This is the fist time ive ridden a bike in 30 years, So please dont criticise the effort. This is a BSA D1 1951 Bantam 125cc, I have had a new carburettor fitted …
Good little bikes once going, but the embarrassment could be excruciating when trying to start one after school in the high school motor parking lot, with your mates watching, especially when their Victorias, Puchs, Jawas and N-zetas started first kick! If your Bantam started second or third kick, you breathed a sigh of relief!
Remember…'those who can, do and those who can't criticise!' nothing here to criticise anyway, excellent effort after a 30 year gap! and way better than many I've seen on utube, especially when considering it's a proper bike and not a 'point and press' machine!
This is true.the bike has been sorted now installed a 6v battery which does the lights, replaced electrics in engine and she now starts every 2nd kick, not bad.
Its now as near original as I could possibly get her. Video up maybe soon.
It was either DM's or Catarpillar boots 😉
WOO HOO, YOU GO, GIRL! My 1952 D1 isn't yet road worthy and you inspire me! (I wanted a 1951, as that is my birth year, but as I am a December child, I decided 1952 was close enough.)
would you recommend one for a 17 year old xD
I had one back in the day when the Post Office sold them on a Saturday morning once a month — mine cost £5. Believe it or not a whole weeks wages.
You have a lovely bike and I love your DM's.
Those kick start gears sounded petrified but glad you had a good ride :-)
Great vid lol…
Povera moto!!!!! Se andasse a piedi le farebbe pure bene…….
is it for sale ?if it is, please show me your address and may i know the price. k z
Go for it girl…I'm impressed…hope you have got some miles under your belt since this was put on in 2013.
Nick.
Very nice old Bantam. I had an ex GPO bike when I was 14.
Thanks a lot .Not heard that engine for 50 years .Still music to my ears .She,s a beauty!
Good little bikes once going, but the embarrassment could be excruciating when trying to start one after school in the high school motor parking lot, with your mates watching, especially when their Victorias, Puchs, Jawas and N-zetas started first kick! If your Bantam started second or third kick, you breathed a sigh of relief!
I started riding one mid 60's, same colour scheme, but single seat, with leg guards,,,,,,,
You can't beat lightweights.
Had to laugh at this, glad to see you enjoyed yourself:) however felt a little disorientated after the 50th lap of the car-park lol, take care:)
got myself a 1954 bsa d1 now and cant wait to restore it and ride it in the country lanes. best regards Garry
Poor bike.. You kick it too hard 😁
Getting dizzy watching that…lol
great bike, great ride
You make a bantam look like a 750 Munchkin :)…………….Have you passed your test yet?
love it looking for a d1 now myself
Yer doing great ! Good post ! My missus wants a Bantam to learn on then an Ariel Arrow ! Cool eh ! Peace Ye`All !!
Remember…'those who can, do and those who can't criticise!' nothing here to criticise anyway, excellent effort after a 30 year gap! and way better than many I've seen on utube, especially when considering it's a proper bike and not a 'point and press' machine!
Beautiful bike, beautiful lady. Thanks for showing the 125cc. Wish I had one.
What's your next bike?
This is true.the bike has been sorted now installed a 6v battery which does the lights, replaced electrics in engine and she now starts every 2nd kick, not bad.
Its now as near original as I could possibly get her. Video up maybe soon.
It was either DM's or Catarpillar boots 😉
A BSA and DMs. You can't say fairer than that!
Thank you & you go for it, booked some refresher lessons before I take myself on the road….
WOO HOO, YOU GO, GIRL! My 1952 D1 isn't yet road worthy and you inspire me! (I wanted a 1951, as that is my birth year, but as I am a December child, I decided 1952 was close enough.)
YOU LOOK GREAT!
Debb
XOX