1968 BSA A65 Lightning and 1972 Triumph Bonneville T120V [visit 10 of 31]

May 24, 2020: It was so much fun to see Andy and John when they came over again on their other bikes. John on his 1968 BSA Lightning and Andy on his1972 Triumph Bonneville T120V
We had a lot of laughs comparing the two bikes and it was all said in good fun. Which would you prefer??
Here's a link to the gearbox project on John's BSA:
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[@jimandcharfrancis3857]

This is the best video you've made, I think. Andy is a lot of fun and makes me laugh. He's a real comic. I miss this kind of humor as I've been retired for 12 yrs. and used to joke around with the men at work like this. We love to tease and make fun of each other. Thanks

[@markpercy4277]

That's exactly what l miss about work the laughs with the guys

[@gpo6581]

Had a 1970 BSA Lightning in H.S. when I lived in Belgium. Picked it up new in London. Great memories and wish I could find another 1970 BSA. My current bike is a Norton Mk3 but still think about all the good times on the BSA. Thanks for all your video's

[@kdsowen2882]

I remember this Blonde girl i used Go out with........

[@colincoleman2536]

Love the bikes but all the banter back and forth is the golden nugget that should be treasured as true friends are priceless, great video again thanks keep it up your doing brilliantly.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Colin! I really appreciate your kind note. Glad you enjoy the videos. This little mini-series has been so much fun. Best wishes, Mike

[@sitarnut]

I want a BSA, old stacked arms Logo Tee shirt too.......

[@decadantdog4444]

Those BSAs were gorgeous.

[@dougfielding8215]

Andy is a very funny guy. The kind of guy I would love to talk bikes over a brew with.

[@TheMightyGarage]

So true Doug! He's really funny. Best wishes, Mike

[@MrSantacruzz]

Great video Mike, for all their faults and frustrations British bikes are still the worlds best looking most charismatic machines

[@kdsowen2882]

When you've owned half a dozen Brits with their rattling oil-leaking motors, get sick of pushing them and loading them on trailers , modern retro's become very appealing . That's what I now ride ! A w650....and one day , an RE650... Dave NZ

[@johnmcclain3887]

I had a sixty four, and really enjoyed it, before to "conical brake", it is stopped pretty well. Very nice looking, I miss my Triumph. I hope to have one again, soon. Thanks!

[@larrytk6929]

Thanks for a blast from the past! My first motorcycle was a 1969 B.S.A. Lightning in Candy Apple Red.It was purchased and delivered with snow on the ground in New York City in January 1970 for 1,199.00 U.S. Dollars new.At the time the Triumph was about the same price.A Harley Davidson Sportster was priced at 2,200.00 U.S.D. For a first bike for a16 year old at the time ,that price difference was enormous.The Lightning was quickly nicknamed Big Red by my neighbor.The only difference I could spot between the 1968 and 1969 was the addition of an equalizer pipe between the exhaust pipes where they exit the heads to balance the exhaust.And as mentioned the headlight bracket was gloss black.I will say it was a true learning experience owning a British Bike.My first long distance trip camping had the Beezer loaded with gear.Having stopped for gas,I topped off the tank.When I kicked the starter pedal,it just broke off and rolled away...While I was sitting there it was getting dark and at the time motorcycles came with a halfway decent tool kit.I took one of the box end wrenches and inserted it in place of the kicker pedal.it was a little awkward kicking it this way but it got me over the road.Another time I burned out the headlight bulb at 2.00 a.m. in the morning on the Baltimore Washington Parkway outside Washington D.C. Fortunately I had a flashlight that I taped to the headlight to finish the last 50 miles of the trip.i learned to carry spare headlight and tail light bulbs after that trip.This is only what I can remember now,but the joys of British Bike ownership with the B.S.A. And Triumph motorcycles have only served to convince me that today we are truly experiencing the golden age of motorcycle reliability and engineering.Its an awesome time to ride today’s bikes.Happy trails to you all,and thanks for sharing the rides of your buddy’s🏍🏁

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hi Larry, thank you so much for the fantastic memory. I really enjoyed reading this. Best wishes, Mike

[@garyroth2764]

Never had a Triumph. However, compared to the Lightning my 63 Super Rocket was the most solid, attractive, and comfortable of the two. Wish I had never sold it. Great video for those of us consigned to lawn chairs and photo albums, and memories.

