Identity Please

[jonnywombat]

nice spot clarkee... from the pics I would have to agree

[motorrad1527]

Originally Posted by Clarkee77

Hi Moto

Am pretty sure that it is an early 1950's BSA C11. A 250 single. A popular commuter bike of its day i have been told by my grandad.

check this link http://www.stevenott.com/images/bsa/...50cc_rigid.jpg

thanks mate

now i wonder if its still about......????

[Clarkee77]

To find out if it is, you could speak to the BSA owners club, they may be able to help you out to see if it is still around.

[Rerb]

I've just this morning got this message back from a retired workmate:-

You have probably solved this by now but in case not... We think you are right. it's a BSA C11 between 1946 and 1952. Lightening up the image shows a chrome strip on the tank and what appears to be an oil filter in front of the base of the cylinder. Compare with this -

http://www.classicmotorcycles.org.uk...50cc_rigid.jpg



This looks likely; rigid, chrome strip on the tank single seat.



After 1952 it had plunger rear suspension.

Cheers,

Looks like the hawkeyes were right

[moonshine]

It does look like a BSA C11, from what i can see of it......

[alzano]

Definately a ridgid frame BSA 250cc C11g mate.

[AndyR]

Originally Posted by motorrad1527

thanks mate

now i wonder if its still about......????

Don't think so Moto, askmid.com says the reg isn't insured and DVLA site doesn't have a listing for the bike.

It might be in a museum somewhere but it doesn't look like it's still on the road.

[Mikalot]

It,s a 1947 BSA 250cc C11. It,s the model with the speedometer in the top of the petrol tank. The engine had crossed pushrods. I remember them well, they were a bit sluggish though. My 1937 Triumph Tiger 70 would them standing!
Hope this helps. Mikalot.

[grotbag]

Originally Posted by Mikalot

It,s a 1947 BSA 250cc C11. It,s the model with the speedometer in the top of the petrol tank. The engine had crossed pushrods. I remember them well, they were a bit sluggish though. My 1937 Triumph Tiger 70 would them standing!
Hope this helps. Mikalot.

I'm sure it will Mikalot and welcome


If you wander over into the new members forum and open a thread in there, I'm sure there are other members who would like to say hi to you too!

[MegaWilhelm]

I saw a couple of BSA's and pre-war bikes on Sunday
I went to cadwell park, to watch vintage bike racing