My C15 was first registered on 25th March 1960 (she just turned 60).
When looking for parts etc the categories are 59-60 and 60-64.
Any idea which one mine would fall into?
Hi,
Sounds like September 1959 season, so 1959-60. The September 1960 season started from engine number C15 21217, frame C15 22001.
Best wishes...
Probably both books cover most of your bike. Depending on if the engine is the original one fitted at the factory.
There are 3 books I am awre of covering the pre sidepoint models, plus ammendments covered in factory bulletins.
Sounds like the 59 then as frame number starts 173 and engine number starts 171
Thank you both for the info!
I have a similar dilema. Mine says registered Dec 60 but frame number is 20533 so guess a 59 then? Bit of a puzzle as there's not much in the way of model year facts I can find.
Does anyone know which model and year had the chrome tank?
The 1960 model season started September 1959 starting frame C15 11101.
Lots of dating information on the BSAOC website under machine dating tab;
https://www.bsaownersclub.co.uk/machine_id.php
as Julian says, the design of bikes for next year still starts the second half of this year. when we were motocrossing it is still common to see the big manufacturers working on new bikes for next season usually July or August the current season. It was not uncommon for a rider to take a dip in form around this time and then revert back to his current bike and take back up again. Even Rossi in MXGP and Hamilton in F1 try new things then put back as was.
I think it is a way of making improvements and also tempting buyers mid term to help sales, not so obvious now as new registrations happen twice a year now.