I had a Bonny. One up, three down. Nothing better than a British twin.
@classicbritishbikesupersto224718 сағат бұрын
Wahoo!
@ulanarni8804Күн бұрын
Furchtbares Design.
@classicbritishbikesupersto2247Күн бұрын
Wahoo 😁
@chrisbolton54612 күн бұрын
Great video.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22472 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@davealley27612 күн бұрын
Just as I remember...
@classicbritishbikesupersto22472 күн бұрын
Beautiful!
@davidbrayshaw35294 күн бұрын
I knew a fellow who had a later oil in frame version of the Thunderbolt. As far as British bikes of the era went, those A65 engines were a pretty darned good unit. Unit construction was obviously an advantage. And you can't beat the styling. I'm pretty sure that they were a single cam design, from memory, which reduced unnecessary complexity. They were also, as far as Brit bikes go, pretty oil tight. They were nowhere near the sieves that the Triumphs of the era were, that's for sure. Your guess at 40 hp sounds about right. The single carb Thunderbolt didn't have the same out and out power as the lightening, but they were known to run much better and had much better low and midrange response and power. By all accounts they were also much easier to start, much easier to tune and used about 2/3 the fuel of the twin carb variant. I've spent a bit of time as a pillion on one of these. They go better than they should. They had a claimed top speed of something around the 100mph mark, which I wouldn't dispute. Cruising 2 up at 60 is a walk in the park. 70 is doable. They are effortless at a good pace around town. I would not mind one of these in my garage, that's for sure.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22473 күн бұрын
Love this kind of information. Thank you so much! Great motorcycle!
@davidbrayshaw35293 күн бұрын
@@classicbritishbikesupersto2247 You're welcome. Thanks for the reply.
@ken2tou4 күн бұрын
When I lived in Hawaii, 73-77, this was my island chopper. It had a teardrop tank and extended forks, with pullback handlebars. All painted black and red flames on the tank, that I added. What a great running bike! Easy to work on and fun to ride. It was perfect for my needs at the time.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22473 күн бұрын
Life is good 🙂
@redbeard39234 күн бұрын
Beautiful bike
@classicbritishbikesupersto22474 күн бұрын
I love it
@jfc2135 күн бұрын
nice bike the problem is because of the ????? new BSA the price of these has gone MAD ??
@classicbritishbikesupersto22474 күн бұрын
Wahoo!
@doylegaines13194 күн бұрын
Nope - nothing to do with the new "BSA" model. It's because the old Brit bikes are now collectible and there is a lot of disposable income in this country. We were throwing those bikes into the scrapyard in the 70's, now they are desirable. Just try to find a cheap, decent 70's SL350 if you think I'm wrong about collectors and their cash.
@customkey5 күн бұрын
Lightning was red, Thunderbolt was black in '69, at least the T-Bolt I bought brand new in the spring of '69 was black and silver. $900 and change from Bob's BSA in Williamstown NJ. Changed to megaphone exhausts with the baffles removed and flat handlebars, I was 19 and wanted speed. Turned 14.8 at 88mph at the drags at Atco, pretty quick for those days. BSA was based in Linden NJ back then, bikes shipped from Birmingham to Linden, and I ran with the Linden boys at the track. Thanks, your ride took me back to the days of Woodstock and my Thunderbolt.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22474 күн бұрын
Love it!
@engineer62505 күн бұрын
Isnt it supposed to be black and gold?
@classicbritishbikesupersto22474 күн бұрын
Not this one
@vicowen53005 күн бұрын
Cool bike , I have a 1968 thunderbolt which I restored a few years ago , it was brought back from the USA in the late 1990s gets riden regularly, I went to work at the BSA in 1959 I was 15 years old at time.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22474 күн бұрын
Very nice!
@WOLFIE-96B-UK5 күн бұрын
Stunning bike! I started out as a teenager on BSA's back in the late 60's, they were cheap and plentiful. I'll always have a soft spot for them! The new 650 Gold Star is my favourite retro bike!
@classicbritishbikesupersto22475 күн бұрын
@@WOLFIE-96B-UK hoping to get a look at that new BSA soon
@guillermomaclachlan10725 күн бұрын
Of all the Brit bikes ive had in the past from pre unit 500 / 650 and OIF 750 Triumph's to Matchless to Norton"s 500 dominators to 850 Commandos etc s i have to say that one 70 Thunderbolt 650 i had was the best all around bike. Easy to start, easy to maintain . rodé It for years everywhere highways, dirt roads etc never let me stranded. Miss that BSA the most.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22475 күн бұрын
@@guillermomaclachlan1072 bsa made great motorcycles 🙂
@lgwappo6 күн бұрын
408 pounds wet. Lighter than a Royal Enfield Classic 350. About 99% of what I need in a bike is possible with an air-cooled, under-square parallel twin 750.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22474 күн бұрын
Wahoo 😁
@pdm22016 күн бұрын
The big hump behind the seat is ugly. Despite its appearance it’s much slower and heavier than a 1972 Commando Roadster which is much faster. This bike is all show and no go.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22476 күн бұрын
@@pdm2201 should I have a video on that bike coming out Sunday. Loads of fun to ride 🙂
@pdm22016 күн бұрын
@@classicbritishbikesupersto2247 Sorry for being a bit harsh. I know it’s enjoyable to see the gawkers checking out this rare bike as it’s parked in front of a cafe. I see where it was possible to get a more powerful engine with these. Cheers
@WOLFIE-96B-UK7 күн бұрын
A real beautiful blast from the past! In '74 Norton also offered a short stroke 750cc version in either full race tune or detuned for road use.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22476 күн бұрын
@@WOLFIE-96B-UK Sunday for the ride video 🤠
@classicbritishbikesupersto22476 күн бұрын
@@WOLFIE-96B-UK would love to get my hands on one of those 🙂
@josephcivita14507 күн бұрын
Feather bed frame and road holder forks are the reason for the good handling
@classicbritishbikesupersto22474 күн бұрын
Nice!
