Semaj upon your first visual of this genius says the twin 75°. Did the thoughts of a Ducati panigale enter your mind ... Imagine this brand new BSA prototype sitting in a EBR frame... As if you've ever watched the age-old road test between the Dakota panigale and the EBR the specs are almost identical within a decimal point even down to the price tag that's to the penny the same performance on the track was closer than throwing a blanket over them but TBR failed to test because it had a cracked rotor front brake from the factory wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah now comes the BSA and it sounds just like ebr haters if anybody give it this masterpiece of a BSA negative review.... In 1963 I believe it was I would have been 13 years old and for some reason at my local hills Honda dealer no one complained when I was sit by the hour on the showroom floor staring up at a 650cc triumph TT they came from the factory with no lights on it and I was amazed wow a real racer that I only see in magazines.... And next door neighbors of my cousin between the dad and the son-in-law and the Sun they actually raced Norton's BSA triumphs and matchless but was the same for me as sitting and watching. . And miraculously at age 16 to the summer between school breaks I I managed to get a summer job working for the Norton Ducati BMW motoguzzi Suzuki Bultaco dealership in 1967 so you can imagine how long I can make this comment but the one that stands out the most my boss considering my age at that time allowed me to go to the local loan company as they wanted someone to drive there repossessed BSA back to our shop for sale.... And like early in the stunt driver motorcycle icon video on UA-cam where they we're finally released from jail and went to a warehouse and uncovered some motorcycles and he's sweating and shaking and trembling when he pieces eyes on a three-cylinder turbocharged triumph... At age 17 I'm staring at a BSA Hornet factory tracker that's some clown had added lights and make it street legal almost as everything else was Rickman with a four valve combustion twin cylinder head with the Rickman 750cc jugs Pistons as this was set up for the goddamn mile ama gnc1 championship bike.... And I'm about to pee my pants mentally picturing where in the hell can I twist the wick up to wfo and not get caught ... And then how in the hell am I going to explain how fast I went when it only has a tachometer that reads 8,500 RPM but I soon tried to twist off the needle as those m************ will f****** buzz out of sight. And apparently they must have heard me coming from a mile away as everybody but the owner was standing out in the middle of the highway trying to block me as I went past the shop tucked in tach nettle on 8500 one hand on the left front fork leg and the other hand pinning the throttle my head tucked in as tall as I can get it behind the tach and handlebars Dave Aldana style wow ... And at an age when I must have grown to weigh at least a buck 05 topped out on a BSA hornet . And to add to my luck of the cards later on at the terre Haute action track where I'm from I witnessed the real Dave aldeana doing the same thing sideways on our half mile dirt track that was featured in the movie on any Sunday and I'm in the grandstands... Wasn't as much fun as riding one but to witness Dave aldana sideways at 140 on one was priceless... That life is good as it led me to understand who Mert lawwell was and what a Harley Davidson is. That can become not a BSA but can do the same acrobats and stunts that I do not recommend anyone at home to do on something like this drive.google.com/file/d/1vzrBqdVp0Xt093OGJOvkV7jTU81USpwK/view?usp=drivesdk
Most custom builders start with an engine and work from there. Building a custom engine puts you in a very exclusive group of builders. Superb work. You have an admirer here.
Being Birmingham born and bred it warms my heart to see what you have created if only my brothers were alive today to see these fantastic works of art , with luck one day i shall see you drive by on the streets of Melbourne sure to bring a lump to my throat .A10Joe & A65 Dave
Hi Joe & Dave, a couple of my V Twins should be at this years All British Rally at Newstead, come along, have a look it should be great. See you there. Cheers Doug.
What you have done Doug is beyond belief, I can’t think that anyone would not be very impressed. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Dave (New Zealand x UK)
Hi Doug, have always held you in the highest esteem since I bought a Norton Eight Fifty engine from you at Vic Wreckers, and these demonstrate why. Your work is exceptional and your assistance always available. Well done.
