BSA 650 Lightning 1973 OIF model, Mikuni carbs, Borrani alloy rims, lovely bike
Price: £4 555 ≈ $5979 ≈ €5444
Item location: Royston, UK
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Seller notes: Lovely condition. Borrani rims, beautiful paint, new wiring loom, Mikuni carb conversion, see pics.
Description
My lovely old oil in frame BSA 650 Lightning. She's a conker ! I bought this Beeza in 2006 and have been tinkering ever since. The list of works and parts I have done is as follows : Aquire and fit an American spec tank. still got the UK spec tank which will go with the bike. Strip and repaint the tank and side panels. new decals. laquered over. Fit new complete wiring loom. New indicators. all bulbs replaced. Swap original bars for wider US spec bars. new grips. Replace knackered Amals with new Mikunis. new throttle cables. Electronic ignition with new coils. New TT100 on rear. but now 6 years old but virtually unworn. New petrol taps and inline filters very recently. I've fitted an oil pressure gauge. the oil light switch is retained and working.
I'm in the classic car and bike restoration business ( 30 years now ). I did the paintwork myself using modern 2 pack paint materials. I left the frame alone as its pretty fair. I never intended to restore the bike to concours. so I haven't. Overall. its very nice though. A few nuts. bolts and washers could do with replacement. and. of course. you could go further than that. but she's lovely as is and you wouldn't be afraid to use it as is. maybe not if it were as new. The carbs need half a days tinkering to dial in to be spot on. but she starts well and pulls well. I've got lots of spare jets for the carbs. somebody who knows what they are doing will get her cock on in pretty short time. The original green card log book is present. currently 'taxed' with DVLA as I've been using the old girl on and off ( more off than on though ). There are some spares. the original tank. handlebars. plus other bits and bobs. all will be included.
Viewing welcome. as are any questions. I'm having a clear out. I have a nice Ducati S4R with Termignonis which is available. some very nice rare bicycles too. Call to enquire.
Cash on collection preferred. Thanks for looking.
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