Why I'm now supporting BSA Motorcycles 100% ‖ & BikerPics
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- After now making the decision to personally invest in a 2023 BSA Goldstar the time for negativity and questioning every marketing decision the company has made since 2021 has come to an end. It's now time to give the 'new on the block' re-invented brand some support and start sharing the love that many of us have for this lovely classic motorcycle...
See this bike and others at midwestmoto.co...
Gear I use:
Jacket🧥: Alpinestars Andes Touring I / Spada Wax Cotton/ Oxford Churchill blue
Trousers👖: Alpinestars Andes Touring I / RST R-18 CE Leather Jeans
Gloves🧤: RST Thermotech Heated Gloves / Weisse shorty gloves
Helmet: Arai: RX-7V Gold Rea edition/Shark S900
Boots🥾: RST Tractech EVO III/ Pharoa Robson/ Spada Striders
Action Camera 🎥: GoPro Hero VII x2 with GoPro 3.5mm Jack converter
Audio🎵: Olympus LSP4 sound capture device
Mic🎤: JOBY WAVO Pro Lav
Still images📸: Redmi 10C smartphone/ Fuji X-H2 + 18mm F1.4 R LM WR Lens
I’m shocked to hear that anyone would have a problem with someone just taking pictures, strange. I’m pleased to hear that you intervened. I trust that you and Biker Pics only meet sane people in future… the vast majority of biking folk are good people.
I’ll look forward to future adventures on your Gold Star, thank you for sharing.
Thanks Graham for the kind comment, appreciated 👍😊
Another good video. Regarding the incident with BikerPic and the 'motorcyclist' consider reporting him to the Police. Threatening/abusive/assault is not acceptable.
As other comment's, completely legal to film/photograph anything/anyone from a public place.🏍📷
Respect to you for sticking with the bike YOU want/like. No real enthusiast slags off somebody else's choice. I've never been into sports bikes but that doesn't mean others can't be.👍
Thanks very much 🙏. I agree, motorcycling is a broad church and everyone is entitled to have whatever they want to ride. No point in ripping someone else's pride and joy, that's usually coming from a bad place and unfortunately is perpetuated by the anonymous nature of social media 🤔
Hi, it's Alex here. Thanks for your help again mate! Really appreciated!
No problem at all and sorry you had this happen. As you can see from the comments a lot of the bikers support what you guys do! Thank you again for the super pics!
What a terrible experience for you and the photographer, I appreciate how unsettling such events are. One of life’s more difficult experiences, you have a positive outlook and your strength of character will overcome the bad memory of it.
Thanks Paul for the kind comment on this. It's strange because 99% of people who I come across are lovely, I am nice to them and it's reciprocated. Very very rarely do you come across someone so unhinged!
Mentioning how BSA changed certain things from their original pre production units my dealer also told me that the battery was also upgraded before they started to finally import them. BSA weren't happy with their original battery choice, exactly what you said, their adapting.
Thanks Ian, I didn't know that about the battery. I know that quality issues slowed the delivery of the original bikes but no specifics...
Well done..., just what I originally signed up for..., Motorcycles (especially BSA) and everything related to them.
Well I can't promise it every time Steve, you know I'm seduced by a travel monologue every once in a while 😂. However, I've just started uploading my BSA Goldstar owners review, a video worked very hard to get right. I'm at a 1/mb upload speed so likely will have to upload overnight now 🤨. The video is after 1200 miles and 6 months under the belt, I tried to cover what a prospective owner would want to know... Cheers, Sean
I’m enjoying your channel.
I bought a new xsr700 in black and gold last year but I must say I’m crazy about the goldstar also.
The blacked out version is incredible too. I’m of the opinion and I’m biking and had lots of big bikes in my time that the goldstar is the most handsome bike on the market
Colm from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thank you Colm for this comment. I must admit its very easy to get obsessed about the Goldstar 650! Especially the shadow black edition. I hope you're having fun with the XSR700 👍😀
Yes I love my XSR in black and gold and it’s fully loaded with every extra but I’m constantly looking at Goldstar reviews etc 🫣🫣
Look forward to further videos on your BSA, particularly on selecting luggage.
