BSA A65FS

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Year Built : 1971 Engine : 650 cc OHV Transmission : 4 Speed Electrics : 12 Volt alternator, Battery and coil ignition Notable Features : The 1971 A65FS Firebird was BSA's first and last 650 cc street scrambler using their new oil-in-frame design, Shown here is a cycle sold new by Bruce Bristol BSA in Houston,Texas. Bristol's operation also handled Honda & BMW and was one of the best dealerships in the Big-H mega-city, Within its VIN the motorcycle carries a DE code making the build date during April 1971, Bike is all original and the mileage is true & correct, Everything works as it should, Runs strong and the earlier type twin mufflers flow freely providing just the right tone, Starts easily but with Amal carburetors being what they are a pair of up-rated throttle slides would be an improvement, Purchased in 2003 the paint & chrome was no longer as clean as desired, However when seeking low-production last-year models remaining in factory-built condition a buyer cannot be too picky, Oddly enough after owning the motorcycle for 12 years and seeing pure rust-buckets pawned-off as Holy Grails very unlikely to run again the semi-rare BSA Scrambler is looking younger & fresher. And Mr.Bristol's original decal still pays homage to what was and looks no worse for the wear.

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