[@sameednakai8766]

Haha that first "thank you for watching" got me thought I had skipped ahead by mistake. Gorgeous machines!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, glad you liked the video Sameed. Best wishes, Mike

[@PeterJUren]

It's not just the bikes, as lovely as they are, it's the characters who ride them. I really enjoyed looking at the bikes, and listening to Andy, John and Mike. Thanks

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you so much Peter! Glad you enjoyed it. We had a lot of fun that afternoon and it was such a nice break from everything. Best wishes, Mike

[@ruffomaldito]

Blast from the past.....pure magic!

[@craigpennington1251]

That BSA looks exactly like the one I used to ride back in 69 to 77. Did a lot of miles on that bike, rain or shine and it never missed a single beat. Outstanding motorcycles and would just eat up Harleys. BSAs were fast. These 2 here are supurb examples. They look awesome guys.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thanks very much for your note Craig! Much appreciated. Yes, that was such a fun afternoon and seeing the 2 bikes together was a great opportunity. Cheers, Mike

[@craigpennington1251]

You are welcome.

[@thesleuthfilesdocumentarie7934]

I had a 72 t120.i absolutely loved it..then it got stolen..i still miss that bike after 30 yrs

[@TheMightyGarage]

Oh man! Sorry to hear that. Thanks for your note. Best wishes, Mike

[@berniebne8243]

Great to see those bikes. I had the A65 in the "oil in frame" frame. My dad always said it was quicker than the bonnie, that's acceleration. I always felt it needed an oil cooler and that was in cold and rain of the North of England. It used to get hot. I went to work on Monday and the boss started tearing strips off me. "Sunday morning you came round burrow bank at 100mph you'll kill your'sen." I just stood there and took it. Then it dawned on me that dad had taken the bike to his mates to do an oil change. I kept quiet there was no need to dig a deeper hole.

[@ianallbright1985]

Nice to see you all having a good time the bikes are all amazing stay safe and enjoy

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Ian! They looked great together, didn't they! Best wishes, Mike

[@johnmcclain3887]

I can't tell you great it is for the bilingual conversation, necessary for some of us Yanks! I really love all the new safety features, and special features, that is one fine bike, a Triumph, no less. I hope some day to ride one as special. Thanks for the visit!!

[@PLINKER]

Love them both especially the BSA Lightning!

[@pbrucpaul]

Ah the British Motorbikes! The sound and the nimble handling were Magic!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, hope to have a few more Brit bikes in the cul-de-sac soon. Best wishes, Mike

[@jimclarke1108]

Still enjoying the good old days

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Jim! Glad you enjoy the vids. They are a lot of fun and a great break from everything. Best wishes, Mike

[@thenovocastrian1812]

Mike - Thanks for another great video - Whenever I see a Triumph with a white tank, I think back to my 1964 Tiger 90 fitted with siamese pipes 961PK and bought in Croydon, Surrey. I used it extensively as I was doing part-time as a dispatch rider for a London press photo agency, and it never missed a beat. Although just a 350cc, I never found it's performance to be much different from that of my friend's T100.

[@jelau4851]

These British bikes had Style, power, and were beautiful machines, in 68, I had a BSA Firebird 68, wich I loved.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Jelau! Wow, the Firebird is a really cool bike! Best wishes, Mike

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

jelau Wasn’t there a BSA Cyclone too, with high pipes, a really rare model.

[@dducdude6315]

LOL good funny one this morning LOL ! Thanks all for sharing! Cheers, Eric

[@TheMightyGarage]

Haha, thank you Eric. I enjoyed this visit very much! Hope all is well with you. Best wishes, Mike

[@RobertR1200rt]

Excellent bike banter Loved listening to you guys cracking on each other

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, thank you Robert! That's what it's all about, isn't it 😉 Glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes, Mike

[@PJD_55]

Old brits and old yanks and the bikes are great too. Myself I had a 71 Thunderbolt followed by a 75 Trident. Loved both bikes and neither leaked. Thanks for the memories.

