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213-669 |
BSA Twin Restoration by Roy Bacon
The only comprehensive guide to the classic BSA twins. This guide is
essential to renovating and restoring all post-war models. Also includes
development history, general maintenance, how to recognize parts and
improve specs. Sftbd., 8"x 10 3/4", 240 pgs, 270 ill.
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213-1181 |
Classic Motorcycles, BSA by Don Morley
An outstanding collection of crisp, clear photos of BSA bikes from
around the world. featuring a comprehensive spread of models, only the
finest examples have found their way onto the pages of this exciting,
all-colour photo collection. Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 9",
120 colour ill.
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213-3682 |
BSA Twins and Triples by Roy Bacon
The Book contains a detailed machine analysis, around 150 illustrations
and comprehensive specifications. Each subject receives input from the
recognized marque and model experts and photographs are obtained from
around the world. Hdbd., 7 1/2"x 8 1/2".
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214-12 |
BSA 500 & 650 Twins: A7, A10, A50 &
A65: 1946 to 1973 - Buyer's Guide
by Peter Henshaw
Sometimes living under the shadow of the flashier, high profile
Triumph twins, the equivalent BSAs were just as numerous, exported
to the USA and all over the world. BSA was often seen as a less
glamorous marque than Triumph or Norton, more associated with
commuting and sidecars rather than coffee bar cowboys. But that
doesnt detract from its collectibility today. The bikes built are
highly useable, enjoyable classics. Unlike the many marque
histories, this book is a practical guide to buying one of these
bikes today. It covers the complete range, from the very first
1946 500cc A7 to the final 1973 650cc A65s. Chapters include what
to look for (10min and 30min evaluations); spares prices; guides
to auctions and paperwork; lists of useful contacts in the BSA
community; and just as important, consideration of whether its the
right bike for you. One hundred color photos, useful appendices
and expert advice mean this book could save you 1000s.
Format: Softbound
Pages: 64
Length: 5.5w x 7.625h
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214-0180 |
Triumph and BSA Triples: The Complete
Story of the Trident and Rocket 3 by Mick Duckworth
The 750cc three-cylinder BSA
Rocket 3 and Triumph Trident represented the first of a new and refined
breed of multi-cylinder super bikes when they were launched in 1968.
Offering tremendous performance and pleasing flexibility, they scored
many racing successes and have become much sought-after classics.
Hardcover - 8" x 10" - 192 pp - 20 color, 300 b/w
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214-1591 |
The BSA Bantam Bible: All Models 1948 to 1971
by Peter Henshaw
The BSA Bantam is one of the definitive postwar British bikes,
perhaps THE definitive British lightweight built after World War
II. It was certainly the most popular, with over 400,000 built
over a 23-year production run - in the first four years,
production broke all records. Yet it would die a lingering death,
production fizzling out in the early 1970s as a neglected model of
a manufacturer more concerned with building big, fast road-burning
bikes.
The Bantam might never have happened without World War II. The
prewar DKW RT125 was offered to the Allies as reparations, taken
up and produced in the USA, USSR, even Japan! In East Germany, it
was revived as the MZ, and it Britain, it surfaced publicly in
1948 as the BSA Bantam, a very simple little 123cc two-stroke,
with rudimentary electrics, no rear suspension and a lot of charm.
The little bike became part of Britain's social history.
Thousands of people learned to ride on a Bantam, or had their
first pillion experience on one, or rode one delivering telegrams
for what was the GPO. Although many of those learners progressed
to bigger, faster bikes, then gave up two wheels for family life,
they won't have forgotten the Bantam, which explains why there's
such a thriving Bantam community to this day - the club, the
racing club, the spares specialists, and restorers, owners and
riders all over the country. This might not be Britain's most
glamorous motorcycle, its fastest or most flamboyant, but the
Bantam is probably the most loved.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 160
Length: 8.125w x 9.8125h
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214-1652 |
BSA Bantam: All Models 1948 to 1971
Buyer's Guide
Author: Peter Henshaw
There are lots of books about the BSA Bantam, about its
history, performance, lineage and the minutae of its
specification, but none of them will tell you what to look for
when buying one secondhand. That's what this book is about - it
aims at being a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used
Bantam. It won't list all the correct color combinations for each
year, or analyze the bike's design philosophy, or consider its
background as part of a troubled industry - there are excellent
books listed at the end of this one which do all of that. But
hopefully it will help you avoid buying a dud. Point by point, it
takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when
buying a Bantam, plus spares prices, which is the best model to
buy for your needs, a look at auctions, restorations and
paperwork. Over 23 years of production, the Bantam is for some the
definitive postwar British lightweight, perhaps even the
definitive one, with all its strengths, weaknesses and character.
