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Offline spanersc

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Change of bikes
« on: 03.03. 2020 13:20 »
Hi All.
 I Have just updated my forum profile as I have had a change of bikes, I have sold the A10 combination and the CB34 Gold Star and in their place, I now have a 1935 Blue-Star (photo attached) so have still remained loyal to the marque. Its the first time that I have ever ridden a girder fork bike and have found it a totally different riding experience, far greater than expected and everything happens at a much slower speed. I have found it so likeable that I'm now in the market for another pre-war project (OHV sporting model) if anyone happens to know of anything suitable, please advise. Thanks
Peter C    Cambridgeshire. UK   1935 Blue Star. 1936 M23 Empire-Star, 1938 B24 Empire-Star. 1939 M23 Silver-Star. 1950 A7 Rigid.  1952 A7ST.   1953 A10 Super Flash.  1954 A7ST.  1955 A7SS. 1956 A10RR.  1962 RGS.  1962 DBD34

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Re: Change of bikes
« Reply #1 on: 03.03. 2020 13:51 »
Stunning
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Re: Change of bikes
« Reply #2 on: 03.03. 2020 23:12 »
Gorgious! Do you still have an A series machine?
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Re: Change of bikes
« Reply #3 on: 04.03. 2020 10:13 »
Yes I went through the same, still have the twins but love riding my 1937 girder M23, apart from having to watch the road surface like a hawk for craters!

If anyone has the BSAOC mag you'll see me on the front cover last month!
2003 1961 A7SS, finally the right green
2022 Gone to the dark side and bought a 1981 Honda Benly, electric leg for my old age! done 450 miles!
2023. 1972 Honda CL350 added. Another electric leg bike with a bit more oomf
2025. 1978 Honda CB400A added, deadly boring old man's bike! 
SOLD 2023: 1937 Empire Star, twin port, high pipes
SOLD 2025: 1961 A10SR, spent a fortune at SRM
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Re: Change of bikes
« Reply #4 on: 04.03. 2020 10:41 »
Hi Greybeard.
Yes, I still have my collection of 'A' series bikes as shown below my signature.
I won't be replacing them with pre-war stuff but as Sav says, enjoy them in conjunction with the later bikes.
Thanks for the comments.
Pete
Peter C    Cambridgeshire. UK   1935 Blue Star. 1936 M23 Empire-Star, 1938 B24 Empire-Star. 1939 M23 Silver-Star. 1950 A7 Rigid.  1952 A7ST.   1953 A10 Super Flash.  1954 A7ST.  1955 A7SS. 1956 A10RR.  1962 RGS.  1962 DBD34

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Re: Change of bikes
« Reply #5 on: 04.03. 2020 11:11 »
I have a 1931 Coventry Eagle and a 1936 Red Hunter and both make a nice contrast with the '51 Star Twin.
As the missus likes to say, I have old bikes, older bikes and ancient bikes. All good to ride though after a lifetime commuting on japanese stuff.

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Re: Change of bikes
« Reply #6 on: 04.03. 2020 15:40 »
Hi Greybeard.
Yes, I still have my collection of 'A' series bikes as shown below my signature.
Duh!   *smiley4*
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Re: Change of bikes
« Reply #7 on: 04.03. 2020 15:43 »
If anyone has the BSAOC mag you'll see me on the front cover last month!

I just dragged it out.  Hello Chris Saville!  *wave*
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Re: Change of bikes
« Reply #8 on: 09.03. 2020 01:48 »
May not be a twin, but its a twin port  *wink2* lovely.
A good rider periodically checks all nuts and bolts with a spanner to see that they are tight - Instruction Manual for BSA B series, p46, para 2.
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Re: Change of bikes
« Reply #9 on: 09.03. 2020 09:07 »
If anyone has the BSAOC mag you'll see me on the front cover last month!

I just dragged it out.  Hello Chris Saville!  *wave*

Guilty as charged mil lord!

It's only when I look at pre hip replacement pictures like that, me standing on one leg,  I realise just how much I was struggling.

Six months is nearly up so I'll have a go at starting the 'Emp' soon!

Bikes in better nick than I am!  *smile*
2003 1961 A7SS, finally the right green
2022 Gone to the dark side and bought a 1981 Honda Benly, electric leg for my old age! done 450 miles!
2023. 1972 Honda CL350 added. Another electric leg bike with a bit more oomf
2025. 1978 Honda CB400A added, deadly boring old man's bike! 
SOLD 2023: 1937 Empire Star, twin port, high pipes
SOLD 2025: 1961 A10SR, spent a fortune at SRM
White Cliffs Country