I'm 74 and have had a Midnight Black GoldStar for just over 12 months. Its never let me down and its a completely different character than any other bike being a big thumper. Unfortunately I've recently had a minor heart attack and have just come out of hospital so i can't ride for 7 days but i will soon be out and about. I heartedly (no pun) recommend one you won't be disappointed.

@winchester92stevebrook44

3 ай бұрын

Best wishes for a full recovery, hope you get to enjoy many more riding days on the BSA. I have a T120 Bonneville Bobber, but am also very tempted by the BSA 'Thumper', I just wish there were more dealers for them about, particularly one closer to home.

@PhilipBallGarry

3 ай бұрын

Look after yourself Ian, I hope you're feeling much better very soon and that you'll be in the saddle again before long. When it's appropriate, a gentle little bimble will be the perfect way to enhance your recovery 😊

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Hi Ian, do sorry to hear about yr heart problems buddy, getting back on the bike will definitely help you back to full strength...take care mate 👍

@ianhalliwell8604

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for those kind words I'll be back in the saddle by weekend

@ianhalliwell8604

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Philip rest assured I'll be giving it my best shot.

Dude people subscribe because of you! You don't take yourself too seriously, you're a funny guy, you laugh a lot 😆 and most of all you're a 100% genuine nice guy...I might be biased though!! 😉

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Lol! I think knowing me for over 40 years does make you slightly biased mate!!😂

Team RE350 here (am totally not biased due to owning one!) I have a Classic & love her but also have not ridden the BSA so cannot offer a comparison. Were I buying the 350 again then would consider the Bullet for that seat, not that the Classic isn't all day comfortable. What I would say despite 'the numbers' is that the little RE has surpassed all my expectations, tours inc' on motorways & carries a pillion. just fine

@2wheeledwillie395

2 ай бұрын

Totally agree! I've had 2 classic 350s and loved them both....the next one is a keeper!! Ride safe 🙏

You've got 3000 subscribers because you've got a super engaging personality and your laugh is infectious. KZread is so filled with nonsense, it's just nice to hear and watch someone be 100% themselves.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much buddy! 🙏

I've just fitted a booster plug to my 2018 T100 because of the snatchy throttle at slow speed and small throttle inputs. It's a huge improvement, smooth throttle at all speeds and it now ticks over at a steady 1000 rpm rather than fluctuating. Everything else is stock.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Great to hear Simon! 👍 it's definitely a game changer for me too

I’ve had the original BSA 250 back in the day 1970s I rode it to wales and it was wicked however when I got off the single thumper I couldn’t stand still for a hour 😂 the 650 sounds like a great choice I love how u keep changing your mind Willie ffs I’m thinking next video you will find something else 😂🤣 great content buddy

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 Thanks Jim! Yr memories of riding yr BSA 250 really made me chuckle!! 😂

Morning Willie the bsa sounds like a better option even to me it does 👍🏍️

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Derek 👍 it's a difficult one for me mate, I love the Classic 350 SO much but realise that having a bit more power with the BSA would be great 🤔

I have both the BSA Gold Star 650 and an RE Classic 350. I love them both. The RE is still running in, but I am almost as fast on b roads as any other bike I have had. Horses for courses. I could not choose. But the RE has more bits available for it.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill 👍 great pair of bikes to own!

The build quality has improved a little judging by the bikes which were at the NEC last November. In particular the sharp-edged radiator cover has now become a three piece design with proper side cheeks.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that mate...I was quite unimpressed initially but the one today looked really nice 👍

I picked up on a comment you made about the rain mode setting on the T120 " it reverts back to road setting when turned off" I've checked mine and I think you may be mistaken. It stays in rain mode once started up again. Hope this is some use to you! Keep up the good work cheers!

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments buddy 👍 I've just gone out and checked and my bike does definitely default back to road mode when the bike is restarted ...not sure what year yours is but maybe they changed that feature at some point

@user-pc5xl3ee6l

3 ай бұрын

Mines a 2023 model so I guess they have changed the default mode to remain as the previous setting which is a good thing. I really enjoy your channel! so keep up the good work and I hope your house move goes really smoothly. Cheers!