Although there might seem to be a wide range of models and special
editions, all are based around the same 123, 148 or 174cc
two-stroke engine. There were plenty of changes over the years,
but none of them changed the basic format of this classic British
commuter. But aside from all the history, the Bantam remains a
tremendous classic to own. It might not have the glamour of a big
road-burning Bonneville or Gold Star, but the Bantam remains the
most affordable route into classic bike ownership - better still,
its a lot of fun!
Format: Softbound
Pages: 64
Length: 5.4375w x 7.6875h
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214-5395 |
BSA Bantam by Own Wright
The diminutive BSA Bantam is one
of the icons of British motoring in the twentieth century. It was not
fast, or glamorous, or particularly well built; but it was cheap, easy
to ride and reasonably reliable. It was an introduction to motoring for
thousands of men and women in the fifties and sixties, and it still
holds an important place in the memory of many. This book charts the
huge success of the little bike from Birmingham that started its life in
pre-war Germany and went on to conquer the world.
Topics covered: Full history of the
BSA Bantam. - Special panels on important features and people. - Full
specifications for major models.
Hardcover - 7-1/2" x 9-1/2" - 192 pages - 8
color, 175 b/w
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214-6898 |
BSA Unit Twins by Matthew Vale
The BSA 500 and 650cc Unit Twins
were the top-of-the-range models for BSA from the early 1960s through to
the Rocket 3 of 1969. The model range covered every angle, from staid
tourer, through off-road racers through to true road burners. This book
has two parts - the first describes the design and development of the
range from its inception in 1962 to the final demise of BSA in 1973,
detailing the various models produced each year. The second part of the
book looks at the practicalities of restoring and running the model,
through documenting both owners experiences and a full restoration of a
typical bike. The illustrated record of the restoration of a 1965
Lightning identifies the pitfalls that will confront the restorer and
the practical modifications that can be made to provide a reliable mount
for todays traffic conditions. Hardcover - 8" x 10" - 200 pp - 20 color,
150 b/w
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214-8068 |
BSA Pre-Unit Twins by Mick Walker
BSA was once the largest—and most
successful— motorcycle company in the world. Many of the most famous
“Beezas” were powered by twin-cylinder engines, in both vee and parallel
configurations. During the interwar years BSA built a series of
side-valve and overhead Valve V-Twins in 500, 750 and 1000cc. After
World War II, BSA built a family of vertical twins in 500cc [A7] and
650cc [A10] guises. Their names bring back fond memories: Star Twin,
Shooting Star, Golden Flash, Road Rocket, Super Rocket, and the
magnificent Rocket Gold Star. This is the very first book to deal
exclusively with both the interwar V-Twins and the postwar A7/10 series.
Hardcover, 200 pg, 7-3/4" x 9-3/4"
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214-9818 |
The Rupert Ratio BSA Unit Singles Manual C15, B40, B25, B44, B50
Armed with this book even the least experienced 'spannner man'
has a reasonable hope of not only being able to dismantle and rebuild a
BSA Unit Single, but of making it go better and more reliably than even
BSA thought possible! This book quite literally takes the BSA (and
Triumph) Unit Single engine apart. All the weak points and many of the
strengths of the Unit Single lie exposed and the remedies carefully
explained. Everything from tuning the carburettor to a complete engine
rebuild is described in great detail with a host of illustrations to
make the job easier. There are tuning tips to enable the owner to
improve the performance of his machine and complete specifications to
ensure a knowledge of what was originally fitted. Unit Single Owners
everywhere will find this book to be a gold mine of useful advice.