Thanks, at the moment it's BSA luggage for £650 including the racks or oxford classic panniers for £100. The BSA items are nicer but 6x nicer? I'm not sure...
I support you too on promoting this unique and beautiful british bike, not that is now owned by Indian firm mahindra like RE but by the fact that it stays true to its legacy unlike triumph that diverted long ago. This is the bike which I love to keep clean and showoff and leisurely ride on weekends on bigger highways, for other daily errands in busy Indian city, Hunter 350 is unbeatable.
Thanks Hunter, appreciate the comment. Hopefully BSA comes to your region soon...
@@MindfulMotorcyclist they manufacture here only, but unavle to seel since bsa trademark is registered with other group that used to sell bsa cycles
@huntervlog-kx2eb thanks for that information ☺️
It's good to see you getting on with the BSA, i have one with the reworked radiator guard on it. No one mentions that the bike has an immobiliser fitted as standard on this bike there are lots of nice touches on it.
I see the old chestnut of it being based on a different bike produced by classic legends is still trotted out, yet if you look at pictures of said bike it is clearly evident that the frame, clocks, tank, forks etc are different.
Yes I had waited a long time to pull the trigger on the BSA, in hindsight perhaps too long. I was cautious because of the online stories (FB group) that people are always referring to. Didn't know there was an immobiliser, what does it need? A small transponder?
The immobiliser is in the ignition key this talks to the ignition switch which communicates with the immobiliser. It is mentioned in the handbook and there is a warning light for it in the display, this is a good feature and the insurance company knew about this when i was insuring it.
Disgusting behaviour from that biker 😡 Hope yr okay mate🙏
So glad yr loving the BSA Sean 👍
Thanks Willie appreciate the kind words. Yes the BSA is a treat, I am considering a coat of ACF50 so I can actually get out and ride it more though...
Very interesting video, Sean. There's no expectation of privacy when out in public, cameras capture you and people look at you. Maybe the biker was a shrinking violet.
Agreed, he was probably filmed and tracked with an AI algorithm 10 times on his journey by a government sponsored camera but he wasn't a shrinking violet at the time we had our 'discussion' that's for sure 😂. Weather was meant to be awful today, but I can see the sun is out in Worcester, tempted to pop into MidWest!
@@MindfulMotorcyclist Tomorrow looks much nicer to me.
Hi Sean, thank you kindly, friend; great topics. But, wow....beautiful machine. I saw and drooled over them at the bike show with my young son. Even he, a young sports-mad youngster, thought it looked fabulous. It even ranked, quite astonishingly, as 'cool' to a teenager, apparently! I didnt take your unveiling particularly negatively; just realistically honest. Hence, I am glad you are so evidently delighted with your purchase. It is probably just beyond my finances but still, I think, fabulous value. But only if the styling is absolutely your desire and the modern facilities(with the lack of old bike necessities, drawbacks and maintenance) are within your capacity to overlook exact original authenticity. I think most would agree that the BSA has done a sterling job of dep.oying new reliable, efficient, compliant and fuss-free technology, whilst harnessing all of the originality to satisfy most folk. You have my envy, sir! I did like the 'bit of chat...skip to some riding & sound...skip to chat...etc. Nice touch. Dont pay too much concern to passing traffic, just stop, continue and then edit out; its not as intrusive as you think, friend. OK, so violent thug attempts to threaten his way bullying a v.ogger and photographer into submission, eh? Well, lets see him(and the paranoid door-slammers) fail, almightily...I will be fi ding the online prescence of that company you mentioned, signing up to their feeds and links and taking a big interest in seeing them shared to everyone I know. I dont think(if 'Biker-Pics' are ok with it) anyone would object to you including the odd picture on your feed of their sterling work. It wou.d be nice to see that very nice bike of yours, photographed by a pro at the top of their game. Just a thought. As for the thug.....'as thee sew, so shall, thee reap, brother'; there is always