[@johnmcclain3887]

Truly a beautiful pair of Brit bikes, side by side, I almost forgot the "hundreds of mice running around when the engines are running", a familiar comforting sound. When it stops, one must get a trailer. I used to ride from Memphis to Chicago, back in the seventies, wonderful bikes to own and work on.

[@MrJohnandMargie]

BSA 650 is by far the best sounding British bike ever. I miss mine.

[@UncleLongbeard]

fantastic bikes and great conversation.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks a lot for your comment. Best wishes, Mike

[@IgorM1170]

Great to see this, the banter just seems to happen naturally around 'ye olde motor bikes'....great to hear that, too😁

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Mr. A! Yes, we had a really good afternoon. Best wishes, Mike

[@simonwiltshire]

Beutifull Machines, thank you for shareing.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Simon for your note. Hope all is well, Best wishes, Mike

[@faerieSAALE]

There is nothing - NOTHING - that can duplicate that BSA 650 sound. Especially the A10 650's! I know - because I own one! MUSIC to all BSA owners everywhere.

[@seanmcconkey3832]

Good job! Great bikes and a good bunch of guys!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Sean! We are so lucky to have a great groups of friends in our little vintage motorcycle club. Best wishes, Mike

[@asmvlogs1292]

Would love to see more BSAs!!!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thanks! I've reached out to a couple of guys to see if we can get more over here! Best wishes, Mike

[@user-nb7gu9vy7p]

BSA always looking best !!!!!!

[@hawaiisidecar]

Thanks for this. Makes me happy and jealous at the same time!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you very much for your note and thanks for watching the videos. I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Mike

[@scottherring8987]

Hey MIKE!! ENJOYED THIS ONE!! THE TRIUMPH GUY SHURE HAD A SENSE OF HUMOUR!!! LIKED BOTH BIKES!!! USED TO SEE A B. S. A. SIMILAR TO THIS ONE?!! BACK WHEN I WAS 12 YRS OLD!! 49 YEARS AGO!! IT SAT ON THE FRONT PORCH AT A HOUSING PROJECT. GOV. APARTMENTS!! AND NEVER SAW THE GUY RIDE IT!!! THERES A MAN AROUND HERE WHO HAS A 72 TRIDENT!! HE RODE IT UP TO A YEAR AGO AND I HAVENT SEEN THE MAN SINCE THEN!! THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR GREAT VIDEOS!!! TAKE CARE!!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you very much Scott. Glad you enjoyed the video. Take care and best wishes, Mike

[@dodibenabba1378]

That BSA is sweeeeeet!

[@TheMightyGarage]

hehe, thanks Barrie, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jimmarshall807]

Lovely old bikes, great banter!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thanks a lot Jim, I'm glad you liked the video. Best wishes, Mike

[@davidlabar6919]

Luv those BSA Lightnings. Bought a new,lighting in 1967 while stationd,at NAS Miramar San Diego. rode all over the west coast. when i meet my wife i sold it, what a jerk i am. I wish i never sold it.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thanks a lot for sharing David. Best wishes, Mike

[@roberthall1437]

Hi. Two great British machines. I love "em.

[@kevinschilling1368]

What a great pair those two make!! And their bikes aren't bad either!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, so true Kevin! Both are great guys and their great bikes ;) best wishes, Mike

[@moosey62]

Great stuff! The bars on that Beezer are just perfect. Even as a Brit I've always preferred most US stylings.

[@williamwallacedebruce9221]

Three years! where has the time gone?. It stoated up again, so I had to watch. Old comment still holds up, my kind of bike.

