Re-imported from USA originaly sent to Hap Alzina . What a cracking little bike these are for our twisty English roads . Have never had to do much other than tidy up . New rings and exhaust valve. Cylinder bore still on std .Original carb. Rebuilt Dynamo and Mag. New front tire. New exhaust .The front tire looked as if the bike had been in a fire. and I was uncertain how things would go but I did a little fettling and it fired right off .I think it was glad to be home !
I've seen some US brochures of this era and it is interesting how similar these are to Gold Stars, even new.
Hard to tell how much yours has been dressed (I imagine silver painted iron head is a clue).
I'll see if I can find the pics.
56 rear brake early 8 inch and better front brake.
Yeah, bit of a mix-and-match going on there.
That is why I Love it !!
Quote from: neil1964 on 03 Jan, 2025, 07:02 I've seen some US brochures of this era and it is interesting how similar these are to Gold Stars, even new.
Hard to tell how much yours has been dressed (I imagine silver painted iron head is a clue).
I'll see if I can find the pics.
I can find very little on the BBs and wonder if it was just to indicate a higher compression ? but it is nippy .
Quote from: idie on 03 Jan, 2025, 10:45 56 rear brake early 8 inch and better front brake.
Yeah.the front brake and wheel came off a MK3 Spitfire.so no trouble stopping!
Here's my 1954 B33 ? You can read all the work I've had to do .
I'm not sure how to add a pic but there's a video on Youtube, search for "bsa b33 1954 swingarm model Bored and stroked
Took me to the wrong video
that's weird I clicked on the link and it went to my video , bugger just try you tube , "bsa b33 1954 swingarm model Bored and stroked"