someone, somewhere that is bigger and harder than you; good luck explaining your way out of your attitude when you meet them. Loo,ing forward to chec,ing out those panniers, friend. As an aside, would you consider putti g a litt.e footage of the BSA going up and down the gears and in traffic, please? I am addicted to the sounds and would love to hear the BSA flexing her revs. Also, has Suzie spent time as pillion on your BSA yet, Sean? If so, what are her thoughts as a pillion? Equally, does the low seat height make the BSA a viab.e machine for her to wznt to ride, when she pushing her training on? Oh, the name......in appreciation of our famous environmentalist that goes to all of her international seminars via private jet, rather than making environmentally-friendly 'Teams' calls'. How about Greta Goldberg?! (plenty of g's there, friend!) Take care and please extend our best wishes to your photographer friend and his colleagues at BikerPics.😮
That is how I would describe the BSA. It is like going to a simpler time, when technology and power were not the be all and end all. Yes it has flaws but I've mentioned them in many previous videos so now I'm just going to enjoy the bike. I recently read a comment from a chap who has done 6000 miles in a huge tour down to Southern Europe on his (also a highland green like mine), not for videos or anything just for enjoyment. Imagine that, a tour of that distance with a couple of simple throw over retro panniers, the classic bike rack I have fitted, a single thumping away under you and a dream. I should like to do something similar when time allows. Nice of you to support BikerPics, I also felt they should have some encouragement and actually purchased 3 images from them at £12.50/each, I mean they were great images but also it is nice to support such people. The thug, well all I can say is that that kind of venom and hatred doesn't come from a happy place, goodness knows what he's been through but I suspect it would need a lot of therapy! Sure, when I am next out on the BSA I will record a segment on the bike, it is only 5 speed but goes into gear nicely and I have no problems with it. The only thing is I am still running the bike in and so I am at 40-60mph until a 1000miles on the odo, which is around 500 miles left to go, so the fully noise might not be apparent just yet. Regarding Suzie's placement on the pillion seat... or rather the same seat of the BSA, she likes the long flat seat, just needs a jacket to go with the bike, her sporty pink textile jacket isn't very BSA so I have ordered her a few jackets to try out prior to selecting one. She will be going on the back however and she has said the seat is very comfortable... I'm enjoying the bike and honestly no regrets... Thanks George, appreciated as always.
Very well done. I dread to think what could’ve happened to the photographer had you not stopped to offer some assistance. Just your presence on the scene may have just been enough to stop Andy getting seriously hurt. Well done 👍
Thanks David that's kind of you to say so!
Morning Sean, most of the roadside photographers I have come across, have signs before the locations, in both directions. If people don’t want their photo taken, then a simple thumb down would be sufficient. That particular guy is obviously just a sad, angry person looking for a vent………and unfortunately it was you and the photographer who got it this time. The law of averages say, he will vent to the wrong person one day, and maybe learn from that 🤞. Glad you are enjoying the Goldie, nice video my friend.
Good point Ian. He said he was part of an organised criminal group so I suspect he's been threatening and intimidating folk who get in his way for many years, certainly seemed to know how to do it! All we can say is that kind of angry doesn't come from a happy place, when your life is a battleground it's not conducive to sleeping soundly every night I'm sure. The Goldie is lovely and I'm glad I went for it. Cheers...
@@MindfulMotorcyclist you could have both gone down the reporting to the police route, threatening behaviour is frowned upon. I had a confrontation with an angry man, who was threatening to use his car as a weapon. I reported him, and he was “spoken to” 😉
That's quite an over-reaction to the photographer!
Perhaps the voices in that man's head were telling him something untoward was going on !? 😮
There were a lot of voices, that is for sure!!
