Taking the 1954 BSA to Woodcote Steam Rally - 2023

This was the whole reason I started my bike journey; I wanted to ride one of my Dads bikes around a Rally that he attended and volunteered at every year.
#bsa #bsab31 #woodcoterally2023 #woodcotesteamrally #steam #steamengine #oilyrag #classicbike #classicbikes

[@mattWallJsy]

What a fantastic achievement and a great looking show! 👍🏽

[@michaelfirth1075]

Great video young lady, thanks.😊

[@ratjaw75]

Love this one. You make so many great videos but this one was one of the coolest.

[@johnedwards1685]

What a lovely heartwarming video.

[@itlapol]

Just one word....Amazing. Thx for this video Charlie. Grts Danny

[@ryanrodgers1826]

well done nice bike thanks for the show proud day for you mum an dad looking in from above😍

[@eezeeteeeezeetee5152]

Bloody Fantasic😊

[@allanmason7544]

another cracking vid charlie and you were so proud and rightly so thank you for sharing it

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@JohnSmith-xw5qe]

Wonderful video Charlie so pleased for ya!👍🏻

[@rickhjortsberg2711]

Splendid indeed. I very much enjoyed your sharing the rally. You are such a treasure.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you kindly!😊

[@robertmorris5214]

Fantastic Charlie, what a honor

[@andyh5971]

Brilliant!

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

Marvelous. Didn't know of this event. Thank you for sharing

[@richardbarton2709]

Congratulations Charlie on the restoration of your Fathers bike it is good to keep memories alive.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you kindly 😊

[@docholliday2364]

Excellent.

[@markchase7419]

FANtastic video it was great seeing those BSA's and YOU of course! Happy and Prosperous 2024!! 😎🥃

[@alain7338]

Bonjours toujours une joie de vous voir surtout quand c'est parmi toutes ces belles machines anciennes 😇je profite des commentaires pour vous souhaiter une bonne année à vous et tous les motards qui vous suivent...que 2024 épargne vos cœurs et vous apporte que du bonheur...✌️de 🇨🇵

[@restdayrider]

Merci Alain, always nice to hear from you. 😊

[@garyclifton2180]

Hi Charlie love your videos but at my grand old age of 62 I love the BSA and the older bikes love that Ur keeping your dad's dream going loved the rally

[@nigeltomes3964]

Brilliant well done, Oh and Happy new year xx

[@kliderskope3662]

Watching while getting ready for work, stopping to see your face when kicking over the bsa as I knew, as it would me, bring a Hugh smile 😊

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@helenlippert5112]

Well done!

[@chameleon932]

Well done, I really enjoyed that.

[@brycehermon5939]

Happy New Year Charlie. I really enjoyed your video. Your dad would have been so proud of you. Thanks for sharing.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@dondle2]

Brilliant, well done Lass.

[@mikerider58]

The 1954 BSA looked absolutely amazing. I went to a similar All Classic Vehicles Show in Greyabbey Co. Down Northern Ireland on my 2002 Honda cb 500s last August. I love seeing all the classics and hearing all the great stories. You did your dad proud 👏

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@DaveOasist]

Dad would be so proud Charlie well done 🙏🙌👏

[@stuartbrown8257]

Looks like 2023 was a cracking year for you, Charlie. All the best for 2024!

[@restdayrider]

Can't wait. 😊

[@gregjones8996]

Right on Charlie

[@lloydjones1834]

Have a great new year keep up good work

[@anthonybrunt181]

Day 456 ! Brilliant stuff. Incidentally, I think we all talk to our bikes.

[@restdayrider]

Glad it's not just me!

[@malcolmstewart3109]

Thanks for spreading some sunshine over a grey, rainy New Years Day. :)

[@restdayrider]

Any time!

[@ragbag46]

Wonderful, living in Thailand as I do for over 20 years is great, but I do miss things like steam rallies, goodwood etc. fantastic to see all these enthusiasts doing their thing, brings back memories of my first trips to sea in the MN, the first ships were a mix of steam and a main engine diesel, yes I’m that old.😊😊😊😊😊

[@restdayrider]

Love that! 😊

[@intergalacticshovel]

Great little film! Congratulations all round- happy new year from Devon!

