Another thumperette

[iansoady]

Well, the little Yam is off to a deserving new owner this afternoon. I didn't get any actual bids despite having 60 watchers(!) but agreed on £1500 to a chap buying it for his son - apparently it's A2 compliant whatever that means.

So always on the lookout for a project I've bought this - a 1948 BSA C11 250 single. Paid the same £1500. It'll be a nice little project to while away the hours.

[Ian]

Well played Ian, hope you get the BSA sorted to your satisfaction. I'm sure you will as you seem to do a thorough and well finished job👌🏍?

[Moto63]

What a corker Ian. Look forward to hearing/seeing your progress with it in the coming weeks 👍
Cheers, Michael

[Itsme]

Lovely, simple, relaxing thumper you've got there Ian. A friend of mine had a C12 and I loved borrowing it, such fun to potter along on. Enjoy your new project.

Ian

[iansoady]

It's on its way and will be arriving tody. Space cleared ready!

[iansoady]

The little BSA arrived yesterday afternoon after a somewhat tortuous route via central London for some reason. It's looking good - clearly plenty to do but I'm in no hurry. I look forward to exploring its foibles although it is a very straightforward machine and shouldn't present too  many difficulties. I think I'll leave the cosmetics alone for the time being but do a full strip on the engine and garbox as I have no history. It does turn over on the kickstart and seems to have compression which is a good sign.

[Itsme]

Hi Ian

Sounds like you've bought a good bike there, one which will be fun to fettle rather than one which will be a frustrating money pit. I really like the smaller capacity British bikes like your C11, the aforementioned C12 I used to borrow, the Tiger Cub which was my first bike etc. There's something about them that I find easy and rewarding to ride and work on. I wonder how many thousands of blokes had a British 250 or below in the shed to go to work on and were happy to be one up from a bicycle.

Ian

[iansoady]

I've yet to get into it properly but have found the first issue to be a very peculiar front fork / brake plate arrangement which has clearly been bodged by previous owners. The C10/11/12 forum is exceptionally helpful and I've received some excellent advice there so am sure it can be sorted out with the application of thought, energy and (hopefully little) cash.

I was looking at the results of the Stafford auction and prices of older bikes are plummeting even further - an International Norton for well under £10,00!

[Itsme]

Blimey due to that typo I'd have an Inter for a tenner!

Ian (choosing to misunderstand numbers on purpose)