Felters
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« on: 08.01. 2012 07:27 » |
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I always thought BSA was the most prolific UK manufacturer - or maybe it was Triumph after all?
Either way there were thousands built yet whenever I go to a bike meet of one sort or another I very rarely see one.
For example I live near a well known bikers cafe called Loomies here in the UK. Popped in there for lunch yesterday and the car park was busy - Commando's, beautiful Triton, obscure russian two strokes - even a Matchless twin. Bsa's - apart from mine - zero. Really no excuse - weather was cold but bright and sunny and there were a lot of bikes out there.
So do you ride yours in the winter? Have I got my fact's wrong? Maybe there are only a handful on the road after all...
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« Reply #1 on: 08.01. 2012 10:15 » |
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lots of them on the road up here Felters, would be lots more if their BSA owners could ride all their bikes at once, and there lies your answer possibly - few people have just one Bantam owners in particular I have noticed seem to collect them profusely ( some free range some in batteries  ) I recommend this subject is a short one in case they bring in rationing |
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« Reply #2 on: 08.01. 2012 15:02 » |
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Lucky country down here, ride all year round. I ride all mine at least once a week.
In our local club of about 50 members, 5 have A's (all more than one) and are ridden often. Only a few Trumps seen now & then.
Cheers
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« Reply #3 on: 08.01. 2012 16:21 » |
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Mine are all tucked up in the shed as I'm tucked up in a hospital bed... wont be riding for a couple of weeks. Then first week in Feb I'll be taking one to the Dragon Rally in North Wales for a few days... IF I'm up to it.
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Ride Safely Lads! LJ. ********************** 1940 BSA M20 500cc Girder/Rigid- In Bits! 1947 BSA M21 600cc Girder/Rigid-Green 1949 BSA A7 500cc Girder/Plunger Star Twin-Black 1953 BSA B33 500cc Teles/Plunger-Maroon 1961 BSA A10 650cc Golden Flash-Blue 1961 BSA A10 650cc Golden Flash-Red |
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« Reply #4 on: 08.01. 2012 16:33 » |
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L.J.,
Sorry to hear you are laid up. Get well soon.
Richard L.
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« Reply #5 on: 08.01. 2012 20:03 » |
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Wishing you a speedy recovery mate. Think of it as R&R so you can cut loose at the rally.
Cheers
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« Reply #6 on: 08.01. 2012 20:52 » |
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hi Felters out on my Golden Flash today,weather great for time of year other bikes i saw all modern but at least they were out used to ride my bonnie oops sorry about that as long as its fine and dry.
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« Reply #7 on: 08.01. 2012 22:53 » |
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I only ride when it's exactly 28 degrees centigrade and absolutely no wind!
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« Reply #8 on: 08.01. 2012 23:23 » |
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I'm with you on that one Wilko
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« Reply #9 on: 09.01. 2012 09:35 » |
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Thanks Richard, Musky... Things are not too bad, will be able to get out to the shed later today, always something to do in there.
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Ride Safely Lads! LJ. ********************** 1940 BSA M20 500cc Girder/Rigid- In Bits! 1947 BSA M21 600cc Girder/Rigid-Green 1949 BSA A7 500cc Girder/Plunger Star Twin-Black 1953 BSA B33 500cc Teles/Plunger-Maroon 1961 BSA A10 650cc Golden Flash-Blue 1961 BSA A10 650cc Golden Flash-Red |
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« Reply #10 on: 15.01. 2012 11:38 » |
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This goes back to the original thread...Hi Felters, have you forgotton the chap with the Super Rocket you met the other day! It sounds like you who I met with the A7?
Loomies is a great bike meet place.The first time I went there it was all fairly modern bikes.Everyone friendly.Lately I have seen alsorts.I have met the matchless twin man and many others.
Appologies if it was not you who I met a couple of weeks ago.
Cheers. Mark.
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« Reply #11 on: 15.01. 2012 22:02 » |
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Hi Mark - yes it was me... old age has a lot to answer for. I'm just sorting the clutch out - so ironically mine is off the road this week and I'm using my BMW. Should be back on the BSA by next weekend though. We ought to organise a BSA meet at Loomies - just to see if there are more than two of us on the road in Hampshire... Despite my memory lapse it does seem to me that I see a lot of bikes apart from BSA's though  Rgds Mike |
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« Reply #12 on: 15.01. 2012 22:22 » |
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Hi Mike, 'Prophet of Doom' here! Glad to see you're still having fun on your Beezer. Hampshire's a bit far for the Cheshire Mob but hope to see you again in September.
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« Reply #13 on: 15.01. 2012 22:35 » |
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Hi Mark - yes it was me... old age has a lot to answer for.
I'm just sorting the clutch out - so ironically mine is off the road this week and I'm using my BMW. So am I - so is mine and so am I ! |
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« Reply #14 on: 15.01. 2012 23:12 » |
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This is why nobody can see mine  Will 'soon' get it together  |
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« Reply #15 on: 16.01. 2012 18:07 » |
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Hi Mike, 'Prophet of Doom' here! Glad to see you're still having fun on your Beezer. Hampshire's a bit far for the Cheshire Mob but hope to see you again in September.
Hi Andrew - yes see you in September! For the avoidance of any doubt - the rest of you reading this should know that Andrew and I are talking about the Ace Cafe Brighton Burn Up. If you are in the UK it should be on your "bucket list". Cheers mike PS the mag is running just fine. PPS edit to add it's on the 9th September this year - http://www.acecafeevents.com/reunion.html |
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