[@restdayrider]

Same to you!

[@Manifestings]

Fantastic job. They can be moody frustrating little monsters can't they? But the love is unconditional....lol ❤❤❤

[@restdayrider]

Very much so. 😊

[@williamjones6478]

That was cracking👍👍

[@davidreed6817]

Well done Charlie, you must be so proud, ( I could see you beaming with it) winning doesn't matter, it really is the taking part in this instance. Have a great 2024.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@critterIMHO]

Cool bike at a cool event.

[@carlton683]

Happy New year Charlie ❤

[@antonyallen8677]

Happy new year Charlie, have a good one and as always ride safe princess.😊

[@restdayrider]

Thanks, you too! 😊

[@zedcharlie]

Just watching again. It's a lovely bike. Great vid. If you do the decompression thing it should be easy peasy and starting is something enjoyable. . Piston speed well up by the time it gets to comp and ignition. 👍🏻Cheers Charlie, from Charlie 😊

[@pauldoyle9709]

Bloody well done Charlie on getting the old Beeza up and running for the big day. You must be so proud. I bet there was a little robin somewhere there in the crowd watching you 😎

[@EnglishVeteran]

I had a BSA B31 as a kid, a hard tail. Free from someone’s back garden. Got it going and I used to ride it around The LBC clay pits as a 11 year old. Learnt my craft there passing my test at 16. Life long journey! 😊

[@chema1546]

Merry Christmas 🌹☕🏍️

[@alanlake5220]

Nice bit of nostalgia for you there Charlie .Good to see the old girl & the B31 going round the ring your dad would have been proud.Can't beat a steam rally,, Loved the Whistle blow off, reminded me of the Great Dorset steam fair . All the best for 2024, looking forward to seeing your crazy adventures.Shame you did not win the Trophy, next year/ this year perhaps .

[@restdayrider]

It was just nice to see it. 😊

[@mikehurley5052]

We could see the pride on your face, good job getting it done.

[@doctorpc4x4]

They don't called him "Lucas the prince of darkness" for nothing. Great Bike. brings bring memories my first bike was a 650 BSA Lightning. From memory the headlamp was never much better than a candle anyway

[@restdayrider]

😂

[@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121]

That's a lovely little bike Charlie, and one to be proud of. That looks to be a brilliant show down there, as I do enjoy a good Steam rally/gathering. Happy New Year btw. 👍😎

[@johnbiddal5951]

Brilliant video Charlie, those bikes going round the ring were the sounds of my youth. Passed my test in 1964 on a BSA C15.👍 A little tip..Always talk to any Beeza in a Brummie accent, it fools them into starting quicker...😆

[@restdayrider]

I'll try the Brummie accent next time. 😂

[@MrPerry61]

So Happy for you!

[@user-bm7jp4mu1t]

WOW , what a show 😀😀😀😀,thank you so much Charlie, loved it. Alex

[@ChrisyC567]

That Face at 3:51 mins.. priceless 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@restdayrider]

😊

[@speedfinder1]

Well done Charlie. A real treat to see the past is alive and well and in good hands too! Thanks for posting. 👍👍.

[@johnimmins7302]

Wonderful job getting the old BSA back into life and showing it. Obviously, a video made in the summer to bring light into the dark days of winter for us bikers.👍

[@mikepovey8180]

Well done Charlie on the -5 camping im watching it , has I have a brew in my flat in Saudi Arabia lol. Totally cool what you do it will pop to cheader when i get back to the UK. Stay warm and safe 😎🤟

[@restdayrider]

Bet Saudi is nice and warm!

[@billytaylor2175]

Love the video like you I have my dad's Ariel Huntmaster and one of my highlights is to go to Malphas rally and riding it round the arena also going to bike nights every Thursday yes like you said it puts a smile on your face every time I take the old girl out its a keeper ride safe and enjoy all those memories.

[@restdayrider]

That's great to hear! I'm showing my ignorance but didn't Ariel do the square 4?

[@billytaylor2175]

@@restdayrider Yes Ariel did make a square 4.

