BSA A10 Rocket Gold Star 1962

Made in England
Refurbished in Inden/Shophoven
Doppel-Vergaser
Lucas Competition Magneto
Triumph Racing Clutch
2 in 1 Auspuff
moderne Ölpumpe
Eddie Dow Gabel
Borrani Aluminium Felgen
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Made in England
Refurbished in Inden/Shophoven
Dual carburettor
Lucas Competition Magneto
Triumph Racing Clutch
2 in 1 Exhaust
modern oil pump
Eddie Dow fork
Borrani aluminium rims

[@conanhayle]

I used to stay on the bus home from school some days and go to Parks in Catford south london in 1962 to stare through the window and look at this model.. one day the guy invited me in to have a sit on it .. never did get to own one ,,Old man 76 UK

[@almelling6699]

This was the best of the British.easy to start powerful and reliable, great.

[@aliwhitwell]

When I was just 16 living in Edinburgh, Scotland and trying to get through my bike test, my neighbour had a Gold Star. I lusted after that machine. I would watch as he cleaned it and then as he took off having to slip the clutch as it had a close ratio gearbox. The sound stays with me to this day. I still ride age 73 (Triumph Speed Triple) but would love a Goldie!

[@exb.r.buckeyeman845]

Beautiful, a piece of our recent history, and those chronometric clocks built by Smiths, fantastic.

[@raymondo162]

Smiths Chronometrics Ay

[@paulsmith3487]

Chronometric? No way Jose!

[@rickysan1045]

Thanks for the amazing video, it reminds me my BSA in the 70's. Love to hear the sound of A10 pre-unit twins engine again as well. Lovely!

[@davidjohndrumm]

Owned 2 650 BSA a gold flash and super rocket, /they both had the gearbox separate as opposed to the unit construction which I thought was handier.loved the roar and acceleration

[@peter7624]

Sounds gorgeous. Love the RGS. The best looking, best sounding bike on the planet with great handling and mpg too!

[@donparker1823]

Awesome, and thank you for starting in while astride the saddle. Don't know why it bothers me so much when people stand on the side and kick with their right foot. But it does. Good on ya for doing it the "right" way.

[@stubailey100]

Listen to that Gold Star silencer tweet, brings back memories.

[@davidallison1732]

Only twitters (tweets) on the GS singles!

[@georgejarman2987]

I owned a RGS, 873 GUA, a lovely bike, sounded great and as quick as my mates Bonnie. Looks as if this one has got twin carbs, not standard and no petrol drip tray to protect the mag. And the 190mm front brake, a great stopper

[@andersarre4949]

Beautiful, and what a sound! Thank you and good luck with this treasure!

[@skyhill4279]

Absolutely beautiful, thanks for the video. One of my biggest regrets was selling my 1962 A10.

[@derekambler]

Same response - a beautiful machine; the dealer I sold it to had te cheek to ask - 'Have you had it re-chromed?'

[@johnnylyme]

I had T-Bolts & Dingo boots with the Cuban heels ,long long time ago !

[@MrAndrew1953]

Magic engine, feel the surge of that midrange. That’s the sort of bike you really enjoy just being out on, working the gearbox, mindful of the motor. 4-5 rpm change.

[@tomnwoo]

It's so satisfying to see a lovely true rear wheel

[@jeancowan1037]

The most beautiful thing in my eyes that’s ever had the grace to be English through and through like a stick of rock yay what a bike

[@jeancowan1037]

Is there anything more beautifully on the planet

[@jomatrier]

Thank you so much

[@renepiston2491]

Tuve una 1958 trae por separado su generador y su Magneto y el platino es giratorio y tienen un sonido de su máquina Qué es una sinfónica ✌️🇲🇽

[@christopherlucy1772]

Next to the ⭐clubman the nicest BSA ever made probably the equal of the Bonnie& Norton 99

[@glenbreaks5448]

I have a 63 SR which has the same engine and performance as the RGS. I would put it in between the Bonnie and the 99 for performance. Much lower than the Norton 650ss for output. Those are quite a bit quicker than a Bonnie as well. And they handle! The BSA is great fun though. Just not that quick.

