Introducing the NEW BIKE! // paul brodie's shop

[@aeroearth]

Paul, The magneto end cap is held on by a leaf spring loose rivetted to a hex. stand off that doubled as one of the magneto end casting fasteners. That is the 8" front brake and the actuating lever lies backwards not forwards for a near straight pull by the cable. The original alloy rims were made by Dunlop and stamped "Dunlop WM1" for the front and "Dunlop WM2" for the rear. If stamped Borrani, they aren't original. Head lamp brackets are not original, they are an after market item. Original brackets were black stove enamelled tubular steel with the "U" shaped lower backet having two brazed on wrap around brackets and held on with the lower fork tube yoke clamp bolts. Concertina rubber fork gaiters are an aftermarket item. OEM were steel tubes with brazed on end plates and stove enamelled black. Gearbox should be stamped RRT2 on the top. That stands for "Road Racing Torrington 2" where USA Torrington needle roller bearings were fitted each end of the layshaft and also at the inner end of the input sleeve gear. The RRT2 gearbox had a different kick starter quadrant gear and was angled forward so it didn't stick into your shin when riding the bike. First gear will be good for 65 - 70 mph but it is a REALLY bad idea to exceed 7,000 rpm on the 500cc Gold Star. Rear number plate bracket is from a later bike. The original part had closed in sides sitting on the rear mudguard with a rubber strip seal. Carb. should be a 1 1/2" bore GP carb. and probably a "matchbox" style float chamber hung off "isolastic" rubber mounts off the frame top tube. No idle facility on Amal GP carburettors, just gently blip the throttle at the traffic lights. I see the engine head steady is missing which was a triangular 1/8" thick cadium plated steel piece between the single bolt head attachment point and the two bolt frame attachment point. Original mudguards were chrome plated steel, not aluminium and those on your bike have been shortened. The centre stand was for 20 year olds not old blokes like us. You should be able to find a exact replica side stand which clamped to the left hand lower frame tube. If fitted with the correct 65-2442 and 65- 2446 inlet and exhaust cams and the correct silencer (muffler) then on the over run there will be an audible "twittering" sound. Should be good for 115 mph plus in top gear though my Brother In Law saw 125mph on his going down a long hill two up on the way to the UK's Isle of Man TT races. Hope this helps! Regards - Jon

[@paulbrodie]

Hi Jon, Thank you very much for all that great info, Sorry it took a while to get back to you......... I did take a look at the rims, and could find no markings at all. I do want to change the headlight mounts back to standard.. I already have the rubber fork booties I ordered, so I will use them. Yes, the gearbox is stamped RR T2. I will look for a side stand and an engine head steady... I did get a call this morning from a local owner of a Gold Star. He says there are a lot of Goldie parts locally, (Lower Mainland, BC) so that sounds good for me. He has owned them for 50 years...

[@murdoc6501]

Congrats on the new bike! Very nice vintage cafe racer! Wonderful story of friendship and a shared two-wheel passion! The bike couldn't have a better caretaker! I have a '66 Bonneville sitting in my living room (30 years, tolerant wife)! Go Paul and Mitch, keep moving forward!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much.. I do like having a nice motorcycle in my kitchen...

[@scottcates]

As I keep digging into the left side rider peg and brake lever and switch issue, I found a 1959 for sale in the UK on eBay that shows a very good close-up picture of the assemblies. What we're seeing in this video's bike may be the passenger peg on the original brake lever's mount but the rider's peg may be missing. The UK bike shows quite a difference.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I need to do a bit of research, that is for sure.... Thanks for watching!

[@lydwood]

Nice story. Whatever you end up doing to it will make for interesting viewing and at the same time every hour spent in the workshop is an enjoyable one. Look forward to seeing more of this Paul!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you....

[@Alanbataar]

As always, thank you and Mitch for the video. Congratulations on the addition to the stable! What a wonderful bike, with a great story.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Alan. Yes, happy to have the Gold Star....

[@ChristoThomson]

So glad the BSA fell into the right hands sir! Greetings ftom South Africa...

[@paulbrodie]

Greetings to you in South Africa.. Thanks for watching....