@user-yo7wx8gx2u7 күн бұрын
Great job as always Fuzzy. Keep them coming mate. Good on Baxters for sharing these classics. I had a Mercury with same shift pattern. Triumph i had right foot, but one down three up. Just different aye. Soon get used to it. Cheers from NZ
@classicbritishbikesupersto22474 күн бұрын
Cool, thanks
@johnwalshire28848 күн бұрын
I went into that room and ended up as an expensive walk.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22478 күн бұрын
That it can be...Wahoo!
@JamDrew089 күн бұрын
I can recommend a few spots of sealant to stop the clocks rotating
@classicbritishbikesupersto22478 күн бұрын
for sure!
@chrisrutledge933013 күн бұрын
I had a same year British Police bike version of this - the TR6P Saint. Similar to this - all black, with a larger gas tank. So comfortable to ride, with huge torque. Could pull an ox. I don't think bikes with better long distance ergonomics have been devised - and a lot of new bikes are returning to this tried and tested riding position.
@MeYou-yz2yz13 күн бұрын
Ted Simon of Jupiter's Travels fame used one of these didn't he?
@classicbritishbikesupersto224712 күн бұрын
Oh dang, I'll have to look for one of those. Sounds interesting
@user-ho4nw5sf3w15 күн бұрын
In 1970, after surviving Veitnam War, I came back to the States. Over seas I had saved enough money to buy a motorcycle when I returned. I bought a Triumph Tiger 1970, paid cash. Had some money left over, so I put a down payment on a 1970 Triumph Spitfire sports car. I was in tall clover.
@pinslayer457914 күн бұрын
Thanks for serving our country......
@classicbritishbikesupersto224714 күн бұрын
Thanks for this post. Amazing!
@vincesacca502515 күн бұрын
It's man and machine.
@classicbritishbikesupersto224714 күн бұрын
Wahoo!
@jimilite16 күн бұрын
Love it
@classicbritishbikesupersto224716 күн бұрын
This one is a beauty!
@stuwhyte47916 күн бұрын
Very nice 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@classicbritishbikesupersto224716 күн бұрын
Beautiful machine. Wahoo!
@billvandyne468518 күн бұрын
Sweeet!
@classicbritishbikesupersto224718 күн бұрын
Fun machine!
@vonryansexpress19 күн бұрын
Gorgeous - I really like the "Bikini" rear shroud and of course the ""Nacelle" up front - very stylish . .
@classicbritishbikesupersto224719 күн бұрын
That is one good looking machine. Wahoo!
@brussel424220 күн бұрын
Look like TT100 tyres. Remember them back in the day! Big improvement over the Avon SMs. Also headlight was better than the usual 6v Joe Lucas 'prince of darkness' items.
@classicbritishbikesupersto224720 күн бұрын
Wahoo!
@adeptusmagi20 күн бұрын
yeh Had a T100A fun bike nice 500cc ally head got it cheap because gearbox issue new woodruff key cost 3.5 pence to fix it and she started first kick even in the cold winters never knew a british 650 that did that
@classicbritishbikesupersto224720 күн бұрын
Fun bike, for sure!
@davidhorning907120 күн бұрын
They look like s hat triumph looks like a crown easier to adjust the valves my pal had a 69
@classicbritishbikesupersto224720 күн бұрын
Wahoo!
@davidhorning907121 күн бұрын
Hey is Don Hutchinson still open in Wakefield Massachusetts Dan Riley used to work there he has his own shop in epping NH he restored a 1966 Bonneville I got from Don British Iron was our club they had a 6 state run every year all secondary roads no highways I rode a 1967 441 Victor single cylinder made it no problem got to the campground I lost the kick stand lol the I looked down by the office and found a big diamond ring I turned it in a lady lost it this was 30 something years ago Jay strait ran the meeting at the Sturbridge mass rod and gun club for my buddy road a 1971 triumph single cylinder just us two no one has ever done it again we were on the cover of the Motor Cycle Post that's a beautiful bike Dan restored a 1966 triumph 650 same color we called it the butter scotch paint man I miss them guys I'm in Florida now my nickname was the Chipman because I sold potatoe chips for Toms Snax out of Dover NH for years I'm 62 now boy do I miss those days and the guys i called Dan Riley Doctor Dan he could fix anything if any one remembers our Motley Crew hit me up a [email protected] till then ride safe peace out 😊 man
@vonryansexpress21 күн бұрын
Love those Beeza twins - very charismatic and sounds great . .
