1947 Book of the BSA Motorcycle by W.C. Haycraft, published by Floyd Clymer

Forward: By special arrangement with the original publishers of this book, Sir Isaac Pitman & Son, Ltd., of London, England, we have secured the exclusive publishing rights for this book, as well as all others in The Motorcyclist’s Library… Floyd Clymer, 1947

Contents: All About Carburation; B.S.A. Lubrication; Care of Lighting System; Overhauling; Index

Preface to Ninth Edition:

For 1939 twenty B.S.A. models are available, and prices (including Lucas electric lighting and automatic voltage control) range from 38 (pounds) to 82 (pounds). Engine capacities vary from 250 c.c. to 1000 c.c.

The author has in the present edition made the best use of the space at his disposal by confining himself almost completely to practical matters. The text has been arranged so as to enable the reader to put his finger on what he wants without needless searching. More important still, the instructions given apply to machines of definite vintage. Full information in regard to the maintenance and overhauling of 1936 to 1939 B.S.A. Models inclusive will be found. Where dates are not mentioned, the information may be regarded as applicable to 1936 onwards. Much of the test applies to pre-1936 models, but for such machines the instructions are not guaranteed fully comprehensive.

Four chapters are included and those who digest them and put into practice the suggestions contained therein will be rewearded by B.S.A. motor-cycling at its best and cheapest. Moreover, when the day for disposing of their mounts arrives, they will assuredly obtain the maximum price or part-exchange allowance.

In conclusion the author would express his thanks to Messrs. B.S.A. Cycles, Ltd. of Birmingham 11, for their generous assistance in regard to supplying illustrations and data. - W.C. Haycraft

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1962 BSA Wins 2 out of 3 at Daytona

Stock Gold Stars Dominate two out of three Daytona races.

Did you know that stock BSA Gold Stars won both the A.M.A. Road Races at Daytona, March 3, 1962, and dominated both events with machines exactly as available through any BSA dealer.... no expensive speed kits to buy.... all speed parts are built into the Gold Star at the factory!

100 Miler: George Montgomery rode a dealer-tuned Gold Star to brilliant victory. Dick Newell was second on another Gold Star. The winner rode a stock Gold Star - same as you can buy from your dealer!

10 out of 20 finishers rode Gold Stars!

70 miler: Howard Utsey rode another dealer-tuned Gold Star to win - a stock machine, same as you can buy from you dealer!

11 out of first 20 finishers rode Gold Stars!

Photo captions: BSA Winners, left George Montgomery (with trophy) rode a BSA tuned by Joe DeSimone, Wayne, Pa. BSA Dealer. With George is second place man Dick Newell.

right: Howard Utsey, 70 mile winner with, l. to r., Hank Westra, T.A. Hodgdon, President, BSA Incorporated, Harry Chaplin, BSA Field man, and Bill Blalock, BSA dealer for Washington D.C. area who tuned the machine.



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