Glad you both safe, but next time don't be afraid to call the police this usually will de-escalate everything. Once they start threatening you or damaging your property, tell them you are calling the cops. It is best not to reason with idiots and especially a person who's mind is already clouded with judgement.
Thanks Ketchup, really appreciate the comment. I think you're spot on, to be honest I was a bit taken aback by it all and didn't take in any specific details. If I'm unfortunate to be involved in something like this again it will be on camera and video sent to authorities. Cheers 😊
I tested the same BSA as you from Midwest Moto and thought it was a very nice bike to ride . I understand It was actually based on a 350 that was already sold in India so not really a ground up creation , more a cosmetic exercise with a bigger engine squeezed into the frame ( not quite fitting the narrative the company go with )
I hope they do well too , I certainly enjoyed riding it and the engine and box are well proven . Can't agree with you about the warning lights in the headlamp though, I'm shorter than you so that may be a factor but I found them impossible to see clearly All the best with yours, really hope you have a good experience with it👍 ...BTW I know Worcester well I went to Kings School as a lad , lovely City .
Agreed. Although it's not as nice a story as the ground up fairytale resurrection of BSA the reallocation of another Mahindra model is probably more likely. The engine and box are lovely and although its a 5 speed and most bikes now are 6 it's lovely to slot through the gears. Thanks for the comment and the support.
The rack spoils the lines of the bike. Just like the one I had on my XT500 did when I was young. Good choice of bike, though. I like the idea of a 650cc single. I bet the Scrambler will be very desirable. Nick J
Thanks Nick for the comment. The rack I probably wouldn't have fitted myself but it's almost become a necessity to carry the camera and tripod around. With BSA panniers and fitting kit coming in at £670 it's not something I'm going to invest in straight away. To be honest even side bags spoil the lines somewhat. Hard to get it right. I will say however that the single is great fun. It feels quite unique from all the other engine designs and makes your ride a bit more relaxing I find... Thanks 👍
Sorry to hear about your altercation with that idiot, does he not realise we are all being watched 24/7. l have been captured several times by road side picture takers and have ordered some great photos of me and the wife out and about.
Hi Mark, that's my view of things. You're recorded by the state with high Res camera and ANPR several times on every ride. I really like the photos bikerpics and others take, they are a nice memento of each bike I've owned. Thanks for the comment 🙏😊
Apparently the valve clearance check is 48 months or 14500 miles, which is a bonus!
Major difference between the beezerand the Enfields
Agreed, not many people (including myself) have mentioned this. BSA is 14500 and Enfield is 6000... is it something to do with air vs water cooled?
Interesting I had not given it much thought but to it but I suppose these days taking pic's of people could be a dodgy thing to do if they aren't expecting it since you never know what reaction you might get in todays society . I believe you were right to stop to see what was going on and applaud you for it too . The jacket looks pretty good and I think you got a very good bargain there , did it come with a thermal liner too as I have seen them but they were around £99 .I like the Gold Star and if it were a twin I would certainly be interested in it although that would probably change the whole character of the bike . Good watch cheers Sean 👌👍
Thanks Crumbly, appreciate the comment and the support. Today's society indeed 😄. To be honest I didn't really research the jacket 🧥 much, I just saw the blue and it was £40 bit of an impulse buy. I was initially disappointed it wasn't Wax cotton like my other classic jacket, but it's really grown on me since and it's now the go to! Thanks 👍
Shame you and the photographer had that bad experience. All I personally would sort with that stunning bike is the location of the USB. Good to have, but just needs hiding? Safe travels buddy👍
Thanks buddy! I know some have moved the USB, for me it's not awful but if anything it is a touch of modernity that perhaps doesnt suit a 1960's lookalike!
