This brings back memories of the 1964 650 BSA I rode in SCOTLAND while I was stationed there 1967 to 1969. I shipped it back and wish I hadn't sold it. The handle bars and gauges, steering damper and seat are exactly like mine. Thank's for the memory,
Great motors, had one that was the greatest... Was in 4th and slowed to make a turn dropped to 3rd and poured it on and the headlight exploded from the g's really was the best engine I've ever had...
My first bike was a 1965 model. I loved it and really wish I had it back. Great bikes in their day, for sure ! A wonderful classic and it was a great ride.
my cousins got that exact bike, I have an 850 Norton commando, lovely bike great attitude, ride those classics, hate people who garage em up until there's a show on.
Superb.. rode my 1968 roller converted A65 Lightning over 100Km yesterday in Western Australia. Smooth as a turbine compared to the B44VR I've been riding in the UK. for the last 6 months. Miind you the B44 is superb too on the windy back lanes. Great video
Vey nice, I was going to change to another video when the other bad music stoped. There is no better music than a twin in perfect condition like yours. Very short video though, for such a nice bike. Thanks for posting.
back in the 60s i had several bikes but the best sound was from my ex police triumph thunderbird 65o,thats the way they should be ridden,music to the ears
Yamaha paid homage to the British twins, I had the BSA Thunderbolt in the 60s, the bought a Yamaha Heritage for my son to learn to ride in the 80s, while I rode my Goldwing. The Yamaha was nice, it just didnt capture the sound or feel of the Thunderbolt.
Magnificent video. I also own a 67 lightning in the same colour and also with the clubman's bars. How do you get your front brake to work properly? Mine is very weak though well adjusted. The bike sounds glorious, are there any baffles in those mufflers? Thanks for posting ....Craig.
In 1969 I bought a brand new 69 BSA Thunderbolt.. The engine ran good except for the constant stalling at stop lights.Considering the bike was literally the same thing for decades you think they would have worked out some of the bugs. The vibration was so bad the mirrors were useless, the front fender would come unbolted and fall on the tire while driving., but that was nothing compared to the death wobble at. speed. After 3700 miles I went back to Hondas.
Did you have to drop the tank to get your clubmans fit? My 69 tbolt tank is too close to the risers/bars to allow clearance for clubmans, but I love that look....
Exactly what I was thinking. Obviously he's never come off or met anyone who has. Sunday night some bitch had a go at me for wearing a full face helmet on my 1970 BSA Lightning. I said that if I had a face like hers I 'd wear an open face too. I'm Cyclone Eddie, King of the Rockers.
No, no... at first I thought he was on the wrong side of the road, driving on the right. Then it dawned on me- he IS on the correct side of the road. He's just driving in a civilized country, where we all drive on the right. Wonderful ride! Thank you very much.
I'd be chasing 650 barrels, pistons and head + 28mm premium Amal MK1 carb. Tim. There is no comparison. The A50 bottom end has a lighter flywheel and as a 650 it will amaze.
Thanks for the memories, I was suddenly 17 years old again! Can't beat the sound of a great British twin cylinder!
Who needs music blaring out when you have that heavenly sound
Ha ha lol I totally agree what a lovely sound / lovely bike
I suspect you didn’t listen very long - the music was only a few seconds long
great footage of a great bike
This brings back memories of the 1964 650 BSA I rode in SCOTLAND while I was stationed there 1967 to 1969. I shipped it back and wish I hadn't sold it. The handle bars and gauges, steering damper and seat are exactly like mine. Thank's for the memory,
Great motors, had one that was the greatest... Was in 4th and slowed to make a turn dropped to 3rd and poured it on and the headlight exploded from the g's really was the best engine I've ever had...
I had one, it was great, reliable, rode beautifully, and when it came up on the cam it would run with a fantastic sound.
My first bike was a 1965 model. I loved it and really wish I had it back. Great bikes in their day, for sure ! A wonderful classic and it was a great ride.
Can't beat a T-Bolt, Thanks for the ride!
my cousins got that exact bike, I have an 850 Norton commando, lovely bike great attitude, ride those classics, hate people who garage em up until there's a show on.
Wow a BSA Thunderbolt !
I used to own one
memory wise, this one of the best motorcycle experience I lived
Damn, I thought I was saving cash for a vintage Triumph.....now I find out it's actually for a BSA :)
Superb.. rode my 1968 roller converted A65 Lightning over 100Km yesterday in Western Australia. Smooth as a turbine compared to the B44VR I've been riding in the UK. for the last 6 months. Miind you the B44 is superb too on the windy back lanes. Great video
Was just about to leave then the pop group stopped. Glorious sounding bike.
Good thing with some of those wide turns that the road was deserted. Sweet sounding bike.
That is one spot on classic bike!
What a great sound and a superb bike. I just want want get out on one of my bikes now.
Vey nice, I was going to change to another video when the other bad music stoped. There is no better music than a twin in perfect condition like yours. Very short video though, for such a nice bike. Thanks for posting.
This is the REAL thing about motorcycling. Nice video ... :-)
thats a lovely sounding beesa....
Music to the ears. British bikes sound wonderful but BSAs sound the best of all.
Very nice. A dream of a motorcycle!