[@stephencox4224]

Hmm vapor blast where they foolishly bead blasted the engine cases because vapor blasting will leave a sheen type finish more akin to original castings and not corrode, But many british bikes of that era annealed their castings which is why generally they do not shown white corrosion like Japanese engines do on the alloy components. Looking forward to the workshop time on this one and hopefully some anecdotes and short stories along the way allowing us a glimpse into your dear departed friend Andy so the bike has more meaning to us all and Andy lives on through all of us and the stories of friendship and great rides you both shared. I think the estate executor was not just a fair and just man but also wise and compassionate man who knew Andy and what he would want as shown by this memorable gift for Andy's memories will live on with you through this Gold Star every time you look at it and improve it Andy will be watching and nodding his head in approval from above

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Stephen. For the engine cases I think I want to polish them smooth and end up with a very light shine, that will slowly age as time passes. I feel very fortunate to have this bike in my possession.. I hope Andy thinks I am doing the right thing!

[@rickfazzini22]

New Bike!!! That’s always the best days, when you roll a new project into the shop.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Rick... And you are also first to comment!

[@slicedbread9003]

Nice bike. I like it as a Cafe Racer with the clip on handle bars and cut down fenders. It is nice that the executor of Andy's estate recognized that Andy would have wanted you to have it. It couldn't be in better hands and we are all looking forward to seeing this get back on the road. We are in it for the long haul. No rush. I also have to state that I love this channel for the bike and machining content and appreciate the fact that you are not loading you videos with commercials. Thanks Paul and Mitch.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you.. Yes, I get emails on a daily basis from people that want me to do a collaboration with them. So far, it has always been "no".... Hope it stays that way..

[@ballockybill69]

Lovely! Best o' luck with her!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you!

[@AnthonyNovelli3rd]

I could listen to your stories forever Paul... bless you!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Anthony... Very nice comment!

[@n1352-m1i]

What a story! Andy still lives through this bike and your care...

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I feel very fortunate that I have been entrusted with Andy's bike. Never sell it!

[@hasletjoe5984]

Be careful here Paul. Shining one piece and its game over! Thanks for the video

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I know what you mean.. I will be careful for sure!

[@peterfowler8044]

I found a recent ad by a company in Cheshire England (Classic Motorcycles Ltd) that has 4 DBD34s' for sale starting at 17,500 British pounds !

[@paulbrodie]

Hi Peter! Yes, prices in the UK are definitely higher... I am very happy to have this bike!

[@bbarber6845]

New bike day is always the best day. Best of luck with it

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

It's just a pleasure to see you up in your favorite place, your shop. I am looking forward to your videos this year. Happy New Year 🙏

[@paulbrodie]

Salvador, Happy New Year to you as well....

[@pipersall6761]

Nice bike! Im looking forward to seeing all you do with it. Thanks for the video!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. I will work on it slowly....

[@davidvalletta2755]

Sorry for your loss. May Andy ride with you once again on his old bsa. I suggest the bike be disassemble, cleaned, and repaired enough to run. What to refinish can be decided when disassembled and can also be decided to be deferred. But it’s your bike and I’ll be a viewer whatever you decide to do, film and share.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks David. Yes, I would like to hear it fire up, that's for sure...

[@johnmartin6050]

Good luck with the "restoration", I bought one 4 years ago & it cost me a lot more than yours! I'm still working on mine, it's been a long drawn out process, so it will be great to see how yours comes along.

[@cthulu_oldone]

First thing I thought of was yours! Hi Yves! 😊

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks. I might start in the fall. Too much else going on right now....

[@pilbeam1uk]

Great story Paul. You are the right man to take on Andy's bike. It would grace any kitchen

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks! Yes, my kitchen is a very good spot for the Goldie....

[@rene-yvescote3954]

This is a gem that just needs a little bit of love. Congrats.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@davidpalk5010]

A very cool traditional British cafe racer! I would rebuild the wheels with stainless spokes and a nice twin leading shoe font hub. Apart from that, strip, clean, check, and fix all those little faults as it goes back together. Looking forward to watching the progress. It's going to be fab.

[@stephencox4224]

Do some research stainless spokes are not a good idea they are lacking in tensile strength which is why no factory ever used them, Might be fine for a garage or trailer queen but not for a riders bike

[@davidpalk5010]

@@stephencox4224 That was then... With modern metallurgy and drawing processes, stainless spokes have high tensile strength and a good fatigue life.