Well done Doug. That red and silver bike reminded me of the hesketh. My favourite is the modern sportbike/Ducati lookalike you built. Damn nice machines sir. Thx for showing us around them. ☺
You deserve to have your designs put into production and be paid well for it , lovely retro BSA ,much nicer that the Brough superior , how about a nice riding video with someone filming from another vehicle .Cheers
I am 81 years old and don't know much about motor bikes, but that is a work of art young man,I remember they use to say a BSA was a bits stuck any where. It takes me back a few yeas.
Your bikes are Brilliant. I wish I could see them in the flesh, many years ago I had a BSA 750 side valve, I loved riding it, you should be very proud of your achievement.
Excellent work Doug . my favourite is the double B33 , but the all new machine is stunning. Spot on with the configuration and not a bum in the air Point and squirt sports bike.
Just come across this video, and I think your ideas and vision of what could have been is really inspired. Excellent builds and lovely looking bikes. Amazing. Well done that man👍👍
Very good bikes, mate, all of them. You have done fantastically well harking right back to the times when men in sheds created things like this. My hat is off to you, sir!
This is a brilliant job. I used to assemble BSA bikes imported into Victoria. I didn't like the 500. So I am not sure that it is the best basis for a twin but I am a weirdo. The 650 and 750s were more civilized. The 250 was good to drive and efficient. For me personally a pair of the 250s to form a v twin 500 would have been more interesting. Even though I did all my riding with a passenger, bikes have had so much power for so long that I don't need so much as is on offer. Equally I would love to see fuel injection. It has made such a revolutionary difference to cars when driven on less than full throttle that it has a lot of potential for making a more civilized, more powerful and more efficient version of the bike.
Great work 👏 What an old school v twin would put BSA out there with something different. They should sign you up Doug as you are the real deal. Your knowledge and obvious enthusiasm jumps out of the screen.
I would like to come over and just watch you work and brainstorm on designs. This is some really cool stuff, cant imagine how many night's of thinking and mornings waking up with answers to the problems. Awesome stuff!
Top work! I'm absolutely blown away with what you've achieved. It's great to see craftsmanship is still alive and kicking. Hope you keep it up. Cheers.
Your bikes are absolutely amazing, a pleasure to look at. Really fantastic engineering work. The idea of a modern BSA vee-twin is brilliant, if you could ever get them into production l would definitely buy one and they would sell like hot cakes l am sure.
What beautiful bikes! Well done sir, your engineering skills are fantastic. The only criticism I have with the "modern" bike is that the tank looks proportionally a little bit too big for the rest of the bike, but that's an aesthetic thing and it's only a minor thing at that . Yes I know the hours of work it would take to make another one lol BSA take note, but of course they bloody well won't, too far up their own arses probably!
Massive thumbs up 👍 Pure genius Pure and simple but both practical and enough to be capable of keeping up with the pack with style Spot on ! If BSA don’t have you on board with the R&D team it’s would be their loss
fantastic , this is both commendable and admirable work, something i`ve been hoping triumph would embrace for decades ,and especially since the new hinkley production has been so succsesful on a global scale doug, you are a pioneering genius mate, and have single handedly put the dream into a reality, (this is a much better option than the recent BSA offering for 2021,) puts it to shame! chapau doug !
you've made a handsome looking machine. Looks like it's got a nice low centre of gravity. I'd like to take it for a spin and then park it in my living room.
I fail to see why anyone would dislike what you have done , absolutely brilliant work .
Semaj upon your first visual of this genius says the twin 75°. Did the thoughts of a Ducati panigale enter your mind ... Imagine this brand new BSA prototype sitting in a EBR frame... As if you've ever watched the age-old road test between the Dakota panigale and the EBR the specs are almost identical within a decimal point even down to the price tag that's to the penny the same performance on the track was closer than throwing a blanket over them but TBR failed to test because it had a cracked rotor front brake from the factory wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah now comes the BSA and it sounds just like ebr haters if anybody give it this masterpiece of a BSA negative review.... In 1963 I believe it was I would have been 13 years old and for some reason at my local hills Honda dealer no one complained when I was sit by the hour on the showroom floor staring up at a 650cc triumph TT they came from the factory with no lights on it and I was amazed wow a real racer that I only see in magazines.... And next door neighbors of my cousin between the dad and the son-in-law and the Sun they actually raced Norton's BSA triumphs and matchless but was the same for me as sitting and watching.
