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Offline bikerbob

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Giving up
« on: 19.05. 2023 17:06 »
The day has finally dawned when I have to give up riding the big twins have sold both my A7 and A65 they are just to heavy to move around will be 81 next week. Not giving up BSA altogether am looking for a lightweight such as a C11 C12 C15 or B40 that needs restoring then after restoring will decide wether to ride or not, if not will sell it and start again I like tinkering in the garage get bored very easily sitting around or pottering in the garden. Have really enjoyed riding and restoring the big twins for the last 28 years but all good things do come to an end. Will keep looking at this site from time to  time have had some really good advice from various members when stuck.
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Re: Giving up
« Reply #1 on: 19.05. 2023 17:52 »
Bob,
I hope you find a bike that you can still manage until you are 91👍
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Re: Giving up
« Reply #2 on: 19.05. 2023 18:11 »
Best of luck Bob, the time comes to all, enjoy what ever you find
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Re: Giving up
« Reply #3 on: 19.05. 2023 18:47 »
Bob,
I hope you find a bike that you can still manage until you are 91👍

If you're going at 91, may as well shoot for 101. I'll resist saying 111  *smile*. Best of luck on finding the right project and enjoying the new ride.

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Re: Giving up
« Reply #4 on: 19.05. 2023 19:43 »
G'day Bob.
I'm sad to hear that but glad you've had the sense to realize your capabilities. Once you start riding a little single you'll wonder what all the fuss was about.
Please stay in touch.
A senior member of my club had trouble managing his BMW R90. We suggested something lighter. He bought a little Kawasaki 300 and rode till 92.
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Re: Giving up
« Reply #5 on: 19.05. 2023 19:52 »
All the best Bob, whatever suits you.  I reckon getting a smaller bike is the answer - I think you'd miss the odd tootle around if you stopped riding completely, especially as you say you get bored easily. *good3*
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Re: Giving up
« Reply #6 on: 20.05. 2023 04:22 »
Don't be afraid to hang around.
You have something very valuable , that can not be replaced
Many years of experience .
Good luck with your C series
I look forward to hearing from you on the C series forum https://bsac10c11c12.co.uk/smf/technical/
You never know you might just be able to liberate a fixer from one of the members hoards
I too have a C10L for the same reason and a 54 with side car frame for when I can no longer hold the bigger bikes upright
And of course the side car is handy for holding the meds & the zimmer frame
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Re: Giving up
« Reply #7 on: 20.05. 2023 08:26 »
Good luck with finding a smaller bike. I'd recommend a C10,11,12 or 15. Easy to restore and, once sorted, easy to start and ride... more so than the B40 in my opinion. And remember, it's doing this stuff that keeps you young!

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Re: Giving up
« Reply #8 on: 20.05. 2023 11:01 »
Having had a C10 for several years - a while ago now - I'd avoid one of those. Pretty, simple etc. (mine had the speedo in the tank, something I always thought added charm). But the serious lack of power gets infuriating. We're not talking acceleration or overtaking here, just keeping going! *ex*
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Re: Giving up
« Reply #9 on: 20.05. 2023 11:13 »
Thanks for all the kind comments I do have some experience of the early C series bikes  my first bike was a BSA C11G which I passed my test on back in 1959 I also restored a C!2 about 15 years ago must have done a decent job of it as according to the DVLA it is still on the road.  A couple of the photos of the C12 I restored before and after.

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