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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: wetdog on April 09, 2013, 09:26:51 AM

Title: bsa a65 which model ?
Post by: wetdog on April 09, 2013, 09:26:51 AM

got this coming in , but far to late a machine for me , which model is this a65 thanks

Title: Re: bsa a65 which model ?
Post by: Goldy on April 09, 2013, 02:16:29 PM

The lightening is model A65 650cc.

Title: Re: bsa a65 which model ?
Post by: Bomber on April 09, 2013, 02:42:38 PM

I reacon it's a 1968 Thunderbolt (A65T).

Title: Re: bsa a65 which model ?
Post by: wetdog on April 09, 2013, 02:46:41 PM

is it standard ? the tanks got me , but it has come back from the states

Title: Re: bsa a65 which model ?
Post by: Bomber on April 09, 2013, 02:52:38 PM

Yep.. if its a twin carb its an A65L

Right tank maybe wrong paint

http://www.realclassic.co.uk/bsa_thunderbolt_a65t.html

Title: Re: bsa a65 which model ?
Post by: bikerbob on April 09, 2013, 07:13:04 PM

You would need to check the engine number to be sure. If it is original the finned rocker covers came in 1967 also from that year the engine and frame numbers were the same. A65TA would be a Thunderbolt A65LA would be a Lightning A65FB would be a Firebird A65SA would be a Spitfire. The petrol Tank looks like the 2 Gallon export tank and with the single carb on looks I would say it is a Thunderbolt but engine number and frame number will prove what it is.

Title: Re: bsa a65 which model ?
Post by: wetdog on April 09, 2013, 07:38:43 PM

thanks will get the number info on here when the bike arrives , its a twin carb (unfortunatly) engine thanks

Title: Re: bsa a65 which model ?
Post by: Bomber on April 09, 2013, 11:12:22 PM

Suck it and see... I've had some grand days out on a Lightning and I prefer older mounts, you would enjoy I'm sure.