If you pop a late A10 crank in them (fits a treat
) it strokes them out to 750cc. With Spitfire cams and lumpy pistons, they'll piss all over a Bonnie
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| Author: | thecoldplace [ 14 Sep 2009 12:51 ] |
| Post subject: | BSA A65 Thunderbolt *SOLD* |
For sale, my BSA A65 Thunderbolt, a fantastic practical classic!! 1968, matching numbers, US specification. Nice unrestored condition, some history with reference books and workshop manuals included. Fabulous starter and runner, 12 months MOT and tax exempt (11 months still current) Same family owned for 15 years, bike is in Cheshire. £2750 ono Contact Pat either by PM or 07743 894580 Attachment: 2Copy of DSC02026.jpeg
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| Author: | Adam [ 14 Sep 2009 17:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
If you pop a late A10 crank in them (fits a treat ) it strokes them out to 750cc. With Spitfire cams and lumpy pistons, they'll piss all over a Bonnie
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| Author: | thecoldplace [ 14 Sep 2009 17:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
Adam wrote: If you pop a late A10 crank in them (fits a treat ) it strokes them out to 750cc. With Spitfire cams and lumpy pistons, they'll piss all over a Bonnie Performance is none too shabby as standard and the handling is pretty sweet too.... Like the mod ideas though Adam  It's a shame I can't justify keeping it but finances are tight just now and with a tuber and three Nortons to feed back at home too.............. |
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| Author: | mojomick [ 14 Sep 2009 18:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
My A65 was a lot more "Revvy" than my 69 Bonnie. The petrol tank split on the way back from the I.O.M. one year on the M6. My girlfriend at the time was soaked in petrol as it tracked along the frame onto her waterproofs. She got pissed off when I made her stand 30 feet away while I had a fag, then fixed it with chewing gum. We split up soon afterwards. 
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| Author: | 03 [ 14 Sep 2009 19:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
I always knew Mick was the big soft romantic type. Nice Beezer too, very impressed. I'd like that, but you know the script now, etc........ |
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 14 Sep 2009 19:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
thecoldplace wrote: a fantastic practical classic!! Bloody hell, it's oxymoron central on here tonight
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 14 Sep 2009 19:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
greasemonkey wrote: an 'ol brit iron is about the only thing on two wheels you can reasonably enjoy on this septic Machiavellian isle these days Bonz  You manic depressive you
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 14 Sep 2009 19:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
greasemonkey wrote: nothing manic about me with my knees these days mate,,,  But how's your nephew 
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| Author: | thecoldplace [ 15 Sep 2009 20:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
Got a viewing and possible sale tomorrow thanks to this ad on UKBEG and the chap in Northampton at the V twin place there, thankyou!! |
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 15 Sep 2009 23:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
thecoldplace wrote: Got a viewing and possible sale tomorrow thanks to this ad on UKBEG and the chap in Northampton at the V twin place there, thankyou!! That's cos we're a bunch of old fogeys on here 
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| Author: | Dusty [ 16 Sep 2009 10:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
Adam wrote: If you pop a late A10 crank in them (fits a treat ) it strokes them out to 750cc. With Spitfire cams and lumpy pistons, they'll piss all over a Bonnie How does a young un like you, know all that shit 
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 16 Sep 2009 17:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
greasemonkey wrote: it would indeed "piss all over a Bonnie" for all of 5 seconds And would then proceed to piss all over the road, the back wheel, and the pillion passenger
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| Author: | Adam [ 16 Sep 2009 17:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
Dusty wrote: Adam wrote: If you pop a late A10 crank in them (fits a treat ) it strokes them out to 750cc. With Spitfire cams and lumpy pistons, they'll piss all over a Bonnie How does a young un like you, know all that shit I had a spare crank for my RGS replica A1O and gave it to my mate with a Lightning. 'Twas a pukka proddie bike with GP carbs (and no tick over ) etc, etc. The rocker gear was polished to a mirror finish
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| Author: | Adam [ 16 Sep 2009 17:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
greasemonkey wrote: he read up on it at university Dusty, besides which, with spit cams and a standard bottom end, it would indeed "piss all over a Bonnie" for all of 5 seconds Needle roller timing side main bearing
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| Author: | thecoldplace [ 17 Sep 2009 10:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BSA A65 Thunderbolt |
greasemonkey wrote: hence my first question to Pat,,is it Devimeeded ? TBH Ian I've absolutely no idea but would guess not. The bike was brought back the the UK from the states in 1994 where my brother bought it from a dealers. It's in near as damn it original condition and I would guess that the engine hasn't been touched. Many thanks to Dave at Northants V Twin for spotting my ad on UKBEG and luckily his mate Vic was on the look out for one of these. Viewing went well yesterday, Vic was really pleased with the condition of the bike, I was happy with the cash and it's now relocated to sunny Northampton, superb result!!! Just goes to show the wide reach of dear UKBEG, will send in a donation very soon
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