The BSA A7-A10 Forum
Bikes, Pictures, Stories & more => Other BSAs, Other Bikes, Cars, Machinery & Tools => Topic started by: Greybeard on 15.03. 2023 16:19
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I don't know know if this is the right place for this.
I'm picking up my new BSA Gold Star Legacy this Saturday. I bought Fully Comp insurance for the bike from Carol Nash; the premium was £256! The Golden Flash annual premium is £75. Other quotes for the new bike were higher. I suppose as the bike is a brand new vehicle the insurance companies are being cagey.
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Any policy on newer bikes can be pricey. They know that you're not going to be doing the miles on a 70 year old bike, but you certainly could be on a new one.
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G'day Neil.
I didn't think that is a bad price.
I have all my eggs in the same basket. Five bikes (all on classic), Two cars, Home and Contents with Shannons all for AU$4200.
Cheers
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Hi GB
Looking forward to hearing and seeing how you get on with the new GS,
Have you joined the new GS group on FB ?
John
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Hi GB
Looking forward to hearing and seeing how you get on with the new GS,
Have you joined the new GS group on FB ?
John
Yes, John, I'm currently a member of four groups for these bikes!
I'm happy to learn that you are interested in the new bike; I fear that some here will not be interested. 🤔
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I'm interested.
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G'day GB.
Me too.
Cheers
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Admin, are you happy for me to carry on posting about a modern bike in this section of the forum?
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I am interested.
BUT I am a bit worried where is Emily going to live *????*
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I am interested.
BUT I am a bit worried where is Emily going to live *????*
Yes, the Plungie has not yet sold so I need to get both bikes into my shed until it goes. My plan is to drag the hydraulic hoist out into the carport; that should give me enough room to get the bikes in the shed. If the hoist is used to hold a bike it has to be central to the shed so that will not work for two bikes.
https://youtu.be/HoV9zy8K2zU
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Sell the hoist and keep both bikes !!
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I'm very interested, to the point of maybe buying one in the near future, so your thoughts/opinions will be most welcome.
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I am interested too GB.
Col
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I'm very interested, to the point of maybe buying one in the near future, so your thoughts/opinions will be most welcome.
Have you managed to get a test ride?
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Not yet, but based on your experiences with it may lead me to trying one.
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Admin, are you happy for me to carry on posting about a modern bike in this section of the forum?
G'day GB.
It's another BSA and in the right section. Looks good to me.
Even though I'll never buy one I'm still very interested.
Cheers
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I'd be looking for the biggest and meanest security chain and perhaps ordering some additional home security. I like the AK47 type, a design guaranteed to work under the most arduous conditions........so they say. You could stick with another product of BSA, this one almost silent in operation. Happy memories of a mis-spent youth.
Swarfy.
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G'day Swarfy.
I agree. GB's shed looks a bit vulnerable.
I have full motion and heat sensing alarm in shed and house. A mouse will set it off. Also motion sensing flood lights with battery back up. Then there's the baseball bat beside front & back door! Shame I don't have a semi auto with muffler any more.
Cheers
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It's another BSA and in the right section. Looks good to me.
A BSA in name only, and certainly not a Gold Star. And no relation to A series.
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G'day RD.
The section is for "Other BSA's Other Bikes, Cars, Machinery and Tools"
So if anyone wants to post about 1910 Ford Model T this is the place.
I'm sure some of us like reading about "other stuff"
Cheers
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Musky - wasn't referring to the appropriateness of referring to the bike in question - after all, my vee twins have been mentioned - but rather the fact the bike ain't what it's referred to as.
I genuinely hope Neil likes it, but have this nagging doubt - this is a modern single and, as such, is highly unlikely to be the gentle plodder A7's can be. A single - especially modern - is a different experience compared with older bikes. Even the original - real - Gold Star was a bitch to ride in its later format.
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G'day RD.
I do get your point.
I just think for older riders that can't kick a real BSA or can't fiddle like you and I. An electrick leg and little need to work on ones self it would be a good thing. Even if it's just seeing the emblem when they open the shed door.
Cheers
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Sell the hoist and keep both bikes !!
I can see a place in the lounge room being reserved for a bike or 2.. *wink2*
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Musky - wasn't referring to the appropriateness of referring to the bike in question - after all, my vee twins have been mentioned - but rather the fact the bike ain't what it's referred to as.
I genuinely hope Neil likes it, but have this nagging doubt - this is a modern single and, as such, is highly unlikely to be the gentle plodder A7's can be. A single - especially modern - is a different experience compared with older bikes. Even the original - real - Gold Star was a bitch to ride in its later format.
I did have a test ride. The engine is very smooth thanks to a balancer shaft. The bike reminded me of my Triumph Trailblazer, that is a good thing because I Ioved that bike 👍. The new GS has almost none of the characteristics of the historic version, possibly more like the second generation, from the 70's?