Classic Motorcycle Workshop Vlog 24 - BSA Golden Flash finished etc
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- čas přidán 30. 08. 2023
- In this classic motorcycle workshop video log we give you an update on the projects we've got on the go in the workshop. At the end of the video we'll introduce you to Oli who's just bought his first classic bike, the BSA Golden Flash (646cc). When Oli bought the bike it didn't work quite right and Dave set about making it right for him.
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- Dave Mitchell. Dave owns and runs a classic motorcycle workshop called Mitchell's Classics. His workshop is based near Maresfield, England.
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// A BIG THANK YOU TO
- Oli for taking the time to film with us on the day.
- Dave Mitchell for taking the time to film with us on the day.
Website: www.mitchellsclassics.co.uk
- Alex Rollings for filming and editing the video.
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Dave is the most trustworthy mechanic you'll ever find. You're 66!? Bloody hell you're looking good mate, must be the bike riding keeping you young!
Great to see Oli’s enthusiasm and commitment to support the project to a successful conclusion. Well done Dave for showing your excitement for passing in your knowledge and passion to the younger generation, it was plainly evident.
Passing on your experience to an up and coming new Classic owner equals Priceless . I know Olly will do well with her .
Love that A10 and your channel’s content . 👍🇨🇦
I think Dave is what I call a master mechanic, he is a guy who you can trust with any job. He does not need a computer, it’s all in his head.
Fantastic to see a young fella so passionate about the Beeza. Here's hoping that in a few years it'll probably be one of many in his collection and the modern machines will be just a memory!!
Wow !! Great channel. I just acquired an 1959 bsa golden flash. I will be watching more of your videos. Great content 👌
The epitome of a master mechanic and super guy.Thank you sir
Always a pleasure watching and learning from Dave, and it’s very reassuring that the younger generation are seeing the value of keeping these older bikes on the road.
Thanks. I might have to replace a silent block some day. Good info.
I am glad there is some one like you keeping these Grate old Bikes alive . I'm from the U.S. but British Bikes are my favorite. My cousin had a 73 Triumph Bonnie Chopper and when I was 16 I road it for the first time. I am 61 now and have never forgotten that feeling. I have had a lot of Triumphs over the years and am glad to see guys like you keeping them going , all English Bikes! Keep up the good work!
Excellent report!
Dave is a Legend, he tuned that A10 to perfection.
Excellent! Great to see a young person enthusing about old machinery. My very first bike (in the 1970's) was an A10, not nearly as smart as this one and with a huge sidecar. Passed my test on that (with the examiner in the sidecar!). Brilliant bike and very reliable.
Very cool to see Oli with his bike up and running. It's a great looking motorcycle. I bought my first vintage bike a few years ago, now I'm hooked on them. It's a totally different experience then hoping on a modern bike. Learning to do the basic maintenance is part of the fun. On my 64 Triumph going down from 2nd into neutral is much easier then going up from 1st.
great to see 66 yr old looking good dude.
Uber meister embues the new generation 👍 awesome 👏👌
Great to see another new enthusiast
Dave you're a legend mate, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm a younger rider and it's great to have someone explain things like this to show us that owning a classic bike is possible for us. Cheers.
Dave love your passion and dedication to these old bikes, keep going but most of all enjoy your riding and ride safe..x
That BSA sounds great ,what a great machine!
Yet another Superb feature from Dave's workshop. Oli's Enthusiasm is Great. And You've got one of the Best Useable and Reliable Classic Motorcycles the BSA A10 Golden Flash. Keep up the good work. 👍
Absolutely beautiful Beeza !!! And a Golden Flash to boot !! That is a rare one in my neck of the woods, Pennsylvania, USA. I would be proud to have that one on the turntable in my garage (shed). Great video Alex !!! Respect to all involved !!!
Thanks for your support Ronerie! Alex
Good to see a young un joining the old british motorcycle ownership.
Dave, top work as always - fantastic to see and hear a nice BSA A10. Well done to Oli and welcome to the joys of British motorcycling.
Had an A7 Shooting Star of a similar age at a slightly younger age back in the 70's. Fair play to the man, they are a labour of love but Dave will have made it as reliable as they could possibly be (unlike mine)
Good luck and enjoy they are a lovely bike to ride.
What a great video! I love this channel! It's where the rubber meets the road.
Awesome stuff Dave and good on you Oli!
Funny how that would have looked so old-fashioned when I past my test in 1977 - but now seems so awesome - I wouldn't change a single thing - except perhaps add a BSA logo on the back of the seat!
Love the sound.
i was very lucky to be working for a power press tool company and the tool makers took on the swingarm silent bloc replacement as a project / rabbit
Great, good to see the enthusiasm
Good progress on the rocket looking forward to seeing it coming along now and the rebuild! Well the Gold flash he will love riding it thumping along great to see the enthusiasm and with having Dave working on it itl be bombproof :) great vid as always guys 😊
Fantastic!
Brilliant Dave love it 😊😊😊
Really great channel, very informative, Now if you ever come across a 250 Ducati Mach 1 I would love to see video's on one of those, I owned one back in the day and thought it was a brilliant bike (apart from the electrics) and if I sell my house and my wife I would buy it off you ( Ah dreams! ) I wouldn't sell my house 😎
Ask and you shall receive, we produced this video years ago: czcams.com/video/ARrBhV5dCqQ/video.htmlsi=P-nzjxA3OnDD2tVc
Yes I did see that one, but was really looking for a Mach 1 re-build / repair one, maybe one day eh ?, by the way I realise that bike was ex-race, but mine never suffered from an heavy clutch, nor did it ever return 80mpg, but what a nice bike it was. Thanks for the reply
Really nice to see Oli and his gorgeous bike 👌
great video love this mans skill👌❤
Zen. man.. just get into it.
Nice.
My BSA had worn holes for the centre stand, i used a slightly thicker steel bar and matched the holes.
With respect to the rubber swing arm bushes: l would be tempted to make a change, perhaps even roller bearings. Like other modern technology which replaces older tech, such electronic ignition, a modern oil pump, external oil filters, a sump plug to go with the plate, etc and modifications to main end and big end oil feed on A65's, l would probably consider a modern replacement for these archaic bits of mechanical tech, as the rubberised bushes provide little or no advantage over a modern alternative.
Sorry, one more comment, which may be completely off-base. If this is indeed a Gold Star swingarm conversion (solid spindle) using a Q/D rear hub, a G/S brake spindle bush, or similar, needs to be added for a brake pedal mounting point. Hopefully this can be confirmed prior to powder coat. (edited)
Those bikes pass..you stop & look!!!
Interesting swing arm solution in that BSA. Are all BSA's using that setup? What about some other makes?
Could it be that the added swingarm pivot bushes converted the frame to accept a Gold Star type swingarm (which you seem to have) with the small-bore silent blocs? And, many thanks for the timely tip on removing the outer silent bloc shells - that's where I'm stuck at the moment!
Hey, thanks for this, we'll check! Good luck with the bushes :) Alex