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

@user-pc5xl3ee6l Thanks so much Martyn! Really appreciate it 🙏

I think between BSA and RE you'll be served well by either. Ultimately I think you just have to put a list of side by side comparisons, and winner will appear. Obviously all the obvious questions, which is more comfortable? Which is more practical? Which looks better? Etc This weekend I bought a (new to me) second hand bike. It's my first proper bike rather than just riding a 125. I was thinking about getting an nc750x or cb500x, or possibly a royal enfield 650 or a second hand bonneville... Instead I took a massive left turn and got an amazing deal on a CBR400RR NC29. It scares me in the best of ways, and I've only revved it to 7k rpm when it will do 14.5k happily. Anyway, plenty of tinkering to do before I'm going to put it on the road.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Daniel 👍You've bought a "baby blade"! Nice!!!

They aren’t selling the BSA here in the States. It’s a shame, I think it would do well over here. You should give one a shot! Like you said, you can always grab an RE 350 later.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

That is a shame ...I'm definitely interested and won't get another Classic 350 until I've had a proper test ride on the BSA 👍

Love the look of the Beesa.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Yes they do look good guy 👍

There are a few good Facebook groups with loads of feedback on the new Gold Star, including mine😊. It really is a great bike and very different to the RE singles. Personally I still want the extra power offered by the 650 and it’s very versatile. Very different looking too, I love it and dot. Forget 2023 models all have 4 years warranty included.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍 yes I'm doing my research on the Goldstar as we speak!

@MindfulMotorcyclist

3 ай бұрын

Lumpy a little bird told me Classic Legends have a new slimline radiator released for the other brands in their portfolio... would be a looks improvement!

Hi bud, l took a Goldstar for a test ride and it was really nice with a surprising turn of speed when opened up, would make a nice commuter and back lanes ride in my opinion 👍

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark 👍 yes I was surprised how much I liked it

I have just subscribed for my Mrs for you. That's another to make it to 3000 subs. Good luck

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Amazing!! Thank you so much Glenn!! And thank yr other half! 🙏

It was a legacy edition (Silver Sheen is the paint). Well I loved this video Willie! I think the GS has aged well since release, but I am biased 😂😂

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 Thanks Sean...let me know when yrs is up for sale! 😉😂

@MindfulMotorcyclist

3 ай бұрын

​@2wheeledwillie395 mines not for sale! I think Suzie would disown me of the Goldstar disappeared 😂😂

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

​@@MindfulMotorcyclist😂😂😂😂

Hi, there is no contest between these 2 in my eyes. Sean has had both bikes and I by far love the Goldstar. In Spain and in Portugal as we've been travelling looking for our new home, sooooo many people have stopped and commented on Sean's bike. We often had people stopping outside the house when it was parked on the road to admire it and here people literally fall over themselves to come and ask what it is. It's a gem and as a pillion it's a dream 😁 we're having a day out on a speed 900 Bonnie soon so we'll see how it compares and we'll report back, well Sean (@mindfulmotorcyclist) will definitely be sharing what he thinks in a video 😊 keep up the good work, love listening to your Chats in your garage ❤️

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Suzie! 😃 I have a lot of thinking to do! x

There is something very special about a big thumper; I've had a couple, but not the Goldstar...yet...

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jack, yes was very impressed!

If memory serves, Mr Darcy did a good comparison of the Goldstar vs the Interceptor. If I was in the market, which I'm not, I think I would find it hard to choose.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Will, yes I do remember that video 👍 need to go back and rewatch it

Traded my 350classic for goldstar. More comfy. Better ride from front . Superb torque from 2 to 5k. Past 5 it gets busy. 70mph at 4400 rpm so spot on for normal road speeds. A very easy bike to ride. Stonking motor and engine braking.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

That's good to hear 👍 Thanks Charlie

@ruahinesrider

3 ай бұрын

Interceptor 5000rpm at 70mph.

