BSA Imp sidecar outfit, Watsonian ?ˆ?Palma?ˆ™ - project ?ˆ“ last run in 2002

I must regretfully sell my BSA/Imp outfit which I have owned since 1996. When I had it on the road (last in 2002) it proved to be well set up. in fact a real thrill to drive. tracking  and steering well ?ˆ“ although I always thought it was a little smoother on left handers ?ˆ“ all the gears. clutch etc. worked. I decided then. along with some other jobs to have the front wheel re-built with an alloy rim to match the back.

As a minimum there are a number of tasks to get the outfit back on the road which may or may not be obvious from the pictures. namely:

?·         Tank lined for modern petrol

?·         Overhaul/clean-out carburettors

?·         Service/repair front brake master cylinder (leaking) and brakes generally

?·         Replace throttle cable (a new one is supplied)

?·         New battery required (12V). also all electrics. switch gear etc. . need checking over

?·         Replace sidecar ?ˆ?roof?ˆ™. or fit tonneau

There may well be other jobs. The bike kicks over but I have not attempted to start it bearing in mind the above.

The basic spec. is as follows:

?·         BSA frame (1960 A7 or A10 from frame no. in V5C on web site ref. )

?·         Triumph pre-unit 4 speed gearbox

?·         Norton Roadholder forks

?·         Hydraulically operated tls front brake (make unknown)

?·         Norton commando disc rear hub

?·         16?ˆ? wheels (both alloy rims)

Included in the sale is a spare engine which I believe is of larger capacity and will need checking over (i. e. history unknown). a new Goodyear spare tyre for the sidecar. a new spare water pump (the one on the engine works perfectly well). a new set of piston rings. a service kit for the front brake master cylinder and a photocopy of an Imp engine manual (includes Stromberg carburettors).

Regarding the registration: when I bought the bike I inquired to DVLA about the original (1960) registration. They told me the original number was transferred to another vehicle and at that time this replacement no. was allocated. I have all this paperwork together with V5C (on sorn).

Please note: The bike is for sale to UK bidders only. I will not end the auction early.   Please see my other items for sale.

Terms of sale: ??100 deposit by paypal within 5 days of sale. the balance by bank transfer. cash or cheque (cleared). Also please note that the final auction price is exactly that. i. e. non-negotiable.  

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