[@Hassan-nb2uc]

@@glenbreaks5448true , I have Norton 650ss going to buy a super rocket, constellation soon 🤞

[@helenloughton2418]

What a stunning looking bike they were prefer over the triumph that tank and badge wow

[@bryanduncan1640]

I too had an RGS back in the day and just like yours, had a rare Road Rocket twin carb head. I fitted twin GP carbs on mine in preference to the standard Amal’s. Went like s..t!

[@Vintagewheelz]

Amazing restoration!!! It sounds so damn sweet. Congrats !! 🎊🎉🎈🍾

[@jean-jacquesnameche3429]

magnifique moto , on dirai des routes du Luxembourg , moi j'aime allé la bas .. très belle vidéo merci pour le partage ..

[@jomatrier]

merci pour le beau compliment

[@johnburns3703]

Lovely decompression stuff , hope the Devimead conversion has been done

[@paulshelley4754]

Remember yours Dave you bought off Denny at grampion motors in liverpool what a bike

[@russpaxman3660]

Beautiful bike, gorgeous sound. In the early 70’s, a friend of mine had a gold star DBD34 500 single, (I had a Triumph) a lovely looking bike, but he said it was a pig in town traffic, He said he could do up to 60mph in first gear? so in slow moving traffic, a lot of clutch slipping was required, and with no idle or tick over, stalling was an ever present danger. This A10 rocket goldstar looks better, sounds better, and I’m sure rides better than the iconic 500, with less bone shattering vibrations.

[@mrofnocnon]

Vincent Black Shadow could do 70 in first!

[@aeroearth]

The DB and DBD34's could do (depending on final drive sprocket fitted) ~ 65 mph in first, 85 in second, 105 in third and whatever you could get in top. I saw 115 mph out of my DB34. My Brother In Law with girlfriend on the back on the way to the Isle of man races on his DBD34, saw 125 mph down a long hill on the trip up from Southampton to Liverpool. If configured in Touring specification with std. ratio gearbox, smaller valve head and smaller bore TT carburettor, normal handle bars and forward footrests, the BSA Gold Star was as handleable around town as any other single of the day. Don't recall vibration being an issue mainly as out of balance forces lay in the plane of the duplex frame. On all twins however they generated a "rocking couple" so likely vibrated more. One has to remember that parts of the Gold Star engine date back to 1926 with its fabricated crankshaft assembly with riveted in half shafts, albeit with cast steel flywheels and stronger shafts in the Gold Star. I bought my DB34 at age 18 fully intending to convert it to Rocket Gold Star spec. but after howls of derision from ALL my motorcycle acquaintances, that forced a rethink. Then, after discovering that with correctly adjusted valve clearances my as-bought (very second hand) DB34 Touring Gold Star would do 105 MPH in top, I resolved to change it to to the full Clubmans spec. instead, which I did over the next year or so.

[@mrofnocnon]

@@aeroearth Great days.

[@brianperry]

I rode pillion on a DB34 riding from Southend -on -Sea to Hackney...where the 59 Club was situated originally...Of course in the mid sixties there wasn't the amount of traffic as now so didn't have the same problem as maybe a modern rider will have riding what is essentially a race bike..The huge Amal GP carburettor had a remote float bowl that had to be set correctly, however it was a racing instrument not meant to 'tick over'....Lovely bike, idiosyncratic, requiring TLC to get the best out of it...When you hear that 'twittering' you just know what it is...

[@justbreakingballs]

If you type in “honest review of goldstar” a video on the classic motorcycle channel will appear that covers all of this. He basically says it’s a bike for riding alone on quiet roads out f tow as it’s basically a race bike.

[@tompepper497]

I have 1961 model which I have owned since 1970. On the first of October 1971 it tried to kill me by seizing up at 70 mph in third gear just as I was attempting to out run a Morris 1000 police panda car. The bike sustained little damage unlike myself who spent about eight months in hospital undergoing various surgeries. Many years later I refurbished and rode the bike, unfortunately in the intervening years I had had the opportunity to ride slightly more modern machines, so my opinion may have been coloured by my experience riding the super sophisticated Suzuki SP 370. The A10 is difficult and heavy to start, especially on a cold morning, it is noisy, especially if you remove the Siamese pipe and fit twin pipes. It is slow, max 110 mph according to the speedo. it does not stop, single leading shoe front and back, it does not handle, self assembly bronze bush front forks, it vibrates so much double vision occurs at any thing over 3500 rpm. The 6 volt electrics contribute to an interesting night time riding experience, a torch is sometimes required to verify the function of the lighting system and whenever it is stationery for more than 30 seconds it marks it's territory with a nice black oil stain. Nevertheless it's an old British bike and back then it was the best an apprentice engineer could afford, £70. from Reg Kirby in Romford. I want slightly more for it now.