Well Sean
What a twat that biker guy was use have something to hide 😮
I’ve subscribed to them now and will see where they are brilliant 😊😊
Really glad your enjoying the BSA
Look forward to seeing the panniers on
I may get the pannier brackets next spring but will probably get the panniers from Matt at Classic rides
Great stuff
Will now check out your videos I’ve missed been as I’m off today
Great work 😊😊😊
Phil
Thanks Phil, that's really nice of you to say. I'm really glad I went for the BSA and I'll be taking it to Spain with me this winter, I hope to be riding it over the traditionally cold season. As far as panniers I would like genuine BSA but I need to get them a bit cheaper, genuine ones are really lovely up close however. Thanks 👍
A lot of tension these days I’m afraid. Someone laying hands on your property should mean police involvement in my opinion.
Someone making a living out of their love of bikes is a great thing.
Now ULEZ cameras and vans are a TOTALLY different thing 😂
And what a living ULEZ cameras are making for someone who wants to be chauffeured around in a 5ltr Range Rover escorted by another!!
Thanks Goldie for the comment. Yes everyone today is wound up like a top, we all know why and by whom too. Sad that the powers that be are able to exploit the weak minded so readily. ULEZ... Yikes the less said about that the better, way to fill a £1bil hole in the budget me thinks 🤔
I guess the angry biker had something to hide for not wanting his photo taken. Probably on benefits or banned from riding. Disgusting behaviour.
Clearly the guy is a cretin, I'm not sure that being on benefits predisposes someone to be violent or abusive, though...
Thanks Ian, yes there was something very weird about the whole incident! I should of mentioned ANPR!
How bizarre that anyone should get so wound up by a person taking photographs.
I can’t help myself, what kind of bike was the angry guy riding? 😂 I’m glad it didn’t escalate further, but it’s a shame it got out of control. Biker Pics may need to adjust how they function in an effort to avoid this sort of thing if it’s happening frequently.
Hi Mark, N or M reg blue semi naked bike with a top fairing like a Fazer or Bandit. Super loud exhaust on there. I didn't remember the plate as I wasn't thinking straight afterwards.
i was a hater ,, mainly because people kept harping on about the british comeback ,,, what a load of tosh , ,, anyway - the bike is sorted out better as time goes by which is a good thing ,, i just hope people can wake up and see that this bike is a mixture of indian , italian , french canadian , austrian , and probably some japenese , NOT some old british junk , i wish it did not have silly union flags on it ;;; glad you are enjoying it ;;
Thanks Simon, appreciate the comment. Im not someone who experienced BSA the first time round so for me the bike is less a flag waving exercise and mainly a unique classic looking big single machine and essentially an upgrade of my RE Meteor 350 with a lot more power 😃👍
After all that, you didn’t say much about the bike!
I've still got to do a full review on it tbh. I'm at almost 800 miles so perhaps when we hit 1000 I'll do it. The shallow reason being '1000 miles on a BSA Goldstar...' makes a better title.
I wouldn't say three hundred sales is anything to be proud of , when you compare it to the interceptor and continental gt original sales . I actually think bsa lost a hell of alot of business with the time it took to get the bikes to dealers. It Left a bad taste in some people's mouths. It's still very early days for bsa , can they turn it around , time will tell.
I agree tbh, they totally messed up the delivery from MCL 2021 onwards. But that said I've covered all this in previous videos so we are being positive from now on in, there's bikes in showrooms, owners are happy and enthusiastic (albeit some have problems) and we might even be lucky and have a scrambler in the works! Good for BSA...
Unbelievable behaviour. Really no excuse for that.
Indeed, never experienced anything like it!
These days infringement of privacy, real or perceived, is a big thing. While I don't agree with the reaction of this guy, I can understand some not being happy about having pictures taken deliberately without permission. Perhaps the photographers could avoid the problem if they put up a sign saying something like 'Honk or Flash if you want a picture'. I considered the Goldstar but in the end went for a Bullet 500. Cheers, Mick
Hi 5d, it's funny you say that because they used to have a sign that says bikerpics, that was on the verge about 150m up the road from the bend they wait on. It wasn't there this time. Not entirely sure that would have made much difference in this situation however. Thanks for the comment 😊