Used 1956 Bsa Golden Flash Certified pre-owned 646L

Seller Description

The property
consists of a 1956 BSA Golden Flash
Motorcycle VIN# BA10 14052. It is finished in golden beige metallic with
chrome accents and red striping. The vehicle is currently fit. The
odometer reading on the vehicle at the time of inspection is 15 km. The
motorcycle has just received a complete professional mechanical and cosmetic
restoration of all aspects of the motorcycle. The mileage is the total
accumulated mileage since restoration.
The
motorcycle has been verified by the BSA owners club as an authentic numbers
matching Golden Flash originally sold in France. The age, condition, features
and general market conditions relative to this 1956 BSA Golden Flash motorcycle
will have a positive impact on the overall value of the vehicle. This
motorcycle is an excellent example of a very popular but now rare British
motorcycle. It is numbers matching and in “Concours” condition ready to be
enjoyed.
FACTORS AFFECTING VALUE
1. Age and Condition
This vehicle is a 1956 BSA Golden
Flash motorcycle. The motorcycle is in excellent “as
new” overall condition.
Sheet Metal/Body components: The condition of the sheet metal
(fuel tank, oil tank, tool box) is excellent. There are no dents or issues
noted on the body components. The metallic golden beige finish has been
professionally applied. Paint condition is excellent and “show quality”. The
paint is a base coat/clear coat system. New factory style emblems and striping
have been applied to the fuel tank, wheels, oil tank and tool kit, in the
factory original configuration.
Chrome, Trim and Glass: The bright-work on this motorcycle
has been retained in the original equipment configuration. All chrome plated
surfaces and bright-work are in excellent “as new” condition. The front and
rear fenders are painted as correct original items. The instruments are the
originals that have been completely restored. The handlebars, hand controls,
gas cap, rear coil over shocks, are in excellent “as new” condition. The dual
chrome factory style exhaust system is in new condition. The engine has been
cleaned and detailed with polished cases. All brackets including headlight and
headlight retaining ring are correct, in place and in excellent condition.
Upholstery: The motorcycle has a new correct
factory original style saddle that is covered in the correct textured black
vinyl. It is in “as new” condition. The foot pegs, shifter, brake controls and
grips are OEM original or correct reproduction components that are all in
excellent condition.
Chassis: The chassis and suspension is
completely stock and unaltered with correct rear plunger suspension. All
service parts have been replaced or refurbished to OEM standards. The frame has
been stripped and painted correct metallic golden beige. The front and rear
suspension components have been completely and thoroughly refurbished or
replaced and detailed to new condition both mechanical and cosmetic.
Power train: This Golden Flash is equipped with
the original numbers matching 650cc twin cylinder design engine. The engine has
been completely refurbished to original equipment standards. The engine is
mated to the original 4 speed transmission with chain final drive. All new
internal components were sourced and fitted to the engine including crankshaft,
connecting rods and pistons, cylinder cases, valves, camshaft, etc. The engine
block and head are clean. The cylinder cases have been painted black and
detailed to better than new condition. The engine has no issues, leaks or
problems noted. It is evident the motorcycle has been restored to a high
standard.
Tires and Wheels: The front and rear tires are era
correct matched 3.50x19 mounted to new original style chrome plated laced rims
with painted and pinstripe correct detail. Both tires and wheels are in “as
new” condition.
Mechanical: All mechanical aspects of this
motorcycle are in excellent ”as new” condition. The vehicle has been thoroughly
refurbished, restored, rebuilt and checked over. Brakes, hubs, drums, tires,
cables, lights, new fuel tank, pegs, controls, gauges, grips, switches,
fasteners, etc. are all in place with proper routing and clipping of components
noted. The electrical system has been completely refreshed including rewired to
stock configuration with correct magneto and generator ignition system. The
motorcycle is equipped with correct stock drum brakes front and rear.

2. Features
In addition
to the standard features and those previously described, the vehicle also has
the following:
Engine: 646cc twin cylinder, 4 stroke
overhead valve 40 cu in
Horsepower: 35 hp@4500 rpm (rear wheel, estimated)
Top speed: 100 mph – period test
Carburetion: single Amal
Transmission: 4-speed, chain final drive
Electrics: 6v, Lucas magneto
Frame/wheelbase: welded seamless steel tubing with
duplex down tubes and full cradle engine support, bolted on rear sub frame
Suspension: Telescopic fork front, coil spring
with hydraulic damping, plunger type with shock and rebound spring rear
Brakes: drum brake front, drum brake rear
Weight (dry): 375 lbs
Starting: kick
Exhaust: dual chrome plated steel
3. History/Market Conditions
The BSA Golden Flash, commonly referred to
as the Gold Flash, was a 646 cc (39.4
cu in) air-cooled parallel twin motorcycle designed by Bert Hopwood and
produced by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) at Small Heath, Birmingham. The
Golden Flash was the first model in the BSA A10 series. It was available in
black and chrome; but it was the distinctive golden paint scheme that gave The
Golden Flash its name. Production continued until 1963 when it was superseded
by the BSA A65 Star.
Although
never designed as a sport motorcycle, the Golden Flash was nonetheless fast for
its time and competitive with the Triumph Tiger 100, achieving over 100 miles
per hour in tests in 1950, and covering a standing quarter mile in less than 16
seconds. Its gold colour proved a marketing success, outselling Triumph’s Speed
Twin and 6T Thunderbird.
It received
updates throughout its model life. In 1960 it was renamed the “Royal Tourist”
in the US. An alternator was offered as an alternative to the dynamo from 1961
to 1963, the last three years of production.
The subject
vehicle has undergone a thorough mechanical and cosmetic restoration on a stock
chassis. The result is a Concours quality motorcycle that retains the classic
styling it left the factory with. The motorcycle is the early model of this
series with plunger style frame. As a result, prime examples such as the
subject vehicle can be hard to find. It is a great example of a popular British
brand.
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