I had a big smile on my face when you started in talking about the different riding modes. You really nailed it with your description of using your brain & wrist! Common fricken sense. I guess only us old farts (i'm 72) feel this way. Since i'm on this band-wagon, another thing that irks me is this constant plea for more horse power. I could go on, but I think that it's best I hold it here. That's one of the good things about becoming an old fart. You don't try to blow up the fort with one shot (lol). Illinois, USA

@bankruptpensioner

7 ай бұрын

Hey Larry 😆, it's true. We are in such a nanny state that people are trusting 'stuff' of which they have no influence. Use one's brain, that's why we have one. BHP - I will be releasing a new video on the 'one year with the Tiger' which has 94HP. The new 2024 Tiger has some 106HP. Simply no need. 99.99% of riders of the tiger will never use more that 60HP from the engine, never. And riders of the BSA can always take advantage of the 45HP all day long. I find its more fun to take advantage of all available power (45HP) than have the bike take advantage of the rider where the rider simply does not have the skills (99.99% or riders) to extort such power. In the instance of the Tiger, keep the same power and make the bike cheaper OR more economical. Common sense - but I am just an old fart - two old farts together 😆

Great video and brilliant attitude mate! I ride a BSA Starfire I've owned since 1971, a 77 HD Ironhead Sportster and a 95 Heritage with no technology and like you I wouldn't use it of I had it. Keep them coming.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

Hi Sky, many thanks for the comment. Starfire - wonderful!!!! And the HD's, terrific. Tech is a solution to a problem that does not exist 🤣. I'll keep them coming don't worry 👍

Yep my old Hornet doesn't have any gadgets 😂

Smashing bike for the price, I'll always buy a nearly new used bike every time it makes sense.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

hi Triumph, many thanks for the comment. Your approach to nearly new is a sound approach. Get rid of the initial loss :)

@johnhelliwell2591

6 ай бұрын

Makes sense if you're a tight twat .. buy it new run it in and treasure it . We are not talking mega bucks are we .

Think some people just like to moan, modern bikes are wayyyyyy better than they were. Think the KZread curse is people it looking for something to say and click baiting a lot. Glad you are enjoying your lovely bike.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

Hi JFro, many thanks for the comment. You are right. Modern bikes are a world away from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Possibly even the 90s. They are so reliable now, and I cringe to say it, but even the Chinese stuff is really good (and getting better). When it comes to China, it's almost like the UK being overtaken in the 70's but Japan, but this time, it's China overtaking Japan. Maybe a few more years, but I would be concerned it I was one of the leading Jap manufacturers.

Nice video Richard, im loving your take on the technology 😂, looking forward to the next one.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

Hi Malcolm, many thanks for the comment. It's true regard the tech. It's a crazy world where manufactures are producing (at a cost) solutions to problems that simply do not exist 🤣

Hi, great down to earth review, I've subscribed to your channel 🙂. I was just reading about a guy who has a bsa and his occasionally cut out and the dealer fitted an idle control valve which improved it but didn't totally fix the problem. The dealer later rang him and invited him in for a bsa ecu update which has fixed it 😀,so could be worth a call to your nearest dealer to get yours updated.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

Hi Bally, many thanks for the comment. And many thanks for subscribing. It is much appreciated. Ok, so it sounds like the firmware is available. I shall reach out to the local dealer and get her in for an update. Hopefully clear this amber engine light :)

@ianhalliwell8604

7 ай бұрын

Took mine in to the dealer he just switched it off and restarted it after 30 seconds and its never come back, no updates needed.

@bankruptpensioner

7 ай бұрын

@@ianhalliwell8604 Ian, can you confirm the process? I am really interested in this. Did he wait for 30 seconds or turn on the ignition for 30 seconds etc etc. Please confirm and I will test it on my bike

Good for you, losing three stone! There are so many middle-aged lard-arses out there, complaining about suspension on their bikes & paying £££ for upgraded springs, when all they need to do is get a bit of exercise & eat less junk. Also, well done on getting that deal on the bike - it made me wonder how much the dealer gave the previous owner - that's some depreciation!

