BSA has a Value History
For the collector of ancient motors (old school), may be Birmingham Small Britain (BSA), one motor to be hunted to be a collection. Although his condition was not perfect anymore, for the owner, the bike is a pride for having historical value.
As Beben Suherman, a BSA motorcycle made in England in 1948 there is a special attraction. Because, not everyone has the opportunity to collect the historic old school bike.
"Especially my BSA motorcycle almost 100% intact condition. Only the carburetor and rear disc brakes that have been experienced replacement, using Yamaha RX King carburetor and brake discs Suzuki Satria," said Beben.
Beben revealed that BSA is a legacy of British rule or the allies to enter Indonesia. This motor is used for facility war ally.
According to him, BSA motorcycle that was slicked this type of M-21 with the power cylinder 650 cc. There are two types of BSA, in addition to M-21, also there is a type M-20.
BSA type M-20 is equipped with a telescope Shockbreaker front, rear rigid and 500 cc engine capacity. BSA M-20 motors normally used civilians. So, there is a BSA for civil, is there anyway to British soldiers. While BSA M-21 type, Shockbreaker cangkrang front and rear rigid.
Although understanding the machine, but Beben admit there are obstacles in collecting the BSA, particularly to obtain spare parts. This is a problem for the collectors of the BSA.
"Spare parts BSA does not enter Indonesia. If it can go through an importer, the message cost is very expensive. Therefore it is not a bit fan of the BSA who make their own parts," he said.
BSA riding, he says, quite convenient because the motor has a very strong body. Its strength lies in the chassis are made of iron or steel. "Shockbreaker his iron, no system uses rubber," he said.
Therefore, the BSA continues to be hunted his fans. The price is considered quite varied, which is between Rp 20 million to $ 40 million / unit, depending on the condition of the bike.
But to ride this bike, he said, should be able to fix it yourself. Beginners who do not understand these motors will not stand and dihawatirkan can not fix when damaged. Moreover, BSA has a motor must have the patience and diligence. "So, the owner of this bike should be the people who really understand the engine," he said
His has got to be one of the nicest looking BSA chops I've ever seen. I remember how the Iron Horse
magazine project BSA looked like it was going to look amazing, but then the mag folded! Look ... no fenders!
Owner Jon Chadwell has done a great (bob) job:
"Here's my BSA. It's not totally done, but are they ever? I need to clean up the electrics but for the most part
it's the way I want it. I put it on the road in July and I have ridden it every day since. It is hard to work on it when i am riding it!
The motor and front half of the frame is a '68 BSA Spitfire, the rest is a mutt.
