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1971 BSA Lightning

  • 5,500 Miles
  • Manual, 4 speed
  • Petrol
  • 650cc
  • 1971
  • GAM380J
  • Orange
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Dorchester, United Kingdom

Description

BSA 650 Lightning. 1971 bike with 1966 engine. American import fully UK registered with V5. Runs and rides really well. Lots of work done to get it back on the road which includes;
Full engine strip and overhaul including;
New big end bearings.
New pistons/ rings.
Replacement barrels bored to match pistons.
Overhaul head to include K-line all valve guides, new valves, cut new valve seats.
Replacement rocker gear.
Overhaul replacement oil pump.
Replace oil pump/ tacho drive.
Replace crank/ oil pump drive gear and lock nut.
New electronic ignition.
New Morgo oil filter.
Repair kickstart shaft.
Replace clutch activation clevis.
Replacement clutch hub, drum & cush rubbers.
New extended sump plate.
New primary chain + repair primary chain adjuster including supply specially made locknut.
Replacement gearbox sliding dogs.
Replace primary chaincase.
New generator stator & rotor.
Overhaul carburettors including, new stay up floats, new longer ticklers, new emulsion tube.
Overhauled forks, electrics, front and rear brakes, new tyres, chain, speedo cable & drive, tacho cable, voltage regulator, rear light lens and brake switch. I bought the bike as a lockdown project as a US import. It soon became apparent that the bike needed more work than I was capable of doing, luckily I found Chris from CDS motorcycles locally to me and he rebuilt the bike. It now runs and rides really well keeping up with traffic, it handles well and looks very cool. I have spent a fortune on this bike which I know I will never get back however I don’t use it much so time to move on.
Please note this is not a matching numbers bike the engine must have been replaced at some point in the past.

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

Yes

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

Verified since 2023

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Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom
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