The new channel bike for 2024 arrives and I fit the first Must Have accessory! Motone 12% Discount code. HARRYROASTBAGS Motone Tank pad page. www.motone.co.... UPOL panel wipe. amzn.to/3WQxTHg #bsagoldstar
I have to say it’s a beautiful bike and of course supporting BSA will help with R&D and taking beyond 95%. Looking forward to seeing the bike out and about “oop north” and kudos for flying our flag. Congrats on reaching milestone of 80 … you don’t look a day above 77 so well done.
I know how fond you are of single cylinder motorcycles and this large capacity single cylinder machine will handle the things that the RE 350 just can't. I think you made a good choice for you. I picked up my W800 on my 68th birthday and two years on I will be 70 next Monday. I personally prefer the 360 degree twins over the singles but that's just me. What milestone are you celebrating with the new bike? My W800 came from the factory with tank pads and I love them. Protects the tank and provides grip for the knees when riding in a spirited manner. Not all bikes look good with tank pads but these modern retros sure do. Cheers and congratulations Bob in Ottawa, Canada
The BSA Goldstar 650 is a brilliant bike Stu. I've seen a few detail improvements (notably the new - less "cottage industry" radiator cheeks). They just need to keep up the momentum. A Scrambler version would be an easy one to pull off too 👍 Nice tank pads - thanks for the usual attention to detail during fitting. I'd be tempted to run a hairdryer gently over the pad and a little more pressure to help the bond.
As a RE Fanboy & owner of a brilliant Intercepter I congratulate you on your choice of new bike ITS YOUR CHOICE STU! I like to think the vast majority of your viewers are Mature enough to except your choice, looking forward to seeing it out on the road soon👍🏻
Your decision is very timely. The bike is going to be launched in India in the next two weeks. We would eagerly wait and listen to your experiences on the bike.
Great choice Stu, it’s a good addition to the channel and at the end of the day it’s what you want to ride, good on you, really looking forward to seeing how things fare with it, I love the looks and it’s a bike I could be really tempted 🤔 all the best Stu 👍
Congratulations and greetings from USA! I'm stoked for you and at the same time possess self-interest in your experiences with the BSA Gold Star because as far as I know they haven't reached the shores of western USA quite yet....I think the BSA Gold Star and Royal Enfield Classic 350 are two of the best looking production motorcycles today and the BSA Goldstar would have presented a tough choice for me had it been available when purchasing my 2023 Classic 350 in Chrome Bronze over a year ago....Cheers! 4:11
Your money, your choice of bike ,colour, and what you customise it with, me I think you have made a great choice, I have a hunter every extra you can get including the not s go faster bits, personal choice, I also have big birthday early next year with a zero and it’s not 60 it’s a bit bigger, so may have to spend some more of the kids inheritance, enjoy it Stuart as I will enjoy your progress with the BSA, love it
It is a lovely-looking classic motorcycle. You are right about comments from Triumph and Royal Enfield owners. To each their own! I wrapped the custom two-tone shadow paint on my Triumph Bobber with a 1.5mm clear protective vinyl. Those tank pads are excellent protection, but eventually, you might have the tank painted to blend better.
Well Uncle Stuart I’m so pleased you have decided the BSA is the new channel bike but even more important you have chosen it as your personal I want to have bike. I would also like to see Motone customs producing parts for this bike, so congratulations on receiving the BSA.
Greetings Stuart, I had a feeling that a Goldstar might be in your future due in part to Miss Paula's enthusiasm for it. Commendable of you. Congratulations! Of course, now you must install plant friendly luggage. I'm enjoying her botanical expertise immensely. Where would we be without our hobbies and passions. Good day Sir!
Very much looking forward to your experiences with the bike. It’s a good choice and something different is always interesting and welcome. Especially with someone who knows how to give a solid review! Let the naysayers go start their own channel. Hopefully we will someday have the BSA in the states.
After seeing and hearing your enthusiasm for the BSA Goldstar, Stuart, I found myself seriously hoping for its introduction here in the USA. Perhaps one day.... With respect to anyone who expresses contempt for personal choices on one's own bike, such as the Union Jack on the tank pads, I am at a loss to understand that kind of enforced homogeneity. It's a motorcycle, not a military uniform. Congrats on the addition to your motorcycle stable! Enjoy! 🙂
Great choice, congrats. Yes, it is horrible getting old. And fuzzy eyesight just where one can reach with hands is downright cruel. But we just have to deal with it and get on with life. The alternative is worse, propably. Will be interesting to see how you get on with this one over time.
What I find disconcerting on all the “modern classics” is the obvious gas tank seam. As I recall the original bikes all had a rolled seam which made the gas tank look much more quality and less like a way to save production costs. The tank pads are a “have to have” accessory for any of the old style bikes, glad to see we are in agreement 😎
G'day Stu, like you, I tested the BSA Gold Star. Fell for the bik. bikes character, the engine, is a beauty. I brought the Midnight Black spec, delivered on the 3rd Aug, love it. Ride safe. Gman
Congratulations on the new bike Uncle Stu Top bloke for fitting the knee pads on camara would have done it a hundred times in my head before fitting for real Keep shiny side up
I own a Triumph T120 and I have test ridden the BSA as I was drawn to its aesthetics. Couldn’t fault the engine, the gearbox and the brakes, it’s a good bike overall, but will only buy a BSA in a few years when the overall quality (paint work, chrome, embossed logos on engine vs serigraphy) will have gone up and I’ll be happy to pay the increased price tag because of that. Definitely a brand to watch if you are into modern classics.
