BSA 650 Twins (actually 654cc) of the '60's were beautiful bikes, esp. the Lightning. The Spitfire had higher compression for more HP, but they didn't bother to beef-up the lower end, so there were engine failures. Similarly, Norton's '72 Commando 750 w/ 'Combat' engine had the same problem. I had a '71 BSA Thunderbolt - 1-carb 650 twin - reliable & lovable (except it was 1st year of the taller OIF frames, so seat height & handling were slightly compromised.) I'd love to have a late 60's T-Bolt or Lightning now!

@thefuzzybiker171

6 ай бұрын

Beautiful machines!

ive owned truimphs and bsas thunderbolt and lightning was my last bsa i spent alot of money on it doing up but it got stolen i used to be in the bsa owners club here in wellington nz im glad british bikes are making a comeback new bsas nortons and truimphs making the 400cc though built in india and the indian royal enfield best handling bikes than any other bikes in the world bar the eyeties ones

@thefuzzybiker171

6 ай бұрын

You've lived a good life...NZ is beautiful!

hey fuzzy , live the video, but have an off the wall question, i want to get an royal enfield jacket, the same as yours, the khardungla, but having trouble with the size chart,one says im xl another says im a xxxl , how did your deal with this

@thefuzzybiker171

7 ай бұрын

I actually just tried the jackets on at Baxter Cycle. I know that's not always an option. My regular shirt size, jacket size ect... is XL and the Khardung La Jacket I ended up with is a tight XL. So, sizing seemed about right. If anything I might have gone up to an XXL and been just as happy. Excellent question. Hope this helps. Wahoo!