1967 BSA Victor Roadster

[Rocky]

This is my 1967 BSA Victor Roadster I bought in 2000 as a non-runner. The bike had been partially restored, but neglected. The only reason it didn't run was due to a gummed up carb, poor wiring and no battery.
The bike was OK, but not up to my standards so I did a lot to it over the next couple of years as a riding restoration until I got it looking and running as it is now. I spent more money than the bike is worth, but I intended to keep it and use it for a long time.
I raised the gearing so it doesn't vibrate as much at higher speeds. It's a thumper, and it does vibrate, but I love riding the thing. Some of our Sunday rides are as much as 296 km's (185 miles) and I'm not the least bit beat up after a day in the saddle.
I alternate between it and my 1970 Triumph on vintage club rides so each bike only gets about 1600 km's (1000 miles) each year.
The rest of the time I ride my H***a and '06 Bonneville.

 

[grandpaul]

Nice bike and I can just see the pure throttle wheelies when you feel your oats...

 

[CarlS]

Lovely bike, Rocky. You did a very nice nice job. That is a jewel!

 

[The Seeker]

Looks great Rocky...nice workmanship.

I always loved the lines of the Victor!!

 

[DaveM]

Stunning bike Rocky you did a great job on it. I think investments like this are relative to what your return needs to be, for you it was a keeper and something you could enjoy so you cannot really put a price on that.

 

[Rocky]

Nice bike and I can just see the pure throttle wheelies when you feel your oats...

I changed the sprockets to raise the gearing and lower the revs for more comfortable riding at higher speeds, so it's not a wheelie machine anymore
In spite of the higher gearing there is still plenty of tourque on hills.
I fitted a new Amal carb with a chrome slide and had the head completely overhauled with new valves and guides, so the engine runs great!

 

[Rocky]

Thanks for the nice words guys.
I agree Dave. My plan was to keep the bike and ride it for many years so the investment was for the long term and done right the first time.
I never hesitate to jump on it and ride wherever I want. I have complete faith in its reliablity as it was restored with all quality parts and pieces and nothing was done on the cheap.
I also don't flog the crap out of it and treat it with respect - but at the same time twisting the throttle a little bit

 

[devo]

nice
in fact,very nice.

 

[Sea Dog]

Really nice Beeza. If that doesn't engage you in riding then you would have to be a lost cause.

 

[hemibee]

That's an awesome looking ride you have there Rocky. Shows pride in your ride.


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[Silli]

My first "real" bike was a single cylinder BSA, and the above pic has some nostalgia value for me.

My C15 was a rat compared to your jewel, Rockey - stunning!

 

[otherwise]

Rocky, this photo has a 1969 version of your bike if you look hard enough. The front brake is about the only difference that I can remember.
I'm standing front centre (white tee shirt black jacket) in front of it, the bikes either side are both 69 T120's. Photo taken New years eve 1969, a bit of beer about to be thrown back.

 

[Rocky]

Cool period photo otherwise I love those.

 

[CarlS]

Kevin, that is a very cool photo. It is to be treasured.

 

[otherwise]

Kevin, that is a very cool photo. It is to be treasured.

Cheers Carl, I have regular contact with 3 of them, phone contact with another 2 but unfortunately 5 of them never made it to old age.

That little BSA behind me was a blue one, today I'd love it, but back then we were riding 650's and looked down on it.

 

[CarlS]

I am sorry those 5 didn't make it.

I remember when riding a 650's, we looked down on anything less.

 

[grandpaul]

I'd sure like to have that pristine '69 up front!

What an awesome photo of the transitional time between the end of the age of innocence and the start of the hippie generation. I was almost a teenager then...

 

[mint julep]

Another beauty restored to its former glory!

Sweet!