Used 1963 BSA

Seller Description

1963 BSA Rocket Gold
Star – 650cc Pre-Unit- Twin- Genuine RGS
Up for auction is a beautifully restored BSA Rocket Gold Star 650 cc. This bike
is genuine, original and exceptionally rare. Approximately 1600 BSA RGS were
produced between 1962 and 1963. All original numbers with documentation from
the BSA Owners Club UK. I reckon it is one of the most beautiful ones left in
Canada. Runs as good as it looks- the bike handles very well.
Dispatch information on
bike:
The bike still has its
original engine as per dispatch information.Engine Number:
DA10R.908XFrame Number: GA10.95XDespatched to: BSA
Incorporated, Nutley, New Jersey USA on march 7, 1963This document is
attached as a photo.
I hope bidders
understand why I have blocked out the last digits of both engine and frame
number. There are more RGS's today than every produced.
This bike underwent a
nut and bolt restoration approximately 2 years and has been stored indoors in a
heated garage since then. Has has been out handful times on Sunday rides.
Work completed:
Engine professionally rebuild- touring cams- one of Canada’s best- Mostly
British
Correct "STB.

T" gearbox- completely rebuild- Mostly British
New Borrani Rims, spokes and nipples from Buchanan’s USA
Tank beautifully chromed by Deco Chrome Montreal
New Fenders from Autocycle UK
New Avon Speedmaster (front) and Dunlop K70s (rear) tires with new tubes
The exhaust headers were hand bend – correct swan neck type- autocycle UK-
chromed by Deco Chrome Montreal
Seat- redone by Andrew Leighton UK
Speedo and Tach Restored by Vintage Cables – Alberta, Canada
Frame- powder coated
Paint- Showroom condition
All parts are NOS from Mikes Classic Spares – Australia- have receipts
NOS QD – correct headlamp fittings
Brand New Carb to correct specification from Amal/Burlen- UK
All cables- brand new- Autocycle
Brand new wiring harness and battery
All levers new and in mint condition
Complete tool kit
190mm brake with brand new linersNew renolds chainsBrand new swing arm
bushings - yes the old ones were a pain to take out.All appropriate
fasteners were Cadmiumplated or chromedAll original Owen
Newbury bolts- cad platedCorrect upside down barsBrand new swing arms and
front shocks/stanchionsEddie Dow double damping
rod kitVideo of bike running
can be viewed at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqHdxK8cQpU&t=4sapologies for the poor
quality but i thought it would be good to let bidders see and hear the bike
running.
No expense spared.
No refunds, no exchanges
and no warranties are implied with this sale.
Have all bills and receipts and documentation for
this bike. Comes with Ontario, Canada title and bill of sale. More photos and
documentation available upon request. Can facilitate crating/ shipping
throughout the world. Please note that this bike is also for sale locally at
the club and I have to right to sell to interested parties. Ideally, I would
not like to do this when there is 24 hours or less remaining on the auction. I
want to be fair and transparent to all bidders. Feel free to reach out to me
for additional information. Ajay- 416- eight-five-eight- 80 three four or ajay
(dot) jayalath(at) gmail(dot) com.
Info about the RGS:
Widely recognized as one of the most desirable of all factory built 'cafГ©
racers', the Rocket Gold Star arrived in 1962 along with the first of BSA's new
unitary construction range. A combination of - mainly - Gold Star cycle parts
and the A10 Super Rocket twin-cylinder engine, the newcomer represented the
last of the old 'pre-unit' line rather than a new departure and thus was
destined for a relatively short life. The idea of making what was effectively a
twin-cylinder Goldie originated with Banbury motorcycle dealer Eddie Dow, who
had built up a considerable body of expertise in looking after BSA's
high-performance singles. Dow believed that his hybrid would bridge the gap
between the end of Gold Star production and the introduction of new unitary
construction sports models, and so it proved.
The Super Rocket engine's compression ratio was raised to 9.25:1 for the RGS,
the claimed maximum power increasing to 46bhp. But for some reason best known
to BSA, the RGS frame was unique, although not that different from the
production A7/A10 item, as was the wider dual seat. The model was offered in a
number of different forms and with a host of options relating to controls and
equipment. Motor Cycle tested a Rocket Gold Star in November 1962, summing up
the new BSA as a 'scintillating high-performance road burner: good brakes,
excellent rider comfort and docile traffic manners.' A top speed of 105mph was
achieved. Around 1,600 Rocket Gold Stars were made over a two-year period and
today genuine examples arehighly sought after.
Happy bidding!
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