[@larrys.3992]

You outdid yourself! Thanks Mike.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Larry! It really was my pleasure! It was so good to take a break and have a couple of friends around and chat about bikes. Best wishes, Mike

[@daveevans8256]

I have a 1972 Bonneville 4 speed black and red American Spec thanks for sharing with us all. 👍🇬🇧

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Dave! My pleasure. Best wishes, Mike

[@maekong2010]

A couple of beautiful beasts. Brings me back to my childhood. New Subscriber.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you for subscribing. Glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes, Mike

[@frankmlchaelglasscock6539]

You Guy's make me laugh it's a thumps up it is so nice to see great bike's love the videos

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Frank! Glad you liked the video. That was a really enjoyable afternoon with John and Andy. It was such a nice break from everything. Best wishes, Mike

[@nicnak4475]

Had my T120 Tiger for 44 years and would never sell it, I always liked the look of the Commando Roadster as well, Great vid thanks

[@TheMightyGarage]

Awesome Nic. Thanks for sharing and your note. Cheers, Mike

[@frankmachtans4148]

The BSA looks and sounds better! Even the Lighthing with the OIF-Frame looks better then the Bonnie. My list of favorite: First BSA A65, second Norton Commando, third Triumph Bonneville 😉

[@frankmachtans4148]

I forgot the Royal Enfield Interceptor, which was only offered in the USA in the 1960s.It wasn't until Royal Enfield launched the Retro 650 Interceptor and Continental last year and sold it worldwide that I learned of these beautiful 700 and 750cc machines. It wasn't until Royal Enfield launched the Retro 650 Interceptor and Continental last year and sold it worldwide that I learned of these beautiful 700 and 750cc machines. I actually bought a brand new Interceptor M3 and I am very excited! Where I should place the RE Int. 700/750 in the ranking I can't say, because I never saw, heard and felt her 😉!

[@ccrider00]

Royal Interceptor 750 series 1 "63-68" Norton n-15 cs 750. "64-70"------ < P 11 too> 66 B.S.A. HORNET .69 NORTON COMMANDO "S" model w/ high pipes one side! 65 triumph T.T. special "650"

[@eyuptony]

What a laugh, brilliant. Love Andy's comments I can relate to all of them. In my youth I owned a1960 pre unit Bonnie café racer with goldies on, lol. John's BSA sound nice. The Triumph has a higher tingle on the handle bars. You don't grip them you lightly caress them lol. Both bikes look stunning. Great video.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thanks a lot Tony! Really appreciate your comment! Best wishes, Mike

[@gregbrassington2120]

Absolutely brilliant , great bunch of characters 150mph. When he started the Trumpy was probably doing 30mph😃 Love the Vids Mike. Cheers Greg 👍

[@TheMightyGarage]

Haha, thank you Greg! Glad you enjoyed this one. It was so much fun having them both over. They are such great guys and I was laughing my head off! 😃

[@jeffduggan6427]

What a dagg made me laugh so much. Great content 👍 beautiful bikes with two great personalities on top of them.

[@prigs750]

Mike, thanks for another fun video. I also owned a Triumph and BSA at the same time. BSA was a 67 and Triumph a 79, 750. BSA was all original, and I was the 2nd owner. I enjoyed the BSA more but the Triumph was more dependable (?) because I had done a full restoration. Hated the left foot shift though. Some day will talk about my 68 P11 Ranger

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thanks Paul for sharing your note! Yes, would love to hear about your P11 sometime. Cheers, Mike

[@TheDavey333]

Great to see you guys having such a laugh 😂 made my day! I had to put my brew down, laughing so much! Have a good one Mike, all the best 👍

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thanks very much David. I'm glad that you liked the video. It was a lot of fun ;) Andy is such a character! He had me in stitches! And John is such a gent. Best wishes, Mike

[@carlnapp4412]

By the way, I'm about to get myself a '72 Bonnie. So thanks a million for that video.

[@coreylevenson]

This is an entertaining little series you've got going, Mike. Keep it up!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Haha, it has been so much fun Corey. I never expected it to be so popular. It's just a nice bit of fun and escape from everything that is going on at the moment. I've really enjoyed the visits. They have helped a lot. Hope all is well with you. Best wishes, Mike

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Really nice bikes. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMightyGarage]

You bet! Thank you for your note. Hope all is well. Cheers, Mike

[@budlistar5312]

Had a 69 Lightning in high school. Got home from school one day and found a brand new 69 Bonneville in the driveway. Dad traded his 250 Starfire on it so he could keep up with me he said. Ah, the good old days.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Fantastic story Bud. Thanks for sharing. Cheers. Mike

[@jimcollins2466]

Well Done!

[@elmerfudd1086]

How did one guy end up with so many cool friends? You really are a lucky guy Mike. Thx for doing this cul d sac series.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Many thanks!! I consider myself a very lucky guy!

