A Fine Vintage: The 1941 BSA M20 | 101 Magnificent Motorcycle Men | Unique Stories From India
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Two men who lovingly restored one of the longest serving motorcycles in British military history to its wartime glory.
The BSA M20 was the most used British motorcycle during World War II, with over 125,000 bikes in active service, and a civilian variant for the general public. These bikes would be bought by members of the public at army auctions back in the day. But after 1957, the import of these beautiful motorcycles was stopped. Today, these bikes are found in old garages, junkyards and sometimes, with passionate collectors. Adhiraj Singh Khatipura, owner of Rajputana Jeeps, is one of these collectors. His father bought a BSA M20 from Guruji, a mechanic renowned in Jaipur for working on imported motorcycles. Restoring the bike has been Adhiraj's labour of love, searching for individual parts and putting them together, in a process that took almost a year to complete. Together with Guruji's son Kailashchand, Adhiraj hopes to keep young bikers today interested in the magnificent machines that make up our biking history.
Bikes. They come in all shapes and sizes. Choppers, bobbers, cafe racers, you name it. Even more interesting are the men and women who build their lives around building, tweaking and riding them. 101 Magnificent Motorcycle Men celebrates the biker - that lone soul who'd rather be in the middle of nowhere on two wheels, than anywhere else.
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Restoration is pure engineering. For restoring any machine you have to earn very depth knowledge of machine and vintage automobile engineering technics. This is not loke art, no one can restore a vintage machine with just waving paint brass, here needed pure talent and dedication to learn old automobile technics, you have collect knowledge form old rare books, retired mechanic and from very rare genuine manuals. That's why only few human exits who have this kind to scientific and technical knowledge to truly restore a vintage machine and give then life once again, so that there engine can beat once again with the former glory. Salute for all Vintage automobile Restores.
iI liked your video, thanks very much, it reminds me of the time my friend Ray and i passed our bike tests on two M20s during my last posting in the British Army at 3 Div Airhead Ordanance Company at Luggershall south England in 1976, we became the despatch riders for the base, we had some really good times on the M20s and we broke them a few time doing stunts but luckily didn`t get into trouble he had a Honda CB250 and i had a 250 Suzuki RamAir which was knackered and i bought a Triumph 750 `export` model from Motorcycle city in Aldershot having just made it there on my Suzuki, good job Ray was with me on his bike, and on the way back to camp the back wheel neary came off the Triumph,very scary. It`s good to see these bikes being restored by enthusiasts like yourselves, it keeps us oldies happy, thanks again.
Riding these old machines gives you a feeling where you can feel time and soul laughing together.
Have a ex australian army 1941 m20 in my shed, had it since 1981, quirky old bike, they ride alright for an old steam pigeon!
I had a '44 M20 when I was stationed in Asmara, Ethiopia in 1966. Wonderful travels.
My Grandfather rode BSA M20 motorbikes during WW2. He was in the 2NZEF (2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force) signal corp. I have a photo of him with his M20 taken somewhere in North Africa, and I have all his medals. Thank you for restoring these motorcycles.
Should have included the exhaust note. Btw Lovely story and i'm glad we have British motorcycles in India
@ashwinsail7938
6 жыл бұрын
Yes would have like to hear exhaust sound.
@johnwalters5131
5 жыл бұрын
The chap was wrong to say M20s need careful maintenance . They were built so rugged for army use they could and were horribly neglected yet still kept running . I had an ex desert army M20 when i was 15 that i rode over ploughed fields and through tangled woods and it was completely indestructable . I just left it under a hedge one day to have lunch and imnever saw it again ; nicked !
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4 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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4 жыл бұрын
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Kailashji and Ady Khamagani! Kailashji built my first custom Enfield on 1995/96 and installed a vintage car rear tyre trimmed and adapted swingarm... aluminium cylinder heads and all..it was awesome!
video lacked sound of the bike
@pranavvarma1
6 жыл бұрын
Vasu Bansal I was reading the comments to check whether someone already said that. 😀
@puriaa
6 жыл бұрын
It would have been better had there been the sound of the bike itself. Why the maker didn't give sound of bike is well known to himself !
