Hi Everyone,
My name is Paul and I am in the process of rebuilding a 1958 A10 Golden Flash, to ride rather than show with an emphasis on good mechanicals rather than cosmetics. Aim is for a fairly standard bike, apart from using an alloy head and 8.25:1 pistons. Undecided on colour too, fancy dark blue...
Bought the bike as a complete non runner with a good selection of spares. It appears to have been restored about 10 years ago and completed about 1000 miles since then before developing small end trouble. Am currently working my way through the engine which is providing plenty of opportunity for spending cash and buying shiny new tools.
Also own some other bikes namely Suzuki GS1000S, GSXR750, Harley MT350 and a BSA B40WD, on which I attended the Ace Cafe Brighton Burn Up last September. Some ride that was... Was lucky enough to have my first go on an A10 on this trip and loved it, which was fortunate as I had already bought mine by then.
Am a member of the BSAOC South Cheshire Branch, a great bunch, and a source of much valuable advice. I enjoy ride outs with them as well as regular blasts about on my own.
Have seen some great info on the forum and look forward to getting involved. Will post some A10 pics soon.
Cheers, Paul.