[@billcotton1551]

That is such a sweet piece of history there Charlie! Great tribute to your Dad.

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Secretly we all talk to our bikes ,Margo is the conversationalist I know 😅really enjoyed the video happy new year

[@lescook835]

Happy new year Charlie. What a cracking video to start with. What a lovely little bike, you must be so proud with what you achieved, your dad would be the same. Hope you feature the Beezer in some ride outs when the weather gets better. All the best Les.

[@BeekaysBikesandTheAbbeyLanders]

Oh Wow x 10! This is going back to a time when motor bikes where proper bikes that where built to last a long time and not need replacing every three years. @10:44 who needs music on a video when you have a bike that sounds like that? Gotta love that sound. Wish you all a happy and prosperous new year.

[@kenbrooks7794]

Brilliant! I'd been waiting to see your debut on this one! I bet you were proud to be riding it round that ring in his memory. Hopefully the odd road run or two in the spring/summer? That would be nice to see 👍

[@andyforster7023]

What a great video and what an achievement in your dad’s memory too. You should be proud of that. 👍🏻

[@markparry5722]

Wheeii the ultimate accolade there getting the old Beesa plodding again! The B31 were one of the best singles ever made to this day a good reliable ride to work bike and weekend runs as they were meant to be! Enjoy it charlie ride it 😊youre father will be with you 😊

[@stevecoppin4278]

Well done Charlie your dad would have been so proud of you & it looked like a cracking day out for everyone , all the best for 2024 to you & your family , looking forward to your new adventures this year , so as always ride safe

[@carlo.1969]

👍 ottimo lavoro

[@philliplum3845]

Charlie excellent video.. My uncle worked at the BSA factory in Birmingham. Although he used to make me smile as his bike was a Ariel Square 4...😂..fantastic that you and family keep these historical bikes in working order.. Happy new year..

[@restdayrider]

Love a square 4 ! 😊

[@donaguitar]

Well done, such a great way to honour your dad, he surely would be so proud of you.

[@gvinrad]

Hi Charlie, if your not using the BSA very often the clutch plates will have a tendency to stick. before attempting to start the bike pull in the clutch lever & kick the bike over, this will free up the clutch plates. Then you can go for a fire up, if your lucky 1 or 2 kicks with the clutch pulled in should do it. If its been left for a long time it may take more kicks, just keep at it until you feel the plates free up ! Cheers, Gerry.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks for the tip!

[@paulstokes393]

Fabulous! Thanks Charlie, and a happy new year to you 🙂

[@user-hf6ok2tj5h]

What a happy, feel-good video! Made me smile when you talked to the BSA in your garage like it's a petulant 2-year old. Also loved the various sounds of all those old machines tootling round the Ring at the Rally.

[@guyheselton5868]

My God i certainly felt your pain when trying to start your dad's Beezer but absolutely admire and love your determination and of course the highlight of this episode was to see the look on your face as you paraded round the ring with mom there in honor of your dad on his old bike, awesome! Stay safe and keep smiling and as long as us bikers treat every other road user as a complete fool then we get to play another day.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@fredericknalaremah939]

Having been the fearful owner of a B33 500cc single can I first recommend a kick start rubber, when it comes back at you and it will the rubber does lessen the bruising. Secondly always wear boots with an instep and make sure the kick start pedal is firmly located there. I personally wear a pair of Hunter wellies not only for the continuous rain but also with a good insole it adds cushioning for the kickback. Anyway my dream bike wanted to kill me so eventually had to exchange for a 1969 Triumph Tiger that in comparison turned out to be a pussycat! Good luck and Happy New Year!

[@mjotd8670]

Great work Charlie, your dad would be proud of you, keep up the great work, and happy 2024!

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

Looks a good event. At 30 deg myst have been a few weeks back!

[@restdayrider]

July! 😏

[@user-gn7cm6db2d]

Brilliant,BONNE ANNÉE and happy biking for 2024🥰

[@ashpunting]

Congratulations, I love the sound of all those bikes doing the laps together with a beautiful photo at the end, ❤

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Thank you Charlie for bringing us along with you. The tears just rolled when you hugged and kissed the BSA. My dad would not let us ride minibikes or motorcycle's so to imagine how that beautiful bike brought you close to your dad tears me up. TY.

