Swamp Beeza resurrection

john83

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Earlier this year I got my hands on a BSA frame and had the idea to piece myself together a good stock-ish runner. I started keeping an eye out for a motor when Deviant1 sent me an ad for a crusty BSA chopper. I bought that bike for $200 and Deviant drove like 70, miles one way to get it for me. I can’t buy him enough beers.

Well now I’ve got the beginnings of a real project.
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It’s very crusty and needs a whole lot but the motor turns freely. The engine numbers list it as a Lightning but it’s got a Thunderbolt head. It was definitely someone’s chopper back in the day.

This will be a very slow project when I have time or money to devote to it. I’m not trying to build a show bike but a solid runner in mostly stock trim while adding modern improvements where possible.


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Just a little crusty. Nothing a little time and elbow grease can't fix. You already know the BSA quirks so you are well ahead of the game.
 
Watching for sure. I'm bummed I didn't get eyes on this thing in person at Barber.
 
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