What's Become of You?

[gavinoz]

WaayHay, thats the spirit!! gav

[bsa-bill]

this year the beezers 60 and i'm only 10 years older.

Me too, not sure I could stand that close and not miss a beat or two though, well done Pedro.

reminds me of something Rabbie Burns might of said ( but didn't)

"When the old guys catch a glimpse of knicker
Well it's a gie old horse that disna snicker"

[Topdad]

Sod moving to OZ , think I'll tell "her in doors" to think of Mexico, "goodonya "Pedro.

[melville]

Still looking for an "A" bike.  Manosound's new A7 appeals!

[kiwipom]

Re:(the picture Pedro , a story came to mind about the motorcycle mech and his cardio -vascular surgeon client ,whilst the surgeon was picking up his expensive bike after some engine work the mechanic mentioned that has he did most of the same things to his engine as the surgeon did ie replace valves and internal plumbing etc he should get the same rate of pay has the surgeon ,who, after a moment’s thought and not wishing to upset the mechanic agreed saying well yes up to a point but tell me ,could you change a valve with the motor still running) ???
best wishes BobH

Hi guys, BobH, nice story about the heart surgeon however when relaying the story to my daughter who is a theater nurse she tells me that the account is not quite right. She tells me that a `Perfusionist` monitors a machine that is hooked up to the patient and takes over the actions of the heart where blood is pumped from the body to the machine and back while the patient is laying on an ice cold bed as the heart has to be very cold at the time of operation. After the op the heart has to be `shocked` back into life to get it going(kick started)just like the bikes, cheers   

[RichardL]

Melville,

 I'm anxious to get started, but no real opportunity yet, other than ebay for a couple of parts.

So, what does "Among the the redwoods" mean townwise? Somewhere between Santa Cruz and Crescent City, i take it.

Richard L.

[melville]

In the college town closer to Crescent City.  There's no hurry on these things--I had my current bike three years before I got to the "putting stuff back together stage" which took another couple years.

[Hubie]

Hi all,

I'm still here but have been very busy.  Have demolished my home, started building a new one while living with in laws (don't ask!) and all but one of my bikes is in storage.  That said, all is well in BSA land here.  My good old girl gets started weekly when I visit her and still runs like a swiss watch.

A little off topic, have come across a B50SS from a deceased estate i've been helping get ready for sale but would like some info on it if anyone here can help confirm it's identity.  Numbers are as follows:

B50SS/KG01596

Any idea as to value would be awesome as well. (t's very tidy and runs great).

Cheers,
Hubie.

[Brian]

Hello Hubie,
                 good to hear your still alive !

As far as I can work out the B50 was built in September or 1971, both engine and frame numbers should be the same.

Value is always a difficult question as it very much depends on conditon etc but if its reasonable and goes well I would have a guess at around $5,000. I had a friend who sold one only a few weeks a go for that amount and it was a very tidy bike.

I dont have one but my mate who does really likes it. If its a tidy original bike and you can buy it for a fair price then buy it. After you have owned it for a year or two if you decide you dont want it you will make money.

[RichardL]

Gents,

After a long and sordid life on the forum as "manosound", I've decided to change my username to "RichardL". I still work in the sound business, but I've, long ago, gone way beyond my ego being wrapped up in it.

Welcome to the forum, RichardL. Tell us a little about yourself. How about some pictures of your bike?

RichardL

[orabanda]

A sound decision, Richard - we hear where you are coming from.

[bsa-bill]

How about some pictures of your bike?

Hell no, it's too damn good and that goes for the sunset too, I reckon a change of name should also have a change of Avatar, bound to be some old heap in a cluttered back yard you could put up and make the rest of us feel better

[muskrat]

Welcome RichardL.
Confusing to some, even moreso if you change your avatar.
Cheers

[Dave G]

Hi folks,
I haven't been on the forum for at least a year or two I'd say.
Was going through a tough time financially and thinking I would have to sell my beloved. A10. Thankfully things have improved and I hope to be keeping the old girl, and to be road legal and riding in the very near future, and I hope to get more involved in conversations on this fantastic forum. To be honest I will be mostly asking for advice as I am very much a novice, being only a young boy in the distant heyday of classic bikes.

Ps I was working in Minety last week and I heard what I was sure sounded like an A10 and I couldn't believe it when I found I was correct on passing it parked a few minutes later. Delighted with my self that although I'm a novice I was able to recognise the lovely distinctive sound. The bike owned by Richard from Minety I guess? Made my day.

Keep well and stay safe, all

Best regards- Dave G

[RichardL]

Dave,

That's a great re-introduction. Glad for you that you will keep the bike, which looks great. Looking forward to your stories. Sure you will get much help here. Hope I can be one of those to contribute usefully, otherwise, at least there will be moral support.

Richard L.