[@tellmesomething2go]

Two of the nicest bjkes ever made. Had both in 72.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Arthur! Glad you liked the video. Best wishes, Mike

[@abp2861]

Enjoyed the bikes and banter.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks a lot. Best wishes, Mike

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

the BSA looks really nice, a cheerful red, more chrome work and the engine looks great, regards the Triumph, speedometer, either the cable isn't routed quite right and it is snagging or it needs some lubrication, the inner cable maybe damaged. If the guy on the Triumph had put it on centre stand i would of switched off, they look far nicer on a side stand. The 1972 Triumph seems understated, as if not regarded as a high end motorbike back then and livery more mundane, almost commuter, just lacking the X factor, but respond to being loved with more alloy

[@DutchVanHelsing]

That man must have been a comedian back home in blighty... Diamond Geezer !

[@aaronzimmerman1089]

The English bikes are so incredible. Just bought my first Triumph Thunderbird and I’m taking it to the grave with me.

[@lukeyraptor6738]

The British accents in suburban America caught me off guard! Nice to see you flying the flag with the bikes, lads!

[@TheMightyGarage]

hehe, thanks Luke. There are just a few Brits living in this area and even fewer "Northerners" 😉 Best wishes, Mike

[@tadpoles10]

Two for the price of one, sort of. Great so see the bikes & the guys enthusiastic chat about their ownership history. Thanks for sharing Mike, Andy & John. atvb t ..

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Terry! Glad you enjoyed it. It was a really enjoyable visit. Best wishes, Mike

[@DeereX748]

This video really brought back pleasant memories. I had a '72 Daytona 500 Triumph, a buddy had a '70 A50 Royal Star BSA, and we rode together a lot. This was in the waning years of BSA/Triumph, Honda had come out with the 750 Four and Kawasaki was blistering everyone with their 2-stroke triples and then the Z-1 900 (which I bought several years later). There is still nothing that matches these Brit twins in terms of style. The Lightning in the video may have a 1968 engine, but there are several parts that aren't 1968, such as the twin-leading shoe front brake, which is a 1970, the '68 still had a single leading shoe. I haven't been on a motorcycle since 1987, but if I had a choice of anything on the road to ride today, a 68-70 Lightning would be perfect.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thanks very much for your great comment. I really enjoyed reading it. Best wishes, Mike

[@knockholt69]

I have got to correct you Sir, 1967 had the single leading shoe, but twin leading shoes were put on the 68 model (I have a 68) through to 1970 before oil in frame came in. Enjoyed the video and the banter.

[@DeereX748]

@@knockholt69 I stand corrected. Thanks. IMO, the 67-70 BSA and Triumph bikes were the most desirable to own. Once the oil-in-the-frame came about, with the flat side covers and boxier tanks, they lost their aesthetic appeal. The Daytona (T100R) kept its separate oil tank and classic lines until production ceased.

[@philhawley1219]

@@knockholt69 That is a 68 front brake. 69 onwards used a different operating rod mechanism.

[@dionmoore879]

Not sure on this one... The beautiful bikes or the comedy. I surely enjoyed them both.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Haha, thank you Dion! Glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes!

[@markpercy4277]

What a lovely video

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you very much for your kind note. I really appreciate it. Best wishes, Mike

[@stevenlight5006]

Old beauty s o that sound 😎

[@TheMightyGarage]

I agree Steven, they make such a great sound, don’t they! Cheers, Mike

[@ericmowrey6872]

