Comments on: This Machine

By: Rene

Rene — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:39:12 +0000

Hey there.

I have a 1953 BSA A10 golden flash (plunger frame) in my basement at the moment. I am in the process of restoring it. I bought it three years ago as a basket case for a $100.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:26:42 +0000

I bought my ’59 A10 in august 1959, First bike I ever did the ton on, if you could believe the speedo reading vibrating between 108-110, on the A1 from Darlington to Catterick. Chin on the handlebars- Family jewels on the rear end of the seat. Eyes like organ stops when I realized I was running out of road at the round-a-bout outside the camp gates at RAF Catterick. Of course I made it, I drove it for a few years after emigrating here in ’65, then took it off the road. The machine is now in my basement, awaiting restoration.Procrastination seems to be taking care of it at the moment….Dave.

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:52:10 +0000

I had a 54 Gold Flash back in 1962/3. Mine had the swinging arm rear suspension though. I also owned a 54 350 Gold Star after the Flash self destructed on a holiday trip. I always lusted after the Rocket Gold Star but never could afford one. I owned a couple of Ariel Square 4s in my time too.
I could write a book about some of the machines I owned back then.

By: anggoro hartono

anggoro hartono — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:36:57 +0000

hi, i really interest with bsa golden flash, do anyone know if someone sell only for bsa goldenflash machine? i need it, but complete with gearbox, thank you for your help, contact me at anggorohart@yahoo.com

By: Sparton

Sparton — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:16:41 +0000

Hi, I have a Gold Flash sitting in my garage 1961, it is my father in laws and he no longer can use as he can’t kick it over. This one has pans on and indicators, the history is that the local council owned it first then my wife’s uncle bought it for £70 in 1965 he owned it up until 1996 when Roy my father in law bought it from the uncle.It doesn’t have the original plate (911 COX) anymore as it was sold and re-registered. Having it in my garage for a number of years now Roy has give me the go ahead to restore it and use it if i like (which i’m excited about). These are a beautiful bike as anyone who comes to the house always comment on it, it would be wonderful to see (and hear) more about, lovely big heavy lumps with no brakes what more do you want, ha ha.

Good luck in your venture and when she’s back on the ride i will give the site a post.

By: Ivan

Ivan — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:26:33 +0000

I don’t know where you are in Canada, but a guy in Red Deer, Alberta also has a 1954 Gold Flash in about the same condition as yours. He too is about to start restoring it. I saw it in his garage only last month.

By: neel sengupta

neel sengupta — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:43:48 +0000

At my childhood I saw a ‘BSA Golden Flash’ at my uncle’s house.I have listen from my father that this is a ‘ROYAL’ bike.I donot know much
about this bike but whenever I looked at it, all time I have attracted by by it.
It was really a great looking bike.It is a great symbol of British
technology.This bike owned by my grand father and he liked it very
much.I donot know how he got it.As for a longt time I have not any connection with them but till today that bike makes me nostalgic.