It was a delight to see your video. Bsa v--twins have always been among my favorite bikes, and especially the 500 ccm. What a fantastic bike you have here, and a beautiful restoration jobb.
This bike is super cool. When I started riding, very few bikes had electric start and pretty much everything had to be kick started. We all (I think without exception) stood straddling the seat as we kicked with (usually) with the right foot [unless the kick lever was on the left]. When I see so many people in the modern era kick starting their bikes while standing to the right it just torques my jaws for some reason. I don't know why it bothers me so much but it really does. But super nice job on the bike. Very good indeed.
The owners manual for my '61 BSA A10 says to stand next to it and kick as done in this video. Good job I read it really as I thought my leg wasn't strong enough to kick standing astride and was considering getting rid of it. I also suspect that the bikes we remember standing over and kicking were only 125 - 250cc not hulking great 500 - 650 twins?
@@philthorkildsen6714 Probably were Phil. The biggest single I had was a BSA 350. The biggest bike I had that still had a kick start was a 71 CB750. But I used the button most of the time. Interesting that is what the manual said.
@@philthorkildsen6714 I stopped riding bikes before electric starters were a thing. I had a 1959 A10 Super Rocket and I only ever started it sitting astride. Not actually sitting - I would put my right foot on the kickstart at the top of its stroke, jump with my left foot and drive the kickstart down with my entire body weight. Nearly always started first kick. Fabulous bike.
Thanks for posting this, such a beauty of a machine, its what triumph should be making now as their flagship model, a big vee twin sports /leaning towards track,but with a touring dumbed down road version for us mature riders,
You started it like a pro.....feeling for the safe-zone, where it won't kick you back. What a fabulous machine. Great video. 0:30 had me worried : whenever you walk away from 'em the tick-over often threatens to stall like that.
Beautiful restoration , I prefer the original worn look , maybe just an engine rebuild with no polishing..but good for you and you started her like a champ !
It was a delight to see your video. Bsa v--twins have always been among my favorite bikes, and especially the 500 ccm. What a fantastic bike you have here, and a beautiful restoration jobb.
Even the oil spots are beautiful!
This bike is super cool. When I started riding, very few bikes had electric start and pretty much everything had to be kick started. We all (I think without exception) stood straddling the seat as we kicked with (usually) with the right foot [unless the kick lever was on the left]. When I see so many people in the modern era kick starting their bikes while standing to the right it just torques my jaws for some reason. I don't know why it bothers me so much but it really does. But super nice job on the bike. Very good indeed.
The owners manual for my '61 BSA A10 says to stand next to it and kick as done in this video. Good job I read it really as I thought my leg wasn't strong enough to kick standing astride and was considering getting rid of it. I also suspect that the bikes we remember standing over and kicking were only 125 - 250cc not hulking great 500 - 650 twins?
@@philthorkildsen6714 Probably were Phil. The biggest single I had was a BSA 350. The biggest bike I had that still had a kick start was a 71 CB750. But I used the button most of the time. Interesting that is what the manual said.
@@philthorkildsen6714 I stopped riding bikes before electric starters were a thing. I had a 1959 A10 Super Rocket and I only ever started it sitting astride. Not actually sitting - I would put my right foot on the kickstart at the top of its stroke, jump with my left foot and drive the kickstart down with my entire body weight. Nearly always started first kick. Fabulous bike.
Simply stunning....
And some people say the electric bike is the way to go.....
fuck electric motorcycles and cars , we need to keep traditions alive !
@@nitroboy2 100% agreed
Achingly lovely machine, a joy to behold.
First I've seen of a BSA v twin. Quite a beauty.
Got to love the sound of open valves,they sound alive tickering away
They sound loose af lol, no reason for them to be that loose
Thanks for posting this, such a beauty of a machine, its what triumph should
be making now as their flagship model, a big vee twin sports /leaning towards
track,but with a touring dumbed down road version for us mature riders,
You started it like a pro.....feeling for the safe-zone, where it won't kick you back.
What a fabulous machine.
Great video. 0:30 had me worried : whenever you walk away from 'em the tick-over
often threatens to stall like that.
Always use full retard on the ignition, always works and I’ve had Gold Stars, a Vincent, and Velocettes.
OMG...i just knew BSA got V-twin series too....love to see this masterpiece......
That's a beauty.
Thanks for posting bud.
Thanks
What a lovely looking v-twin
Gorgeous. Wonder why the British stopped making v-twins. I love my 650ss but it did get a bit samey post war.
BSA made V-twins? Who knew? Not me. That is one purty motorcycle.
Most of BSAs prewar bikes were big twins!
I think BSA made a v twin for a 3 wheeled car.
My first bike was a BSA - 175cc Bantam!
I never knew they made a V-twin.
Absolutely gorgeous- I want one!
Beautiful music 🤗
Beautiful restoration , I prefer the original worn look , maybe just an engine rebuild with no polishing..but good for you and you started her like a champ !
Beautiful bike. Have seen a Crocker that seems to have taken much of it's outward appearance from the J34-11.
Absolutely gorgeous....
Hi john,
I am from India .
you made this vintage black beauty more beautiful .....
How much bugs is it???
Unbelievable one kick start very old guy
Stunning 😍
What a stunner.youre a lucky guy
Beautiful!
Wow very good the original
A man who knows is bike. Let's go for a ride............
Impressive!
Beautiful.
Superbe !
beautiful
Trainers ,, thats brave.
Thanks!
Wish I had one
Outstanding !!!!!!
Class
The bike is amazing wish I had one but it would get nicked in east ham London
Awesome
What a bike
We have the same!
Super
They look the part if nothing else
How does that valve train lubricate ? Beautiful bike. What year ?
With your hand and an oil can!
Hello can you tell me how I stop with this motorcycle properly the ignition?
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I say, is that plywood dribble pad an original factory accessory?
almost all OHV bikes of that period spit oil trying to lube the valve train but you knew that already
Coolz
Jesus christ i want it
Noise thing
rattle box
I +see it's English - Drip Pan !!!
Beautiful