Back on a BSA

[Rattlecanblack]

finally my 4th BSA ... after a 3 decade gap.

Previously: ex Heddlu Gogledd Cymru BSA 250cc Fleetstar (see photo); then A65S II and a A65S III in various configurations until around 1982.

happy to be back aboard

[DerekAnderson8]

nice!

i like the front brake on the A65!

[Porter]

Hi Mate
i notice you have a fleetstar
Im restoring one at present
wondering if you could help with battery cover mounts positions ?
b
Dane

[Martin S]

finally my 4th BSA ... after a 3 decade gap.

Previously: ex Heddlu Gogledd Cymru BSA 250cc Fleetstar (see photo); then A65S II and a A65S III in various configurations until around 1982.

happy to be back aboard

I am intrigued by the front brake on the A65; it looks like an 8" brake with twin leading shoe operation. Can anyone shed any light on what this is? Who, where, cost?

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi,

It looks like a Phil Pearson Gold Star one.

Dave.

[JulianS]

Originally an Eddie Dow extra in the 1960s with versions for many British bikes.

The one for 8 inch half width hubs came with 1 3/8 wide shoes for Goldie up to 1965 Lightnings etc and 1 5/8 inch wide shoe for 1966/67 A65L and A65T.

New ones being sold on bay for Goldie;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bsa-Twin-Leading-Shoe-Bkake-For-The-Gold-Stars-Eddie-Dow-8-Single-Sided/324482421234?hash=item4b8ca8d1f2:g:vykAAOS