[@paulbrodie]

@@stephencox4224 Well, I road raced for many years, and my bikes all had s/s spokes and I built the wheels myself. Never a single problem. Factories don't use them because they are more expensive. Thanks for commenting...

[@felixjackson2670]

Lovely story. Thank you.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching!

[@cdp9633]

I'm looking forward to seeing how you renovate Andy's Gold Star. If you're looing for information a useful book is the Gold Star Book which is a Bruce Main Smith publication. I'm not sure if its still in print but will find a second hand copy from the usual suppliers.

[@paulbrodie]

I like the word you chose.... "renovate", which is definitely not quite the same as "restore". Yes, I will get around to it. In the meantime I am gathering parts!

[@Microbiker-91]

Hi Paul, that tank sure made me take notice. I had 62 DB32 in 65 / 66. It came with that exact tank on. Re-built the whole bike, could write you a book about it. Might be the correct centre stand the back wheel should sit way off the ground. You have to learn to balance the bike holding on to the seat,work your way to stand by the rear mudguard stay with left foot holding the stand on the ground,this will hold the bike upright while you grab the mudguard stay with both hands to lift the bike and pull backwards onto the stand. I’ll let you figure how to get it off. Good luck from England.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for commenting. I'm told I can buy a side stand that will just bolt on.. But I do want to modify the centre stand to make it easier to use. We will see....

[@motolargo]

Hello Paul, Good to see you back in the shop.That's a nice honest Goldie and should be a joy to ride when sorted. Nothing like a big bore thumper on a country road to soothe the soul. It's nice that it has "stayed in the family", so to speak, rather than sold off to the highest bidder. I think that your intended approach to returning it to service is the right one, and it should not take a prince's ransom to get it back on the road. I'll have a look through my parts bin to see if I have a spare magneto points cover clip and pillar. I am not a big fan of dispensing or receiving advice, but I feel compelled to encourage you to take the fibreglass fuel tank onto the driveway and run over it with your truck. In addition to the fact that a fifty year old fibreglass has about the same structural integrity as an egg shell, it will leak about ten minutes after it is filled with modern fuel. There is a range of reproduction Goldie fuel tanks from which to choose. Looking forward to watching the progress on this one and be sure to bring it to the 4th Annual Moto Giro D'Costa Del Sole on September 7. Ciao, Alan in Roberts Creek

[@paulbrodie]

Hi Alan.. The oil tank and the fibreglass gas tank have never been used, so they are really brand new. But yes, our new fuels can ruin some fiberglas gas tanks. So I will think about which direction to proceed. Our MTB race in the 90's was in Roberts Creek, so I do know the area a little bit...

[@daviddavies1596]

Paul, you have a great memento of your pal Andy! The front brake cable when it exits the stop on the backplate should lie parallel with the fork leg and the brake arm should be at between 7 and 8 o'clock on its spindle. The position of the rear brake arm on its backplate looks wrong too IMHO, possibly because the pull rod has not been shortened after the pedal pivot was moved. Keep up the good work!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks David... Yes, there are a lot of little things that are wrong, so I will have to take my time going through everything...

[@secondarymachine7521]

When I was a kid of about 12 or so, I became friends with this old guy who had a barn full of vintage bikes. I would go over there and watch him work on BSA's, Triumphs, Montessa's etc. I had it way better than I knew, and I learned a lot from him.

[@paulbrodie]

I like your story. Kids these days seem to have very little interest in motorcycles. It was different when we were young. I'm so glad I grew up in the sixties and seventies!

[@philipbarrett3151]

Lots of parallels here; I lived on a rough gravel road & had a Ducati 900SS complete with aftermarket carbon/Ti exhaust. Not only did I have to traverse my road on that recalcitrant thing but also try & be neighbourly when I left early in the mornings! As for bikes it kitchens - ours is currently home to Toni Elias' 2016 Yoshimura Suzuki superbike! Would you like some race gas with your coffee?

[@paulbrodie]

Philip, I like your parallel stories... Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@stratowing]

BSA made some beautiful motorcycles, the Gold Star being at the top of that list. That should be a relatively easy project for you, and I for one am very excited to see the progress. Motorcycles looks fabulous indoors! I have a 66 Ducati 250 mk3 in my living room, i can't tell you how many hours I've spent admiring her. If i could I'd have a motorcycle in every room of the house. Keep up the good work gentlemen.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. That's great you also have a motorcycle in your house! Nothing wrong with that at all..