I got out of the Navy in San Diego in 1976. At the time I had a BSA Firebird Scrambler. Not sure anymore but I think it was a 69 or '70. It wasn't running but just needed a proper service and a battery etc. I had a little cash and bought a dedicated Mikuni carb kit which was, at the time, an exorbitant 300 bucks! For some reason the lovely SS pipes had been replaced with normal Lightning pipes. I had it up and running in about three weeks. I even went for a cafe racer look with low bars. I can't remember what else I did with it but it looked pretty sleek when done...nothing fancy though. Meanwhile I enrolled in a school in Tulsa, Ok and so the clock began ticking. I put a sign on it for 800 bucks. No calls, nothing. I dropped it to 600. Still, not one call. I went down to 400...same thing. I had a week now to get to Tulsa. In desperation I called some bike shop in San Diego. I told him I had a running 650 Firebird Scrambler for sale. He told me it was his policy to never pay more than 250 dollars for a used bike. I said ok and took it. When he saw the bike he said it honestly deserved more but that's all he could give. Ha. Today, years on, guys are selling Lightning and Bonnie basket cases for five to seven grand. Running models sometimes hit five figures. When I was still in the navy I bought a used '70 Trident because I was stationed at NAS Miramar, therefore on a base instead of a ship. I loved that bike but some bikers would actually walk up to me and ask me how I could ride British crap. We're talking 45 years ago. By 1975 English bikes had such a bad reputation in California you could barely give them away. I remember being on the side of the road one sunny day with an ignition problem. A group of about four guys on Japanese bikes rolled up, looked at me a moment, laughed out loud and yelled "BUY A HONDA". So much for the old biker's code... Incidentally my first bike was a '64 Bonneville. After that a Trident then the Firebird. It was my first Beezer and I was impressed by the enclosed pushrods (no oil leaks there baby). I actually preferred the BSA motor over my Bonny. It just felt more torkee. Now I'm rebuilding a '72 Trident. I guess I have some English tea in my veins somewhere although I've had my share of Japanese bikes over the years...love them all really.

[@leaflee2066]

Owning two t120's I had to laugh at "you put the oil in up here and it comes out at the bottom!"

[@bsimpson6204]

I'd rather have the BSA of the two, it's a great looking bike, especially the engine and the sound. Andy is a good laugh, good company on a trip, "I've fixed it!!" lol

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, wasn't that funny! He is such good fun. That BSA is beautiful, isn't it! I fell in love with it when we were working on the gearbox a while ago. Best wishes, Mike

[@sesquashtwo]

The only thing that really stand out about my memories of my owning a 1970 T120.....is that all we Triumph and B.S.A. owners had to be sure we had one or two Zener Diodes in our pockets...for they always let go, on the road...and the Lucas electrics were truly horrific quality...

[@bradpotter6401]

That's why the English drink warm beer, their refrigerators were made by Lucas.

[@arthurpendragon7224]

I thought at first that this was recorded "oop north" but the setting didn't look quite right, the cars, lack of terraced houses, no food banks. Very funny video.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, thanks Arthur! I think Jeff (from the previous BSA video), Andy and I must be the only 3 Northerners in Oregon ;) Best wishes, Mike

[@steven-vn9ui]

You arrogant prick.

[@TheMightyGarage]

@@steven-vn9ui Hey Steven, what did you say that for?? How was I arrogant? We were just having fun.

[@steven-vn9ui]

@@TheMightyGarage that comment from Arthur was just aweful.

[@arthurpendragon7224]

@@steven-vn9ui Wow, i didn't see that coming, there was no malace intended just a bit of light hearted banter. I live in South Wales that has no shortage of terraced houses, food banks and sheep, if i have offended you then i apologise.

[@robfrye4664]

Nice motorcycles! My very first bike was a 1959 BSA 650 Super Rocket in 1963, 17 years old! High pipes no mufflers, no front fender, a bobbed rear fender and a leather Bates TT saddle. I now ride my self-restored 1970 Triumph 650 (750 kit) Tiger. Had several Triumphs over the years- TT Specials, Bonnies, custom-builds- and I'm most partial to the pre O.I.F models.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Very cool! Thanks for your note Rob and good luck with your great bike! Cheers, Mike

[@OutlawToys]

I had a hardtail chopper based on a '72 Bonneville engine.

[@PAVANZYL]

I grew up drooling over a Rocket Three and a Trident. Then we went racing with a CB 750. Oh, and a Commando as well. That thing went like a bomb. Until a carburettor vibrated off. The tipples both left the CB 750 behind - for a while. Then the middle cylinder started seizing up and one had to stop to piss on it. By then the CB 750 was miles ahead.

