[Myrddin]

Just after I graduated from UCSD in 1976, I picked up a stripped down BSA 500 single. It was only suitable as a dirt bike. The 11:1 compression ratio required a little coordination with the compression release to turn it over. It had lots of torque. It would go anywhere I wanted. Alas, I got married in 1978 and didn't have a place to store the bike. I sold it. It had the kind of explosive power you find in the top end MX bikes today. My DR650SE produces 38 HP. There's plenty of torque for going where I want at a reasonable speed. The seat needs an upgrade for more than local travel. A nice Corbin or Renazco seat costs about $350.

[mylife]

I know the old bikes were bruisers, but I still liked them.

My bud builds BSA choppers, He asked me to ride one(A 750 with 650 brakes and raked out like an orangutang, FIXED welded feet pegs).. I said Nooo way! He stripped all the good stuff and left in all the bad.

Still, I had to kick the thing over...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBtY6y8rXls

[mylife]

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