. And miraculously at age 16 to the summer between school breaks I I managed to get a summer job working for the Norton Ducati BMW motoguzzi Suzuki Bultaco dealership in 1967 so you can imagine how long I can make this comment but the one that stands out the most my boss considering my age at that time allowed me to go to the local loan company as they wanted someone to drive there repossessed BSA back to our shop for sale.... And like early in the stunt driver motorcycle icon video on UA-cam where they we're finally released from jail and went to a warehouse and uncovered some motorcycles and he's sweating and shaking and trembling when he pieces eyes on a three-cylinder turbocharged triumph... At age 17 I'm staring at a BSA Hornet factory tracker that's some clown had added lights and make it street legal almost as everything else was Rickman with a four valve combustion twin cylinder head with the Rickman 750cc jugs Pistons as this was set up for the goddamn mile ama gnc1 championship bike.... And I'm about to pee my pants mentally picturing where in the hell can I twist the wick up to wfo and not get caught ... And then how in the hell am I going to explain how fast I went when it only has a tachometer that reads 8,500 RPM but I soon tried to twist off the needle as those m************ will f****** buzz out of sight. And apparently they must have heard me coming from a mile away as everybody but the owner was standing out in the middle of the highway trying to block me as I went past the shop tucked in tach nettle on 8500 one hand on the left front fork leg and the other hand pinning the throttle my head tucked in as tall as I can get it behind the tach and handlebars Dave Aldana style wow ... And at an age when I must have grown to weigh at least a buck 05 topped out on a BSA hornet . And to add to my luck of the cards later on at the terre Haute action track where I'm from I witnessed the real Dave aldeana doing the same thing sideways on our half mile dirt track that was featured in the movie on any Sunday and I'm in the grandstands... Wasn't as much fun as riding one but to witness Dave aldana sideways at 140 on one was priceless... That life is good as it led me to understand who Mert lawwell was and what a Harley Davidson is. That can become not a BSA but can do the same acrobats and stunts that I do not recommend anyone at home to do on something like this
drive.google.com/file/d/1vzrBqdVp0Xt093OGJOvkV7jTU81USpwK/view?usp=drivesdk
Most custom builders start with an engine and work from there. Building a custom engine puts you in a very exclusive group of builders. Superb work. You have an admirer here.
What magnificent machines Doug.
BSA should be on the phone to you asap and put them into production.
Well done Sir!
As a life time BSA fan I wish you had been in charge at Small Heath !.
Being Birmingham born and bred it warms my heart to see what you have created if only my brothers were alive today to see these fantastic works of art , with luck one day i shall see you drive by on the streets of Melbourne sure to bring a lump to my throat .A10Joe & A65 Dave
Hi Joe & Dave, a couple of my V Twins should be at this years All British Rally at Newstead, come along, have a look it should be great. See you there. Cheers Doug.
Absolutely fantastic - great job Doug. They all look brill!
Unreal, incredible engineering creativity Doug, from the Backhouse family!
What you have done Doug is beyond belief, I can’t think that anyone would not be very impressed.
Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Dave (New Zealand x UK)
You have my admiration for what you have done, capturing the essence of a motorcycle without the non-sense of electronics gone wild. Bravo !
There are genius men out there. He is one . Well done.
Hi Doug, have always held you in the highest esteem since I bought a Norton Eight Fifty engine from you at Vic Wreckers, and these demonstrate why. Your work is exceptional and your assistance always available. Well done.
WOW, they are incredible builds.
Very, very impressive Doug - and well done!
Brilliant creations mate. You are truly a master builder. Love the way you keep the machines looking like “real” motorcycles.