[@hotwheel6663]

BSA had the coolest tanks

[@christidmas3995]

Agnostic Oregon.I like it!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, thanks Chris! Yes, we welcome everyone in our club... but there's always a special welcome for old Brit bikes ;)

[@northdakotaham1752]

Hey! That 68 is my bike! Or looks just like it. Had to check the garage, make sure somebody hadn't stolen it! Cool video! Thanks!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe! That is a fantastic looking bike! Thanks a lot for your note. I appreciate it. Best wishes, Mike

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@TheMightyGarage 👍

[@splodge57]

Thanks for the fun video. Two great bikes, the BSA has the quieter engine.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes

[@leedsman3815]

Had both both bikes, the BSA has a better designed head and with a spitfire cam fitted were fast, but it also has a bush on the timing side crank so you need to put in a good filter or they didn't last long with dirty oil (I used a BSA B25 cartridge fitted where tool kit sits in side panel). 72 Triumph OIF are the in between of best of pre OIF 67-69 and best of OIF 75 to 78, but still does most things pretty well. Both good bikes hard to choose between, have fun.

[@wobblybrother4552]

BSA all the way, I had two back to back 67 & 68. Found the BSA to more oil tight less vibs and slightly quicker than Triumph Bonnie of the day. 👍

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thanks for sharing! Best wishes, Mike

[@bignige]

There´s two of you !!

[@arnoldmosk494]

I really Love your video‘s , I Ride Harleys , BMW‘s and Suzuki , but I Love Brit bikes . Sadly I have no more room for another project , but good luck to you all !!

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hi Arnold, many thanks for your note. Best wishes, Mike

[@rvdvogt]

Yes, go for the good looking one. That would be the OIF BSA Lightning, Thunderbolt or best of all Firebird Scrambler than!

[@bobstevens9040]

Two marvelous bikes there Mike. Great to see. Andy's a card isn't he?

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, thanks Bob. Yes, Andy is hilarious! He is so much fun to be around. I really enjoyed this visit. Best wishes, Mike

[@sbarrett7758]

Thanks for sharing this clip. It was very interesting to see the comparison between the two models, one being more mellow in tone and delivery who I believed you referred to as John, whilst the other displayed the unmistakable eccentricity of an Englishman caught out in the midday sun, who I believe you referred to as Andy, both nevertheless iconic and both provided enjoyable descriptions of their individual bikes, well done! I really enjoyed it.

[@BattlecatRed]

I tend to prefer the aesthetics of the (the 60's-era) Bonnevilles over Lightnings, but they were both beautiful bikes in my eyes. I didn't like the 70's-era (1971 - up) Bonnevilles as much, and to me, the Lightning was the prettier of these two.

[@4speed3pedals]

I wonder if Andy thought of lubricating the speedo cable?

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, I think we need a tech session at Andy's place ;) Thanks Paul

[@theoldman8877]

I had the exact same 650 lightning 1968 model in blue and Chrome it was a great bike but I traded it in for a 1970 Rocket 3 in tangerine and Chrome. Also a great bike wish I still had both of them

[@sf940477]

Excellent Mike ,wish I could be there lol 🤣 Don't they look small compared to a lot of modern bikes . They sound so different to each other the Bsa sounded deeper on exhaust note. Take care .

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you Stephen! Yes, I know what you mean. They seem so light and nimble, even compared to my Thruxton, which is a pretty small (but heavy) bike! You're welcome at the cul-de-sac anytime you get the chance ;) Best wishes

[@sf940477]

Thanks Mike take care ..

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

The BSA Lightening I new had GP carbs, no tick over adjusters, and difficult to keep in sync.

[@kennethm.pricejr.8921]

Did you ever get the battery to hold charge during night time driving on the Lightning?

[@hoverbotfpv1425]

My OIF 441VGP made sense but the later B50 and Triumphs etc were a headache for me.

[@edgeyt1]

That BSA is lovely even if it can't do 150.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Haha! Thanks Ed!

[@GrahamMeehan]

The best of British 🇬🇧

[@bigred8438]

Are the header pipes on the BSA standard for that year? With the right angle bends?

[@Wooley689]

Those are both very nice bikes, If I had to choose one over the other, I'd have to let a coin toss decide.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, I know what you mean Wooley, it would be a tough choice! Best wishes, Mike