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Classic Motorcycle Workshop Vlog 24 - BSA Golden Flash finished etc

In this classic motorcycle workshop video log we give you an update on the projects we've got on the go in the workshop. At the end of the video we'll introduce you to Oli who's just bought his first classic bike, the BSA Golden Flash (646cc). When Oli bought the bike it didn't work quite right and Dave set about making it right for him.
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// A BIG THANK YOU TO
- Oli for taking the time to film with us on the day.
- Dave Mitchell for taking the time to film with us on the day.
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  • @RUBBERTANK_3
    @RUBBERTANK_311 ай бұрын

    Dave is the most trustworthy mechanic you'll ever find. You're 66!? Bloody hell you're looking good mate, must be the bike riding keeping you young!

  • @Nakamichi_Service_UK
    @Nakamichi_Service_UK11 ай бұрын

    Great to see Oli’s enthusiasm and commitment to support the project to a successful conclusion. Well done Dave for showing your excitement for passing in your knowledge and passion to the younger generation, it was plainly evident.

  • @mikeappleton3188
    @mikeappleton318811 ай бұрын

    Passing on your experience to an up and coming new Classic owner equals Priceless . I know Olly will do well with her . Love that A10 and your channel’s content . 👍🇨🇦

  • @philmuskett265
    @philmuskett26511 ай бұрын

    Fantastic to see a young fella so passionate about the Beeza. Here's hoping that in a few years it'll probably be one of many in his collection and the modern machines will be just a memory!!

  • @kevinmoses1605
    @kevinmoses1605Ай бұрын

    Wow !! Great channel. I just acquired an 1959 bsa golden flash. I will be watching more of your videos. Great content 👌

  • @johnbutler6902
    @johnbutler690211 ай бұрын

    The epitome of a master mechanic and super guy.Thank you sir

  • @stevecolwill9761
    @stevecolwill976111 ай бұрын

    Always a pleasure watching and learning from Dave, and it’s very reassuring that the younger generation are seeing the value of keeping these older bikes on the road.

  • @michaelfirth1075
    @michaelfirth10759 ай бұрын

    I think Dave is what I call a master mechanic, he is a guy who you can trust with any job. He does not need a computer, it’s all in his head.

  • @duanetrivett750
    @duanetrivett75011 ай бұрын

    I am glad there is some one like you keeping these Grate old Bikes alive . I'm from the U.S. but British Bikes are my favorite. My cousin had a 73 Triumph Bonnie Chopper and when I was 16 I road it for the first time. I am 61 now and have never forgotten that feeling. I have had a lot of Triumphs over the years and am glad to see guys like you keeping them going , all English Bikes! Keep up the good work!

  • @glaicogobbo4046
    @glaicogobbo4046Ай бұрын

    Excellent report!

  • @michaelslorach4149
    @michaelslorach414911 ай бұрын

    Great to see another new enthusiast

  • @SempreGumby
    @SempreGumby7 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I might have to replace a silent block some day. Good info.

  • @spudflap
    @spudflap11 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Great to see a young person enthusing about old machinery. My very first bike (in the 1970's) was an A10, not nearly as smart as this one and with a huge sidecar. Passed my test on that (with the examiner in the sidecar!). Brilliant bike and very reliable.

  • @aumkar2
    @aumkar211 ай бұрын

    Dave is a Legend, he tuned that A10 to perfection.

  • @pedrothewise2584
    @pedrothewise258411 ай бұрын

    great to see 66 yr old looking good dude.

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco127011 ай бұрын

    Very cool to see Oli with his bike up and running. It's a great looking motorcycle. I bought my first vintage bike a few years ago, now I'm hooked on them. It's a totally different experience then hoping on a modern bike. Learning to do the basic maintenance is part of the fun. On my 64 Triumph going down from 2nd into neutral is much easier then going up from 1st.

  • @adamroper1197
    @adamroper119711 ай бұрын

    Dave you're a legend mate, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm a younger rider and it's great to have someone explain things like this to show us that owning a classic bike is possible for us. Cheers.

  • @andrewslagle1974
    @andrewslagle197411 ай бұрын

    That BSA sounds great ,what a great machine!

  • @user-ot7fc8jo8x
    @user-ot7fc8jo8x11 ай бұрын

    Uber meister embues the new generation 👍 awesome 👏👌

  • @alistairbernard9574
    @alistairbernard957411 ай бұрын

    Yet another Superb feature from Dave's workshop. Oli's Enthusiasm is Great. And You've got one of the Best Useable and Reliable Classic Motorcycles the BSA A10 Golden Flash. Keep up the good work. 👍

  • @howardpalin67
    @howardpalin6711 ай бұрын

    Dave love your passion and dedication to these old bikes, keep going but most of all enjoy your riding and ride safe..x

  • @ronerie
    @ronerie9 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful Beeza !!! And a Golden Flash to boot !! That is a rare one in my neck of the woods, Pennsylvania, USA. I would be proud to have that one on the turntable in my garage (shed). Great video Alex !!! Respect to all involved !!!

