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Offline Lenny55

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1967 BSA Thunderbolt
« on: November 03, 2009, 08:15:46 PM »
Hi guys, anyone here know much about these bikes?  My local shop has one for sale, and I have to say I'm intrigued.
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Re: 1967 BSA Thunderbolt
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2009, 08:53:32 PM »
As far as I remember 650cc single carb 4 speed trans. Whitworth thread, Lucas electrics, oil leaks common. Nice feeling bike once you get used to the right side shifter. Good sound and the prettiest tank I ever saw.
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Offline Sam Green Racing

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Re: 1967 BSA Thunderbolt
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2009, 09:00:35 PM »
Well Benny boy, if the oil leaks and Lucas electrics don't put him off, nothing will :D :D :D

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Re: 1967 BSA Thunderbolt
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2009, 04:40:53 AM »
I don't remember the leaks being more than an ever present nuisance, and who the heck needs lights or a charging system.
That's just an opportunity to meet the farmer's daughter...

Besides, that gas tank is sure pretty!
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Re: 1967 BSA Thunderbolt
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2009, 09:40:42 AM »
All the trouble old Brit bikes are famous for, and all the character and class old Brit bikes are famous for.  Gorgeous.  I would really enjoy riding one of those around every day.  I got palpitations just seeing the title of the thread.  Back to the days when Britania ruled the roads.
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Re: 1967 BSA Thunderbolt
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2009, 01:03:42 PM »
Remember, I've been there, done that and don't want another Tee shirt :D :D :D :D

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Offline 72 yellow

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Re: 1967 BSA Thunderbolt
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2009, 02:35:28 PM »
Had a 69 Lightning and liked it.  Currently have a 71 Lightning and like it.  You will get familiar with wrenches and screwdrivers as these are kind of high maintenance bikes.  They vibrate a lot and things will come loose.  No oil filter, so oil needs to be kept clean.  Joseph Lucas is the Prince of Darkness.  But, park it somewhere and it will draw a crowd.
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Re: 1967 BSA Thunderbolt
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2009, 09:28:49 PM »
Nice, thanks for the replies.  Yeah, it is one sweet looking bike.  Not a perfect specimen though, and he told me he wants to get somewhere around 7k for it.  Waaaayyyyy too high if you ask me. 

I checked out the forum on the BSA owner's website.  Pales in comparison to this one.

Lenny.
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