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

hi Baz, many thanks for the comment. Thanks for the congrats on the three stone. That said, I have put a stone back on. However. You are right. Here in the UK I see many a guy on an R1 or equivalent and they engulf the bike and wonder why it does not handle in the corners :). Bizarre. Good question regard the bike. I bet sub £4200. Certainly in the current financial crisis etc. The BSA is quite wonderful !!!!

Interesting I do believe that Hitchcock's are going to start doing stuff for the Gold Star I believe I heard somewhere that they now have a bike to design the parts from . Nice bike at a good price never had tech on a bike and to me who needs it my current bike has no tech so what you don't have you don't miss 😉if I had it I would never change it .👍

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

Hi Crumbly, many thanks for the comment. hitchcocks, that would be great if they started on something. At some £630 for pannier, BSA are really making a statement. Tech - manufacturers solution to a problem that does not exist 😆

Just curious as I didn't see anyone else asking this question in the reply column; what was the reason that the previous owner did not own the bike long & then sold it?? Thanks for the video. Only found you today & I subscribed to your channel.

@bankruptpensioner

7 ай бұрын

Hey Larry, now that is the right question!!! 😆. And thanks for subbing!!! OK, short answer, this was a demo bike from a dealer in the south of the UK. The reason for it being £4999 - no one buys bikes in the winter in the UK........except me 😆. Personally, I always buy my bikes in the winter and I tend to get great deals. 😄. Does this answer your question?

@larrywade9041

7 ай бұрын

Yes- thank you@@bankruptpensioner

Hello from Lancashire . Like most of us in our mid 60's , i rode for a couple of years 1975 - 1978 on '' L '' plates . Later in life i decided to take my DAS in 2010 . Since then my bikes have been dictated by cost , reliability , and more recently health issues .. eg arthritis . I have followed the New BSA Goldstar from the early days, however i'm alarmed at the depreciation . What do people think about the longevity of the New BSA brand and future parts availability ?

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

Hi P88ker, and hello Lancashire. These are great questions. And congrats on passing the DAS 14 years ago 😄. Would love to know others on the thoughts of depreciation. However, on a £6300 bike, after 8 months being worth £5k, i think that is reasonable. However, we are one of those very few countries that do not see the VAT as an immediate loss. Thoughts anyone?

Royal Enfield hard Panniers are a similar price - can't understand it either.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

hi Dig, many thanks for the comment. Really, that is interesting. Maybe the cheaper price from the Indian supplier assumes that the purchaser will pay that little more for the expensive pannier (lifestyle and all that stuff). Would not surprise me if that was the case.

Very funny review, lots of good points too. Only thing I would say is 'Would you have bought it as your only bike?' After all, you've got another bike to ride with all the modern bells and whistles. Hmmm, thanks anyway.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

Hi Cornish, many thanks for the comment. i have just subscribed to you!!😄. I hope you like the humour 😆. Only bike?? I am in a very fortunate position where I paid for both bikes. However, if I had £5k and wanted or needed to buy a bike then........I think I would have bought this BSA. Like the Bonnevilles and the Speed Twins, they do generate attention from older folk, and I am starting to join that 'older folk' clan, certainly at the early stages. I do like the BSA for it's simplicity, but I also appreciate that I am starting the old fart phase of life. The Tiger offers a tft screen that does more than I will ever take advantage of. I guess the younger riders of today want to see all that sexy stuff where me, I was more than satisfied, at their age, with a decent power band from a 2-stroke 😆 (and still am to be honest). I just find the tft screen a great distraction however, I am learning to simply ignore everything other than the speedometer. That said, I do think the cruise control is fantastic, especially when I went to France on the long motorways. Yes, I would buy the BSA. I am sure that the ladies would see me as someone with a little refinement and that has to be a brucie bonus at my age 😆

