I much prefer to listen to a review from someone like yourself. A long term owner, not an influencer who's been given the bike and wants to please the manufacturer so the next bike comes along. Excellent review 👏

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments, much appreciated. Glad you found it interesting. Cheers.

I got my black/chrome one like you on the 1st of March but told the dealer to take that horrible article off the handlebars. Like you i also had the same management light issue, took it back to my dealer who said switch it on then switch it off, leave it for 30 seconds to let it reset then switch it back on and its never came on again, no update needed. I also put new uprated shocks on from Tec, real improvement. No other mods and no other issues also, like yourself.

@old-n-Goldie

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Ian, hope your still enjoying your Goldie as much as I am mine. Cheers.

Good for you , there is a bike out there for everybody. All the best😊

Liked and subscribed. Really enjoyed your relaxed style. 👍

@old-n-Goldie

6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Andrew, much appreciated. Hope you find some of my other rambles and stuff interesting. Cheers.

👍 Nice chat and video, you views and no attempt at trying to be a moto jouranlist, just a great honest review, or what look like a nice honest retro roadster. I may have to book a test ride (after christmas!). Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

@old-n-Goldie

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it interesting. Yes just my personal thoughts on what I think is an excellent bike. She's tucked away in the garage now that the ice and salt have appeared but I've got Harold the Himalayan to keep me going till the good weather returns so hope to do more videos over the winter. Cheers.

Great Vid. I have been looking for a Gold Star for a year now and will be getting mine tomorrow. Really excited. Can't wait to have a play and enjoy that single.

@old-n-Goldie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it. Congratulations on finally getting one, I'm sure you'll love it, I certainly do. Have a great day tomorrow when you pick it up. Cheers.

Good to hear you're happy with your BSA after 2K miles, an open and honest review I really enjoyed. Thank you and many more happy miles of riding.

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments Mark, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

@craigyllyn

10 ай бұрын

I managed to get a test ride for September open day at Crewe. Should be interesting😊

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

That's great, hope you enjoy the test ride. Be interested to know if you end up buying one. Cheers.

Thank you for your review, I am hoping to pick mine up on Friday and putting some miles on it, all I need is some reasonable weather, finger crossed this time of year.

@old-n-Goldie

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Neil, hope you found it interesting. Good luck on Friday hope the weather's OK for you. I'm sure you'll love the bike I've put another 700 miles on Goldie since the review and just love it. Cheers.

That's the best review I've watched. Totally informative and enjoyable. Thank you

@old-n-Goldie

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter, I'm just telling it how I've found it. We've done another 700 miles since the review and I just love this bike. Cheers.

Good review glad bsa back hope they go on to revive other names, my 1st bike a bantam, 125 bantam properly done be a big seller (with good electrics!)

@old-n-Goldie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Patrick, glad you found it interesting. Yes, it would be great if they bring out more models, we'll have to wait and see. Cheers.

Great video. Very easy to understand, great diction. Very well presented. Thanks 👍

@old-n-Goldie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

Just found your channel and subscribed. Really enjoyed your videos. Started riding in the late 60's on BSA's. Bantam, Starfire, Shooting Star, Thunderbolt and Lightning. It's great to see the BSA name back!

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice comments and for subscribing, glad you're enjoying my travels. Cheers.

Thank you for a sensible honest review, a real motorcyclist in the real world!

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thank you somuch, glad you enjoyed it, I just tell it as I find it. Cheers.

Great, honest review. Glad you are enjoying the bike. Every bike is a compromise, as are cars. We are lucky as bikers to be able to customise to our liking.

@old-n-Goldie

5 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it interesting. I've put on another 700 miles since the review and my opinion hasn't changed. It's tucked up in the garage for the winter, got a RE Himalayan for the bad weather, but can't wait to get back out on it once the roads are clear of salt. Cheers.

Great review, we’ll put over and very informative. Thank you!

@old-n-Goldie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it. Cheers.

Great review and a nice bike that doesn't break the bank. I'd be tempted if I didn't have my Bonny.

@old-n-Goldie

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Kevin, glad you found it interesting. Put a good few more miles on it since that review, even though I've been running my Himalayan over winter, and I'm still loving it. Cheers.

