hi. my name is gary. about 15 years ago i had 6 bsa,s i had a 1949 a-7 a 60 superrocket a61 spitfire two 64,s a thunderbolt rocket a lightning rocket a 70 thunderbolt. the 49 a-7 was my first complete restoration the last year the x and i went the ohio valley bsa owners club rally took first place with the 49 and the 61.that was in 2007. ended up getting a devorce and sold bikes. i was lost for a couple years and am trying to get back. just picked up a 53 golden flash. joined bsa club again ready to get back into it. if interested google 1949 a-7 and look for gary scheaffer. i am really kicking myself for selling the 49.