1968 BSA A65 Lightning project (Part 1 OF 4)

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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
  • Here are a few clips from a very enjoyable mini-tech session to look at John's 1968 BSA A65 Lightning. It's having a few clutch / gearbox problems and so we decided to take a look at some of the possible root causes.
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  • @jimh.5286
    @jimh.5286 5 років тому +3

    When I was in high school the biggest bikes were Honda 305s and a Yamaha 250 (mine). Then this guy showed up with a brand-new blue 1968 BSA 650 Thunderbolt (single carb). OMG, I was drooling all over myself. Gorgeous...and that sound!

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 років тому

      Jim H. Thanks a lot Jim, I’m looking forward to capturing a few clips of the BSA when he starts it up again!

  • @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
    @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 роки тому +2

    Enjoyable video Mighty Garage, thanks for posting!

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  3 роки тому +1

      Many thanks and congratulations on your channel. It is excellent. I love watching your videos. Best wishes, Mike

  • @fw1421
    @fw1421 5 років тому +1

    Here in North Texas you NEVER see any BSA bikes,only the occasional Triumph with lots of New Triumphs and the occasional Norton. I haven’t seen a BSA since the 70’s. Rare beasts indeed!

  • @kenjarabek9901
    @kenjarabek9901 5 років тому +1

    This is the exact one, the magic bullet that hooked my passion when I was a very young lad and I never forgot how it made me feel at that moment. Since then I have owned and ridden many, many motorcycles...wish I would have kept them all, they were all keepers and now I’m down to owning three...limited room in the garage.
    Ps. never did have the chance to own a magic bullet.

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 років тому

      Hi Ken, thanks a lot for sharing. It's a really cool looking bike and can't wait to hear it start again! Cheers, Mike

  • @larrys.3992
    @larrys.3992 5 років тому +1

    Mike, the A65 is one fine looking machine. One of my favorites.

  • @bobstevens9040
    @bobstevens9040 5 років тому +1

    How exciting to see another patient on the operating table Mike. I love these problem solving videos keep 'em coming!

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 років тому

      Thanks a lot Bob. Hopefully we will solve this latest puzzle ;) Cheers, Mike

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 5 років тому +1

    Very interesting to see the workings of the BSA, never had the pleasure myself.

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 років тому +1

      It's a great looking bike isn't it Wooley. Best wishes

    • @Wooley689
      @Wooley689 5 років тому +1

      Yes it is. Happy New year to ya.

  • @geoffhalsey2184
    @geoffhalsey2184 5 років тому +1

    It's nice that you can pull the gearbox out without removing the engine from the frame or having to split the engine itself.

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 років тому

      Yes, it was a pretty easy job Geoff. Best wishes, Mike

  • @fepowson
    @fepowson 5 років тому +2

    The heartbeat will soon be heard :)

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 років тому +1

      Hi Les, yes I'm looking forward to hearing it and hoping that the jobs we do fix the problem. Cheers, Mike

  • @TheDavey333
    @TheDavey333 5 років тому +3

    Hi Mike, all the best for a great new year 🎄to you and yours 🎄
    Looking forward to some exciting vids 👍

  • @tadpoles10
    @tadpoles10 5 років тому +1

    An interesting 'winter project' Mike, sure is a 'good looker'.
    atvb t ..

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 років тому

      It's a great looking bike, isn't it Terry. Cheers, Mike

  • @brieneaton8578
    @brieneaton8578 5 років тому +1

    Be sure to clean or replace the bloody sludge trap. That's what killed my 67 in 73 .

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 років тому +1

      Hi Brien, we won't be splitting the cases for this project, so we hope it is in nice and clean in there! Cheers, Mike

  • @sf940477
    @sf940477 5 років тому +1

    As you say Mike lovely in the red 👍and doesn't look like its been hamfisted over the years ..

    • @TheMightyGarage
      @TheMightyGarage  5 років тому

      Yes, it's in great condition Stephen. The more I see it in the garage, the more I like it ;)