[@restdayrider]

Awe glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@mitchellsteele3878]

Lovely old bike , your dad would be proud of what you’ve done , Happy New Year Charlie, all the best for 2024

[@geoffballe8766]

One of your best yet Charlie,, dear old dad would be tickled to bits,, I thought you a winner even just holding your dads cup,, terrific show,, you have a great new year 🌹🇦🇺

[@Hugh-S]

She's an absolutely gorgeous bike. Happy New Year to you! All the best for 2024

[@nealeburgess6756]

That's really great that you keep his bikes running like that. Very moving. And a great bike.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks 👍

[@richarddickson3211]

What a great day you had, a fitting tribute to your dad😊.

[@stephenrichardson8422]

Awesome video Charlie ! Thank you for sharing that with us.

[@jannerfox9292]

Happy New Year. I do love that BSA and was out on my A50 for a cold spin this morning. Thank you for a lovely video.

[@grahamebell7505]

Absolutely love that photo' of you standing next to Dad's bike - wonderful stuff! ❤

[@weemark67]

Pride and joy. Great smile when you got her started. Fantastic 😊

[@ragbag46]

He he, don’t we get spoilt having an electric start, the thrills and frustrations of kick starts never knowing when they will decide to start.😅😅

[@restdayrider]

I certainly don't pray when I press the electric start!

[@davebarney3369]

Great video. Funny, tinged with sadness but overall incredibly uplifting! . Well done 👍

[@classicrider5274]

I'm glad you have been able to produce another video about your dad's bike, I remember you trying to learn about it and get it running some time ago. I can understand your pride and connection with your father as I have been through the same and ride one of my fathers old bikes. Well done, hope you are able to use it in 2024 and best of luck with your other bikes and your travels, maybe we can expect some interesting trips from you again this year. Best wishes Paul

[@restdayrider]

There are some great trips planned. 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

Welldone Charlie, that was Fantastic. I'm sure your Dad would have been very pleased indeed:)

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Sandy. 😊

[@andrewhaley4623]

Your Dad would be proud of you Charlie

[@handsfree1000]

The BSA will be 70 years old this year!

[@restdayrider]

It will! 😊

[@Borntobemild2625]

Your father will be so proud 👏👏👏👍

[@LivingLifewithJudith]

That's sooooo freakin' awesome Charlie!! Wow!!!! Congratulations! I like to hear (and see) personnals stories like that. And that side by side picture at the end should definitely be framed!!!! Good job to you!

[@restdayrider]

Thank you Judith. 😊

[@anoble9776]

Superb! Cant beat a traction rally. Great video, made me smile

[@ClarkieBoy]

How absolutely brilliant to see your wishes come true to ride one of your dads old bikes. Well done for the efforts you put in 👏. Oh and the Woodcote steam fair looks great!

[@restdayrider]

Many thanks!

[@idiotbox.]

Fairdinkum effort, I don't even know you and yet i couldn't be happier that you got it going and made it to the rally. Keep smiling 😁

[@restdayrider]

Thanks, will do! 😊

[@bsabiker-d7z]

Good to see you riding a great piece of British history. To stop wet sumping talk to Polly Palmer of Britie (if he's still trading) to buy a non return valve. I've used one on my BSA 500cc A7 SS twin since the early 1990's and it works perfectly. Also is the magneto timing correct? You should not have a very blue exhaust pipe like yours is looking. Sorry to be a 'nit picker' but it might be the reason it didn't want to start first or second kick.

[@pete147]

Your dad would be so proud Charlie ! Happy new year ! 😊

[@lyndapayne6716]

Really enjoyed this one Charlie, I don't doubt your Dad would have appreciated your efforts 👍

[@restdayrider]

Many thanks 😊

[@rabh6746]

Brilliant Charlie, dad was looking down with a big smile on his face😁I'm not surprised you were smiling from ear to ear, you had every reason😁Cracking video to kick off 2024, Happy New Year😊

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. 😊