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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 3:55:42 GMT
It's a shame the BSA brand was not revived and retained in the UK like Triumph was by John Bloor.
I think Mahindra (India) now own the rights to BSA.
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 14, 2019 4:13:38 GMT
The BSA brand was not liked in the USA unlike the Triumph brand
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2019 5:12:50 GMT
This was probably because of Triumph’s clever marketing strategy- getting their bikes exposed, stars riding them in films etc.
Ford UK pulled a similar stunt in the seventies - having their vehicles appearing on shows such as The Sweeney - it helped sales of those cars massively I understand.
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Post by BritPete on Jan 14, 2019 16:30:27 GMT
This was probably because of Triumph’s clever marketing strategy- getting their bikes exposed, stars riding them in films etc. Ford UK pulled a similar stunt in the seventies - having their vehicles appearing on shows such as The Sweeney - it helped sales of those cars massively I understand. Not forgetting the Capri & Professionals
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 16, 2019 0:19:40 GMT
Whilst we’re talking Bonne’s Nick how much do the Triumph Hurricanes sell for over there?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 0:26:01 GMT
Don’t think I’ve seen one for sale over here as yet Dave.
Is this the X 75 ?
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 16, 2019 0:30:49 GMT
Yes Nick X-75 and the BSA A75 was a beauty too in chrome and white.You probably know that the X-75 was going to be badged originally as a BSA
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 0:36:37 GMT
I’m sure I saw an X 75 advertised on the LA small ads back in the Spring but it was no minter and it was up for mega money - a dealer had it from memory.
I’m hoping the Spring brings some good machines out as at the moment there is nothing really of interest out there it would seem.
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Post by davefirestorm on Jan 16, 2019 1:17:47 GMT
Must still be lots of interesting bikes available as still loads being imported to UK.I know a guy that worked at Meriden that bought a Hurricane for £5k ish when he left there now worth £25-30k
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 3:35:19 GMT
I think there will be as the riding season (as they call it) comes back, even though you could easily ride a bike in this State all year around, lol.
But certainly notice less bikes on the market here at this time of year. I don’t think Cali is the place to find keenly priced bikes, rather other parts of the U.S.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2019 4:32:05 GMT
Starting to look like the 'modern but old school' Bonnie I wanted it to be with the polished ally engine covers. Rides really good by the way.....been out on her quite a bit (in between the rain of late).. Been lucky enough to find the matching clutch cover too for the LHS. (Pics soon).
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Post by davefirestorm on Feb 4, 2019 4:42:12 GMT
Looking good Nick
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2019 4:45:06 GMT
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Post by davefirestorm on Feb 4, 2019 4:55:27 GMT
I can live with the primary side view but timing side still not keen,I think it’s born by fact A65 replaced the gorgeous A10,but at a ridiculously low price I could be tempted.
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Post by davefirestorm on Feb 4, 2019 5:00:04 GMT
Looks very clean and original,side panel stickers missing and chainguard should be black I think plus looks like a 69/70 model is that the correct tank,does look lovely though ( from one side lol. )
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