1970 BSA Starfire
No Reserve

Registration No: FME 616J
Frame No: ED 11125
MOT: Exempt

• Authentically presented BSA B25S Starfire
• Recent new wheel rims, spokes and tyres
• Supplied with a current V5

The BSA factory was established in Birmingham in 1861 and went on to become one of the world's largest producers of motorcycles. The B25 range was the last of a long line of ‘learner legal’ 250s offered by BSA, with a simple tried and tested single-cylinder OHV engine developing around 20bhp. The Starfire was the sporty model in the range, sharing many cycle parts with the B44 Victor Roadster including a seat with a rear hump, front forks two-way damped, rubber gaiters fitted instead of the metal covers of the C15 and the rear shock absorbers were now exposed. Chrome mudguards and a chrome headlight shell added to the style and in 1969, in common with other machines in the BSA/Triumph range, a new 7" twin leading shoe front brake was fitted.

This Starfire, being offered at no reserve, is from a deceased estate. The owner had just about completed an extensive restoration of the bike when he had a problem with the kickstart shaft, unfortunately ill health took over and he never got the chance to complete the job. The documented restoration included a full engine rebuild, paintwork refinished, new mudguards fitted, original Dunlop rims rechromed and rebuilt with stainless spokes then fitted with new period correct Avon tyres and a pair of Hagon rear shocks, together with electronic ignition. A new kickstart shaft will have to be fitted and the bike recommissioned, but most of the expensive work has already been carried out. It will be supplied with numerous receipts, old MOTs, Haynes and BSA Workshop Manuals, restoration notes and a current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415871189