The BSA 500 and 650cc Unit Twins were the top-of-the-range models for BSA from the early 1960s through to the Rocket 3 of 1969. The model range covered every angle, from staid tourer, through off-road racers through to true-road burners. This book has two parts - the first describes the design and development of the range from its inception in 1962 to the final demise of BSA in 1973, detailing the various models produced each year. The second part of the book looks at the practicalities of restoring and running the model, through documenting both owners' experiences and a full restoration of a typical bike. The illustrated record of the restoration of a 1965 Lightning identifies the pitfalls that will confront the restorer and the practical modifications that can be made to provide a reliable mount for today's traffic conditions.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
A very interesting book for A65 (&A50) owners I bought this book on the recomendation of an a friend who lent me his copy while we were working on rewiring my A65, after flicking through it I wanted a copy of it for my self.
There is a lot of interesting detail and photo's, it is well written and it contains reference information.
I am very happy this book.
Disappointing Unfortunately not the book it should have been. More of the same tired material rehashed from other books. There is little of real use in this book for a diehard A65 fan and someone who knows these bikes in detail. Maybe the book is not for that person, but then who would buy it? The A65s do not have the charm of the Bonnies and there must be a very limited market. There are some nice pictures. Not enough in colour and some a little fuzzy. There are some rebuild stories, but none provide new insight and... more info
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