The BSA A7-A10 Forum

Bikes, Pictures, Stories & more => Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures => Topic started by: fordyski100 on 24.11. 2022 08:48

Title: Hi everyone , from a new member with an A7
Post by: fordyski100 on 24.11. 2022 08:48: Hello everyone .
Well after many years , i thought it time i purchased a classic bike to go with my classic car (1959 MGA) and collection of "modern" bikes (99 R1, BUELL Thunderbolt , KTM 990 adventure , KTM 300exc and my favourite , the 1984 C90 CUB . So hello and welcome to my 1949 A7 longstroke .What a find .First custodian 1949-2011 (Taken off the road in 1958 and left in a shed) , 2nd custodian restored 2011-2022 and now me . 14311 miles from new .
Going to be honest here , and say what a learning curve ! Who would have thought going back in time would cause me so many headaches ! Absolutely love the bike , but its like learning to ride all over again . Left foot braking (what brakes?), right foot gear change , up, down , this oil , that oil etc etc .........but you know what im loving it . Ill need help for sure , but with groups like this and BSA owners and clubs and manuals that i have already met and read , i am sure i will survive all the headaches that will come !
Thanks for accepting me in the group and i promise not to ask too many questions ......Now these non existent brakes......? *beer*
Title: Re: Hi everyone , from a new member with an A7
Post by: Greybeard on 24.11. 2022 08:57: You are welcome 👍
Title: Re: Hi everyone , from a new member with an A7
Post by: Greybeard on 24.11. 2022 08:59: Just a reminder, please ask technical questions in the appropriate sections. This helps people find answers to the same problems.
Title: Re: Hi everyone , from a new member with an A7
Post by: muskrat on 24.11. 2022 10:40: G'day Fordyski100 *welcome*
A very nice looking machine you have there. The reverse paint/chrome tank is striking.
Ha, I've had my A7 for 41 years and still stuff up the gear changes on either the BSA or the others. Which one am I on?
You'll learn to keep your distance and start braking 1/2 a mile early. *lol*
Cheers
Title: Re: Hi everyone , from a new member with an A7
Post by: a10 gf on 24.11. 2022 18:00: Great looking machine(s). Welcome aboard.

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