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214-9842 |
When Rosie Meet Anneka by Steve Wilson
Imagine a motorcycle that could talk. Not just any old motorcycle but a
very special one, a BSA called Anneka that is nearly 50 years old and
very much in need of some tender loving care. But Anneka only talks to
Rosie as she and her father struggle not only to restore the bike but
also find the answer to the age-old mystery of the 3,000 year old White
Horse at Uffington in Oxfordshire - the only thing which can save her
Dad's job at the local university archaeology department...
Beautifully illustrated by Jacinthe Betts, this book is written for all
those who love the landscape of Oxfordshire, Celtic art and of course
old motorcycles, especially BSA's.
Steve Wilson is a well known author and writer on classic motorcycling
as well as being a BSA rider himself. He is married with a small
daughter and lives in the shadow of the White Horse itself.
ISBN 09535098 4 2; colour and black& white illustrations; 76 pages;
9-1/4" x 6-1/8'.
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214-GOLD/01 |
BSA Twin A50 A65 62-73 Gold
Portfolio by R.M. Clarke
This volume contains articles on
Royal Star, Rocket, Cyclone Lightning, Thunderbolt, Spitfire, Special II
& III, and Hornet. Including road test reports from such popular
magazines as Cycle World, Motorcycle and Motorcycle Mechanics. Plus
articles on new model reports, performance data, history, service notes,
engine analysis, specs and tuning. Sftbd., 8"x 10 3/4", 172 pgs., 250+
b&w ill.
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214-GOLD/02 |
BSA Twin A7 A10 46-62 Gold Portfolio
by R.M. Clarke
60 articles including 23 road test
reports. Includes touring, new model reports, performance data,
specifications and tuning. Covers Road Rocket, Gold Flash, Super Rocket,
Gold Star, Star Twin & Shooting Star.Format: Softbound
Pages: 172
Length: 8w x 10.75h
ISBN: 1855203367
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214-GOLD/07
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BSA & Triumph Triples 68-76
Gold Portfolio
by R.M. Clarke
This volume contains articles on BSA Rocket 3, Triumph Trident,
T150, T160 and Hurricane. Including road test reports from such popular
magazines as Cycle World, Motorcycle and Motorcycle Mechanics. Plus
articles on new model reports, performance data, history, service notes,
engine analysis, specs and tuning. Sftbd., 8"x 10 3/4", 172 pgs., 250+
b&w ill.
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214-GOLD/08 |
BSA Singles 1945-63 Gold Portfolio
by R.M. Clarke
This volume contains articles on Starfire Scrambler, Catalina,
Sports Star, Gold Star, Super Sports, 250, 350, 500 and 600.Including
road test reports from such popular magazines as Cycle World, Motorcycle
and Motorcycle Mechanics. Plus articles on new model reports,
performance data, history, service notes, engine analysis, specs and
tuning. Sftbd., 8" x 10 3/4", 172 pgs., 250+ b&w ill.
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214-GOLD/09 |
BSA Singles 1964-74 Gold
Portfolio
by R.M. Clarke
This volume contain 48 articles including road test reports
from such popular magazines as Cycle World, Motorcycle and Motorcycle
Mechanics. Plus articles on new model reports, performance data,
history, service notes, engine analysis, specs and tuning. Contains
specific articles on Starfire, 250, 350, 441, 500, Shooting Star, Gold
Star, Manx, Baja, Victor, Special and MX. Softbound, 8" x 10 3/4", 172
pages, 250+ b&w ill.
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214-MONO/01 |
BSA Bantam, All Models 1948 - 1971, Monograph
by Roy Bacon
The first Bantam, Variations D1, D3, D5, D7, D10, D14, D175,
Competition, Specifications. 48 pgs, 8-1/2"x6", hardbound, b&w illus.
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214-MONO/10 |
BSA A50/A65 Twins, All Models 1962 - 1972, Monograph by Roy Bacon
BSA A65/A50 500 & 650 twins, Range, Competition, Specifications. 55
pgs, 8-1/2"x6", hardbound, b&w illus.
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