@mnish4life
4 жыл бұрын
Because if you check the front wheel at 4:59, it isn't moving...maybe the bike was actually not running and kept on a platform
Awesome nostalgic i used to own a BSA 650 gold star at 18 years now i am 55 thanks for the great trip went back to my teenage memories wish i could get some old vintage bikes to ride again with those pilot shape glasses and the open helmet old is gold thanks keep the good work going on and share more videos you made my day.
@autobot8932
2 жыл бұрын
@venky IYER ++venky IYER would it be possible to get your contact sir?
I know this man Kailash ji his a great passionate vintage lover ,salute this guy
I have watched National Geographic, Discovery and History Channel. I really love them the infomation, the diversity across all verticals and the way they show stories. And I have been following 101 India for the last 3-4 monthsand there's not been a single day I have stopped thinking about one of your videos. If there is something coming from India on the same lines as this channel its you. You can become one of those channels.
I honestly feel devastated that despite being a Antique bike enthusiast I never came across a gem of channel like yours until now. Have subscribed with just this video and have a daunting task of catching up with all your old videos. Wish me luck.
I live in USA and work in Business environment. You are an excellent presenter. I hope to learn from your presentation skills. Great work.
Great to see the old bikes are being passionately restored
The camera work is just brilliant, the last close up of both the owner and mechanic was very satisfying , Kudos to the Team!
Great to see such type bike lovers in our country 💓💓💓💓💓
Magnificent content ! As rare as BSA M20.
Priceless bikes. Priceless collection... woooow
Such an enlightening and lovely video!!, who can ever dream to dislike it??, would like to own a BSA one day, restored by this very man, if luck favours enough!!..
@umarfarooque3737
3 жыл бұрын
Here you go I could help you with one
@autobot8932
2 жыл бұрын
@@umarfarooque3737 your contact details?
Beautiful And should continue back
What a great episode this is..enjoyed every bit of it. Need more such episodes.
Thanks for share, well done!! Greetings from Mexico!!
In a single word "Incredible".
Love the video ....like always
best channel in utube.. why this channel is underated
Great move. Nice to hear this story from India site.
U guys made my day..😍😍
This is a great video - I so respect you guys, your passion, knowledge and capabilities - Best wishes from England
Keep going bud your channel is far better i dont know why people dont subscribe awsome stories #salute🙏🙏
It's super awesome loved it
Amazing!
I just love this video
Haha loved those shots of him riding the bike. No head in those shots. Pakka helmet nai pehna hoga. Smart 101india. 😉
Great you got that. I'm also behind it from few years ,although right now I'm incapable of buying this, but i will buy this or i will make it☺
I hope this series never ends
Nice effort dude.keep it up👍👍
Beautiful
i love retro styled bike
Great vid will send onto my dad whos got a couple of these
Awesome bikes . Please include the sound of the bikes .Thats the other half of these amazing machines.
WOW!
Beautiful bikes
Fantastic
Awesome videos 101 India
Lovely
kailash ji sir se mei personally mil chuka hu .....bahut ache aadmi h ye
Nicely done. I have a postwar M21 and a wartime 16H. I prefer them to OHV bikes of the same era. They have a certain charm, as long as one is not in a hurry.....
I love it, I am.planning to restore my Dad's lambretta gp150
සුපිරි SUPER.
awesome
woow amazing video
i visited Jaipur a few years ago but did not know of your workshop otherwise i would have loved to visit. Next time i will come round but since i am in England i doubt if it will be on my BSA M21 !! Although i would love to give it try !!
Old jewel 👍🙏
Superb and excellent sir
Well done boys.
Awesome video
awsome
great job
what a thing i did,nt know about this bike until now
One word just Awesome ❣️ But bike ka sound hota toh aur maja aata.
Thank you for making vidio
You are great
Made me remind of the stories my dad use to tell about his love for motorcycle. Beautiful crafted and would love to see more on Motorcycles. Kudos!!!
Interesting content
Fab
Bro NYC vedio
I'm so proud to own a 1938 wanderer vintage
Awwwwwwwwsomeeee
Hey! I just started up with motorcycling last Feb. Bought myself an Avenger Cruise 220. Since I started riding it, I started enjoying the rides. The thing is, when it comes to having some knowledge about the bike, I lack in it so much. I have tried asking some people on how and where to acquire an in-depth knowledge about my bike so that I would know about how everything works and is fixed, but to no avail. I also wished to learn how to build a bike from scratch and that as well seems to be impossible.
