What do the collective think of this BSA?

Well it's a lot cheaper than a genuine one, but if you want one to ride on sunny days it could be fun :)
 
The thing is.............. this bike was registered 08/11/1960 which just happens to be the same day I was registered on the planet. It would make a nice birthday present to me but I would have to sell a couple of my present bikes to buy it.... It seems a lot of money but I am not really sure what these things are worth and I don't want to end up buying a pup..............
 
I think it looks great. :thumb2
Takes me back to my yoof when I was briefly a member of Croydon Motorcycle club.
Not sure my aged frame could cope with that riding position nowadays though! :rob
 
Can't say I'm an expert on things BSA related, but 8 grand seems a bit steep, even though it looks really clean.

What struck me though is the seller's comment of 'too mush to list'... Sounds to me like he couldn't be bothered to put much effort into constructing the ad. Doesn't even say the V5 is present!
 
Devon said:
The thing is.............. this bike was registered 08/11/1960 which just happens to be the same day I was registered on the planet. It would make a nice birthday present to me but I would have to sell a couple of my present bikes to buy it.... It seems a lot of money but I am not really sure what these things are worth and I don't want to end up buying a pup..............
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Yes a bit like my Triumph, it's hard to put a value on it other than what someone would pay:nenau
 
Hap-py Birth-day, Hap-py Birth-day...

... as Claire Grogan might say to you...!!!
 
if the numbers dont match dont bother its too much money its really got to tick all the boxes for that money if your going to spend that sort of money get yourself down to newark auto jumble buy something tatty but complete then spend time refurbishing it i bought my 6t in 78 for £100 if you can get a classic for the right money you just cant lose
 
Seems a bit salty at 8k for what is basically a Road Rocket or Super Rocket engine in a Goldie frame although if it was a genuine RGS it would be double that.

Lots of mash-ups out there which are cheaper and tastier, but don't have the all-important date which appeals to you
 
Where'd you get the frame and engine numbers from please? :eek

Doesn't look a bad attempt but he makes no bones that it's a replica. Still, a bit steep on the price.

If it's an RGS frame the headstock number will start with a GA10 as opposed to the standard A10 frame which starts with CA10.
The downtube loops at the back of the frame had hexagon holes on the inside of the loops for the rearsets to bolt to. There is no "kink" on the RHS of the frame.

DAMHIK ;)
 
I'm a big fan of BSA, and the A10 in good fettle is probably the finest twin brit engine made. What you have to take into account is that they were not meant to be thrashed like the real RGA, so as long as you use it for fun and posing it looks a great bike. The real thing was the R1 of its day, but would need a lot of TLC to stay on the road if used in anger.

The price does seem a little steap, but as said, these things are worth what people are willing to pay for them and a genuine RGS will fetch 15k easy these days.

If you can afford it go for it, great conversation piece.

I'm a B31 man myself, very sedate in comparison, but a heart of gold.
 
Hard to put a value on it without more information. Some RGS replicas do sell for that money but they have to be really well done and based on a genuine Super Rocket (engine no. DA 10R)

Engine and frame numbers shouldn't match but if they are the original pairing then that adds value. You can find out from the BSA Owners Club if the numbers are correct.

That one has the later (1969-70) twin leading shoe front brake, which is a great brake but isn't correct for a replica.

It looks about £1500 - £2000 too much to me.
 
Doe's it really matter what it's worth? If it rocks yer boat and you really want it then go for it! :thumb2 If you see it as an investment then who really knows how the classic bike market is going to go? At the moment ot appears to going upwards and I've seen silly prices paid for piles of junk. Restoring any bike costs loads of money so if it's a minter, genuine or not it's probably worth it. Will the seller negotiate on the price?
 
Nice bike:thumb I know these replicas can reach good prices, but didn't realise that much. Seems a little high for a "Replica".

Classic bike did a write up on the A10 a few months ago I think, and talked about the Replicas.
 
As others and the vendor has said it is only an RGS make believe, but then a real one would cost some way north of ten grand. But it looks nice and there are some good bits on it. It really depends on whether you are prepared to pay for the looks and to keep it all polished . Be prepared for the anoraks to repeatedly point out that "its not a real one".
I sold a really nice 1961 Super Rocket last year for £4k. mind you I could have kicked myself afterwards as I didnt do my homework and must have had between 50-60 calls and the first guy bought it within one day of the ad.
 
looks nice but way to much money for an A10, and despite all the bits fitted to make it look nice it will still always just be a non standard A10.
 
Thank's for all the replys. It looks like the seller is asking too much for the bike. I think I will wait and maybe make an offer if it's still for sale in couple of weeks.
Pity it's not the standard bike at sensible money as I have been looking for a bike registered on this date for about 18 months and this is the only one I have come across.
 
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