I bought one in the fall of 1969. Rode it all winter while at University in Bozeman, Montana. I love that bike. Still have it. Always great to see the back room at Baxter's. It's a time machine.
I had one in 1972 And I loved it . Only got thrown over the Handlebars one ,then the Guy I was buying it from told me about the Decompression switch .LOL 😂
@@Mike40M hey you're not the Lone Ranger I had one that burned up in a fire about 12 years ago I managed to save the engine though except for the cylinder head
@@forgottenmotorcycles Me too :) I recognise the name BaxterCycle from decades ago and I live in the UK. They must have been advertising in the British classic motorcycle mags as far back as the 1980s. Looks like they're stashing all our best bikes.
Jeff Smith was the World Scrambling Champion in 1964&65 riding the B44. I just bought one on Saturday,it's all there but it needs a bit of care to get up and running right
I started riding this bike when I was 10. Had it until about 8 years ago when I sold it to pay for new windows in my kids rooms. Love it. And yes it will go 95.
A very original one. Though missing skid plate and the golden BSA logo on seat has faded away. They usually do. It was likely built after february -70. The green indicator lamp on the headlamp is high beam warning. The second one might indicate flasher (U.S.A. only). Should know as I bought one new in 1970. Now has two other ones. Fun to ride them.
Works rider Jeff Smith won the Scottish Six Days 350 cc cup[3] that year and finished 3rd in the 500 cc Motocross World Championship. BSA named there production bike the "Victor" after his victory
Make sure to do a video of that. Also make sure to wear good thick soled boots. Those bikes are high compression beasts. I'll be rooting for you!!@@forgottenmotorcycles
@@forgottenmotorcycles If given the chance, read the owners handbook first. Not that hard, it will start even if done slightly wrong. Not like a Velocette which only starts if done exactly right.
The simple answer is NO. The twin engine is much bigger and wider. I have never heard of anyone trying such a thing but a Triumph 350 or500 twin may be persuaded to fit. See 6.43 on this video, that was a factory model made right at the end of 500cc production in 1974. Very rare and desirable.
I bought one in the fall of 1969. Rode it all winter while at University in Bozeman, Montana. I love that bike. Still have it. Always great to see the back room at Baxter's. It's a time machine.
Very cool!
Had a friend that had one of those. I was riding a Norton 850 Commado. He had no issues keeping up on the highway
Now that is amazing!
I had one in 1972 And I loved it . Only got thrown over the Handlebars one ,then the Guy I was buying it from told me about the Decompression switch .LOL 😂
Love it!
Another great bike - a beautiful example, all correct as far as I can see . . . BSA's and Triumphs of this era were always so good looking . . .
It's a fun motorcycle. Hoping to get a good look at a Triumph Trophy Trail today. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles Oh I will look forward to that !! - Great bikes
@@forgottenmotorcycles I had a BSA 441 Victor Special motorcycle. It was the biggest piece of junk I ever had the misfortune to own. Absolute crap!
😮😢 high maintenance😮 junk junk
I've had 441s for 50 years and I can tell you they're Bulletproof
You've lived a good life if you had one of these motorcycles :-)
Sadly not fireproof. My first one was cremated in a barn fire in -83.
@@Mike40M hey you're not the Lone Ranger I had one that burned up in a fire about 12 years ago I managed to save the engine though except for the cylinder head
You don't recognise the name 'Jeff Smith'?
Er, he was an absolute LEGEND of off-road motorcycling for BSA.
Great video.
I'm a little behind...lol. Wahoo!
@@forgottenmotorcycles Me too :)
I recognise the name BaxterCycle from decades ago and I live in the UK. They must have been advertising in the British classic motorcycle mags as far back as the 1980s. Looks like they're stashing all our best bikes.
Jeff Smith was the World Scrambling Champion in 1964&65 riding the B44. I just bought one on Saturday,it's all there but it needs a bit of care to get up and running right
Even though I raced Triumph Bonnevilles, this was always my favorite Btit bike. And that shop!!!!
Right on!
I started riding this bike when I was 10. Had it until about 8 years ago when I sold it to pay for new windows in my kids rooms. Love it. And yes it will go 95.
It's a beautiful bike. Wahoo!
A very original one. Though missing skid plate and the golden BSA logo on seat has faded away. They usually do. It was likely built after february -70. The green indicator lamp on the headlamp is high beam warning. The second one might indicate flasher (U.S.A. only).
Should know as I bought one new in 1970. Now has two other ones. Fun to ride them.
Love this. Wahoo!
My 441 topped out @ 79 MPH w/ one up. Trips to Loudon Motorcycle Raceway (before NASCAR)
Love it 😁
Brittish twins and singles from the late 60's to early 70's are the very definition of the word " motorcycle " imho.
Absolutely :-)
She is absolutely gorgeous fantastic stunningly looking bike😮❤ wow.
It really is!
I road one once. Really nice light handling.
Very cool!
Works rider Jeff Smith won the Scottish Six Days 350 cc cup[3] that year and finished 3rd in the 500 cc Motocross World Championship. BSA named there production bike the "Victor" after his victory
Thanks for the info :-)
Some sources say that the Americans wanted them in road trim and BSA obliged.
Cool
Really liked it too
Almost bought one back in 1972. However, it was extremely hard to start so I ended up passing on it. Have you ever tried starting one?
I have not...If given the opportunity I will try. Wahoo!
Make sure to do a video of that. Also make sure to wear good thick soled boots. Those bikes are high compression beasts. I'll be rooting for you!!@@forgottenmotorcycles
@@forgottenmotorcycles If given the chance, read the owners handbook first. Not that hard, it will start even if done slightly wrong. Not like a Velocette which only starts if done exactly right.
My buddy bought one new 69 I believe for $1300(knobby tires and it had about a 51 tooth rear sprocket)
It's an interesting motorcycle, for sure. Wahoo!
Was known as the 441 Victim because those trying to kick it were victims of the compression.👍
Good looking bike...did read that it was a hard to start beast!
They were heavy to be competitivebut were a blast on logging roads.
Best one was the bsa lightning with 2 cylinders side by side
I like
Was that the bike just before the CCM came out
I just don't know enough about these motorcycles to answer that question. Beautiful bike
Does anyone know if you can put a bsa lightning engine on the bsa Victor special
Good question
The simple answer is NO. The twin engine is much bigger and wider. I have never heard of anyone trying such a thing but a Triumph 350 or500 twin may be persuaded to fit. See 6.43 on this video, that was a factory model made right at the end of 500cc production in 1974. Very rare and desirable.
Nifty.😂
Would like to ride one. Wahoo!
Prancing around like an authority on BSA’s and you don’t know who Jeff Smith is-2x World Moto Cross champion on a BSA
Wahoo
Any idea where to get a chain guard, battery side cover and a grey seat cover for my 70 441 VS ?? Help
Contact Cara or Randy at Baxtercycle.com Those two are experts at vintage British bike parts. Wahoo!