@zedcharlie

3 ай бұрын

@@ruahinesrider Very similar bikes. Different engine characteristics. I had interceptor. I liked it but 6ft4 it did cause me some comfort issues. I really like the engine on gold star. More comfy for me but as I get older most bikes have some sort of comfort issue! 🥺🤣

@ruahinesrider

3 ай бұрын

@@zedcharlie I hear that about comfort issues after my accident & 30yr old back injury.Comfort issue is on all bikes now so it's about getting what works for you & then managing it like stopping every 60-90mins depending on distance for a stretch & rest etc.Stopping every so often for stretch etc you can look around see things you would of blasted pass years earlier & is more enjoyable.

Willie , we have all suscribed . Myself , the wife , our 12 children , the dog , the cat and the hamster ( he only voted on promise of anonymity ; doesn't want F Dobbs to find out where he lives 😮 ). I think I would get the Beeza and keep it forever . Did you know that BSA is short for Boing Said Zebedee , except it's with an A and not a Z ? Which is rather strange .

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 So I have only counted 16 new subscribers ...I'm not pointing a finger but I'm blaming the Hamster 🤔

@dungspreader

3 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 . I was already subscribed . Good job you didn't point a finger at my hamster , it would worry him greatly .

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

​@dungspreader ah yes of course! Please apologise to him 🙏

I think I know of someone who will have a mind to steer you towards the Goldstar… 😄

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 yes I think I need to be mindful of his comments!

I'd go for the Goldie any day

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

It's definitely a possibility 👍

Nice one Willie .👍

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy 👍

Apparently I, and others, like garage rubbish ! Gold star would be a great bike from what I know about them.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Brian! 👍 yes it was much nicer than expected 👍

Decisions Decisions m8. Don't have the BSA over here or the Norton. Maybe it's to do with supply issues or being at the bottom of the world 😆

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Lol! Thank god you have Triumphs!

I thought that town ainsford sounded familiar and then I recalled it was Aiedensfield from the tv show

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Hey Rob ...no the place I was talking about was Eynsford 😂

@Rob-lj1jl

3 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 They only spell it like that to confuse me.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

@@Rob-lj1jl 😂🤣😂🤣😂

I have been watching Freddie Dobbs on the BSA, I must admit I really like it, it looks nice, sounds awesome, plus the Enfield is getting too common now, if I was gonna get another I think it would be the BSA. Not a lot of people have then, so when you pull up at a coffee shop it attracts attention, unlike the Enfield which are 10 a penny. I would love to get the BSA but they are not available in Australia yet, maybe one day.. Cheers

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan, I think it will be down to what's available at the time tbh...it won't be till we've moved (4-6weeks)

@biker_dan

3 ай бұрын

@@2wheeledwillie395 my apology, I'm thinking Norton however the BSA is up there too. Must be my dementia kicking in.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

​@@biker_dan 😂😂😂😂

Your money your choice mate. I suspect you would prefer a 650 over a 350. If it had been an aircooled single id have been very tempted myself . But The Rotax is not retro at all and for me the whole bikes retro looks are totally killed by that massive rad.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Cheers Lee, not completely convinced by the BSA but it rode really well and looked amazing (imo!)

You've had acouple of classics , give the gold star a go

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

It's definitely in the running Mark 👍

Nice bike, but that bloomin great radiator is a turn off.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

I can forgive the radiator!

You should now rename yourself Willy Nilly, given the amount of mind changing you do 😅 I'd still plump for the 350 though.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 Thanks buddy! 👍

3000 subs talking Shite 💩 & giggling in the garage is pretty good Willie. We enjoy your "HE Never did it agaaaaiiin" stories.

@ruahinesrider

3 ай бұрын

BSA Silver Sheen isn't it one with chrome bits.

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

Lol! Thanks RR!

You got that many subscribers because you're that guy....the one who whenever he walks into the pub everyone stops what they are doing to hear what story he's going to tell this time

@2wheeledwillie395

3 ай бұрын

What a lovely comment! Thanks buddy 👍