1971 BSA A65

1971 BSA 650cc A65 Lightning Engine Number: CE 05491 A65L. Engine: BSA A65 650cc.
Up for sale is a beautiful 1971 BSA A65L Lightning. Mileage: 4,923 miles. Clear Colorado title in hand. The beautiful classic British twin motorcycle offered here is in remarkable condition, and has benefited from a comprehensive, refresh as described below.
I am the third owner of this mostly original BSA.
Everything on this bike is working perfectly.
I acquired this motorcycle from a car dealership in Alabama a few years ago. The bike was not running, some of the wiring needed repair, and the carburetors needed some work, so the engine was swapped for a fresh one, with the new engine and motorcycle receiving tons of updates and upgrades listed below. Selling to fund another BSA A65L project. Three owner bike. Very VERY meticulously put together Lightning.
Tons of receipts for all the new parts are included with the sale. Below is a list of most of the updates and upgrades:
- New Lucas wiring loom, standard positive to ground wired
- New Boyer Bransden Electronic Ignition System Micro MKIV (CS-3576)
- New PODTronics 200 watt Rectifier-Regulator with Capacitor (CS-4030)
- New Sealed Lead Acid Battery – CYLA12BSXTA (XTAX12-BS)
- New Amal AMAL 30mm 930 Premier MK1 Concentric Carburetors
- New velocity stacks
- New carburetor spacers
- New fuel line kit
- New fuel petcocks
- New LED rear / brake light
- New headlight brackets and headlight bulb
- New Speedometer / Tachometer mounting brackets
- New Speedometer / Tachometer rubber mounting cups
- New headlight indicator lights for oil pressure and high / low beam
- New throttle, clutch, speedometer, tachometer, brake cables
- New OEM oil pump and gasket, great oil pressure
- New oil pressure sensor
- New rubber oil lines
- New stainless-steel hardware throughout
- New modern voltage regulator
- New coils, spark plug cables and spark plugs
- New battery
- New center stand with new hardware and spring
- New steering stem conical bearings
- New handlebar mounting hardware
- Rebuilt forks, new seals and fluid
- New aluminum fork top nuts
- Rebuilt cylinder head: machined and cylinders honed by: Engine Dynamics - Petaluma CA
- New intake / exhaust valves / spring kit
- New pistons .080 oversized
- New piston rings
- Rebuilt gearbox
- New shifter quadrant
- New kick start / shift levers
- New gaskets throughout the engine and bike
- New fluids (engine, gearbox, forks)
- New shift return spring
- New exhaust with all new hardware
- New tires and new tubes (Front: 19” DUNLOP D404F (100/90-19 M/C 57H) / Rear: 18” DUNLOP D404 (120/90-18 M/C 65H)
Current mileage is 4,923 miles. That is the mileage since the engine was finished in April 2024. The speedo showed 4,913 miles when the new, rebuilt engine was installed, and the bike was refreshed.
I know the history of the bike and the original builder confirmed when it was built, what parts he used, etc. All reflectors, electrics, headlight glass, etc. are in perfect condition.
The wiring loom is not 'hacked' into and retains all its original tape and British bullet connections with rare exceptions. Charging system is strong and proper (as it was replaced with all new parts).
Lots of receipts included with the bike.
Bike needs nothing (except a person that will ride it often). This motorcycle does have signs of wear.
Paintwork is good but not perfect, there are a few paint chips on the tank and frame here and there. There are some chips and normal use marks on the engine covers. Chrome on fenders and grab rail is in excellent condition. All signs of wear are from normal use but mentioned here for full transparency. As most British bikes do, oil weeps a little from time to time.
Additional videos and pictures available on request.
No warranties expressed or implied. As is where is sale. Motorcycle is available for inspection. All sales are final, and there are no refunds or returns. Full payment is due within 7-10 days. Bike must be picked up, and I will help your shipper load the bike. I can help arrange shipping on behalf of the buyer. Clean and clear Colorado title in hand, no liens. I can store the bike up to a few months while shipping is being arranged. Asking price: $7500.00.