Merci c'est exactement ce que je pensais elle est maintenant aussi visible en France et avec vos commentaires et vos vidéos superbes et instructives je pense qu'elle me decevrait pas si un jours je décidai de quitter ma RE classic 350 bien au contraire le surplus de puissance est selon moi juste ce qui manque à la classic 350 pour pouvoir rouler en sécurité aux vitesses légales ici en France sans que cela fasse souffrir la machine ....✌️🇨🇵

@old-n-Goldie

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. I hope that one day you will be able to own and enjoy a Goldstar. I would like a RE 350 as well but would use the Goldie for faster, longer distance rides where the extra power would make it more relaxed. Cheers.

Hi what an excellent review of the 650 Goldie. I had a test ride of one from Eddy's when they first came out over here, and was Impressed I was going for the Legacy version but at the last minute I got the chance of a virtually new Royal Enfield 535GT with only 33 miles on it for 4,000 so I bought that I then bought a Brand New Benelli 752s Beautiful bike and so forgot about the Goldie but now I have decided to get a third Bike so I have again looked at a couple of reviews on the Goldie, Your review was down to earth and honest and for that many thanks, I am now going to buy a Goldie from Eddy's and add it to my stable. Kind Regards. Adrian.

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Adrian, glad you found the review useful. The Enfields are great bikes and I very nearly bought one as a companion to Goldie. In the end I went for something completely different but that's another story and I'll be posting a new video about it next week. I love my BSA, it never fails to put a smile on my face and I'm sure you will be very happy with one.

Very enjoyable and informative video. Well done, sir, and Best Wishes from Kentucky!

@old-n-Goldie

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Pete, glad you found it interesting. Can't wait to get back on it but it will be a while. Cheers Rog

Smashing honest review, first I've seen of the Goldie, looks like a lovely bike, and if it's made in India, you can bet your boots it'll be excellent!

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it interesting, I just tell it as I find it. Cheers.

Excellent review, the one issue that does put me off purchasing a BSA is lack of Center stand,,, it such a fundamental thing to omit.... But after this review I may think again...

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it. It appears that centre stands are no longer viewed as necessities, I've watched several reviews of other new bikes recently which didn't have one. A bit of a pain but but not insurmountable. Don't let it put you off buying one. Cheers.

It's great that manufacturers are once again making bikes that look how a motorcycle should, to my (old) eyes. I went for a Royal Enfield, and am tempted by their forthcoming Classic 650 twin, though I was hoping for a big single. The Gold Star is a nice looking machine, the switch gear is a happ'orth 'o tar and it would have been prettier without the oil cooler. At the price the BSA and Enfield's are a steal, and I'm glad you are enjoying yours.

@old-n-Goldie

11 ай бұрын

I quite agree with you. The modern style with pointy bits all over and everything at an angle really does nothing for me. I'm also tempted by a Royal Enfield and waiting to see the 650 classic. Cheers

@kevindarkstar

10 ай бұрын

Do you mean liquid cooling, as I don't believe the goldstar has an oil cooler 😊

@borderlands6606

10 ай бұрын

​@@kevindarkstar After I wrote it I realised I was getting the Gold Star mixed up with Royal Enfield's Interceptor oil cooling.

@kevindarkstar

10 ай бұрын

@@borderlands6606 ahh right 😂

@borderlands6606

10 ай бұрын

@@kevindarkstar A radiator is a radiator to me, and has no place on a bike with classic pretensions ; )

Excellent run down. Love the upgrades. Keep on rambling

@old-n-Goldie

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

Very enjoyable talk through. Think you’ve got a lovely bike there.

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

Enjoyed the video, such a pleasant change from the normal ones that have an ulterior motive. Enjoy your machine. Nice to see some familiar locations too from my old stomping ground

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments, so pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers.

Good review of the bike. Tells me everything I wanted to know about it. I also like the relaxed way you ride the motorcycle and your gentle approach to maintenance.

@old-n-Goldie

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice comments glad you found it of use. Cheers.

A great real world review of your bike. The most important part is that you like & enjoy it, plus it has been reliable to date 👍

@old-n-Goldie

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments, glad you found it interesting. Cheers.

It is great to see an honest, practical review after a decent distance and length of ownership. Many thanks. I would definitely buy one if it were not for the fact I already have one of the last RE 500 classics. Certainly, I will have a good look when I next pass a dealers. I would make the same modifications as yourself plus some improvement to the rear 'mudguard'. My local roads have cow pats, sileage, mud and gravel and stock mudguards are simply inadequate. For example, I suspect that radiator would be rendered ineffective with plastered mud in the absence of a fish-tail mudflap. Good filming and well thought out video. Cheers!