You must be a very talented engineer, the results are absolutely stunning so well done.
Well done! Those are incredible - former Starfire and 68 Rocket III owners here (plus many other brands). I can't get over these - they are fantastic.
Fabulous work! Would love to see more of the internals and manufacturing stages if you are making further twins in future.
You clever man. If BSA had had people with your imagination (and better managers) they might still be going. Great engineering skills.
Genius. I wish I had just a fraction of your engineering ability.
Doug is a legend, he should be a Mahindra consultant on the BSA's
Well done Doug. That red and silver bike reminded me of the hesketh. My favourite is the modern sportbike/Ducati lookalike you built. Damn nice machines sir. Thx for showing us around them. ☺
You deserve to have your designs put into production and be paid well for it , lovely retro BSA ,much nicer that the Brough superior , how about a nice riding video with someone filming from another vehicle .Cheers
Very very impressive. Theres mechanic and theres mechanics
I am 81 years old and don't know much about motor bikes, but that is a work of art young man,I remember they use to say a BSA was a bits stuck any where. It takes me back a few yeas.
Very tasty Doug..,..would have loved to see a video of you doing the engine work
Your bikes are Brilliant. I wish I could see them in the flesh, many years ago I had a BSA 750 side valve, I loved riding it, you should be very proud of your achievement.
Wow! If BSA had you working for them, they never would have gone under.
Excellent work Doug . my favourite is the double B33 , but the all new machine is stunning. Spot on with the configuration and not a bum in the air
Point and squirt sports bike.
That’s some really nice engineering Doug, well done mate.
Just come across this video, and I think your ideas and vision of what could have been is really inspired. Excellent builds and lovely looking bikes. Amazing. Well done that man👍👍
Very good bikes, mate, all of them. You have done fantastically well harking right back to the times when men in sheds created things like this. My hat is off to you, sir!
Doug is genius
Ooooh I'd love that rigid girder job. Nice work.
This is a brilliant job. I used to assemble BSA bikes imported into Victoria. I didn't like the 500. So I am not sure that it is the best basis for a twin but I am a weirdo. The 650 and 750s were more civilized. The 250 was good to drive and efficient. For me personally a pair of the 250s to form a v twin 500 would have been more interesting. Even though I did all my riding with a passenger, bikes have had so much power for so long that I don't need so much as is on offer. Equally I would love to see fuel injection. It has made such a revolutionary difference to cars when driven on less than full throttle that it has a lot of potential for making a more civilized, more powerful and more efficient version of the bike.
Great work 👏 What an old school v twin would put BSA out there with something different.
They should sign you up Doug as you are the real deal.
Your knowledge and obvious enthusiasm jumps out of the screen.
I would like to come over and just watch you work and brainstorm on designs. This is some really cool stuff, cant imagine how many night's of thinking and mornings waking up with answers to the problems. Awesome stuff!
Im stunned !!. Fantastic engineering there without a doubt. Just made an old Brummie a bit proud .
Bloody hell thats impressive
Beautiful.
And if Allen Millyard hasn't yet given you a handshake and a pat on the back, he should.
Absolutely brilliant Doug!!!
Very impressive!All of your builds are simply amazing.BSA should hire you in their engineering department(with a nice fat salary!!!)
I agree 100%
Im an Australian but I love the NZ creativity as embodied by Doug. A motorcycling Soul.
Beautiful machines! Nicely finished, too. You and Alan Millyard should get together.
Amazing work Doug I would definitely want one
Look and sound incredible
Really beautiful build. I would buy a "Gold Star V-Twin" in a heartbeat. For now, I will have to settle for a Gold Star Thumper.
Top work! I'm absolutely blown away with what you've achieved. It's great to see craftsmanship is still alive and kicking. Hope you keep it up. Cheers.
Sir, you are a true lover of BSA motorcycles. Your newest creation would be a wonderful ride for anyone.
That is some fantastic work! The bikes perform great and look great! Thank you for sharing.
