1971 Super BSA A65 Lightning with host of engine mods SOLD

1971 BSA A65 Lightning

A super example of a rare UK market oil in frame Lightning, in excellent all round condition, benefiting from a huge amount of engine upgrades in the early 1980’s; this is no ordinary A65.

Originally supplied to Comerfords in Surrey on the 13th May 1971, she is matching numbers and comes with a BSA Owners Club Dating Certificate to confirm this.

The bike went into Devimead’s to be worked on by ex-BSA man and engine guru Les Mason (ex BSA competition department) and was fitted with a main bearing conversion (the same as the SRM conversion -SRM bought out Devimead’s in the mid ’80’s) and had a huge amount of additional work done including a polished and lightened crank, racing valve springs, 10. 5 piston and much, much more. The original receipt supplied shows work to the value of £800 -a huge amount to spend back in the early ’80’s.

As a result the bikes pulls very well indeed and by A65 standards has a nice smooth, torquey engine, which is an easy starter. The gearbox is a delight and has a lovely positive feel and overall the bike rides exceptionally nicely and has a glorious sound from the twin exhausts. It benefits from a recent rear tyre, chain, front brake shoes and the petrol tank was recently re-painted by Lewis Templeton.

Previously owned by a retired engineer, she remains in excellent mechanical order and is in very good condition all round.

She comes with a massive history file including piles of receipts, old MOT’s etc, which makes for fascinating reading and the V5 is in my name. In addition the bike is supplied with a couple of boxes of useful spares. Only selling as I have far too many bikes and really could do with the space.

If you want to see a walk round video and the bike running, message me and I can send you a you tube link to look at.

Viewing is welcome near Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5NB

£5, 995

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