@old-n-Goldie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it useful. I've put another 800 miles on if since that review and my opinion hasn't changed, just love it. Having just added an Enfield to the garage, I know how good these are but if you're ever thinking of changing bikes then the Goldie is well worth considering. I know what you mean about the mudguards but for me it's mostly the front one, I don't really have a problem with the rear. I will be adding a fender extension to the bottom of the front one some time soon. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers.

Thanks a lot for the review. I almost bought a BSA 441 Victor in college but decided that I had bigger fish to fry and went with a 1971 Suzuki T500 which served me well for 4 years, plus a couple years post degree. I shared a parking area with BSA 250 which was hardly a model of performance or reliability. That spooked me a bit. I still love hyper-nakeds, but the Goldstar could be just the ticket when the time comes. I hope it is a roaring success!

@old-n-Goldie

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments glad you found it of interest. The old bikes could be a bit high maintenance and unreliable but not just BSAs. Hope you get a new one some day, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Cheers

Excellent review . I test rode a BSA when they first came out and was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable it was to ride. It was easy going and made me feel like I'd been riding it for years. In the end a few niggles and the concern over it being very new to the market and something of an unknown quantity made me look elsewhere but as motorcycle it was very positive experience. The only thing I would question is the price ...with Honda producing a modern 750 with with all the tech and twice the power for the same price I find it hard to see the BSA as a 'bargain' ?

@old-n-Goldie

11 ай бұрын

Hi, glad you liked it. I share your concerns about the new BSA company being new boys on the block and they've got off to a slow start. Hopefully they get there act together, only time will tell. I agree that at the price it's not exactly a bargain, but it is at the lower end. As I said, they could have improved on the quality in some areas like the switch gear and engine cases and a centre stand. Royal Enfield can do it with their 650s and there in the same price bracket. Nevertheless, I'm thoroughly enjoying the riding experience and hope BSA go on to bigger and better things. Cheers

Well, am I glad I found your channel... right up my street! Of course i've subbed and also watched 3 of your well edited and very interesting episodes before realising it was time for bed. My biking life started in the 60s and like you, I had a couple of BSAs, as well as many others, mostly Japenese. I think they were all very much in the naked upright style. My biking life is now slowly coming to an end, but I would very much like to ride one of the old UK markes to finish my riding "career", seeing as that is where it all started back in the mid 60s. I've been looking around for a well kept second hand, as at my age, I see no sense in buying new again. I've considered an Interceptor, a T100 and also the Goldie to which my heart strings are pulling. Unfortunately, there are no good, well kept second hand ones, at a price that I want to afford, on the market yet. Well, that's all 4 now, greets from an expat in Switzerland, Steve.

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nice comments Steve and for subscribing. I love making the videos and knowing that people are enjoying them makes it all worthwhile. It sounds like we're of a similar age and I intend to keep riding as long as I can. Prices on classic bikes keep climbing and thanks to the like of BSA and Royal Enfield, you can often get a brand new or nearly new classic looking bike for the same price, or less, than the originals. Hope you find your dream bike soon. Cheers.

I'm really tempted with the new shadow black edition. I was born long after BSA were finished, but my grandad had a few when he was younger and I've always wanted one. I'm so glad these bikes exist, for people like me who could never have bought a new BSA before it's fantastic. Naysayers can complain all they like about it not being a "proper" one but to me it is, if everyone had that attitude there wouldn't be any more at all! Great video and I've subscribed to see more of your adventures 🙂.

Great review! It sounds lovely and your tasteful mods make it even better. I am an original BSA owner, having owned a B31 and an A10 during the 60s and 70s. I would certainly buy one on the basis of your most comprehensive review, many thanks'

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter, glad you found it interesting. I never owned a B31 but did have two A10s, lovely bikes. Cheers.

Being from Slawit myself I immediately recognised all the roads you rode on as I have ridden them many times myself. Up until last summer I had a Honda Hornet I bought new in 2003. As I am now 60 and officially an old git, I am thinking of a bike like the Goldstar or maybe the Royal Enfield Classic 650 when it eventually materialises. I really wanted the Bullet 500 but after testing it I found it vibrated way too much for my hands. I subscribed, liked etc, mainly because you're a local and I love seeing the our land roll by under wheels...........