[@matthewsmith6486]

I think the right guy ended up with that motorcycle. Really very cool that your friend willed it to you. He must have known you'd do right by it. I'm excited to see what you do with it. If it were mine I'd do an "oily rag" restoration. Just enought to get it running and safe to ride. Then I'd go looking for some empty, twisty roads. What a great machine!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Matthew. I will slowly work on the Goldie....

[@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200]

Looking good Paul 👏👌cheers Chris

[@paulbrodie]

Hey Chris! I have not forgotten about you. Hope you are well!

[@motolargo]

I found a magneto cover post and clip in my parts bin. You are welcome to it. If it is not an exact fit, you can modify it or make a new one to pattern that will f it your magneto.

[@michaelrandle4128]

Wow, a free goldie, friend of mine passed away and left me his royal Enfield. It’s nice to know friends think of you. Just get it running and safe, get yer leathers on have a blast, they sound wonderful. Regards from across the pond.

[@savage22bolt32]

Probably add a few teeth to the rear sprocket too.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Michael. Yes, I have heard Goldies on videos, and they do have a great sound...

[@colfergusson4242]

Beautiful story Paul, I'm sure your friend Andy will be looking down to see what you doing on the bike. Bit of a similar story with myself with a 59' Triton that belonged to my late father, In keeping the memory of him in the bike, some parts that he always new I wanted to change, ie tank n seat, I'm keeping the patina but going through everything mechanically sound, bike hasn't been on road since mid 70's came from Scotland to England and now Australia.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Colfer. I will do my best not to overdo the "renovation" and thereby keep Andy happy!

[@jlacc1]

My condolences to your old friend. He knew to the end that giving you his cherished BSA will be kept in good hands.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you..

[@kielbasi]

Great story. Too bad about the loss of Mr.Andy and the glass beads. 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you!

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Hi Paul, thaks for the intro. Some 15 years ago, my boss bought one for himself and parked it in my goods in/out area for a couple of weeks. IIRC it was actually a DB34 modified to look like a DBD34. It was fully sorted and gleaming, and I got to feast my eyes on it until he cleared a permanent spot for it at home. I was always a Venom man but hey, the Goldie was great too.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching and commenting.. I like your story!

[@richardwindsor60]

I rode a late model DBD34D, no cafe racer at all, it was a fully capable clubman racer. Very difficult to ride in an urban setting as you rarely needed second gear without exceeding the 30mph speed limit. The one I rode had twin leading shoe brakes and a touring 2-up seat. I loved it.

[@tomthompson7400]

Sorry to hear about your friend , but the bike has landed just where it needs to be.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Tom. Yes, I will give the bike a good home, and never sell it....

[@4speed3pedals]

I have an option for you concerning the engine. When you get it apart, check around for someone that performs vapor blasting. The process is bead blasting wtih water pressure. When done, the aluminum shines wih a smooth finish unlike regular bead blasting does. Because the equipment needs a recovery system, the cost is higher and that means you have to possibly shop for a good price to do the work. A KZbinr, Arnolds Design,. does motorcycle carburetors and engine cases, heads, rocker boxes, etc.recording the process to show how it is done and what the parts loooked like before and after. I would not doubt that there are guys set up to do vapor blasting in your area. Just a suggestion.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for your suggestion. But I think I am going to hand polish the cases, nothing too shiny. Just like I did on the Tiger Cub... I think Andy would be ok with that.

[@petermumford68]

70 mph in 1st, with the right gearbox. Very popular machine for Clubman’s racing back in the day. Could become a trials bike , a scrambler, or a road racer with the right bits on. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Peter. Yes, there is history in these machines....

[@thebones]

Great British bike, you were lucky to have such a good friend and he you. I haven't been here for a while due to health issues, good to see you with lots of energy.

