I reviewed the Goldstar a few months ago, and I experienced one stall during my ~45 minute test ride, though no other issues at multiple stops, junctions and slow manoeuvres, and like you I really enjoyed the bike beyond that. The reason I'm commenting though is someone replied to my video about a month ago to say that BSA have released a software update which solves the stalling issue. I don't have any specifics beyond that unfortunately, and a quick google doesn't show up any articles which is odd because you'd think there'd be a blog post or something for it, but I wanted to raise it anyway. If true, that should be the worst annoyance the bike has on launch sorted. Hopefully it is as simple as that, and the owners are able to enjoy the bike safely going forward.
@@TheSpectre223 yes I had heard that too. Hopefully that has resolved the issue. Certainly a few things that could be better but overall it was a blast to ride and good price.
I swore I subscribed to you couple of week ago! So you have one more now! Glad you have had no issues! Yours a 24? Wonder if they fully resolved it now. Hopefully. Good fun bike Currently away in Kent for weekend and it’s raining and very windy!
Picked up my bike new just over a week ago, it stalled when I slowed down approaching a tight corner on a rural road, had the clutch in coasting for a few feet then was going to accelerate gently around the corner, but the bike had other ideas and cut out just like yours did in the video. I got my bike from a dealer who has just taken on BSA's, and they have been pretty good with me previously. Mentioned it to them and they said to see if it happens again. Will see if they can updated the software on the first service. The only other issue is it failed to fire up when starting from cold once (just starter motor turning the engine, did wait for the lights to go as usual before trying to start), switched all off and on again and started fine. Teething issues I guess...
Thank you again Nigel, really appreciate the support. It was from Deardens. Really friendly dealership. Do moto Guzzi also. Really need to try the V7 one day
Not sure if this applies to BSA Goldstar but BSA shares parts with Jawa. I own a Jawa and that stalls at lower rpms too. I generally keep revving the bike lightly to 2-3k rpm and that prevents it from stalling. I know thats not a solution but that's what I tackled the problem after clocking 20k kilometres.
Lets be honest this bike is not a BSA Gold Star, it is a cheap, crappy, third world produced bucket of cachu. This pathetic replica must really suit the cheapskate wallets, anyone with any sense (especially those ageing nostalgia seeking wanabee's) should save a bit more of their pension and buy a "proper" bike. Maybe an easy first purchase, but don't kid yourselves, you will try hard to convince yourself you have a nice "new bike", bit your joy will soon become dulled when you try to part ex. even for another BSA or Royal Enfield replica, used prices of these pathetic counterfiets are falling like lead balloons in a bucket of water. The "assemblers" (for they are not makers) of these jokes can't even give it a proper tank badge.............
Yea get an "original" and spend 360 days in a garage (waiting for parts) and 5 days on the road. I meanwhile will spend 5 days in a garage and 360 riding.
I reviewed the Goldstar a few months ago, and I experienced one stall during my ~45 minute test ride, though no other issues at multiple stops, junctions and slow manoeuvres, and like you I really enjoyed the bike beyond that. The reason I'm commenting though is someone replied to my video about a month ago to say that BSA have released a software update which solves the stalling issue. I don't have any specifics beyond that unfortunately, and a quick google doesn't show up any articles which is odd because you'd think there'd be a blog post or something for it, but I wanted to raise it anyway. If true, that should be the worst annoyance the bike has on launch sorted. Hopefully it is as simple as that, and the owners are able to enjoy the bike safely going forward.
@@TheSpectre223 yes I had heard that too. Hopefully that has resolved the issue.
Certainly a few things that could be better but overall it was a blast to ride and good price.
Well done for the 900! Breathing down your neck with 860. No stalling issues yet for me, but it's been bleddy raining since forever here.
I swore I subscribed to you couple of week ago! So you have one more now!
Glad you have had no issues! Yours a 24? Wonder if they fully resolved it now. Hopefully. Good fun bike
Currently away in Kent for weekend and it’s raining and very windy!
@@pintsizedbiker ktm indian 390 adv from 2020 had same problem but not so common
Dangerous situation these stalling problems. Hope you get them fix for good.
Picked up my bike new just over a week ago, it stalled when I slowed down approaching a tight corner on a rural road, had the clutch in coasting for a few feet then was going to accelerate gently around the corner, but the bike had other ideas and cut out just like yours did in the video. I got my bike from a dealer who has just taken on BSA's, and they have been pretty good with me previously. Mentioned it to them and they said to see if it happens again. Will see if they can updated the software on the first service. The only other issue is it failed to fire up when starting from cold once (just starter motor turning the engine, did wait for the lights to go as usual before trying to start), switched all off and on again and started fine. Teething issues I guess...
Enfields have the same problem , i think its the ecu shutting the fuel
I've had my GoldStar a year now and it's never stalled once, strange that your bike did so many times.
That’s good! Not mine, was a demo bike
Another great vid. Good riding in the new forest. Was the bsa from brockenhurst ?
Thank you again Nigel, really appreciate the support. It was from Deardens. Really friendly dealership. Do moto Guzzi also. Really need to try the V7 one day
ECU needs reprogramming. New bikes come with this fix already.
I think you are new biker to review on BSA Goldstar.
@@Lipikaara huh? I’ve been riding 20 years and owned a Norton commando for 5. If you have to be 80 to ride this bike their sales won’t get far 😂
Not supposed to stall like this. Did you fix it?
Not sure if this applies to BSA Goldstar but BSA shares parts with Jawa.
I own a Jawa and that stalls at lower rpms too.
I generally keep revving the bike lightly to 2-3k rpm and that prevents it from stalling.
I know thats not a solution but that's what I tackled the problem after clocking 20k kilometres.
Slowing down while revv matching also helps. This beauty of an engine just hates going to the bottom revvs.
Long stroke or short stroke?
Short stroke.
I like the Goldstar but this puts me off.
Lets be honest this bike is not a BSA Gold Star, it is a cheap, crappy, third world produced bucket of cachu. This pathetic replica must really suit the cheapskate wallets, anyone with any sense (especially those ageing nostalgia seeking wanabee's) should save a bit more of their pension and buy a "proper" bike. Maybe an easy first purchase, but don't kid yourselves, you will try hard to convince yourself you have a nice "new bike", bit your joy will soon become dulled when you try to part ex. even for another BSA or Royal Enfield replica, used prices of these pathetic counterfiets are falling like lead balloons in a bucket of water. The "assemblers" (for they are not makers) of these jokes can't even give it a proper tank badge.............
So what do you ride that is so much better?
Yea get an "original" and spend 360 days in a garage (waiting for parts) and 5 days on the road. I meanwhile will spend 5 days in a garage and 360 riding.
Yeah, ride , enjoy, don't put down good bikes. I've got an Enfield 350 and a Gold star, both beautiful reliable bikes😊