  • @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2

    @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your support Ronerie! Alex

  • @davemitchell2401
    @davemitchell240111 ай бұрын

    Awesome stuff Dave and good on you Oli!

  • @geneahart5607
    @geneahart560711 ай бұрын

    What a great video! I love this channel! It's where the rubber meets the road.

  • @meshplates
    @meshplates11 ай бұрын

    Love the sound.

  • @Kevin-cy9cv
    @Kevin-cy9cv11 ай бұрын

    Great, good to see the enthusiasm

  • @garyrizzolo866
    @garyrizzolo86611 ай бұрын

    Dave, top work as always - fantastic to see and hear a nice BSA A10. Well done to Oli and welcome to the joys of British motorcycling.

  • @-old-school-motorcyclesltd
    @-old-school-motorcyclesltd11 ай бұрын

    Brilliant Dave love it 😊😊😊

  • @markparry5722
    @markparry572211 ай бұрын

    Good progress on the rocket looking forward to seeing it coming along now and the rebuild! Well the Gold flash he will love riding it thumping along great to see the enthusiasm and with having Dave working on it itl be bombproof :) great vid as always guys 😊

  • @richardbartlett6932
    @richardbartlett693211 ай бұрын

    Had an A7 Shooting Star of a similar age at a slightly younger age back in the 70's. Fair play to the man, they are a labour of love but Dave will have made it as reliable as they could possibly be (unlike mine) Good luck and enjoy they are a lovely bike to ride.

  • @mickgerard6696
    @mickgerard669611 ай бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @Richard-pe4cx
    @Richard-pe4cx11 ай бұрын

    i was very lucky to be working for a power press tool company and the tool makers took on the swingarm silent bloc replacement as a project / rabbit

  • @michaellizbrown1865
    @michaellizbrown186511 ай бұрын

    Good to see a young un joining the old british motorcycle ownership.

  • @FunAllDayLong4353
    @FunAllDayLong435311 ай бұрын

    Funny how that would have looked so old-fashioned when I past my test in 1977 - but now seems so awesome - I wouldn't change a single thing - except perhaps add a BSA logo on the back of the seat!

  • @user-gn7cm6db2d
    @user-gn7cm6db2d11 ай бұрын

    great video love this mans skill👌❤

  • @redrooster1908
    @redrooster190811 ай бұрын

    Nice.

  • @davidglave2337
    @davidglave233710 ай бұрын

    Really great channel, very informative, Now if you ever come across a 250 Ducati Mach 1 I would love to see video's on one of those, I owned one back in the day and thought it was a brilliant bike (apart from the electrics) and if I sell my house and my wife I would buy it off you ( Ah dreams! ) I wouldn't sell my house 😎

  • @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2

    @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2

    10 ай бұрын

    Ask and you shall receive, we produced this video years ago: kzread.info/dash/bejne/c4ampMqPZcepobQ.htmlsi=P-nzjxA3OnDD2tVc

  • @davidglave2337

    @davidglave2337

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes I did see that one, but was really looking for a Mach 1 re-build / repair one, maybe one day eh ?, by the way I realise that bike was ex-race, but mine never suffered from an heavy clutch, nor did it ever return 80mpg, but what a nice bike it was. Thanks for the reply

  • @dogpaw775
    @dogpaw77511 ай бұрын

    Zen. man.. just get into it.

  • @chrisnightingale6417
    @chrisnightingale641711 ай бұрын

    Really nice to see Oli and his gorgeous bike 👌

  • @woden20
    @woden2011 ай бұрын

    My BSA had worn holes for the centre stand, i used a slightly thicker steel bar and matched the holes.

  • @bigred8438
    @bigred843811 ай бұрын

    With respect to the rubber swing arm bushes: l would be tempted to make a change, perhaps even roller bearings. Like other modern technology which replaces older tech, such electronic ignition, a modern oil pump, external oil filters, a sump plug to go with the plate, etc and modifications to main end and big end oil feed on A65's, l would probably consider a modern replacement for these archaic bits of mechanical tech, as the rubberised bushes provide little or no advantage over a modern alternative.

  • @TornadoCAN99
    @TornadoCAN9911 ай бұрын

    Interesting swing arm solution in that BSA. Are all BSA's using that setup? What about some other makes?

  • @bobg9873
    @bobg987311 ай бұрын

    Sorry, one more comment, which may be completely off-base. If this is indeed a Gold Star swingarm conversion (solid spindle) using a Q/D rear hub, a G/S brake spindle bush, or similar, needs to be added for a brake pedal mounting point. Hopefully this can be confirmed prior to powder coat. (edited)

  • @bobg9873
    @bobg987311 ай бұрын

    Could it be that the added swingarm pivot bushes converted the frame to accept a Gold Star type swingarm (which you seem to have) with the small-bore silent blocs? And, many thanks for the timely tip on removing the outer silent bloc shells - that's where I'm stuck at the moment!

  • @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2

    @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2

    11 ай бұрын

    Hey, thanks for this, we'll check! Good luck with the bushes :) Alex

  • @madcarew5168
    @madcarew516811 ай бұрын

    Those bikes pass..you stop & look!!!