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I appreciate you taking the time to analyze my channel, however I'm happy with where things are at right now and do not wish to pay for your service

Haha thanks Michael 😂

Always good to get a little feedback on these projects! Thanks so much for watching! 😁

@@motormikeb1047 the RE 650 was my first big motorcycle! Can’t say enough good things about it. Do you have the Interceptor or the Continental GT?

@@i_hate_mosquitos Interceptor,,,,, Saw it on the showroom floor... I tell others.. everyone for the past 80 years made a 650 twin...and I had them all.... RE got it right. I added matched Cravin's saddlebags from the Uk... touring seat... and front sprocket.... I use it mostly for solo adventures. Cruises 75 all day long... Great bike :)

@ exactly! 650 used to be a big bike. I get a lotta hate by me because it’s not a Harley but it does everything I could ever want out of a street bike and it’s styled beautifully in my opinion. My RE is an interceptor too. Made my own solo seat and added a fairing with some clubman bars. I’ve got a video on it if you’re interested in seeing specifically what I did to it!

@@i_hate_mosquitos Sure... I have a 2011 500 Bullet... Cozy sidecar... great solo camper.. 1200 mile solos... Was never a fan of Harleys'' over priced..over weight.. but always had a soft spot for the old 45's... Purchased a pair the last few years.... one in civilian trim... other as a Military Police (1942')... The RE 650's are a great bike for adventures... locally and distance... I plan on discoveries next season... :)

@ the older one’s definitely have a certain charm to them that the new Harley’s lack!

@@Rhond-i7r I’ll have to remember that trick for next time!

@@_aj_nelson_ thank you sir! Hoping to get a few more good snow rides in this season!

@@motormikeb1047 such a rad story! Did you ever snag photos of it!? Would love to see that!

@@i_hate_mosquitos It's parked downstairs.... I restored it in the " CHiP's " colors... along with my 68' Cb450 Police and 75' X Xs650 police.. all in " CHiP's " colors.. with matching helmets. Working lights..sirens...

@@motormikeb1047 that’s awesome! How’d you get into police bikes? Were you on the force back in the day?

@@i_hate_mosquitos US army Military Police... also have a pair of 1942 Wla Harley's..one in civilian trim and one in MP trim... Also Paris police m/c's 2. French MP bike 1951 French fire m/c.. 1950....Current project is a 1929 Motobecane... got any " Blackburne " bits ?

@ you’ve got a solid collection! Any tips on how to keep up with maintenance? That’s the killer for me as my collection has grown. Sadly no Blackburne bits here!

@@brockspencer5949 that trick’s saved me a few times, I always space it in the moment though😂 Thanks so much for the comment! 😁

@@brockspencer5949 carbs are always a headache haha definitely tedious to do and tedious to watch 😂 glad you got some enjoyment out it man!

Thanks so much for dropping some insight into the BSA world Mike! I still have to find a stock skid plate for this bike to see if it'll fit or not. My other 441 has the stock sump plate and skid plate.

I'm glad you were able to make it out to Mid Ohio, definitely my favorite event of the year. Thanks for the compliment on the bikes and thank you for checking out my channel!

You should! Nothing quite like riding a motorcycle, there’s a freeing feeling unlike anything else

To each their own! Different strokes for different folks! Nothing to do with the USA at all, cafe racers are a style around the globe either! An uneducated ex-British convict such as yourself should know that cafe racers come from your home country mate lol

@theaustralianconundrum the irony of you spending your free time to watch videos about bikes you claim to cringe at is quite remarkable, really.

@@brockspencer5949 Not ironic at all.

@@theaustralianconundrumyou must not have seen part 3 yet because you haven’t left a comment with an anti-American sentiment! 😂

It’s a 1973 motorcycle, they came from the factory with lead acid batteries hence why I installed one….. the USA is very much with the times as modern motorcycles here are required to come with sealed batteries since the 80’s too. Next time maybe do some research before dropping an uneducated comment. Guess there are idiots in Australia just like the USA

Thanks so much for the support!

I appreciate the love my guy!! 😁

Yeah, the dog gears were worn for 2nd and 3rd!

