Yesterday my mate completed the wiring repairs : reinstalling the fuse box which had been bodged, investigation of the indicators revealed the switch gear had been interfered with and a short in the loom between the relay and headlamp wiring. The clutch lock out switch had been disabled and new connections had to be made for the front brake light switch. A new ignition switch has restored full operation of the steering lock function and the key cannot now come out of the lock in the on position.

The carbs have been set up on the vacuum gauges again. A brief test ride shows everything to be in working order and I think the project is now virtually ready for the MOT. I just need to refit the airbox

As Michael might say "let's hope this HERALDS a new and positive venture for you!

I shall be interested to hear what you make of it.

Yes sorry to see the Beezer go but the Herald seems to be an interesting choice.

I personally wouldn't worry about the low mileage, especially if there's a service / MOT history. Lots of reasons why it might genuinely be low.

Yes, definitely a shame about your BSA having to Ian. However, as one door closes another opens, I think the saying goes
The little 250 herald looks a cracking buy at £1000
Hopefully you get plenty of smiles per miles on it 👍
Having just got back from a 250 mile round trip up to Brampton & back on the little RS250 using only B&C roads, I can definitely vouch for the fun factor 😁👍
Cheers, Michael

The torn meniscus in my right knee has stopped me from riding or even starting the little BSA I've rebuilt over the last few months. And I think I'll always be wary of using a kickstart. So it had to go. And going it is to a nice chap from Worcester. As his name is Ian he must be nice! He's picking it up tomorrow. A shae as my wife says it's the most beautiful bike I've ever had. No taste some people.

Not wanting to be bereft of a suitable tiddler, I've just been over to Wrexham to look at a 250 Herald Classic. Would you believe it's only done just over 3,000 (that's three thousand) km in its slightly under 10 years of life. It's in lovely condition apart from some tiny areas of surface rust, started well and sounds good. What's not to like at £1,000?

The little Beesa:




And its replacement: