1963 BSA ROCKET ESTRELA DOURADA in Winston, Oregon

$18,500

On offer here is a rare 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star in good running condition. It is one of only 1213 street version RGS's manufactured during a brief 19 month period in 1962-63. The power unit has many performance and reliability enhancing modifications which include the following: Hepolite pistons and liners, Kibblewhite valves and springs, a true BSA factory issue twin carb head (this head was only available by special order by an authorized BSA dealer who performed the installation). Dual 626 Amal Concentrics with billet manifolds, Webco finned rocker feed and valve covers and K&N high flow air filters. The lower end features Carrillo rods (balanced), new mains and rod bearings with std. crank journal diameter and an SRM oil pump and check valve. The transmission has all new bearings, bushings, seal and reverse cam plate (with one down, three up pattern). The clutch drive has a new chainwheel, inner hub, plates, springs, chain and slinger and is oil tight. Ignition is Tri-Spark with an Alton 12V alternator and Podtronics regulator and a new 12V gel battery. Front forks have 1968 legs w/dampening rods, new fork boots,

bushings, seals and springs. The rear features NOS Girling shocks with Spanish Akront rims laced w/stainless spokes. The front wheel is Akront w/stainless spokes as well. Frame and chassis components have been powder coated. Fuel tank is alloy B34 Competition and the seat is handmade alloy. All controls are new and the exhaust is custom made and chromed. Engine and frame numbers and transmission code are correct. Also included are the original cylinder head and carburetor in good condition, original rebuilt Lucas magneto and correct fuel tank (painted). The bike is still breaking in at 426 miles. The engine is in tip-top mechanical condition, but would benefit from some carburetor fine tuning. Comes with a clean Oregon title, buyer pays shipping. This BSA Rocket Gold Star is used and is being offered in as-is condition. I ship worldwide.


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