1968 BSA 650 Firebird for sale
SELLER SAYS: 1968 BSA A65 Firebird Scrambler. Matching numbers, Frame # NC 14284 A65F. Engine # NC 14284 A65F. The bike has been well-maintained, since having had a full restoration. Parts that could not be restored were replaced with new original specification. Fitted with two high pipes on LHS and protected by an attractive Chrome mesh guard, 2-gallon metal tank, repainted, matched to original Peony red and pin striped, Repainted covers and new old transfers, chrome fenders, rear grab bar, and road tyres. Motor and gearbox stripped and rebuilt, electronic ignition, new battery, twin carburettor (930 Amal Concentric). Honda levers and grips with integrated switches, blinkers fitted. The sprocket has been changed to higher ratio. This made the bike more tractable. All the chrome has been redone and all the nuts and bolts have been re-coated. The wheels have been professionally rebuilt. The Firebird had a small production run and is not a common sight on our roads. This desirable A65 Firebird Scrambler has been in my ownership since March 2007, the past 16 years. Ridden almost exclusively by myself and possibly never in the rain. Low mileage as the Smith’s odometer displays 18,293.2 miles. Shown twice at VV&CMCC Canberra Day Long Weekend Rally. Runner up on both occasions in Popular Classic 1960-1969. Price is flexible, but keep in mind this bike is in great condition with matching numbers. This motorcycle is being sold, historic registered. Contact Malcolm on 0418 xxx xxx SOLD (East Lindfield, NSW)
EDITOR TERLICK SAYS: What a stunner! In the early 1960s, BSA accounted for 20% of motorcycle sales world-wide. They were the dominant brand of the era, with a way-long history of mostly gradual (and rather slow) evolution. And while England was the home of BSA, the dominant market was, just like it is today, the USA. The Yanks were big into desert racing in those days, mostly on British bikes that were really designed for the road but then fitted with high pipes and bars, bash plates, and knobby tyres. Street scrambler, you might suggest? Absolutely. But many of the street scramblers of the ’60s found themselves doing some pretty serious off-road work too. The BSA Firebird was a marvellous example of the breed, and made no secret of its made-in-England-for-America design brief. Sharp eyes will notice the decal on the sidecover of this wonderful bike of Malcolm’s, showing an American flag crossed with a Union Jack. Having had an obviously thorough and high-quality restoration, we reckon this one is headed for an easy life with a collector — but we hope it gets plenty of opportunity to roar, as BSA 650s should. We note that the bike has also been enhanced with a higher gearing ratio, making it much more user-friendly for the open road — there’s another reason to keep it registered!
“The process of listing my Kawasaki W650 for sale with The Bike Shed Times was easy and very reasonably priced. My bike sold within two weeks to a nice gentleman in the Perth Hills. I was tired of scammers on other sites. Dealing with Peter at The Bike Shed Times was a delight. Highly recommend.”
– Kate, Western Australia.