A fabulous design.
My Grandad had a BSA 750 V-twin with sidecar,
and he said it'd go up the side of a house.
Absolutely brilliant. I wish you all the best with your Vtwin.
This man is a wizard! Love these!
Well done.
I absolutely adore the rigid framed model!
Nice one Doug , or two or three and four . Amazing bikes . Thanks for the video .
Each and every one is my cup of tea - fantastic job!
Wow! Great bikes. On my wish list.
Wait until Alan Milyard sees this. Both these guys can make beautiful motorcycles and in an old shed.
Bloody Hell mate that bike is spot on !
Your bikes are absolutely amazing, a pleasure to look at. Really fantastic engineering work. The idea of a modern BSA vee-twin is brilliant, if you could ever get them into production l would definitely buy one and they would sell like hot cakes l am sure.
must be related to allen millyard the b 31 double is class
Brilliant work!!
That's amazing. You have some great ideas.
Amazing work!!
I am truely impressed! Very well done, beautifull builds. ;o)
I would'nt hesitate to buy any of your BSA's ...excellent workmanship! Thanks for posting....from an A10 owner.
Fabulous Work! Many thanks for sharing.
And would you belive... BSA's new bike is a retro 650 Gold Star single
I must say, you've done really well building them V Twins, well done!
Fantastic-hire that man immediately!
They all look great mate, nice engineering, well done!
Love them Doug thank you,
What beautiful bikes! Well done sir, your engineering skills are fantastic. The only criticism I have with the "modern" bike is that the tank looks proportionally a little bit too big for the rest of the bike, but that's an aesthetic thing and it's only a minor thing at that . Yes I know the hours of work it would take to make another one lol BSA take note, but of course they bloody well won't, too far up their own arses probably!
Great job, you created the bikes I love
Both my bikes are V twins …love the torque and the exhaust song.
Massive thumbs up 👍
Pure genius
Pure and simple but both practical and enough to be capable of keeping up with the pack with style
Spot on ! If BSA don’t have you on board with the R&D team it’s would be their loss
Fantastic ! Well done that Man !
In a word...STUNNING !!!!!!
You’re beautiful BSA I had a beautiful 1969. BSA IAM VERY SORRY I SOLD IT. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS BEAUTIFUL BIKE WITH US ALL
✅🥁🏍🎶🎶🎶🍺🌈
Pure genius, that bloke.!!!
wow fantastic work
Genius. I'd have one in a heartbeat.
Bsa made a whole range of v twins in the 30s and they where really very good this is a great modern successor
Great job. Doug.
Fabulous ! Lucky man indeed !
You got skills bro. Harley should invite you to Milwaukee for a few years.
Neat & clever engineering! Wonderful achievement!
Well done!
fantastic , this is both commendable and admirable work,
something i`ve been hoping triumph would embrace for
decades ,and especially since the new hinkley production
has been so succsesful on a global scale doug, you are
a pioneering genius mate, and have single handedly put
the dream into a reality, (this is a much better option
than the recent BSA offering for 2021,) puts it to shame!
chapau doug !
Fantastic m8 i got a big grin on my face 😜👍
Amazing stuff.
Awesome love the look of your bikes
Fantastic work. The new BSA company should be talking to you....
Excellent work . You're a very talented man .
More ,more, more please. You're skills are amazing. Wow
Fantastic bike, be proud if I achieved half as much!
Simply brilliant !
Wow! Like virtual 3D PhotoShop...! 😜😎
Greetings from the old imperial base station. I’m impressed.
If only BSA had built bike's like that they would probably still be in business. Absolutely beautiful bikes.
you've made a handsome looking machine. Looks like it's got a nice low centre of gravity. I'd like to take it for a spin and then park it in my living room.
Would love to see a video showing some of the engine & frame build !!!
Here`s a V twin I built? No, here are FOUR V twins I built! Amazing skills.......I assume you change your own oil too? :)
AMAZING !!!
Love your idea, great work well done 😊 👍