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing. Also, welcome to the old gits club. 😁😁😁 Never had a Hornet but there a good bike and you must certainly have liked it to keep it 20 years. I looked at the old bullets myself but the classic 350 reborn seemed so much better it put me off them. In the end I went for the BSA as you see. Be interesting to see the 650 classic, Royal Enfield are really upping the game with current models. Watch out for more videos on their way. Cheers.

nice bike and ramble thanks

Nice review many thanks, in the early 1960s I rode a Bonneville in Leeds and regularly went to a coffee bar called The Roma, Eddy used to go there and I often chased him up Dewsbury Rd him ridding his then Triumph Speed Twin. Happy days, I’m still ridding now and own a BMW HP2 and a BMW GS1250.

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Kaz, glad you enjoyed it. Eddys been around for a good while now, I've had two or three bikes off him over the years. It was actually Eddy himself that took my Goldie order, nice to see him in the shop. Enjoy your rides and stay safe. Cheers.

I've just got a Highland Green Goldstar and (like you) think it does what it says on the tin. If you accept it for what it is, it's a great fun machine. I have fitted a TEC tail tidy to improve the rear end looks and this I'm pleased with. Mine is also experiencing the EML issue which hopefully will be sorted at the first service. I'm a bit of an aging short arse and I can flat foot this easily but have to be careful about waterproof trousers touching the exhaust: a heat shield may be in order! Ride safe.

much thanx. great. i had bikes since a kid. others had like this. i wish cud maybe do as you. great video ride. enjoyable.

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers.

Looks like a great value cruising machine. Definitely on my list after an enfield. Sub'd as i just come across your channel and am enjoying it very much. 😊

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you're enjoying the videos and thanks for subscribing, much appreciated. There's certainly a lot of good value bikes available now what with these and Royal Enfield expanding their range, be interested to hear what you end up buying. Look out for more videos on their way. Cheers.

Returning to the UK after many years abroad soon and have decided that one more bike may be on the cards for the old fart, being well on the wrong side of sixty. I fancy that the Goldstar might be suitable for a bit of lane exploring around home in darkest Cornwall and up popped your channel. Thanks for an enjoyable and valuable review. Subscribed.

Thanks good honest stuff.

@old-n-Goldie

9 ай бұрын

Cheers, hope you found it useful.

A great review on a great bike.

@ruahinesrider

9 ай бұрын

Paddock stands are great. Some bikes have skinny grips & Grip puppies are amazing & take some vibrations out.

Thank you for a good review. I've done over 1600 miles on mine and love it. Only problems have been rough chrome at the back of the front mudguard and a broken headlight glass. Both sorted quickly and without fuss. I had similar heat changing issues but between 3rd and 4th but this vanished after 200 miles. Wish it had an option for a centre stand as I don't trust this side stand if I'm honest. That's the only criticism. The ride, performance and styling are perfect for me and I love it. Thanks again.

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. I've heard of two or three cases of broken headlamp glass but good that BSA are sorting the problems. I'm quite happy with the side stand, just have to be careful on soft or sloping ground. I always carry a stand pad for if its soft. Glad your enjoying the bike. Cheers.

Another excellent video of no nonsense, common sense. Very much in the tradition of the southern West Riding you were passing through. Thank goodness you didn't mention the Denby Dale Pie...doh, done it again! 🙄

@old-n-Goldie

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Well spotted on the location, its actually some footage from an upcoming ride out video but don't tell anypne😆😆😆 Cheers.

Nice review. Cheers

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, glad you liked it. Cheers.

Hey O-n-G, I'm 58 here in the U.S. and about to starty motorcycle riding "career"? I plan to go doing it until I'm 97 years old. Like you, I have no interest in high performance upgrades of ANY kind! I have nothing to prove to anyone.i will keep tabs on your video presentation for viewing. Doug🏍️👍🦅😁⭐⭐⭐

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

High Doug, thanks for watching. You're certainly starting with the right attitude, ride as long as you can, you'll certainly enjoy it. There's plenty more video trips comming so hope you can join me again. Cheers.