[@TheBlibo]

Hi About 35 years ago I lived near a pub that was used by the bsa owners club and also the goldstar owners club, and it was amusing to hear the comments between owners stuff like yours can't be that particular modle because they only used that widget on the Wednesday afternoon red model, when after all bsa would use whatever they had at the time to put bikes together. Yes you are right the fuel tank oil tank and seat are definitely aftermarket items I'm also not shure that the wheel rims were stock or the mud guards . The position of the footrest seems wrong but a modification that would have been popular. All in all a nice bike to put back on the road. I have ridden a couple of goldies in the past and enjoyed them but had to give them back to there owners great fun but would be hard work in today's traffic. Keep up the good work

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for the stories.. Yes, it seems my bike is not quite stock, but close. Still very happy to have it.

[@hordboy]

Used to see a lot of those at the AHRMA races. What a nice gift from your friend!

[@jameshisself7375]

DBD34, lusted for one for decades and now jealous of you Paul. Ride the wheels off it!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks James. We will see what happens....

[@seanmakesthings]

So stoked for the new project, I always love watching and hearing about your journey with your bikes

[@kevinmurphy724]

Hello Paul and Mitch, that is a cracking bike, I look forward to seeing how it progresses. Good luck for this New Year's projects. Regards Kevin

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Kevin. We will keep you updated, for sure!

[@johnb5519]

Nice bike and great story. Good luck with getting it in order.

[@yodasbff3395]

That is a beautiful bike, and it now has an owner that will appreciate it to its fullest extent. Thanks for the video. I'm looking forward to seeing more videos on the Gold Star. 👍

[@p.g.reitsma7245]

The story behind your eventual ownership is as interesting as the bike itself. I met a few of your British bike enthusiast friends while tending the gate at your summer party. They were the most interesting people and I thank you for the opportunity to attend.

[@davidforeman2734]

You did a great job at the gate.

[@danrichards2554]

Wow what a cool bike! That should be a fun project!

[@blipco5]

Of course it will be beautiful when you’re done with it. Wonderful story.

[@impiantan2617]

Paul , that is a definitely hitting a jackpot for us here in Malaysia despite also a former Commonwealth country, never seen one alongside ample other BSA models. Congratulation and blessing.

[@liamhickey901]

Congrats Paul! DBD34 is a dream!!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks. Yes, I am very fortunate, and I will look after it...

[@AaronStrumpel]

I actually have the same issue with the center stand on my A10 frame - very strange

[@ronmoropito2200]

Neat story. I recall riding a Gold Star Clubman ONCE. A friend in High school bought one. After a week or two trying to use it in Traffic in Richmond B.C. where we lived, he sold it as he was NOT a mechanical type and changing the gearbox or gearing was beyond him. If I recall correctly he bought a beat up Springer Velocette 350 and rode that to school for a time.

[@gpw203]

Twenty years ago I went to an auction to buy a similar BSA Gold star 500 but in scrambler form, and when the hammer fell I was the very happy "winning" bidder, but when I'd paid for the bike we couldn't find the bike anywhere and a huge search began to find out where it had gone. What came to pass was the seller wasn't happy with the winning price and had loaded the bike back into his van and was in the process of leaving when we found him. Anyway he was an absolutely horrible man and simply refused to hand over the bike, and in the end the auction company were forced to repay the money I'd given them. I was truly gutted!!

[@bobjohnson9597]

If you live in Europe now you can get a brand new gold star and if not you can get a Royal Enfield or get a new Triumph Scrambler 400x or Speed 400. I have the Scrambler and have found it to be a perfect one bike solution and believe it says I'm getting 81 mpg.

[@paulbrodie]

Well that is a crazy story! If I was in your place I would have been very unhappy, I am sure...

[@allanrichards3752]

A really great looking bike and well sort after here in the UK these days. The story was interesting but I think the bike will require a full strip with the bead blasting and all the bits that seem loose or not fully assembled. Also the way the fork gaiters have rotted I would defo replace the tyres.

[@broxy55]

Can't wait to see the updates! I revived (low budget restoration) a 1950 B33. It was fun and quite reliable. It suffered from several things that later became available to improve them, such as the awful clutch, which a Suzuki kit (or other Japanese clutch) became available that would have been a game changer!

[@craigeaston5470]

The oil tank is original for the Catalina scrambler, or scrambler outside of the US. It is the off road version. I have a 1959 that I have been restoring. Looking forward to seeing how I can improve mine.

[@paulbrodie]

I'm told that Andy never used the oil tank.. It has never held oil. I think the stock tank(s) and seat are long gone...