@CornishMotorcycleDiaries

8 ай бұрын

@@bankruptpensioner Cheers for that

Dad used to tell me BSA was for Bastard Seized Again. Can’t say I’ve ever seen one on the road. Are they sold in the US.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

hi Kerry, many thanks for the comment. Back in the days (60s), most things seized 😆, even the cars. New engine every year in a car - or certainly reconditioned engine. Not sure they will sell in the US however, once BSA has started to get the marketing sorted out, I am sure they will get over the pond. How long for that? Who know 😆

Great video and l can't agree with you more about rider modes being in your right hand and do we need to be spending an extra 2-3k for all these extras.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, many thanks for the comment. As a technologist, I always thought that technology would make things cheaper. This is not the case :). Especially with cars and motorcycles. The problem today, and there is no problem to fix, is people are being nannyed to keep themselves safe. The tech as such makes our products more expensive. And as such, on my Tiger, there is more computing power than the early space shuttles. Hence the expensive prices for motorcycles today. Let's be honest, we didn't need it 'yesterday' and we don't need this stuff today. And the Gold Star proves this :). Thanks for the compliment. Ride safely :)

@mikerider58

8 ай бұрын

@bankruptpensioner I'd love one of the Japanese big 4 to bring out a 650cc classic bike with 65 bhp, one analog speedo , obviously abs and proper metal mudguards. The kawasaki Z 650 parallel twin motor or suzuki sv 650, something that has plenty of Poke. I'm retired now and spend a lot of time walking around motorcycle shops with my beautiful Honda cb 500s 2002 parked outside, it's black ⚫️ with half fairing and still gets admired . Sadly the new bikes look like Wildebeest or Jetskis covered in layers of plastic. God love anyone looking to change sparks plugs. And those ridiculous TFT SCREENS are bloody dangerous imo.. You are 💯 per cent correct about playing the safety card 👏

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

@@mikerider58 Pity, the 4 pots are growing onto something of the past. It's a sad thing as their was nothing as smooth as the 4s. I guess regulations and all that make it the way forward, sadly. The z650 4 was great for the time. The CB500 is a great bike and the engine is quite superb. MPG tends to be super!! Love the quote of jet skis 😆. The TFT screens, especially the one of the Tiger 900, is like a space invader game. So distracting with super sexy graphics that simply are not required.

@mikerider58

8 ай бұрын

@@bankruptpensioner indeed

I noticed your bike cut out at a stop a couple of times. Mine does this and research on the internet suggests this is a common problem. I bought mine to be a keeper but iam not sure I can live with it.

@bankruptpensioner

6 ай бұрын

Hi Neil. First!!! Keep the bike!!! A fix is on its way from BSA. When the bike is really hot (after 20 miles lets say), this problem of stalling stops. BSA know about this problem. BSA are working on a new firmware update that will be available to you through the upgraded 4 year warranty. I called the BSA dealer at Crewe only last week and they confirmed that BSA are working on the firmware release but it is not ready just yet. So, hold your horses! This problem will be fixed. BTW, I don't work for BSA 😆. And, well done for selecting one of the most beautiful retros on the street 👍

Pannier and frame set for a Himalayan is about 500, new bike can be got for 4k.

@bankruptpensioner

8 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, many thanks for the comment. Crazy prices for some reason. No idea why this is the case.

The GS radiator is an aesthetic abomination. Is that the best the designers could come up with? Looks like they took a radiator out of a 1996 Geo metro and zip-tied it to the frame.

@bankruptpensioner

7 ай бұрын

hi Joseph, thanks for the comment. I know it looks a little practical but the black spray job does help a little

It's a Indian made commuter bike. Because it has BSA tank badges you guys go nuts over it. If it had an Indian name would you gush over it ? I don't think so. A Chinese made engine? I want to see how it holds up in the long term.

@bankruptpensioner

4 ай бұрын

Hey Frank, everything we have is from the far east.....everything 😆