@douglasradowick508

10 ай бұрын

@@old-n-Goldie I am probably 1 hour younger than you-at 58 years young and all the white hair on my head & face! I'm considering a motorcycle in the 500-750cc's range, for my first bike. Windshield, engine guards & fairing are the 3 options that I will upgrade on my bike. I look forward to seeing the videos to come from you! I'm subscribed to you channel, so, I'll be notified when they are ready. I'm "tech-no savvy", as soon as I gety motorcycle, I'll text you some pictures of it & me! Doug

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing Doug, there's plenty more videos to come. Be great to see pictures of your bike when you get it, be interesting to see what you choose. Cheers.

Just more teasing - Cummon BSA, Bring them to New Zealand! Great review.

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, hope you get them there soon. Cheers.

@ruahinesrider

9 ай бұрын

Are they not here yet in NZ 🇳🇿? Hope they come down under.

@robertbeighter6336

9 ай бұрын

I sunk my money in a crewman, but still waiting, i heard 2026 for nz.

@ruahinesrider

9 ай бұрын

@@robertbeighter6336 I got the 2door Holden Ute.

re engine light , enfields are the same all theses little things make the bikes more appealing nice bike nice review mate !

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks William, glad you liked it. Yes I'd heard about the problems with Enfields. Wouldn't put me off buying one and I quite fancy a 350 classic reborn even though they seem to have issues with faulty speedos. In a perfect world, nothing would ever go wrong but then there'd be so much unemployment as all the service industries would have to close 😆😆😆😆😆 Cheers.

Great review, this bike is in my top 2 for next year, decisions decisions. Id like to bobber it after a few years.Beans on toast for me for 6 months so i can save hahah

@old-n-Goldie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it useful. I'm sure you'll enjoy it when you get one and I'd certainly like to see a bobbed one. Cheers.

Hi how are you I haven’t heard anything from you lately hope your well looking forward to the next video on rebuilding the old Harley take care

@old-n-Goldie

2 ай бұрын

Hi Nicholas, thanks for asking. Bit of a disaster actually as I got knocked off the bike at the end of March and have a badly smashed leg. Spent 4 weeks in hospital and now have a metal cage round my leg and very limited mobility.Will probably be 12 to 18 months before I'm riding again. Unfortunately I haven't been able to access my video equipment yet but hope to put an update on the channel in the near future. Sorry for the sudden halt in videos and I hope to resume in some form at a later date. Cheers.

@nicholasjarrold8649

2 ай бұрын

@@old-n-Goldie oh god so sorry to hear that god I hope your leg is going to be ok at our age it takes alot longer to recover but a smashed leg god as you say 18 months must be a terrible thing to hear I just hope you can mend properly and be able to get about and ride again wishing you well and I will pop a message in now and again just to see your doing ok wishing you a speedy and great recovery and be back fully fit soon take care 💪💪👋

@old-n-Goldie

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your comments Nicholas. It'll be a long slow process and isn't helped by my age but I'm thinking positive and confident I'll get there eventually. The odd message would be much appreciated and hopefully normal service will be resumed eventually. Cheers Roger

A valuable real world review. Have you had occasion to test the parts supply network and will you be doing your own servicing ? Subscribed.

@old-n-Goldie

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, hope you found it useful. Sorry, but I haven't, as yet, needed any spares for it so can't comment on how good or bad the supply network is. I do intend doing servicing my self and, from reports on Facebook and KZread, it looks very straightforward and things like filters and gaskets are available. Thanks for subscribing. Cheers.

Good watch I think the BSA is a good modern version of the original to look at I have never been into singles and so have never owned one but I can see the attraction . The BSA was a long time coming and for those like yourself and I am sure worth the wait I do wonder if their is going to be any other models since I have heard very little about them since this one came out I can't really see how a brand can exist on only one model but I guess they see no need to rush as they didn't with this one 👌👍

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. They certainly need some more models soon to grow the brand. Earlier this year they filed to trademark the old BSA names Thunderbolt, Lightning and Bantam which would lead me to think that more are on their way. As you say, they didn't hurry getting the Goldie out so may be some time. We'll just have to wait and see. Cheers.

Thanks

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Your very welcome, hope you found it interesting. Cheers.