Greets from Germany
Great vid! My 1970 thunderbolt came with foofy bars and a wind screen 90 mph tops but great bike!!
Man you know you're riding a motorcycle when you're on a British twin!
back in the 60s i had several bikes but the best sound was from my ex police triumph thunderbird 65o,thats the way they should be ridden,music to the ears
Super sweet! Nice bike and very nice looking countryside 😀
Had a 1970 thunderbolt. A perfect machine.
My brother was driving and I was sitting behind him to film and change the camera angles.
Excellent brought back happy memories
I was doing the same today on my 71 Bonnie
I hope this is what heaven is like.
Yamaha paid homage to the British twins, I had the BSA Thunderbolt in the 60s, the bought a Yamaha Heritage for my son to learn to ride in the 80s, while I rode my Goldwing. The Yamaha was nice, it just didnt capture the sound or feel of the Thunderbolt.
Magnificent video. I also own a 67 lightning in the same colour and also with the clubman's bars. How do you get your front brake to work properly? Mine is very weak though well adjusted. The bike sounds glorious, are there any baffles in those mufflers? Thanks for posting ....Craig.
Love the sound of a British vertical twin , great video but please invest in some gloves .
Great video.....the sound of music!
Proper riding 👍🏼
I wouldn't have had one of them thrown at me when I was a kid. Now I would throw myself at one of them.
Uaaauuu! Superb video!!!
I had one of those and traded it for a 1949 Pan Head HD.
Nice bike & video,speed!
Very cool!
i got the same bike...the video is just great!!!
very nice great sound m8 awesome bike SD Woody
I still have a BSA A65 Spitfire. Videos on my channel and owned since 2009
I have seen a couple of your vids.. Dude you are funny as Hell ...... I mean that in a good way.
Na,die Aufnahmen sind doch wohl irgendwo im Norden gemacht worden,in Niedersachsen,oder ? Tolles Motorrad !
Belgium, Oudenaarde
Having a Taco and Speedo, doesn't that make it an A65 Lightning?
motociclo maledettamente strepitoso,congratulazioni.
Great camera work.. How did you do this. from the side angle.. ?
I am a pre unit man myself, but I would have this in a shot if you were giving it away, just a thought.
61 bonnie 63 rgs i agree,never was a fan of unit construction.
Lovely bike but needs rear sets to go with the low bars imho?
Great bike, nice smooth roads - where are you?
Belgium, Oudenaarde
In 1969 I bought a brand new 69 BSA Thunderbolt.. The engine ran good except for the constant stalling at stop lights.Considering the bike was literally the same thing for decades you think they would have worked out some of the bugs. The vibration was so bad the mirrors were useless, the front fender would come unbolted and fall on the tire while driving., but that was nothing compared to the death wobble at. speed. After 3700 miles I went back to Hondas.
Still have a 63 650 Triumph
Did you have to drop the tank to get your clubmans fit? My 69 tbolt tank is too close to the risers/bars to allow clearance for clubmans, but I love that look....
You can solve this problem by fitting two bolts with counter nuts near the ball head and adjust them so the clubman bar won't hit the tank.
nice
Still saving up for gloves ?
Genen sv maar toch awesome as hell
Miss the Beezer
Never ride without gloves 😮😮😮
That is just nice............ - if they would use proper bolts and nuts I would like to own one as well.
nice smiths speedometer
No gloves?
9traktor yes, what an idiot. never understood why some people don't think. nice bike though. I've got a royal star 500
Cool
Very nice, no gloves though? Bit silly.
Yep, makes me cringe just looking at it.
The way you take your apexes I think gloves would be a good idea.
Jack, gloves ain't gonna save him. Maybe a full body cast, BEFORE he dumps it.
nice! :D
Nice video but wear gloves when riding !
Exactly what I was thinking. Obviously he's never come off or met anyone who has. Sunday night some bitch had a go at me for wearing a full face helmet on my 1970 BSA Lightning. I said that if I had a face like hers I 'd wear an open face too. I'm Cyclone Eddie, King of the Rockers.
Great film. Where was that shot. I thought it was England until I saw you were on the WRONG side of the road !
It's filmed in Belgium, best regards
No, no... at first I thought he was on the wrong side of the road, driving on the right. Then it dawned on me- he IS on the correct side of the road. He's just driving in a civilized country, where we all drive on the right. Wonderful ride! Thank you very much.
British bikes were designed to be ridden on the left, right.
What kind of mufflers are you running?
these are the originals
Lovely bike, was it filmed in Lincolnshire?
Hello, it was filmed in Belgium
For a BSA you're on the wrong side of the road, you have got the wrong helmet on & put some gloves on. Nice bike though!
I have a50r not so fast as the a65 but a bit more smoother getting to like it. but matchy csr takes some beating
I'd be chasing 650 barrels, pistons and head + 28mm premium Amal MK1 carb. Tim. There is no comparison. The A50 bottom end has a lighter flywheel and as a 650 it will amaze.
y u no stunt?? :D nice karlo
ola, da was over de witte lijn e
2:30
Nice, very nice but…..not as nice a a sporting Guzzi!
Porque pones a competir la música con la moto, zoquete?
Get rid of that music. Engine noise is enough
sounds of a baby Harley....wahhhHHH....wahhhHHHHH