Japanese, American, British, German, brand nationality doesn’t matter, they all break down eventually! 50 years of time of use and abuse will lead to failure, have had the same issues with Japanese bikes man. Got a Kawasaki that drops gears too, just haven’t shown it.

I appreciate you checking out the channel!

I’m glad you liked it!

The torque is one of my favorite things about the 441 models, just outstanding! Thanks for sharing the story about your friend, don’t know that I’ve ever seen a shooting star that’s yellow before, gonna have to look that one up!

Great question! I liked that the tank of the Interceptor is a little bigger than that of the GT650. Additionally, the GT650 is a little more expensive, happened to find a good deal on a used Interceptor that was in great shape so I snagged it! Honestly if I had found the same deal for the GT I’d have likely bought it instead!

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

lolol you've got me curious now....

@@i_hate_mosquitos Let's just say,"personal experience". Ha Ha (NOT)

I’m still a fan of your BSA’s tank! 😁

Right on! One of these days I’ll get into the H-D stuff. Barrier to entry seems a bit higher, but hope to build a traditional chopper or bobber in the future!

So the gap between the seat and the tank is something that the bone stock BSA 441 model range has. It’s a lot more noticeable with the alloy tank fitted! Are you familiar with the old Triumph desert sleds? The seat is shaped in the same style as the aftermarket seats used in the 60’s and 70’s on the old sleds. As for the front mud guard, I have a stock one, but because this is a dirt bike, needed more clearance so debris doesn’t jam up the wheel, hence why it doesn’t hug as closely to it. The stock forks are fairly weak (lotta people including BSA towards the end of the production run) upgraded to Cerianis to fix the problem. So it really needs a fender of sorts to strengthen it, another option would be a fork brace. As I live where there’s more mud than sand, I opted for a fender with more clearance!

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed seeing it 😁

Yeah that’s what I’ve been thinking too. Any ideas for shorter content aside from stuff like this video? 😂

@i_hate_mosquitos simple how to's om the old bikes would be cool, like what to do if you've left your bike for months and the oil has drained from the tank maybe

Right on, I’ll look over the bikes and see what things like that I can do. Got a couple that I haven’t fired up in a little while 👍🏻

That’s sick! Did you leave it stock bore?

@@i_hate_mosquitos Yes, still has the original bore. I only run it with just the filter cage only. It needs to breath. I stay away from sand it does fine on trails, grass or road. Carb stays clean. It's nearly or close to keeping up with my 76 Mr250.

@@Seansworld17 man you gotta post a video of it! I’d love to see it rip! Just clicked through your channel! I see you’re a fellow Indiana boy. What trails do you go ride here in the great Hoosier state?

I'm more Northwest Indiana, we have a public open ride in Plymouth Indiana. Use to ride at Attica but is very crowded and very dangerous. Was thinking of stepping up towards Michigan they have some trails there.

@@Seansworld17 oh right on, I’m central Indiana. I’ll have to check out Plymouth. Been to Attica a couple times, the side by side guys there are really what make it so bad I think. Michigan’s definitely on my list though. I’d like to make it up to Silver Lake this summer specifically!

Thanks so much Josh! 😁

Oh man, that’s unfortunate! Did you end up repairing it or getting rid of the bike?

This is part of what I love about the old bikes, they always stir up so many fond memories for people. Glad it brought back memories of your childhood man! This week I’m editing the footage for the rest of the top end, will be posting it this weekend so keep an eye out to hear it run! :D

Gonna be a blast! It’s a fun little bike for sure

Means a lot man! Thank you so much!

Thanks so much Steve!

What kind of video would you like to see of it? Walk through of the different modifications I’ve done? General maintenance? Would love some more feedback!

@@i_hate_mosquitos all of the above and maybe a review and ride

@@joshmaxwell1692 I’ll see what I can do!

Thanks so much for the support! Welcome to the channel and hope you enjoy the videos!😁

Thanks for showing some love! 😁

I appreciate it Danny! 🤘🏻

They’re a nuisance 😂 tbh at this point, it’s my shtick and I’m sticking to it 😂

Means a lot Chris, thank you!

Thanks so much J! Excited to share it!