B.S.A Goldstar DBD 34

[@tonygriffiths2485]

One of the most beautiful bikes to grace any road anywhere forever.

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

It was worth waiting 40 years to get one . Cheers

[@aeroearth]

If I may, the DBD34 BSA Gold Star was introduced in 1957. It followed the DB34 Gold Star. Mine was a very well used 1956 DB34 Gold Star in Touring configuration. It was fitted with touring cams 65-2448 and 65-2450 and a 1 1/8" TT carburettor. STDT gearbox with needle roller layshaft bearings, forward footrests and standard BSA handle bars and curved exhaust pipe like the B33. The swept back pipe was for exhaust resonance reasons on the Clubmans Gold Stars. Tested the day I got it, it did 95mph. Read the manual and learnt about the eccentric rocker shafts for tappet adjustment which did away with the reciprocating weight of the adjuster and lock nut on the B31/33 series. Checked and found the exhaust valve was open all the time so set it at 0.008" clearance initially, to knock off the suspected carbon build up and as 17 year olds do, decided to test it again to see if was any faster. Did 104mph! Thanks for the post, brought memories flooding back.

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

I think we will have to agree to disagree . Copied from the owners club website "1956 500cc Revised Cyl. Head DBD34GS 2001 BB32R 301 " . Lucky you being able to ride motorcycles in the golden era less traffic . Glad you enjoyed the video . Cheers

[@peter7624]

Great video of a great British bike.

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Thanks for the nice comment . Cheers

[@RRatedCustoms]

What a wonderful bike! Those gauges are wild looking at first.👍

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Yes it's a bit special . The old smiths chronometric dials look at them and guess what it says with them moving all over the place . Cheers Anthony

[@rover100bunson]

the most beautiful impractical bike in the world

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Totally agree with you but great to ride when you getting it right on bends and country roads with no traffic . Cheers

[@nickyfield137]

Moto Guzzis ?!!

[@aeroearth]

I wouldn't say impractical. Converted mine to full Clubmans trim, close ratio box, clip ons, rear sets, 1 1/2" Grand Prix carb. and rode it across central London a few times including around Hyde Park Corner.

[@WolfyFam]

Stunning bike and the gauges are amazing too! 😮

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Yes it's a nice bike but a bit of a bugger to ride that's why it's so enjoyable though . Cheers

[@nickyfield137]

That is a handsome machine you've got there boy !

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Thanks had to save for a few years but worth it. Cheers

[@kevwales1]

Wow that's got to put a smile on your face all day long , wicked bike you got , love the hand signals bet you have to think about them in advance, keep them vids coming mate 👍

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

I don't do the proper right turn signal as most people don't recognise it . Yes it's the most fun you can do with your clothes on . It's demanding to ride as you have to think all the time right side gear lever 1 up 3 down shifting and no idle set up so you have to keep the revs up when cornering and taking off . Cheers mate glad you enjoyed it

[@kevwales1]

@@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs lol yes most people would think your just giving a wave to another motorist , your probably right it's as close as you can get with your clothes on , brilliant 😄

[@bartmotorcycle]

Now that's a goldstar

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Thanks , It's a original one and i enjoy riding it . Cheers

[@WEGGYZZR]

Fantastic looking bike bud.

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Thanks mate hopefully i have it all sorted now

[@LenScapoff]

What a beauty.

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Sure is . Cheers Tony

[@heating4343]

What a beautiful bike that

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Yes it's a bit nice . Cheers mate

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

That is one sexy bike mate 👍

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Thanks Rob . Cheers

[@JacquelineNelson-c4n]

I had one modified. 608. CC. Road it all over California. USA. I went every where. I had cosworth piston. High lift cam. Stainless steel cam followers. Stainless steel push rods. High gear. Ratios. She was my baby. I have a lot of fond. Memories. I wish I still had her she really liked to run Lemay Nelson. Vancouver Washington pacific north west.

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Yes you only know how great they are to ride after you own one . Will not be letting mine go riding till i can't get my leg over . Thanks for commenting

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

It is so strange to see such kind of a dash, I mean the opposite direction of the speed and rpms indication. Otherwise a wonderful bike. Thanks for sharing it bro. Drop by when you have time. :)

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Takes some getting used to with the gear change on the right and ignition and carburettor right to start it . Cheers mate

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs Sure, this is an old school bike. :)

[@davexs]

Very nice machine, is it yours?

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Yes i broke the bank and invested in a bit of fun . Cheers Dave

[@davexs]

@@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs Wow. that's bloomin great. She is a beauty and sounds delicious

[@bananabrooks3836]

Involving motorcycle.Glue and lockwire the kickstart rubber. In the event of an off or collision, bare hands don't fare very well when scraping along the road.

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Yes you are right should be wearing gloves i was wearing them up to that point but pulled in the layby and forgot to put them on . Don't think it's the proper rubber as it's too loose so i think i will get a new one and glue it . Cheers

[@C...G...]

👍😀

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Cheers glad you liked it

[@C...G...]

@@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs nice and shiny! 👍😀

[@thra5herxb12s]

The problem with British kickstart rubbers is they are made from rubber, and last a couple of problematic months. Japanese rubbers, on the other hand, are made from plastic and can last for 40 years or more.

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

Did 'nt know that . Cheers

[@ianwright3971]

Best to wear gloves...

[@norfolkandgoodmotovlogs]

I normally do but i forgot to put them back on after stopping at the layby . Cheers