This Bike comes with a (Title & Nova)
Frame number A65 DE 0452#
Engine number A65L
Tidy bike, looks complete but I've not had it running
Got no ignition key so bypassed the switch and it's only sparking on one
plug, think one coil's not working
Gears select
Clutch feels good but it's dragging
Brakes work
16636 miles on the clock
Sold as seen
This has been imported from the USA.
The 1971 BSA A65 Lightning - A Complete Motorcycle Experience
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