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Re: 1965 BSA Lightning Rocket Original Survivor
« Reply #30 on: July 07, 2022, 01:53:17 PM »
How about a video of kickstarting it in the good old Illinois summertime?

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Re: 1965 BSA Lightning Rocket Original Survivor
« Reply #31 on: July 07, 2022, 04:40:42 PM »
How about a video of kickstarting it in the good old Illinois summertime?

That's a great idea Tom.  You should stop down so I can get a video of you starting it. That would be brilliant!
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Re: 1965 BSA Lightning Rocket Original Survivor
« Reply #32 on: July 07, 2022, 05:50:59 PM »
I paid my dues with a Triumph 500 scrambler,got a 350 Honda and never looked back.

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Re: 1965 BSA Lightning Rocket Original Survivor
« Reply #33 on: July 07, 2022, 09:08:54 PM »
My 64 LR all original except for a repaint 25-30 years ago and the wrong front fender.(I Think)  3000 Mi on the odometer and I believe its true because I've had both engine side covers off and it looks new inside and doesn't burn any oil.  Not as nice as yours but a good rider.

 

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Re: 1965 BSA Lightning Rocket Original Survivor
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Re: 1965 BSA Lightning Rocket Original Survivor
« Reply #34 on: July 09, 2022, 12:48:29 PM »
My 64 LR all original except for a repaint 25-30 years ago and the wrong front fender.(I Think)  3000 Mi on the odometer and I believe its true because I've had both engine side covers off and it looks new inside and doesn't burn any oil.  Not as nice as yours but a good rider.



Wow!  That's a very nice 64!  Looks like a west coast model from the rear fender.  East coast models had the valenced rear fender.   Your front mudguard does appear to be a replacement, but a wonderful bike!

Have you ever had the VMCC run your s/ns through the factory data base?  It is a worthwhile thing to do.  If you need details, let me know. 
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Re: 1965 BSA Lightning Rocket Original Survivor
« Reply #35 on: July 09, 2022, 12:49:55 PM »
There was no one around to take a kick start video but it starts very easily.  1st or 2nd kick cold now that I am getting familiar with what it likes, and usually 1 kick hot. 

Here's a short walk around video.

https://youtu.be/6HjCe5JmOBo
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1935 GTS
1968 V700
1973 V7 Sport
1974 Eldo
1974 Police Eldo
1976 Convert
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1980 T3 California
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