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10-12-09, 22:48
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Gentlemen,
I can now reveal that I have struck a deal on a WW2 bike for my son, actually, we now have 2 ! The first one is a BSA Mk 5* needing a full rebuild. It has spent the last 40+ years in a barn, in the east of England. Now, around this area were lots of airfeilds, so I'm going to carefully take this one down to see if I can find any markings from RAF/USAAF use. Pictures to follow The second one is complete and fully restored, see attached pictures. All I will say is this one cost me less than half the other Phillips bike for sale at the "posh" restorers ! (and is more complete) Thanks for all the input guys Regards Keith 
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11-12-09, 10:22
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Well done, congrats! Looks like you found the restored one on E-bay? Hanno
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11-12-09, 15:50
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Good work Keith! The restored one looks very nice...and if you paid less than half of price they ask for the posh one, you really got a good deal.
I am looking forward to see the pictures of the unrestored BSA mk5*. Please don't hesitate to ask if you are looking for any parts for that one; I should have some of the brake rod stuff and handle bars for the Mk 4-5 in the garage somewhere. Alex
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11-12-09, 15:58
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I need a new rear wheel if anyone has one.
Mine is very slightly distorted which you can feel when you apply the brakes. I was advised not try adjusting the spokes due to their age. A new set of tyres would also be useful. Keith - unless you are approx 5'9'' plus in height you will get a high voice trying to straddle the cross bar on a BSA Mk 5*
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11-12-09, 16:02
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Hi Hanno,
Yes, it was the one on e.bay. It belonged to a chap from Bath, near Bristol, who also had a 15cwt Bedford MW with aeroscreens (this has been sold on some time ago). Due to pick it up Saturday 12th Dec, hope it's as good as it looks. It also comes with one of the clips for the rifle, which he never fitted, as he was'nt sure if it had one or two clips. Watch this space ! Alex, thanks for the offer of spare parts on the BSA Mk 5*, there will be some spares I'll be looking for, one thing missing is one of the pedals. I'll post some pictures shortly. I've found a guy selling the rear racks, both early and late style, let me know if you require his details Neil, both Dan & I are over 6ft tall, which is just as well, as both bikes are on 28" wheels. Regards Keith Last edited by Keith Orpin; 11-12-09 at 16:17. Reason: Text Change
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