Nice
Good video, but if we could hear the beautiful beast it would have been simply awesome.
Costly vintage video.....so nice
please make more videos like this.
My grand father had a BSA Road Rocket 650. Some years back my Uncle he sold it to an anglo indian a vintage bike freak vintage bike..but now we all feel sad and feel nostalgic
@nutmegged3778
Жыл бұрын
@Sam Sam , kindly share a way on how to contact you
I wish to have one ...
Hello sir superb 😘 bullet.hamare pass BSA b31 bullet hay hyd may hay.It is still in good condition since 1946 model.
0:45 what a view was that
make videos on vintage cycles also
very nice ! sound of the bike please !
1.49 seconds - I have stood in that actual yard as if it was yesterday, yet it is a year ago
Loved the video. Would have been great if could hear the exhaust note
@mnish4life
4 жыл бұрын
Check the video at 4:59...the wheel isn't moving so I doubt if the bike was even on at that moment
Bro thump toh sunao, whole video i was waiting for it.
jaipurits thumbs up..
This bike have gear on right and brake on left it is common but only in ROYAL ENFIELD STANDARD only not in others. But good looking.
You sadly neglected those precious Exhaust Notes and made us deprived of that dude!
@mnish4life
4 жыл бұрын
Check the wheel at 4:59...it isn't moving so I am sure the bike wasn't running, maybe used a platform or something
@EnriqueGonzalez-iu3so
3 жыл бұрын
@@mnish4life you are right!
@mnish4life
3 жыл бұрын
@@EnriqueGonzalez-iu3so actually I wasn't, I played the video a little slow and saw the air valve on the wheel moving, it was visible...but the rims of the wheel still look a little dodgy
@EnriqueGonzalez-iu3so
3 жыл бұрын
@@mnish4life I check again... And You are right... again! Woww you check with big detail, awesome !! Hahahh 😁😆👍👍
@mnish4life
3 жыл бұрын
@@EnriqueGonzalez-iu3so I am a producer, have an eye for detail, important part of my job :)
My Grand Father have Red One BSA, ONE AREAL & ONE TRIUMPH
Front fender isn't the one as the original, Headlight is from a BSA bb31, tank as well never came with a badge however happy to see it alive running, your mechanic has rather a original bike.
Wat all paper should v look for if r planning to buy a imported vintage motorcycle?
Bikes of world war.
Sir matchless g3l 1942 and matchless g3ls .which is a better bike??
what is the music track you used in the end man? it is terrific.
Even i have BSA M20 mine 1935 model Hyderabad airforce
amazing sirji I want a BSA 500CC M20 WCH S N GARAGE YEZDI ROADKING AND JAWA 250
Wonderful M20 BSA BIKE. I too am interested in one, have been unable to do so.
@autobot8932
4 жыл бұрын
@Ajit Singh +Ajit Singh , I have one for sale.. if you are interested do let me know
@AjitSingh-km4jt
4 жыл бұрын
Yes i am interested pls share contact number what aap no so I can connect n see the pictures of the motorcycle thanks, sorry from the delay
@AjitSingh-km4jt
4 жыл бұрын
My no s 9837643761
I mayseld visited srg repair the best shop for royal Enfield
Me too owns a 1958 model enfield...
@bijitsingh6378
6 жыл бұрын
amarjeet singh Kya main aapki 1958 enfield dkhsakta hoo??
@amarjeetsingh-nw4gd
6 жыл бұрын
Bijit Singh...sure sir mine is at my hometown in Punjab's ropar district.
A fabulous video my Indian friend - maybe I see you again soon without the 'white man' attitude !!!
@lokeshaman2615
6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Lears MotorBike Adventures you're spot on. I hate it about this channel.
@vikramthakur3195
6 жыл бұрын
Kevin Lears MotorBike Adventures so true... with an Indian attitude
@utkarshsingh8297
4 жыл бұрын
MotorBikeTV like anything...it's Rajputana bikes...it's Indian culture...and this channel is India 101...
I want one
Do let me know if you are interested in seeing about 50 vintage motorcycles in various levels of being restored.
@autobot8932
2 жыл бұрын
@Manjula Arun ++Manjula Arun would be interested in seeing them