First of all ,good choice of bike 👍,if the boss lady likes the bike then your safe 😁. Secondly ,I used to have a honda super dream 125 back in the 80s (god I feel ancient 😢!) Excellent little bike ...ah I miss that bike 😢. Thirdly ,I think I'm gonna have to make room in my garage for a B.S.A 650 (gonna have to ask the missus 😁) Peace out ✌️
As I thought, Stuart! A BSA. It will be interesting to see your long-term comparison with the Interceptor. I've had mine for over five years & still love it. Like you, first thing I did was put knee pads on the tank. However, I weep when I see the prices of new Interceptors are now less than what I paid in 2019. 😢
Considering there is a little Union Jack tab at the front of the seat Union Jack tank pads are very appropriate. The little wipes for cleaning spectable lenses and phone screens work well cleaning paint surfaces. I found that index marks for lining up pads can be put on with whiteboard markers, they just wipe off with no residue. Beautiful looking bike, i'm jealous.
A small hard wallpaper hanger’s corner roller is also a very handy tool when you want to put careful pressure on any soft self adhesive type pad. They’re only £2 or £3 and always worth having one in your garage.
Great looking bike Uncle Stu, fix her like suits you brother. I like it, I respect your patriotism. God bless America, I ride a triumph America. I've been battling with myself about tank but the America has such a beautiful paint job. It's hard. Anyway great video, very instructive, really, great looking bike. God bless, and ride safe.
Hey Stuart, beautiful looking bike. I have a Triumph that’s how I discovered your channel, however love your content and style. I love the modern classic bikes and classic bikes. First thing I fitted was the tank pads too and the tank flat rubber pad ( to stop jacket zip scratches). Good for you mate on the new bike. Looking forward to many vids on the BSA. Keep em coming.
Cracking looking bike, we don't have them here in the states as far as I know. Motone do make a nice tank pad I had one on my Interceptor but when I changed the tank to a chrome one I had put a copy of that pad from Hitchcocks they didn't make it but they carried them and there is a big difference in quality the rubber is much thinner and the adhesive is NOT a 3M. It didn't take long that one on them came off and was on the floor of the garage one morning 😡 Hitchcocks did make good on it but it was very disappointing should have just pay the higher price you get what you pay for. Currently I have a TripMachinen leather tank pad which are also a quality product with 3M adhesive and I also recommend them as much as Motone's.
I'm glad thet you've bought yourself a bike that you like, Stuart. At the end of the day, it's your money and your personal enjoyment is all that matters. I hope that it gives you both a great deal of pleasure. 👍
Lovely. Hope Norton do something similar in their new line up , coming next year. Proud to be English. And love what the Indians are doing for motorcycling. Japanese and Harley seem to have lost the plot.
BSA rather blew the whistle on your choice of new bike a couple or so weeks ago. I kept my mouth shut. I hope others did the same... I think you've made a great choice Stu. I think the BSA Gold Star is great. A lovely bike and funnily enough, far more a natural successor to the Royal Enfield Classic 500 than the new RE Classic 350 will ever be. I think Royal Enfield rather dropped the ball here actually and BSA have stepped in and filled the gap, in my opinion. Oh and my OCD was doing somersaults watching you fit those tank pads! lol I'm so pleased that my Battle Green Classic 500 came with them already fitted!!! You may want to consider those tank pads for your Classic Chrome 500... Great video and I hope you enjoyed a nice cold beer after fitting those pads! 🙂🙂
I think the BSA is a great choice as opposed to another RE which would feel a bit samey. The one stand out thing I dislike about them tho is the chrome on the tank! I just don't like it. I worked out why recently too. I bought a black Classic 350. I want to see the black when I look at it and ride it. I don't want to see everything around it mirrored. Strange but true. Look forward to see you out and about on it Stuart.
Happy for you, uncle Stu .. Let be the miles flow and the upgrades be nice on it. I am on the market for small adventure style bike, tested the old Himmy and it's not my cup of tea as well because of the seating position mostly.. Saving a bit for a CRF 300 Rally .. Brilliant bike for me. I spend too many years on that sort of bike and feel natural to me, as standard roadsters are to you.
I _love_ putting Union Jack bits on the Street Triple R I bought earlier this year. The STripR already stands out here in Oklahoma since it's neither tiny Japanese sportsbike nor massive American cruiser. And yes, I _am_ proud to ride a British bike. It's a great companion to my 18-year-old Suzuki track bike.
Congratulations on your new purchase. I am really looking forward to the forthcoming updates on how you find it longer term, particularly in respect of the engine performance and everyday driveability compared to the Interceptor. I am in the market for a 650cc ish scrambler style bike and am hoping that RE and BSA bring out models out in the near future. I would lean towards the single cylinder BSA, but could be swayed either way!
