When you mention this bike is "jerky", do you mean that it can put off new riders, like in the throttle response in first and second gear? As in unforgiving? Or a different kind of jerkyness? And can a new rider just out of MSF be okay on this as opposed to tamer RE Hunter 350 for example?
Picked up my bike new just over a week ago, it stalled when I slowed down approaching a tight corner on a rural road, had the clutch in coasting for a few feet then was going to accelerate gently around the corner, but the bike had other ideas and cut out just like yours did in the video. I got my bike from a dealer who has just taken on BSA's, and they have been pretty good with me previously. Mentioned it to them and they said to see if it happens again. Will see if they can updated the software on the first service. The only other issue is it failed to fire up when starting from cold once (just starter motor turning the engine, did wait for the lights to go as usual before trying to start), switched all off and on again and started fine. Teething issues I guess...
Lovely bike , I have the halcyon green . I do however disagree with you on long distance, this bike is brilliant at long distance, yes your not going to go as fast and motorways aren’t it’s strong point but who wants to go on a motorway any how . I’m just running mine in but I will be going wales , Yorkshire, Scotland 500 and even Europe and Isle of Man . The big advantage is the fuel efficiency, its comfortable seat and great extras like luggage. I’ve just fitted one of those free flowing air filters from Hiscox .
I reviewed the Goldstar a few months ago, and I experienced one stall during my ~45 minute test ride, though no other issues at multiple stops, junctions and slow manoeuvres, and like you I really enjoyed the bike beyond that. The reason I'm commenting though is someone replied to my video about a month ago to say that BSA have released a software update which solves the stalling issue. I don't have any specifics beyond that unfortunately, and a quick google doesn't show up any articles which is odd because you'd think there'd be a blog post or something for it, but I wanted to raise it anyway. If true, that should be the worst annoyance the bike has on launch sorted. Hopefully it is as simple as that, and the owners are able to enjoy the bike safely going forward.
@@TheSpectre223 yes I had heard that too. Hopefully that has resolved the issue. Certainly a few things that could be better but overall it was a blast to ride and good price.
Thanks for the long-term review. I just bought my 1st Bonnie today, and is the exact model/year as yours. Am so stoked!!! Such a classy machine, with a lot of safety comforts. Can't wait to start putting miles on it and creating memories.....
@@pintsizedbiker Thanks! My 1st mod is adding a chrome dress bar kit to protect in case of a fall/tip over. It already has heated grips, moderate windshield, saddle bag rails and a center stand. Any recommendations??
@@jimmyc5050 good idea, I need to do that to mine too. I had dresser bars on my 09 but the new ones don’t look as good but I will regret it one day All sound like good mods to start with. Ride it as it is and then see what you want to change 😊
Great looking bike but for that amount of money i would want a lot more bhp.......My old GS 1000 had more horses on it and even then,felt a bit underpowered for long motorway rides when away at weekends etc.....
@@mrlbrown7924 thank you! I really appreciate that, I will try to get some more reviews soon. Sadly time makes it tricky, any bikes you would like to see?
Not sure if this applies to BSA Goldstar but BSA shares parts with Jawa. I own a Jawa and that stalls at lower rpms too. I generally keep revving the bike lightly to 2-3k rpm and that prevents it from stalling. I know thats not a solution but that's what I tackled the problem after clocking 20k kilometres.
Do you use low Octane or high Octane fuel for that 75-79 MPG. The emblem on the gas tank has always been plastic which i feel they should have changed to metal 6 years ago other makes have the painted logo on the tank which doesn't reduce the price of the bike but it is there and i prefer that better you pay for what you get.
@@juans3728 I use shell V power which I think is 99. But I did use 95 previously but it wasn’t as smooth. I never been too bothered about the logo. Can probably replace it pretty easily with an original.
@@devk90 I do a review on my channel that covers that question but I would go for the RE on reflection. Both great to ride, perhaps the BSA a little more fun. As an outside shout look at RE GT535 from a few years ago
@@pintsizedbiker you’re an excellent reviewer and we are of the same height . So I a m bit confused still whether to go for the speed 400 or the scrambler 400x
@@josephfernandes9039 that is very kind of you to say! That made my day. I would choose the speed 400, but it depends if you are expecting to do any off roading with it?
It’s on the full video, 2 of them on my channel. At the time though I hadn’t perfected the recording of engine sound. If you watch any of my current pov videos you can hear engine sound
I’ve got a single Mikuni on my 850 mark 2A it’s a no brainer, no priming up, With petrol, dripping dripping all over the place. Efficiency over a little loss of power And much easier starting Ignore the rivet counters mate, nice Bike
It was idling just below 1k, just checked original video that isn’t cropped to see if my memory was correct from when I set it up and yes it is just below 1, don’t own it anymore. This video was from 5 years just before I sold it. Thanks though
You’ve bought a fifties looking bike with fifties hp and this always seems to be an issue most 350s back then were about the same my b31 had 17 hp just bloody enjoy it
(5:13) A magnificent steam locomotive/tractor out chugging along the road, and you just blow past it? It reminds me of another bike video that I watched that just happened to include a classic 30's Bently passing the other way. Again, no mention. Brits have some of the most beautiful machinery and scenery, and you just rip past it like it's, meh, whatever. Edit: Sorry, I just noticed that you did give him a wave. Thanks for a very entertaining video.
No worries. I have the bike for 2 hours and have to get all my video and piece to camera in within that time. Many reviewers online have the bikes for days or weeks at time which will allow the luxury of looking at those things. When I pulled up it came past so I pulled the camera out to get a closer look :)
I did do that, I had it done after a week. It did give an improvement but wasn't night and day I have to say. I felt a bit improvement when i got a map done to match the exhaust
how is the wind on the t100 at highway speeds? do you find it jarring and buffeting given its a naked bike with no windshield? does the bike feel stable and planted on the highway?
I don't find the jarring but i am short which probably helps as i have never felt an issue in 20 years of riding various bikes. It is stable but you can get a very gentle side ways movement but this might be down to the tyres or the wind catching the box I usually have
Thank you! Double dials is always the way to go with a bike like this. My first Bonneville in 2009 has single clock but I had to change it to dual clocks
