I'm now aged 85, but in my younger (army) days I was a dispatch rider with the Royal Artillery, my bike being a faithful BSA M20. At the age of 18, I was given a motorcycle to ride, with free fuel & maintenance. What's not to like.... Happy days!😁
Hi Barrie, thanks for watching and for sharing a bit of your story. Where did you serve? Free fuel and maintenance sounds like a great thing, although I imagine the M20 probably did much of either.
My name's Barrie, my first motorised bike was a Minimotor mounted on a push bike at the age of 14. I was a dispatch rider in the British army in the fifties my mount being the trusty BSA M20. I'm 86, and still riding, my bike being a Yamaha MT 03 light, but fast. Keep on keeping on as long as you can👍
Hi Barrie, thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed our video about John and his M20. The MT03 is a great little bike, in fact the whole MT range are pretty good.
Great interview with a wise, old, experienced but still passionate biker. I was fascinated to learn the history of his father riding the bike in his war commission / assignment
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview and found the history fascinating. It was truly an honor to sit down with such a wise and passionate biker.
I've had my ex army m20 since 1981, I've probably pushed it more than I've ridden it! But i like that old steam pigeon! There is certainly a few truck to start it as well as riding it.
oh and by the way, your right, people love to see the old bikes on the road so we are bringing enjoyment to others, and again, don't get arrogant. We are kindred spirits mate.
i love your M20. I have the M21 but they are more or less the same. No doubt your Triumph is more versatile and you can go a longer distance but the BSA has, in my opinion, more character. Then again I don't need a motorbike for travel or work so it's purely for fun. Some days I feel very unwell and would not go out on it but on the good days I love going out for a run. I had new valve seats put in when unleaded blew the old exhaust valve. I still use additive but I probably don't need it.
আমার বাবার ১৯৬০ মডেলের BSA মটর বাইক ছিল। উনি এটাকে খুব পছন্দ করতেন। ১৯৭১ সনে বাংলাদেশের মুক্তিযুদ্ধের সময় এটি লুট করে পাকসেনারা। এরপরে বাবা অনেক বাইক চালিয়েছেন কিন্তু তিনি তার সেই BSA 'র কথা ভোলেন নাই।
I'm now aged 85, but in my younger (army) days I was a dispatch rider with the Royal Artillery, my bike being a faithful BSA M20. At the age of 18, I was given a motorcycle to ride, with free fuel & maintenance. What's not to like.... Happy days!😁
Hi Barrie, thanks for watching and for sharing a bit of your story. Where did you serve? Free fuel and maintenance sounds like a great thing, although I imagine the M20 probably did much of either.
What a lovely bloke and a nice story
Thanks Ron, yes John’s a really nice bloke and love that old BSA
Great job of highlighting my bikes Ross. The editing is spot on and it was a pleasure meeting with you and your colleague for the recording.
Hi John, glad you liked it mate. Great meeting you also, shall let you know when we are down your way next.
Beautiful bike, and a great video from a kind man who speaks the truth about riding like a motoGP rider on public roads.
Couldn’t agree more, it was an absolute pleasure to meet up with John for the interview and very wise words indeed.
Congratulations on the feature John!!
Great interview and 1 very special bike.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great show!
Thanks, Daniel, glad you liked it.
@@BikerTorque Production top -notch
Another great ep, great interview.
Thanks, glad you liked it
Great video mate.... really good scenery and shots and a very interesting guest..... couple of great looking bikes as well. Thanks for sharing.
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My name's Barrie, my first motorised bike was a Minimotor mounted on a push bike at the age of 14. I was a dispatch rider in the British army in the fifties my mount being the trusty BSA M20. I'm 86, and still riding, my bike being a Yamaha MT 03 light, but fast. Keep on keeping on as long as you can👍
Hi Barrie, thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed our video about John and his M20. The MT03 is a great little bike, in fact the whole MT range are pretty good.
Brilliant.What a lovely bike.
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Great interview with a wise, old, experienced but still passionate biker. I was fascinated to learn the history of his father riding the bike in his war commission / assignment
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview and found the history fascinating. It was truly an honor to sit down with such a wise and passionate biker.
great vid as always
Thanks again!
Great video, my one coming soon 😍
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I've had my ex army m20 since 1981, I've probably pushed it more than I've ridden it! But i like that old steam pigeon! There is certainly a few truck to start it as well as riding it.
I think we’ve all had bikes like that
Nice BSA
Certainly is
Good BSA
Sure is. Thanks for watching
oh and by the way, your right, people love to see the old bikes on the road so we are bringing enjoyment to others, and again, don't get arrogant. We are kindred spirits mate.
So true, you’ll always have someone to talk to if you are riding a classic
Wow! they dont make them like they used to
Certainly don’t, love the Girders
i love your M20. I have the M21 but they are more or less the same. No doubt your Triumph is more versatile and you can go a longer distance but the BSA has, in my opinion, more character. Then again I don't need a motorbike for travel or work so it's purely for fun. Some days I feel very unwell and would not go out on it but on the good days I love going out for a run. I had new valve seats put in when unleaded blew the old exhaust valve. I still use additive but I probably don't need it.
Agree, plenty of character in an old BSA. Thanks for watching
আমার বাবার ১৯৬০ মডেলের BSA মটর বাইক ছিল। উনি এটাকে খুব পছন্দ করতেন। ১৯৭১ সনে বাংলাদেশের মুক্তিযুদ্ধের সময় এটি লুট করে পাকসেনারা। এরপরে বাবা অনেক বাইক চালিয়েছেন কিন্তু তিনি তার সেই BSA 'র কথা ভোলেন নাই।
Thanks for watching, do you know which model he had?
@@BikerTorque Sorry I can't . In 1971 I am only 5 years little boy but I know its BSA 175 cc bike 1960 model.