Author Topic: my new old A10 (Read 3000 times)

mike.lewis · « **on:** 22.11. 2008 22:13 »

Hi I am new to this forum and have just got myself a nice unrestored 1954 A10 I live in new zealand and wopuld appreciate any comments on the bike as far as i can see it is complete with the exception of main and side stand and the horn (have changed handle bars since pic taken)

RichardL · « **Reply #1 on:** 22.11. 2008 22:27 »

Mike,

Welcome. It's good to see you've found the forum. I'm no expert on your year or model, but it looks like a great project, or, just ride it as is and enjoy if that's what suits you. You will find lots of help here, as you may have already noticed, particularly for your bike. Just look at our administrator's bike on the BSAGoldenFlash intro page.

By the way, I'm not exactly sure, but you may be our first Kiwi. (If I have overlooked some other Kiwi I should actually remember, please write it off to brain block.)

Richard L.

LJ. · « **Reply #2 on:** 23.11. 2008 00:04 »

Hi Mike... Wow BSAs at the other end of the World! Looks a nice machine and with crash bars too. Hope you enjoy your new toy... welcome along to the forum too! cheers...

LJ.

Richard · « **Reply #3 on:** 23.11. 2008 10:04 »

Hello Mike
Your bike is the same as one of my A10's and looks just fine My A10 was in about the same state as yours however the chrome was not to bad.
I decided to tidy it up a bit this year so having obtained the headlight cowl and fork leg covers along with an oil tank to replace the chrome one that was fitted and being lucky at Cheltenham Auto jumble (uk) I set about cleaning -polishing -and respraying I am pleased with the result and apart from my time the cost was under Â£250.

All the Best
Richard

Richard · « **Reply #4 on:** 23.11. 2008 10:09 »

Richard

a10 gf · « **Reply #5 on:** 24.11. 2008 21:23 »

Hello and welcome, and congratulations with your A10, looks like it's very complete, and a good starting point for some enjoyable restoration work. Just post a few more pictures if you want more detailed comments.

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flatdeck · « **Reply #6 on:** 24.11. 2008 21:58 »

Hi Mike,
Where are you in NZ? I'm North Auckland. I have a 1949 A7 Star Twin. There is a BSA Owners Club. I can send you details if you need.
Cheers and welcome, Dave

fido · « **Reply #7 on:** 25.11. 2008 08:45 »

Welcome to the forum, Mike. Are there many BSAs for sale in NZ? I'm hoping to do the 2010 BSA rally there and wondered if it would be possible to buy a bike over there rather than ship mine across.

flatdeck · « **Reply #8 on:** 25.11. 2008 19:48 »

Hi Fido,
Take a look at www.trademe.co.nz . The NZ BSA Owners Club might be a good place to ask also. I imagine your idea is going to be very popular.
Dave

LJ. · « **Reply #9 on:** 25.11. 2008 22:46 »

The worrying thing for you Kiwi's Dave is... will they all wanna take their new bikes home after?

mike.lewis · « **Reply #10 on:** 26.11. 2008 09:07 »

Quote from: fido on 25.11. 2008 08:45

Welcome to the forum, Mike. Are there many BSAs for sale in NZ? I'm hoping to do the 2010 BSA rally there and wondered if it would be possible to buy a bike over there rather than ship mine across.

Hi there are a few but mostly B31's and they are pricey I had to wait nearly 3 yrs for this one to come up, when is the bsa rally goinmg from in 2010 mine will sure be finished by then and it would be good to go on, updated pic attached

fido · « **Reply #11 on:** 26.11. 2008 13:43 »

I think the event is in February but I can't find it now on the BSAOC website, which seems to have not been updated lately. I'm not currently in the club, though I used to be secretary of the East Midlands branch. There are no branches in Scotland so the benefits of being in the club are somewhat diminished since I moved up here.