[@craigeaston5470]

@@paulbrodie Probably true. The correct oil tank is easier to find than that one, along with the correct seat. If you have not seen "The Classic Motorcycle Channel 2" he does a lot with restoring Gold Stars. Lots of good information for getting it back on the road.

[@stuartstephens]

Condolences to your friend, and how nice was he to leave the bike to you. I've been known to have a bike or two on display in my living room as well. 🙂 Edited to add: could you swap out the gearset or even the entire box from another BSA (keeping the original, of course) to make it more steetable?

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Stuart. Yes, there is probably a way to swap gearboxes.. But it's good to have it close to standard, so I think not. Just happy to have it in my shop right now...

[@VinShadow998]

@@paulbrodie Short of swapping the gearbox, you can easily lower the overall ratios by replacing either the engine or gearbox sprockets. This makes it easier to take off from a stop without burning up the clutch. High gear is very steep on these anyway, so this change is good across the board.

[@TroodosPoolGuy]

One of the most iconic bikes, ever! A nice bike to have but I'm sure you'd rather still have your friend.

[@kafkastrial8650]

Wonderful bikes . They dominated the TTscene . Back when , a friend had a DBD32 350 with a C/R. box it would do 90 in third and 92 in top !

[@aeroearth]

If well sorted the 350 should do 105 mph.

[@kafkastrial8650]

When it was new perhaps ?

[@cinemafx1]

Nice bike Paul. Do your magic!

[@VonRyansExpress]

What an inheritance to receive !! . . Lots of work to do but it'll be with every minute of the effort 👌 😊

[@56REME]

Hi from the UK ! Great bike Paul,Congrats !!.My guess is the tank is fibreglass,so a good excuse to replace with one of the aluminium Lyta type that you sometimes see fitted to these.Ethanol fuel will attack a fibreglass tank to destruction,will not be ideal for the bare interior of aluminium type either but you can line with an ethanol resistant coating..

[@colinmartin2921]

You have a lot of work there Paul, that should keep you busy and God knows what else you will find.

[@franccoch4676]

Nice challenge, this bike worth it. 😉

[@noelhenderson7337]

Talk to the guy at Dreamcycle motorcycle Museum in Sorrento. I believe there is a Goldie on display there. He might be able to point you in the direction of a manual as well.

[@paulbrodie]

I know Mark at Dreamcycle... Good Guy! I have been contacted by a few Goldie owners in the Lower Mainland, and there are quite a few Goldie parts around... Which is good! Thanks for watching..

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Very nice Paul. A fine way to remember your friend.

[@jimmyp6443]

Enjoy the machine .

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you...

[@PatFarrellKTM]

Looks like a dunlop K81 rear tire. I raced on K81s all season in 1977.

[@paulbrodie]

You are correct. I used K81s on my CB750 in 75-76...

[@spookydog6959]

looking forward to the fix😁

[@donhuebert9151]

I had a 1981 Honda Silver Wing in the 1980s. A bit of a turd of a bike but... I bought my first house in 1986 and that winter put the bike in my living room. It was amazing how big it seemed indoors. Now I have an all Nuovo Record Ciocc hanging on my wall so I totally get the bike in the house thing.

[@howardosborne8647]

That is a nice example of a Goldie with what seems to be the RRT2 gearbox. Is it a DBD 34 model? I'm not sure about the valanced alloy rims being standard,I thought they were supplied with chromed steel rims as standard.

[@aeroearth]

Dunlop alloy wheel rims were an option. Dunlop WM1 for the front and WM2 for the rear. The earlier Touring DB34 Gold Star came as standard with chrome plated steel rims.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, the gearbox is RRT2. Yes, it is a DBD 34 model. Can't find any markings on the alloy rims, so hard to know if they are factory or aftermarket. Thanks for watching!

[@joereedmusic9853]

Good on you. You have a much sought after treasure there. Those are so hard to come by these days at any price.

[@rowlandwooldridgesmith2890]

When I was a kid my father had 3 bikes, a Vincent HRD black shadow, a Norton 500 single, and a suzuki 750 triple Rickmans Barry sheen replica 😂, All cool bikes, and priceless now😮, if only he kept them 😂 Any enjoy watching anything about old bikes ❤

[@philtucker1224]

Are you also a biker yourself Rowland? What area do you cover?

