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1965 Bsa Lightning on 2040-motos

US $5200
YearYear:1965 MileageMileage:1 ColorColor: Blue
Location:

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Littleton, Colorado, United States
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BSA Lightning photos

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BSA Lightning tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):650 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

BSA Lightning description

You are bidding on: One (1) used1965 BSA A50 frame with 650 engine with salvage title. Lots of new parts, including: New in Box- AMAL carburetors, new air filters, new tires, seat cover, handlebars, headlamp. Rolling chassis with engine installed. Engine was professionally built by Greg Isles in Denver. Frame is powder coated. Lots of original parts, including: original fuel tank and a smaller tank, fenders, side covers, exhaust silencers, hard to find chain cover, wiring harness, miscellaneous bolts, nuts and screws.
 There is some small areas of surface rust on both rims and exhaust. The silencers are probably past usable, they have a lot of loose grit, junk inside. The original paint is rough. 
There is no warranty/guarantee on any parts or work. Come by and look at it, or I can send specific pictures upon request. 
 You will need: replace fork gaiters, new throttle cables, front brake cable, clutch cable possibly main wiring harness. Various small tasks and parts. 
Also included-spares manual and workshop manual and a second engine case and single carb head. 
No shipping available, must pick up at location or arrange your own shipping. 
$500 deposit required within 24 hours of bid or it will be reposted. Auction can be cancelled up to 24 hours before end, cross posted for sale locally.

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