1953 A10 Plunger For Sale

[Brian]

I recently built another plunger A10 so have decided to sell my original one. Obviously this will only be of interest to Australian members or visitors.

Its a 53' model in very good running order and currently on full S Aust rego. It starts, runs and rides as they should and everything works properly. Its reasonably original but has a few "ring in's", has a concentric carby instead of a 276 for instance.

Over all very tidy condition although not a show bike. I put new main bearings, including the timing side bush, in it about 1500 miles ago. At the same time I put new big end shells, rings and gave it a valve grind.

I'm looking for close to $7,000 for it. The money from this will pay for my latest project, I went across to the "dark side". It starts with a T and was built in 1909.

I will consider a BSA "trade in" if you have something.

SOLD

[cus]

G'day Brian,
That's a good looking bike, we're sitting pretty close to each other on Just Bikes.
That seems a pretty fair price for that one, should get some action once the
mag. hits the racks for Dec.

regards, cus

[olev]

Gday,
Anyone recognise this one??

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1953-BSA-Golden-Flash-A10-Plunger-/200679694369?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2eb9712021

cheers

[Qball]

If it were in Canada it would be gone today!

[orabanda]

That is Josh's bike.

He was a very active member of this forum, and his restoration is documented over many posts.
A very nice bike done to a high standard; rides as good as it looks.
Richard

[muskrat]

 He (Josh) must need parts for the sNorton he's playing with.
 Hope it's all there Brian. Getting bits will be a chore.
 Cheers

[orabanda]

Josh has sold the Norton.

[Brian]

I sold my A10, its going to Melbourne.

The first person who looked bought it, must have been too cheap !!!!!!!!

[cus]

Did you sell it thru Just Bikes?

Cus

[Brian]

Morning Cus,
                 yes the ad in Just Bikes did it. I had two people call and the first one that got the photos bought it.

The bike market is very depressed at the moment, there are a lot of good bikes for sale but they just are not selling. Not sure if its because its just before Xmas or the financial stuff destroying peoples super.

I am also going to sell my 51' A7 but I may not advertise that until after xmas. I will still have 4 A's so its not too bad.

[terryk]

See Brian once your mind gets polluted with that Triumph you start selling BSAs. You'll have to get some treatment before its too late.

[Brian]

No need to worry Terry, the A7 will be replaced with another BSA. I'm after a swingarm B33.

I would have preffered a veteran BSA but when you get into that really old stuff you have to take what comes along. The one I bought was not far from me and the price was right.

[LJ.]

Hear hear Terry! Keep an eye on him down there, we don't want to loose a good forum member. 

[Brian]

Bought a B33, I know its not a "A" but at least its a BSA !

[trevinoz]

'54?

                It looks very good, Brian.A shame it doesn't need restoring!
That seat cover has to go, though.

 Trev.

[Brian]

The seat cover is a bit of a mystery. My first thought was to replace it but the person I bought it from got it from the original owner who said it had a red seat from new. He reckons he has a photo he will send me to prove it. I dont have an original sales brochure for 55' models but I do for 56' and it shows them with a red seat. The seat does need new foam so I will have to try and find out for sure one way or another. Might send a e-mail to Leightons in the UK, they will probably know.

Doesnt need restoring as such but does need some work, has a couple of oil leaks and the wiring is a bit ratty. I'm going to put it up on the bench and pull the top end off and replace the base gaskets plus any other things that need doing before I ride it any distance.

I've been looking for one for some time and was on the verge of buying a 56' model when this one came up for sale. I wanted a 54' or 55' because of the wheels.

Once I get it sorted it should be a nice bike.

[shabashow]

My 52 A10 has a red seat, don't know if it's from new. Got a replacement cover from leightons, told them it was a red one and was going to send a sample so they could get the same colour. They knew exactly what the colour was - maroon with light piping. I think it sets off the bike just fine. I think if it were replaced with a black seat, it would be 'too black'.

[jfligg]

Hey Brian
  Thats a really nice B33.  Do you need heavy boots to get her going.  Cheers Jeff

[Brian]

Actually Jeff the singles are probably easier to start than the twins if you have them set up right.

The "secret", if you could call it that, is the magneto. It has to be perfect so it throws a decent spark at a very low cranking speed. A good maggy and just a gently push on the kickstart will fire them up every time.

I've got a plunger B33 I've had for years and have been looking for a good swingarm one for some time. I've got it in bits at the moment giving it a thorough going over, wont be long and it will be going again ready for some serious miles.

[LJ.]

I find the viscosity of the oil is much more crucial with singles, if I still have sae 50 in the engine after summer and its a cold day I know I'm about to have problems, whereas with twins using sae 50 in winter, they usually start without too much effort.