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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: DeMorgan on February 21, 2008, 10:29:43 PM

Title: BSA Bantam D1
Post by: DeMorgan on February 21, 2008, 10:29:43 PM

Hi, new here. Just got a 1961 D1, in rust flecked Mist Green. It's gonna need painting anyway, so i wanted to know, if i paint it black (i believe black was an option by then) would it be considered sacriligious? not that i care hugely, just be nice to know what to expect from the purists...

Title: Re: BSA Bantam D1
Post by: Blue on February 22, 2008, 04:43:17 PM

I don't think many people would get upset about a black Bantam, particularly being a factory colour that year (the other options being red and green if i remember correctly)
However, if you painted a Gold Star blue as I did a few years ago, I'd tell you to be prepared to defend your decision, hahaha.  *I'm telling you, it's factory!* Im sure the bloke i sold that goldy to had it silver before he loaded it into his ute!