BSA Gold Star 1950 - Vintage and classic motorcycle
The latest apple of my eye is this 1950 ZB34 Gold Star. I got to know it as available a few months back. These early Gold Stars have always appealed: I think it is because I started motorcycling on a plunger-framed Bantam and the styling is followed through from bottom to top of range.
I was lucky in having time to contemplate the purchase and raise funds before scheckels changed hands. My CCM found a new home as did the Wall Autowheel. Joyously both found homes where they stand to be used more than in my ownership. The Wall in fact completed the Pioneer Run just last weekend. The two departing bikes plus a blitz of parts on ebay and an autojumble clear out secured the cash to take on the Goldie.
The ZB34 had not been used for some 15 years. Fuel, sparks and lubrication were all attended to. Fuel tank drained and a new tap fitted. A new plug plus cap. Oil drained, a Bri-Tie anti-wet sumping valve fitted and fresh oil. She started up a treat.
Time for a test ride. A lovely tractable machine, flexible but capable of getting a move on if required. A few teething troubles to sort out as may be expected post long lay-up but I'm hoping to have her fully sorted and proven in order to ride down to Moto Legendes in Dijon mid May.
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| 1950 ZB34 enjoying spring sunshine. The correct though oft changed 21 inch front wheel looks just right. |
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| The Golde started life in Clubmans trim. The tune is now a little softer. Look carefully and you can see that the bike sports both touring and rearset footrests. |
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| In my eye more handsome and less flashy than a DBD34. |
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| Top of the game technology for the 1950 Clubman's TT. |
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| 10TT9 carb. Despite rumours to the contrary the bike will tick over with the TT carb. |
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