[@Evo-t9b]

Best of luck with your goldie,hope you get lots of enjoyment from it 👍

[@wismuthennecke1808]

1960 was a good year. It's the birth year of me and me bike. 😀

[@paulbrodie]

I am just a little older than you. I do like Vintage motorcycles, that is for sure...

[@johnoregan8245]

You would be well advised to get a copy of the "Gold Star " book by BMS also a copy of the Gold Star buyers companion by Charles Falco

[@JukeboxGothic]

I used to live in a terrace house and had my Velocette under the stairs in the kitchen. I think I need a new kitchen bike.

[@coolbmwmotorcycles3698]

Of course you are going to put Buchanan stainless spokes on it..I could see it in your face…I have a sunbeam a friend's family wanted me to have..it had been apart for sixty years. 1925 sprint. That’s a nice bike. I think Caswell makes a fibreglass tank sealer. An alloy would look nice.

[@holyfamilychannel]

No I’m not going to restore it. Famous last words.

[@1crazypj]

Brake switch is mounted backwards maybe even completely wrong bracket? Brake pedal/footrest just isn't right. Magneto should have a flat spring to hold cap on, haven't messed with one for at least 40 years. There is an extended special shaped bolt so you can pivot spring out the way to check points (probablyneed some BA spanners to adjust them) I may have some information, mostly have A10 stuff though. I'll take a look and see about getting things scanned GP carb is 'interesting' Apart from some drillings in back of brake drum, it looks like standard BSA 'heavyweight' brake, more common in 1950's (it is 7"?)

[@VinShadow998]

The brake pedal pivot has been moved back to the pillion footrest, should be forward near the swing arm pivot. The front brake looks like the standard 8" unit, which works well; there was an optional 190mm version as well.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, the brake switch definitely needs a little modification... and a few other things too. I will start on it later this year. My life is too busy right now, If you can believe that... Thanks for your comments.

[@davidprocter3578]

There are powder coaters offering a very realistic chrome finish might work on the tank.

[@MegaCoots]

Do you think the fibre glass tank will be ok in the oven that's if you can get the powder to adhere to the tank without an electrical charge ?

[@davidprocter3578]

@@MegaCoots two very valid points, I know that they use negative charges to attach short hairs to fiberglass not too sure it would work with paint ~???? maybe. I have seen powder coating used on plastics but not sure how they got it to stick or the type of plastic. Probably best to talk to various experts to see if it is at all possible. But thinking on would that Norton style tank look ok chromed ??? probably best kept in grey.

[@Cobra427Veight]

Hi Paul I have a poor man's goldstar , a modified 54 B33, I fitted new gators to mine I used those nice stainless clips that you ban tighten with a spanner , probably triumph ones , I have a video on mine you might be able to see the type , they look pretty cool , Cheers.

[@andyjones9996]

Very nice story ,

[@2DaysAgoISawAVehicle]

Hi there…I’ll love to see a kawasaki w800 with a third or even four cylinders…just an idea❤❤❤

[@goodwaterhikes]

😎 👍👍 new project 👍👍

[@cedley1969]

That looks like it was imported from the UK, the aftermarket bits all look like Dresda. Tank, headlight brackets etc. Edit, obviously it was imported from the UK regardless, i think it was built as a cafe racer before it left the UK.

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

Fiberglass can be softened by ethanol in modern gas and not all tank liners/coatings are ethanol resistant. Sorry to hear about Andy but having his bike will be another lasting memory of him.

[@RrrrMmmm-f2r]

Strip it down, make sure it's rideable and safe, then rebuild and ride. Doesn't need to be polished. 👍

[@NormanStanleyNew]

Do it properly or leave as is.Good luck!

[@bjrnhjjakobsen2174]

Good luck on how to balance the restoration of the gold star😂

[@kevinmcmanis7335]

SNICE! Love those!

[@johnmclean8643]

I bought a basket case 1969 BSA 441 Victor…never got it running …6v positive ground,Witworth threads….

[@markzurowski3627]

Cool bike, Paul! I've been told that BSA should stand for "Bloody sore ass"....😅. Sorry to hear of the passing of your friend.

[@davidprocter3578]

A right old Rockers bike , Vintage Ace cafe. The original builder might have had short legs and small feet, is that left hand foot peg original ???

[@bobsadogtoo]

great story