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Offline dark_knight87

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'53 Golden Flash
« on: 04.12. 2007 13:18 »
Hey guys,

I have recently dipped my toe into Classic bike ownership by purchasing a 1953 Plunger Golden Flash.  This bike had a nut and bolt rebuild around 2 years ago but hasn't been ridden since.   I also have a modern bike (1998 Honda Fireblade) and I have been a member of the VMCC for just over a year.

Sorry for the quality of the pictures, as the weather has been so bad of late I have not been able to take some better quality ones.

Regards,

Russ.

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Re: '53 Golden Flash
« Reply #1 on: 04.12. 2007 17:21 »

Hi Russ, good of you to join us! Nice looking bike there, I am begining to wish I had a plunger. Got two Swinging arms myself. I expect you'll be poping along to the local BSA owners club, some great guys there in your locality. Look after that bike now. cheers.
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Re: '53 Golden Flash
« Reply #2 on: 04.12. 2007 21:36 »
Hello & welcome. Fine plunger, looks in very good condition. Even got the rear carrier! I hope you will find the forum friendly and helpfull.

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e
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Re: '53 Golden Flash
« Reply #3 on: 05.12. 2007 22:19 »
Welcome Russ, Fireblade and a fine looking Plunger A10 Golden Flash ! quite a contrast.
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Re: '53 Golden Flash
« Reply #4 on: 06.12. 2007 06:31 »
Hi Russ, nice looking 53'! I too have a 53' plunger A10. At the moment i'm restoring it back to its semi-original condition. I took off the sportster tank, the seat and rear fender. It looked too harley for me! I got a nos a10 tank and will be buying a custom saddle seat and chrome rear fender.Good luck with your bike. Cheers Guy.

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Re: '53 Golden Flash
« Reply #5 on: 02.01. 2008 09:16 »
Hi,

Here is some better pics of my '53 - took them yesterday following the annual New Years Day run organised by the North Birmingham Section of the VMCC, there is even a picture with my ugly mush in too!

Regards,

Russ.

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Re: '53 Golden Flash
« Reply #6 on: 02.01. 2008 14:08 »
Hey Russ, you've got a splendid looking machine, looks great in every detail and superbly maintained (and I see you have chosen to use good tires). Congrats.

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Re: '53 Golden Flash
« Reply #7 on: 08.01. 2008 12:51 »
Indeed wow, very nice rebuild! I hope one day mine will look like this one.
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