Yup. I still have my 1969 Victor and still ride it now and then. Nothing compares with a big four-stroke single like this as far as the riding experience goes. Just wish Triumph would build a 500cc to 600 cc long-stroke single like the old ones we knew back in the day.
Very cool bike. Another example of how nice a BSA can be when it's built by someone who knows what they're doing. Buddy of mine built a B-50 hot-rod for the street. Took it out to 570, bigger valves and then blue-printed the engine closely following Phil Irving's advice in his book, 'Tuning for Speed'. It's good that he did, because the cylinder mounting surface was not square to the crank, so he hand-filed the cases to make it true. Following PI's info he ended up with an intake manifold that was about 6 or 7 long, measured between the mounting flange on the head and the carburetor flange. I actually burst out laughing when I first saw it. But I stopped laughing when he let me ride it - the thing was an absolute monster! And because it hardly weighed anything he regularly humiliated guys on much larger machines.
I have a B50MX w/ the yellow stripe on the aluminum gas tank. Same exhaust as yours but painted black Lots of torque and fun to ride! Still have the 20" wheel/brake assy. but no 20" knobby tires so use a 21" assy. Lots of nice work done on yours! Why does this one have the 441cc engine?
Why a 441 engine? That's weird. If they put a 34mm Mikuni on it, the hesitation between the throttle and the exhaust note would change, no delay, just pure response. The Ceriani forks are top of the tree and the hubs are superb. A short stroke B50, 88 x 82 and you have a winner. The Dick Mann association? He may have looked at it one day in a photo.. Nice bike, but weird.
Question: I love your show, all kinds of bike I should have bought when I was in high school. I bought a 441 on my paper route money, a basket in boxes, it was too much for my limited mechanical skills. Sold it in the same boxes, at a loss, then switched to running Yamahas. Approximately how much did the B50/441 sell for? What is a bike like that actually worth today? Like singles and think now I could manage a vintage single, my son's a solid wrench too, currently ride a 701 Svartpilen, my son, a Hypermotard, a 350 KTM, and hot rodding a 77 BMW. Thanks, RickO, love beer too!
The Squirrel with the multiple photobombs in the background for the win! Cool video.
Haha! I enjoyed it too! Didn't notice until I was editing.
Good stuff. It’s very difficult to get one of those 441s too idle like that. Good work buddy!
Those old thumpers are so much fun to ride. Heavy as hell. I can't believe they used to motocross on these.
I am so happy bike and a beer is back! That is a beautiful bike and it sounds great.
Yup. I still have my 1969 Victor and still ride it now and then. Nothing compares with a big four-stroke single like this as far as the riding experience goes. Just wish Triumph would build a 500cc to 600 cc long-stroke single like the old ones we knew back in the day.
Right on! Keep that Victor running!
I had to grab a paper towel to sop up all my drooling 🤤
Very cool bike. Another example of how nice a BSA can be when it's built by someone who knows what they're doing.
Buddy of mine built a B-50 hot-rod for the street. Took it out to 570, bigger valves and then blue-printed the engine closely following Phil Irving's advice in his book, 'Tuning for Speed'. It's good that he did, because the cylinder mounting surface was not square to the crank, so he hand-filed the cases to make it true. Following PI's info he ended up with an intake manifold that was about 6 or 7 long, measured between the mounting flange on the head and the carburetor flange. I actually burst out laughing when I first saw it. But I stopped laughing when he let me ride it - the thing was an absolute monster! And because it hardly weighed anything he regularly humiliated guys on much larger machines.
So cool!!
Sweet bike Bill,
Good to see ya filming again.
Robert,
Thanks Robert!
Seems like that would be a fun bike to do the Biltwell 100 on.
Great bike with heritage. 👍
I have a B50MX w/ the yellow stripe on the aluminum gas tank. Same exhaust as yours but painted black Lots of torque and fun to ride! Still have the 20" wheel/brake assy. but no 20" knobby tires so use a 21" assy. Lots of nice work done on yours! Why does this one have the 441cc engine?
It was built to race in the Classic 500 Class in AHRMA VMX events by Ron Ribolzi.
I wondered that as well, the B50 motor at 500cc would have a lot more power. I guess someone thrashed the B50 motor and replaced it with a 441.
Massive back sprocket
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my dad had one in san jose area it had fox shock on the back with longer swing arm
SQUIRREL!!!
They may have 'known what they were doing' but they could in no way come anywhere close to the boys in eastern Europe
Why a 441 engine? That's weird. If they put a 34mm Mikuni on it, the hesitation between the throttle and the exhaust note would change, no delay, just pure response. The Ceriani forks are top of the tree and the hubs are superb. A short stroke B50, 88 x 82 and you have a winner. The Dick Mann association? He may have looked at it one day in a photo.. Nice bike, but weird.
Question: I love your show, all kinds of bike I should have bought when I was in high school. I bought a 441 on my paper route money, a basket in boxes, it was too much for my limited mechanical skills. Sold it in the same boxes, at a loss, then switched to running Yamahas. Approximately how much did the B50/441 sell for? What is a bike like that actually worth today? Like singles and think now I could manage a vintage single, my son's a solid wrench too, currently ride a 701 Svartpilen, my son, a Hypermotard, a 350 KTM, and hot rodding a 77 BMW. Thanks, RickO, love beer too!
I think they originally sold for like $850 and today they're worth $3500-$7500 internationally in original condition.
Thanks for reply, I know of a 200 triumph in boxes for cheap, we might attempt that. Cheers!
Like music.
Hi. How much is it? Tx
$7500
@@wheelhousegarage thank you. It’s a dream, but by the time I add up all the expenses of bringing it to france it becomes too expensive.
Very good price it will be enjoyed by its new owner.@@wheelhousegarage