@classicbritishbikesupersto224720 күн бұрын
Great riding machine...love this bike. Wahoo!
@jimilite21 күн бұрын
Nice !!! I'm an Aussie in Thailand that loves old bikes and you're in USA, it's a small world. I'd love to visit and look around the store and cruise your fields on an old twin or single with you, looks beautiful. I'll just have to subscribe until the money comes in I guess, see ya in a bit Good luck with it all there
@classicbritishbikesupersto224720 күн бұрын
Life is good...Wahoo!
@pauldow164821 күн бұрын
Keep em on the road.
@classicbritishbikesupersto224720 күн бұрын
Wahoo!
@eyuptony26 күн бұрын
That's a very nice motorcycle in great condition with a four speed slick-shift gearbox. I fitted the same gearbox on a woodworking copy lathe I made back in the 1980's, it was used to change the spindle speed instead of a v-grooved stepped pulley. The lathe also had a Norton lay down box for the carriage traverse speed. Back then I had a 1961 Duplex framed T120 cafe racer. Great days. Thanks for the memories. Cheers Tony
@classicbritishbikesupersto224725 күн бұрын
Very cool!
@K777JohnАй бұрын
The engine on that is from a later-1951/52 T100, the 1947 should be an iron cylinder and head.
@classicbritishbikesupersto2247Ай бұрын
I'll have to take your word for that. I'm no expert.
@pauldow1648Ай бұрын
What... No shot of 6" snow and 18°
@classicbritishbikesupersto2247Ай бұрын
Wahoo!
@capB1535Ай бұрын
My T160 left the factory in UK spec on the 10th May 1977 .. Delivered to a Triumph dealer in Neasden London
@classicbritishbikesupersto2247Ай бұрын
Nice!
@guillermomaclachlan1072Ай бұрын
Had the same bike but in blue color. The smoothest of the 750 twins Triumph made. Having the electric starter made It just that more usable. the only thing the Bing carbs were not jetted correctly from the Factory and around 50 to 60 mph would hesitate aceleración. Later sold It to a friend Who changed the bings to mikunis which inproved the ride.
@classicbritishbikesupersto2247Ай бұрын
Great motorcycle. Mikuni always seems to fix the problem.
@nigel900Ай бұрын
Don’t ruin a Thruxton by turning it into a Scrambler…
@classicbritishbikesupersto2247Ай бұрын
Wahoo!
@michaelarchangel11632 ай бұрын
I like the fact that this, being the 'cooking' model still came with a rev counter, and also much prefer the white on black instruments, as opposed to the older white on grey design.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22472 ай бұрын
Your a lot more tuned in on the details than I am. I appreciate that 🙂
@classicmusclecarexhaust19882 ай бұрын
Beautiful T160!! They are a joy to ride aren't they. The original discs on my 2,600 mile T160 were nothing to write home about either, but drilled rotors and Ferodo Platinum pads transformed the bike. Those aftermarket mufflers really let the sound out on these triples too. You rode that T160 like it likes to be ridden. Great video!
@classicbritishbikesupersto22472 ай бұрын
Have always wanted to ride one of these wonderful machine. Sounds was awesome, engine was great, loved the way she rode. Life is good. Wahoo!
@bobhamilton2982 ай бұрын
Still have mine. Love it. As I ride jap bikes too, I prefer the left shift. I prefer '75 Nortons as well.
@marlecmarine53932 ай бұрын
Beautiful machine, sounds great.........
@classicbritishbikesupersto22472 ай бұрын
An amazing motorcycle 🙂
@hans-petergrube78162 ай бұрын
Excellent; what a dream 👏👍😊It’s an amazing bike and in very well condition . Thanks for the nice vid.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22472 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@tranxuantv79242 ай бұрын
Rất là đẹp Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẽ video rất hay chúc bạn một ngày mới thật nhiều sức khỏe ❤❤❤❤
@classicbritishbikesupersto22472 ай бұрын
Life is good 🙂
@mikeford51062 ай бұрын
If you are going to review a vintage bike, ... At least learn a bit about it, ... it was 21 BHP , ... "handles GREAT, " ... HTF would you know when you are riding it like a blind disabled girl ???
@mohsin65T2 ай бұрын
Nice Enfield jacket I have the same one !!!
@classicbritishbikesupersto22472 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Love it!
@steven93702 ай бұрын
My first bike was a 67 Daytona, blue/white tank. Great bike.
@classicbritishbikesupersto22472 ай бұрын
Love it! Wahoo!
@robertshepherd38322 ай бұрын
They all look in great shape but that MKIII Commando has a single Mikuni carb. Have you no shame? Give that Commando its dual carbs back so it can have the acceleration, the torque and the grunt it was engineered to have. Oh well, I tried.