1964 BSA A65 Lightning Rocket

Vintage 1964 BSA A65. C Lightning Rocket completely custom restored and rebuilt. Not ridden or registered since 1976 this BSA was restored with 95% all NOS and original BSA parts. every nut and bolt was cleaned and polished and reinstalled when possible. Runs great. starts on 1st 2 kicks and both carbs fire and are tuned. The dual mufflers are baffleless so they let out a roar when it fires up. or takes off from a stop but they are not deafening and it’s a smooth ride. Less than 10 miles on the engine since rebuild and that was to test working condition. Features dual AMAL 900 series concentric carbs. Smiths speedometer and rev counter which was only featured on the A65. C model. The entire electrical system was rewired maintaining the original 6 volt positive earth ground battery system with correct connectors. with a Wipac Headlight. Lucas tail light. and reconditioned Lucas horn. Keeping it original with the Lucas points ignition/ timing system but updated with new condensors. coils. and Champion spark plugs. Original wheels and tires with front and rear drum brakes. as well as a new chain. All the rubbers where replaced including BSA logo driver pegs and gas tank seal. The original tank was stripped of its paint to reveal a near perfect condition chrome finish minus a few vintage dents. the tank was only polished and pinstriped and look great in person. The side covers are part of the non-original 5% but fit well with oddie fasteners and are a period correct fiberglass "upgrade". Completely new paint with custom red accents. all finished off with new UK made BSA logo badges on the side covers. as well as new badges for the tank which help denote this BSAs early design. In addition decals have been applied for BSA. model. oil line. oil type. filters. and of course Made in England. and a Union Jack for good measure. A perfect fit. with hand made white piping around the seat just like the original. mounted with a NOS rear grab bar. PLEASE NOTE * Please be aware I understand this bike does not have all of its original parts. As one ebay user stated " They never had Concentric Carburettors. It has a late model Rocker Cover. amp; late model Instruments. The front fender brackets are wrong & that is just a couple of things that I have spotted" also " the Instruments. the rocker cover. the carburettors & painted fenders just to name a few of the obvious things. " and yes the "tank has a dent on both sides. " I have added the last picture to show the state it was rescued in to illustrate the condition it started off in before the restoration. Trust in the fact I know whats right and what is wrong down to the 68-9223 and 68-1995. If you also have this knowledge. then please try to respect the efforts made. If you have questions please ask. Also I do possess correct clocks for that year as well as the smooth rocker cover of that year. And yes the stays have been refitted. If you are interested in purchasing and these items are the problem then please let me know. its possible we could work that out and the parts could be swapped. But please refer to the last picture again and see that I am trying to keep it as original as it was found. while also restoring it to its original glory.

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