I bought one in the fall of 1969. Rode it all winter while at University in Bozeman, Montana. I love that bike. Still have it. Always great to see the back room at Baxter's. It's a time machine.

@forgottenmotorcycles

9 ай бұрын

Very cool!

Another great bike - a beautiful example, all correct as far as I can see . . . BSA's and Triumphs of this era were always so good looking . . .

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

It's a fun motorcycle. Hoping to get a good look at a Triumph Trophy Trail today. Wahoo!

@vonryansexpress

Жыл бұрын

@@forgottenmotorcycles Oh I will look forward to that !! - Great bikes

@autodidact537

10 ай бұрын

@@forgottenmotorcycles I had a BSA 441 Victor Special motorcycle. It was the biggest piece of junk I ever had the misfortune to own. Absolute crap!

@richardortiz8704

7 ай бұрын

😮😢 high maintenance😮 junk junk

I've had 441s for 50 years and I can tell you they're Bulletproof

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

You've lived a good life if you had one of these motorcycles :-)

@Mike40M

4 ай бұрын

Sadly not fireproof. My first one was cremated in a barn fire in -83.

@JARRETT7121

4 ай бұрын

@@Mike40M hey you're not the Lone Ranger I had one that burned up in a fire about 12 years ago I managed to save the engine though except for the cylinder head

You don't recognise the name 'Jeff Smith'? Er, he was an absolute LEGEND of off-road motorcycling for BSA. Great video.

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

I'm a little behind...lol. Wahoo!

@DaveFiggley

Жыл бұрын

@@forgottenmotorcycles Me too :) I recognise the name BaxterCycle from decades ago and I live in the UK. They must have been advertising in the British classic motorcycle mags as far back as the 1980s. Looks like they're stashing all our best bikes.

@philhawley1219

Жыл бұрын

Jeff Smith was the World Scrambling Champion in 1964&65 riding the B44. I just bought one on Saturday,it's all there but it needs a bit of care to get up and running right

Had a friend that had one of those. I was riding a Norton 850 Commado. He had no issues keeping up on the highway

@forgottenmotorcycles

3 ай бұрын

Now that is amazing!

Even though I raced Triumph Bonnevilles, this was always my favorite Btit bike. And that shop!!!!

@forgottenmotorcycles

11 ай бұрын

Right on!

Brittish twins and singles from the late 60's to early 70's are the very definition of the word " motorcycle " imho.

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely :-)

My 441 topped out @ 79 MPH w/ one up. Trips to Loudon Motorcycle Raceway (before NASCAR)

@forgottenmotorcycles

4 ай бұрын

Love it 😁

I started riding this bike when I was 10. Had it until about 8 years ago when I sold it to pay for new windows in my kids rooms. Love it. And yes it will go 95.

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful bike. Wahoo!

A very original one. Though missing skid plate and the golden BSA logo on seat has faded away. They usually do. It was likely built after february -70. The green indicator lamp on the headlamp is high beam warning. The second one might indicate flasher (U.S.A. only). Should know as I bought one new in 1970. Now has two other ones. Fun to ride them.

@forgottenmotorcycles

4 ай бұрын

Love this. Wahoo!

I had one in 1972 And I loved it . Only got thrown over the Handlebars one ,then the Guy I was buying it from told me about the Decompression switch .LOL 😂

@forgottenmotorcycles

4 ай бұрын

Love it!

She is absolutely gorgeous fantastic stunningly looking bike😮❤ wow.

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

I road one once. Really nice light handling.

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

Works rider Jeff Smith won the Scottish Six Days 350 cc cup[3] that year and finished 3rd in the 500 cc Motocross World Championship. BSA named there production bike the "Victor" after his victory

@forgottenmotorcycles

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info :-)

@Mike40M

4 ай бұрын

Some sources say that the Americans wanted them in road trim and BSA obliged.

Cool

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

Really liked it too

My buddy bought one new 69 I believe for $1300(knobby tires and it had about a 51 tooth rear sprocket)

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

It's an interesting motorcycle, for sure. Wahoo!

Almost bought one back in 1972. However, it was extremely hard to start so I ended up passing on it. Have you ever tried starting one?

@forgottenmotorcycles

6 ай бұрын

I have not...If given the opportunity I will try. Wahoo!

@martinrice9190

6 ай бұрын

Make sure to do a video of that. Also make sure to wear good thick soled boots. Those bikes are high compression beasts. I'll be rooting for you!!@@forgottenmotorcycles

@Mike40M

4 ай бұрын

@@forgottenmotorcycles If given the chance, read the owners handbook first. Not that hard, it will start even if done slightly wrong. Not like a Velocette which only starts if done exactly right.

Was known as the 441 Victim because those trying to kick it were victims of the compression.👍

@forgottenmotorcycles

Жыл бұрын

Good looking bike...did read that it was a hard to start beast!

@jasperriley3923

Жыл бұрын

They were heavy to be competitivebut were a blast on logging roads.

Best one was the bsa lightning with 2 cylinders side by side

@forgottenmotorcycles

11 ай бұрын

I like

Does anyone know if you can put a bsa lightning engine on the bsa Victor special

@forgottenmotorcycles

11 ай бұрын

Good question

@philhawley1219

9 ай бұрын

The simple answer is NO. The twin engine is much bigger and wider. I have never heard of anyone trying such a thing but a Triumph 350 or500 twin may be persuaded to fit. See 6.43 on this video, that was a factory model made right at the end of 500cc production in 1974. Very rare and desirable.

Was that the bike just before the CCM came out

@forgottenmotorcycles

2 ай бұрын

I just don't know enough about these motorcycles to answer that question. Beautiful bike

Nifty.😂

@forgottenmotorcycles

5 ай бұрын

Would like to ride one. Wahoo!

Prancing around like an authority on BSA’s and you don’t know who Jeff Smith is-2x World Moto Cross champion on a BSA

@forgottenmotorcycles

7 ай бұрын

Wahoo

Any idea where to get a chain guard, battery side cover and a grey seat cover for my 70 441 VS ?? Help

@forgottenmotorcycles

3 ай бұрын

Contact Cara or Randy at Baxtercycle.com Those two are experts at vintage British bike parts. Wahoo!