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Title: Another thumperette
Post by: iansoady on April 20, 2025, 09:47:04 AM

Well, the little Yam is off to a deserving new owner this afternoon. I didn't get any actual bids despite having 60 watchers(!) but agreed on £1500 to a chap buying it for his son - apparently it's A2 compliant whatever that means.

So always on the lookout for a project I've bought this - a 1948 BSA C11 250 single. Paid the same £1500. It'll be a nice little project to while away the hours.

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0ygAAeSw58Jn9Min/s-l1600.jpg)

Title: Re: Another thumperette
Post by: Ian on April 20, 2025, 03:33:46 PM

Well played Ian, hope you get the BSA sorted to your satisfaction. I'm sure you will as you seem to do a thorough and well finished job👌🏍?

Title: Re: Another thumperette
Post by: Moto63 on April 20, 2025, 04:31:05 PM

What a corker Ian. Look forward to hearing/seeing your progress with it in the coming weeks 👍
Cheers, Michael

Title: Re: Another thumperette
Post by: Itsme on April 22, 2025, 07:51:39 PM

Lovely, simple, relaxing thumper you've got there Ian. A friend of mine had a C12 and I loved borrowing it, such fun to potter along on. Enjoy your new project.

Ian

Title: Re: Another thumperette
Post by: iansoady on April 23, 2025, 09:03:47 AM

It's on its way and will be arriving tody. Space cleared ready!

Title: Re: Another thumperette
Post by: iansoady on April 24, 2025, 08:54:55 AM

The little BSA arrived yesterday afternoon after a somewhat tortuous route via central London for some reason. It's looking good - clearly plenty to do but I'm in no hurry. I look forward to exploring its foibles although it is a very straightforward machine and shouldn't present too  many difficulties. I think I'll leave the cosmetics alone for the time being but do a full strip on the engine and garbox as I have no history. It does turn over on the kickstart and seems to have compression which is a good sign.