Jan Gunnar from Norway here, retired fireman at 60, thanks for a great honest review : ). Have been interested in this bike for a long time now, it,s not many of them in Norway yet, but a dealer just 40 minutes away has got them in stock, so i,m going to buy one in black. Just want You to tell You that Your video was the only convincing thrustable credible review that made me take the decision. Just some questions? How tall are You? I,m 195 cm, and weight 92 kilos. Do You think that will be a challenge? Q nr two`? Have You mounted bobbins for lifting the bike with the "depo-support" lift? And the tank knee rubbers, are they from Triumph? Happy to see Your entusiasm, looking foreward to receive the bike : )

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Hi Jan, Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm 174cm tall and weight about 85 kilos so quite a bit shorter than you. I have seen taller riders on the BSA who seem to manage OK but you really need to try one for size first to make sure it suits you. I haven't fitted bobbins for the paddock stand, it locates unde the swinging arm. The tank knee rubbers are just universal self adhesive ones bought from ebay. Hope you enjoy your Goldie as much as I do mine when you get. Cheers

Strange how you start in Dembydale go through skelmanthorpe towards Breton and end up In Holmfirth 😁

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Shhhhh, don't tell anyone 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Personally I think that usb box looks like an after thought or something you get off ebay, the radiator is agricultural in Look, for the price they certainly should have done a better job on the logo on the engine casing, I mean stickers really! 😮 I also have seen a few reviews calling out the sloppy welding on the chassis, but ultimately if having paid ya money your happy with it, that's all that matters 😊

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching the video. Yes as I said, certainly some things should have been done better but for me, none of them were deal breakers and overall I love the look of the bike. There were those who commented on sloppy welds in their reviews, but there were also others who thought they were good. One reviewer even said that they were better than the welds on his own Royal Enfield. You can't please everyone 😁😁😁 As you say all that matters is that the owner is happy.

Excellent review. Very well-narrated. As good as any on this bike I have seen on KZread. I am tenuously interested in the BSA Scrambler when it comes out. Does the engine burn any oil? Rotax engines are generally excellent. My 'car' is a Can-Am trike, powered by a 1330cc Rotax triple. It uses no oil, whatsoever. I don't like chrome, either. Chrome on motorbikes is like gold on women. Tacky. Nick J

@old-n-Goldie

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments Nick, glad you liked the review. Engine is great, no oil leaks or burning. Done 2100 miles since last service and oil level not dropped at all. Be nice if they do bring out a scrambler, a lot of people hoping they do. Cheers.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

9 ай бұрын

@@old-n-Goldie Thanks for getting back to me.

I wonder if when the weather gets cold and the light comes on you could try starting the engine letting it warm up a bit then turn it off for about ten seconds or so and then restarting it , this would maybe give the ECU time to reset and start with a warm engine just like in India, cheers John

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks John, Did do that when it was staying on during the cold weather and it did stay off so well just wait and see. As I said, I don't see it as a problem and if it does return as the weather gets colder then I'll get the ECU updated. Cheers.

Thanks. What is the RPM in top gear at 60mph, please?

@old-n-Goldie

5 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching and hope you found it interesting. Its doing just under 4000 rpm in 5th gear at 60 mph. Cheers.

But does it vibrate like a proper single ? My main bike is an sr500, the next next best thing to a real bsa single, can't afford a real bsa old single. I can only dream.

Love your thoughts on it I have the same thoughts on mine! I got mine from Eddys Anyway we went to Conisbrough Castle at Doncaster on Sunday really enjoyed it ! Great video Better than mine 👌👌haha

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you agree about the Goldie. Please to hear you got to Conisbrough Castle and enjoyed it, lovely place. Watched your review yesterday, some great action shots, keep meaning to try some myself. Just a pity about the wind noise. Hope you get the A65 kick-start fixed soon. Cheers.

@-old-school-motorcyclesltd

10 ай бұрын

@@old-n-Goldie Yes the spring is arriving this week and il fit it asap Yes the wind noise wouldn’t have been a problem if I used my Rode 2 mics but to be honest I just needed to ride really and not just make a short video and until you get back you then realise about the wind 🤨you just have to do what you can😞 Well… il look back and at least it’s a memory for that day 👌👌 Thanks for looking anyway Il try to do an improved one on the next outing have a great week 👌👌

Where did you get the bags and rear rack?

@old-n-Goldie

11 ай бұрын

Hi, links to the suppliers Web sites are in the description below the video.

Please may I ask if that is the Oxford clock and is is stuck on? Thank you.

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching hope you found it interesting. Yes it is the Oxford clock but it's bolted on to the mounting plate with the single screw supplied with it. That makes it easy to remove when the battery needs changing. Cheers.

