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  • 1968 BSA B44 Shooting Star 441cc1968 BSA B44 Shooting Star 441cc (1968)
    Big-Bore motorcycling at its elemental best.  A "Thumper" - 441cc’s of long-stroke, high-torque, single-cylinder British iron from 1968.  Old age and arthritis dictate that it is time for me to give her up.  A "daily rider" - not showroom or museum quality, but a nice, good-looking bike you can happily ride.  It turns heads and wins admiring glances wherever it goes.  It -IS- a BSA, and it -IS- 48 years old.  There is a nice patina of age on the mechanicals.  The bike was found in a barn in Upstate NY after many years of sitting.  The years left their mark, with some corrosion on the rims, front brake drum, and rear fender - light pitting on gas cap and headlamp shell - carefully review the photos.  Using the correct tickle, compression-release, then kick with conviction starting drill, the bike starts easily and runs well.  The Amal Concentric has extended Tickler and Idle Screw adjustments.  I have gone completely through the bike since I purchased it, and there are many new parts throughout the machine, including new tyres, new speedo, new chain, new clutch-brake-speedo cables, rebuilt carb, hex-screws on engine side covers, and innumerable small parts.  Buyer will receive a complete history of all work since I took possession of the bike in 2015.  The paint is new and bright red - see photos.  The tank and side panels are the original fiberglas.  The tank has been sealed.  I have used ONLY non-ethanol premium gasoline since I took possession in 2015.  New Avon AM26 RoadRider tyres.  New chain.  Both center- and side-stands.  The speedometer as-delivered was a handful of loose parts.  Reassembly was futile; therefore, the actual mileage of the bike is unknown.  A new reproduction speedometer has been installed.  Matching engine and frame numbers.  This is a USED and VINTAGE motorcycle, sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no other warranty, express or implied.  It -IS- a BSA, and will mark its territory with a few drops of oil.  Otherwise, it is reasonably "oil-tight."  Study the photographs carefully and bid appropriately.  Pickup and shipping are the responsibility of buyer.   Paypal only.  $500 non-refundable Paypal deposit within 48 hours of winning bid.  Balance due within seven calendar days of winning bid; balance accepted only via Paypal or Cash-In-Hand to Seller.  Motorcycle, title, and keys will be released to Buyer or buyer's agent upon Seller's receipt of complete, full purchase price.
    2016-06-25 05:09:04
    Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
    999
    5,250.00

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2014 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show Concourse d’ Elegance Report

Wed, 06 Aug 2014

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Oil On Canvas Originals To Be Auctioned

Wed, 08 Jan 2014

Bonhams will be auctioning two oil on canvas originals from contemporary motorsports artist Robert Carter, January 9th at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The title piece for this auction (pictured above) measures 48” x 60” and depicts AMA Flat Track star Jim Rice piloting his BSA to victory at the 1970 Santa Rosa Mile. Carter’s second original celebrates the Catalina Grand Prix of 1950’s fame. The oil on canvas piece is 36” x 60”. In addition to these two originals, some of Carter’s Giclee prints will be available.

What’s Old Is New Again – Video

Mon, 14 Oct 2013

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Fri, 11 Oct 2013

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Billy Joel Has 1967 BSA Restored On “American Restoration”

Tue, 04 Jun 2013

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Teutel's 1943 BSA M20 up for sale

Wed, 02 Feb 2011

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Tue, 02 Jun 2009

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