Continuation of the test, going slow gives a real appreciation of the nearby countryside, bike still running well. this road takes you through Crays Pond towards the Woodcote road which we will join and head to Caversham.
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@stevetaylor86982 жыл бұрын
The great thing about hand signals, you never accidentally leave them on.
@KB-uu4fy Жыл бұрын
Brings back memories. I took my test whilst in Junior Leaders Regiment age 16 on an Army B40 at Bovingdon camp in 1974. Luckily my dad had BSA’s that I had already ridden many times, so it was a doddle. I still have my dad’s BSA’s that I ride regularly. If I came across an old Army B40, I would snap it up.
@markebush2 жыл бұрын
Loved the sound and the ride. Riders these days have no idea what they are missing if they have never ridden a British bike.
@martynpriddy10062 жыл бұрын
Compared to a modern bike there are a whole lot of considerations brakes. power. steering. ground clearance, no indicators, brake light only on the rear, pedals round the wrong way etc that need to be factored in to your IPSGA and of course although I replaced the tyres and they look new I cant remember when so probably rock solid!!!
@DryBonez132 жыл бұрын
Sounds very clean & Running so well! Keep safety sir.....
@philmuskett2652 жыл бұрын
Good ride through some lovely places. Bike sounds good and seems to be running well. Would have liked a good look at the bike.
@arthurfarrow5 жыл бұрын
A B40 was my first 'bigger' bike, after passing my test on a D1 Bantam. I agree with you the exhaust note is louder than i remember mine as being.
@Ady110004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting , nice ride . Thinking of getting one myself .
@martynpriddy10064 жыл бұрын
Nice easy bike to own, parts etc all seem fairly available and as long as you dont want to go A road speeds everywhere good fun !
@stephenbrumpton80772 жыл бұрын
Hi Martyn, I love the bike and your videos, I have just bought a 1964 B40 over here where I live in Normandy, it was originally from NL and the speedo is in Km, I am just waiting for my insurance ticket so I can take it for a road test I also have two oldish Suzuki`s which I love to ride along with my friends as the roads over here are great.
@martynpriddy10062 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen, your lucky to live in Normandy! been over a few times for the D day celebrations staying in Port Bail. I have considered a trailer to take the BSA over but never got round to it. I find the BSA a bit of a struggle in traffic (of which there is plenty in our area) but a pleasure on open roads at c50-55mph, it will go faster but that's its 'happy zone' enjoy!
@stephenbrumpton80772 жыл бұрын
@@martynpriddy1006 Thanks for your reply, if your ever in my area your welcome to call in. I am looking forward to getting some good rides on the B40, I usually use my Suzuki 1981 GS 650 G when I ride with my friends.
@martynpriddy10062 жыл бұрын
@@stephenbrumpton8077 You will have to get used to a slower way with the B40, my 76 Honda CB750 feels modern compared with the BSA!
@radhakantapanda58822 жыл бұрын
Sound is musical .
@notwocdivad Жыл бұрын
A shame the commentary sounded like it was coming from outer space but the sound of the bike made up for it!! Lovely little Beeza the B40 For some reason the ex military ones seem best of all? Yours is running pretty sweet although sometimes seems to hiccup coming off idle? Still a great ride out, thanks for taking us along.
@pamknight26322 жыл бұрын
Lovely ride through lovely countryside but.....Where's the pub or tea shop.
@martynpriddy10062 жыл бұрын
Ahh, yes that is an issue. A favoured ride is from ours in Reading to a pub called the Old Bell in Aldworth (on the Ridgeway) will be doing this soon!
@gerryh00112 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful. What a great ride. Question - is your B40WD fitted with road gearing or is it still wide ratio? Many thanks for sharing
@martynpriddy10062 жыл бұрын
This model (ex civil defence) has standard road gearing, 1st 3 gears quite short and 4th long!
@jackking55673 жыл бұрын
Oh gosh I came here hoping to put myself off buying one! That didn't work. Currently the machine I have (older Japanese) is a nightmare to service and repair. One of these has just enough hp and would be so easy to service and repair. I'm guessing that a comfortable cruising speed for this bike would be around 50 mph?
@martynpriddy10063 жыл бұрын
Yes 50 mph is a sweet spot, it will of course go faster but lets you know it does not like it. Caution though the acceleration and braking is of its era!
@thebikegeekandmore2448 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading the video. Could you perhaps do a review about the bike and tell us how it is compared to a more modern bike to road? That would be cool for us who never had the chance to ride old bikes like this one.
@martynpriddy1006 Жыл бұрын
I can certainly do so, leave it with me!
@thebikegeekandmore2448 Жыл бұрын
@@martynpriddy1006 I am looking forward to it. I will now subscribe to your Channel.
@raykirkham53579 ай бұрын
It is always nicer if you show at least a little footage of the whole bike. From beginning to end, I could never recognize this bike if I saw it on the street. Don't omit pictures or scenes where we see the whole bike.