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Post by ducatidave on Jan 4, 2013 18:47:37 GMT 1
Hi thers 1 for sale near me n love the look
Advice if any1 knows
I am thinking by rep they mean example ,
Car wise ford mk 2 popular made in2 ford mk 2 Mexico
Hope u get me and if u do is it the same with gold star rep ?
Sorry if am not clear but if any1 can understand me plz explain difference thank you
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Post by robw on Jan 4, 2013 19:07:31 GMT 1
Hi, the Rocket gold star was the large bike to have from the BSA range until the triples came out. The rocket was the bigger brother to both the 350 and 500 gold stars. The Rep means it is a replica and not a genuine one, so the price should be quite a lot lower. The best place to find out is on the BSA owners website and they should be able to give your more detailed information.
Rob
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Post by ducatidave on Jan 4, 2013 19:19:20 GMT 1
Yes thanks the bike is 650cc
I use iPhone so didn't want b searching websites am sure some1 will understand wot am askin
Thank you for reply
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Post by ducatidave on Jan 4, 2013 19:24:18 GMT 1
From wot u saying rob is it safe 2 say that the 350 and 500 and 650 are the same bike but the 650 is the rocket gold star?
Thanks
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Post by ducatidave on Jan 4, 2013 19:26:41 GMT 1
Ie like 250lc and 350 just engine change?
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Post by ducatidave on Jan 4, 2013 19:50:56 GMT 1
 This is the bike |
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Post by buckshot on Jan 4, 2013 21:53:37 GMT 1
From wot u saying rob is it safe 2 say that the 350 and 500 and 650 are the same bike but the 650 is the rocket gold star? Thanks Nope. The 350 gold star DBD32 and the 500 gold star DBD34 are single cylinder were as the RGS is a twin base on the BSA A10 engine, total different engines. Both the 350 and 500 should have RRT2 gearboxes (close ratio) don't know about the RGS but I would imagine they should also have the RRT2 gearbox also. Looking at the picture the bike has a single carb and I think the RGS should be twin carb. Don't think the front brake is correct. All the above is subject to a failing memory, it was a long time ago since I had these type of bikes. |
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Post by horace on Jan 4, 2013 21:58:04 GMT 1
The rocket was a twin the gold star a single And much the better and more sort after bike ,watch out for fakes it's a minefield when it comes to classic Brit bikes.
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Post by rd350r on Jan 4, 2013 22:20:58 GMT 1
Look to me to be a Road Rocket.
RGS I thought were silver, genuine ones are £20,000 plus, Reps £7.500-£12.000
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Post by robw on Jan 4, 2013 22:50:38 GMT 1
The 350 and 500 Goldstars were racing bikes put on the road, they dominated everything for many years. The Rocket Goldstar was a road going bike that used the history of the smaller ones to sell, although it was very good in its on right.
It is definitely a minefield and if you are after one, it is worth speaking to a marque expert as the differences can be small, but these alter the cost in a massive way.
Rob
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Post by ducatidave on Jan 4, 2013 23:36:35 GMT 1
Thanks for all the info
Realy fancy an old Brit love the iron and style am goin read up maybe buy classic bike mags for a while n get educated : )
It's funny tho I was drawn 2 this bike out ov a lot that was at shop : )
I was born in 70s 10yrs after these bikes
Again thankyou
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Post by scott on Jan 5, 2013 1:50:42 GMT 1
my dad and uncle know a little about brit bikes,the one in your pic is exactly the same as me dads which is an A10 super road rocket(me dads) denoted by the RR at the start of the engine number but i remember him saying it has a different head making it the super RR.i just done the google thing and gettin loads of bikes with clip ons and gold/chrome tanks.there is alot of different variants in the A10 so u need to do your homework as already stated m8.me dad is thinkin of sellin his RR as he can't ride it no more.
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Post by ducatidave on Jan 5, 2013 8:45:17 GMT 1
B interested in pic ov your dads bike and price if u can
Weather a got enough dough for it or not
Thanks scott
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Post by gillybobs on Jan 5, 2013 21:11:15 GMT 1
That bike looks a bitsa. By bitsa I mean made of parts or something has been messed with. The front and rear hubs are from different periods of production. I think they mean its a super rocket rep as they were red. You might get a better advise about the bike here. www.classicbikeforum.co.uk. To my mind the bike would only be worth a couple of grand as its not one thing or the other. |
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Post by scott on Jan 5, 2013 23:24:28 GMT 1
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Post by hardhatharry on Jan 6, 2013 18:28:59 GMT 1
As fas as I know all Goldies are singles, that looks like an A10 to me
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Post by ducatidave on Jan 11, 2013 16:15:59 GMT 1
Wot ever it is looks nice inbox me wot he would take
Minimum : )
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Post by ducatidave on Jan 11, 2013 16:17:13 GMT 1
I like the bsa bottom 1 (pic)
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Post by ducatidave on Jan 11, 2013 16:26:02 GMT 1
Reason I like rocket is flat tracker style and bottom 1 looks more flat track
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Post by bandit123 on Jan 26, 2013 17:51:08 GMT 1
nice old bike
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Post by simch on May 12, 2013 10:05:31 GMT 1
Great looking machines.
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