will likely really pick up.
Hi Bill, I agree and there are some real bargains with the oil in frame types, which are very under rated.
Another enjoyable video, well, the content 😊 I’m about to try a different carb on my 350 Indian bullet. Starting when cold is a pain in the bum, but after your last three videos, think I might look at timing. However, he starts well when warm. Changing the carb is a quick job, I can always check the timing afterwards. Cheers Paul.
Thanks John, keep at it, you will get there!
WOW looks great sound pretty good.
Thanks, Gary!
I found that SLS BSA front brake was a very strong stopper
Yes, I took one short trip up and down the lane and this machine's sls front brake feels very strong, too.
Nice looking bike ,,
Thanks, I think so too!
Superb. 👍
Thanks !
another job well done sound good
Thank you kindly!
Sounds nice👍
Thanks!
Wheres your Cape and wand?? Every "Wizard" needs his Cape and wand on Halloween .👍👍
Thanks, you are too kind!
Hello, I need to buy the clutch cover #19-7801 for my BSA Rocket 3, do you have this part? what's the price? .....or do you know who can sell it? Thanks a lot
Still looking to buy 850cc Norton Commando??? Shropshire/ sy3 9lf ..
Hi Mick, I can't help sorry, as I don't buy and sell, just repair and restore.
I find that with my A65 T-bolt, it will fire up on the !st. or 2nd kick. But then, I pet & pamper (P&P) it alot...like my husband, Henri ! i.imgur.com/zzIpskh.png
BTW, I pretty much fancy that you employ the same brand, and viscosity of motor oil on all of the machines that you repair/restore. Which one might that be ? I've pretty much always used Castrol, myself...even in Russia.
Hi Amelie, years ago I used Duckhams 'Q' - the clear green stuff, which looked and smelled good enough to drink [I probably only ever dipped a finger in to get a taste]. Castrol GTX seemed to work its way through and out of my Trident too quickly and, for a very long time, I have been using Morris's 20 / 50 mineral oil, due to a local and outcast member of the family who owned this brand having lots of the stuff available cheaply for cash purchases on his farm - it turned out to work well for me and the local filling station has been selling it for a couple of decades at least, so I have stuck with it. My Brother and Father insist on spending a lot more on the Royal Enfield racers, so they get to drink Valvoline VR1 20 / 50!