@peterprior1

10 ай бұрын

@@old-n-Goldie thank you

How did you do the gold Bsa on your seat ?? Cheers

@old-n-Goldie

9 ай бұрын

Humbrol gold enamel paint and a fine modellers brush.

@dayvidmathews1182

9 ай бұрын

@flhelectraglide ah yes yours has the embossed seat, my legacy doesn't have that embossing and looks a bit plain. I'd never do that free hand with no embossing to follow

I saw one of these in the showroom next to a RE Meteor and to be honest, the Meteor looked a more together, better-finished package - the fake pushrod tunnel and radiator just looked really naff on the Goldie and the footrest area like it belonged on a tractor - sadly the Meteor is a tad underpowered for my needs - The New Triumph 400 I think will be the way forward

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Yes, they all have their plus and minus points. I did look at the Meteor bot don't like it's sort a cruiser styling. At the end of the day we all just go with what appeals to us. Cheers.

@trevortrevortsr2

10 ай бұрын

@@old-n-Goldie You need close to 40 ponies to tour on motorways and auto routes

looks just dont quite work for me .. but hey were all individual so thats cool 😎

the knee pads look good , i am glad the bike turned out ok , i was against them because of all the ' british ' jargon , when in fact it is indian built with a french canadian owned austrian engine .. all that union flag bull---- just puts me off ;; nice job with the bag mounts ;;

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments Simon. I agree about the 'union flag bull', probably a bit too much pushing the heritage of the BSA name but that's advertising for you. Personally I was more concerned with the machine than the hype. I'd probably have still bought one if they'd called it a Bhaji, 😆😆😆 just liked the look of it. Cheers.

@simongilbert2704

10 ай бұрын

yes , thats the way it should be - the machine on merit not historic blab ;;@@old-n-Goldie

The sound quality is poor,I can hardly hear your dialogue. Perhaps the editing is faulty in adjustment.

I just cant get past the radiator. that looks as if it came off a 1960 Triumph Herald and the hose work between radiator and engine looks like it belongs on the inside of a washing machine. In 1960 i bought a duplex frame Bonnyville my current bike is a 2009 BMW gs1200 your bike is a Gold Star by name only i just dont see the point??

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments, always good to hear other people's point of view. You've looked at the bike and come to a different conclusion to me, that's fine. The world would be a very boring place if we all thought the same. Enjoy your own choice of bike and ride safe. Cheers.

@user-uo9gj7bs1s

10 ай бұрын

Not me

@aladinfox4098

10 ай бұрын

I'd prefer a single to a twin.. The fact it has a rotax engine and is made in India makes it more interesting if anything, i think it would be just as good a bike if it had no reference to BSA, a quality 650 single is all that's required for a lot of people. I have an enfield which has been great but I'd swap for one of these 😁. Enjoy!!

Hope you like the bike, but it is not a Goldie, or even a BSA please don't attempt to dilute the past. I take it you have never ridden a Gold Star, so tread softly ...

@old-n-Goldie

6 ай бұрын

You are entitled to your opinion, thank goodness we are all different and appreciate things differently. I have never owned a Birmingham built Goldstar though I have had plenty of other BSAs but have had experience of one through a good friend who did have one back in the 1970s so know just how they looked and ride. Nowhere do I compare it to a Birmingham built Goldstar so why are you? Things move on, the BSA name together with some of the model names are now owned by a company who have seen fit to resurrect it and give it a second life. They certainly are quite different to what was built 60odd years ago, as they have to be, but still a good bike. May I suggest that you also tread softly. No-one is trying to dilute the past, history is history and a great bike will always be a great bike.

@kerryburns6041

6 ай бұрын

@@old-n-Goldie Perhaps my comment was clumsy, I appreciate your position regarding the bike, my comment regards the name only. I know nothing of the bike in question, I know BSAs like the back of my hand. This may be a marvelous machine, but it is not a BSA and it is not a Gold Star. To answer your question, I am comparing it to a Gold Star because it it "called" a Gold Star, and to me it does not compare. It is an advertising gimmick, and you seem happy with that --- fair enough. Perhaps you would also like a Jag, built by Ford --- it takes all types.

looks just dont quite work for me .. but hey were all individual so thats cool 😎

@old-n-Goldie

10 ай бұрын

Too true, if we all liked the same thing life would be very boring 😁😁😁. Thanks for watching and enjoy your riding. Cheers.