[@Richard-pe4cx]

what compression ratio do you have ? my 61 super rocket still pinks a bit triple checked the timing used various fuel additives and different brands of plugs have a 389 carb any suggestions gratefully received

[@jomatrier]

Hello Richard! I must confess, I have not restored them myself. And it has a rare double carburettor head. I don't use any additives, and I set the ignition by feel.The best thing to do is to ask at: www. bikersmill.de, they will surely help you!

[@bikersmill6056]

Please excuse the late reply. The compression is the same as from the factory. But there are different tuning stages, for example different camshafts. This one, however, has one of 300 produce two carburettor cylinder heads, which were originally only sold in the USA, and the second tuning stage, so it is easy to start, and reliable.

[@jeancowan1037]

One of the most beautiful things on the planet

[@JARRETT7121]

I've always favored the BSA over the other British motorcycles Blue jeans and harness boots a true BSA Rider

[@kenh3344]

Wow what a bike. Oh to live those days again? Wish ide got one. Want to sell it ? Like the 350 and 5oo version as wellmmmmmmm oh those were the days

[@bikersmill6056]

I would rather die than sell this dream. But you can have one built according to your wishes (scrambler, tourer, or coffee racer) from original parts! www.bikersmill.de

[@jeancowan1037]

Beautiful

[@shingerz]

Beautiful bike Beautiful roads brilliant 👏

[@jeancowan1037]

Sounds gorgeous I’m in love

[@777straycat]

Great camera angle

[@jomatrier]

Thank you!

[@arishdange4727]

Hello sir, I have a question for u, what's the difference between rocket gold star and super rocket??, I very confused about it coz I wanna purchase this bike in next year so can u plz help

[@bikersmill6056]

Please excuse the late reply. Mainly the mudguards are different, the frame is minimally different, from the A10 or the Rocket. Apart from the footrests being moved back. The engine is the same. But there are different tuning levels, for example different camshafts. This one, however, has one of 300 produce two carburettor cylinder heads, which were originally only sold in the USA, and the second tuning stage, so it is easy to start, and reliable.

[@paulshelley4754]

About 15 grand😂

[@jeancowan1037]

Yes might not be the fastest but by god hark at the sound just gorgeous and just well the best beautiful bike ever made in my opinion

[@bryanduncan1640]

Where did you get the twin carb head?

[@bertiespicer7132]

one lucky feller ,lovley bike..

[@jeancowan1037]

Goosebumps all over

[@mrofnocnon]

A beauty.

[@riteshaswale110]

What a beauty

[@larryproffer8603]

Sweet

[@AltPotus]

A beautiful bike!

[@UncleLongbeard]

love it

[@paulsmith3487]

Right hand lane?where is this?

[@jomatrier]

Germany 😀

[@jeancowan1037]

Riding it how it should be rode to great bike

[@nigeljohnson505]

Twin carb head?

[@raymondo162]

round about 1:58 you can just catch a peek at bellmouth #2

[@jomatrier]

Yes! My pride and joy! One of 300. As far as I know!

[@paulshelley4754]

Only fitted with a single 1inch5-32 monoblock that's not pukka it's a mod

[@jomatrier]

@@paulshelley4754 It‘s a original BSA part.

[@jomatrier]

Ohne of 300 afaik

[@lrcb40]

"Restauration"?

[@jomatrier]

Yes, Frame off

[@bikersmill6056]

Frame of Restauration, started with the frame on a straightening bench

[@johnod1955]

Very nice.

[@jomatrier]

Thank you!

[@jeancowan1037]

Lovely

[@waughy9103]

You lucky man

[@jeancowan1037]

Got the money to old to to heavy couldn’t ride it just a dream now

[@rainera.5922]

Sonderkennzeichen Schüsseler :)