Old Had Better

Vintage Motorcycle For Sale, 1966 BSA A65 Lightning

Found this one antique British classic bike build in 1966 being offered for sale in Craigslist asking $3995 located in Bethesda, Maryland. As shown here is 1966 BSA A65 Lightning in good condition, over half of century olds the bike still in original is said starts and runs nicely, and mostly still working properly. This could be a remarkable example of the classic BSA motorcycles. Very in US that was sold as is without warranty.

Specifications
1966 1966 BSA A65 Lightning
VIN: SJ1228P
condition: good
engine displacement (CC): 650
fuel: gas
odometer: 5060
paint color: red
title status: clean
transmission: manual

Owner Says
Priced reduced to $3,995 firm.

YOUR CHANCE TO OWN A BIT OF HISTORY.

Up for sale is my classic 1966 BSA A65 Lightning. When I got it 8 years ago, it had ape-hanger bars, short megaphone exhaust, didn't run and other attributes. I have tried where possible to replace or add parts that are authentic. It has had 3 lots of "winter work" done -- mostly to ensure it's safe and reliable operation or to fix things that needed fixing. The last two lots of work were done by a BSA specialist -- namely Deer Park Cycles in Sykesville, Md. Since acquiring the bike, I have a full set of records of what work was done. It's a great bike -- never been restored but probably perfect for keeping as is or undergoing a full restoration.

Here is a video of me starting it: https://youtu.be/llHLGxjxAU8

This Lightning turns 50 years old this year so naturally it does not come with a warranty of any kind. It starts, runs nicely, has good tires, mostly everything works, but at 50, it's not a bike a novice can jump on and ride across country to Sturgis. Bike has a clear title in my name.

Mileage is indicated as 5,060. I have no way of knowing if this is accurate or not.
One reader wrote in that the engine and frame numbers don't match. He thought that the engine is a 1966 and the frame is a 1968. Another reader said he thought that the front end, brake assembly, and tank are 1969. This may well be. I don't know much about the earlier history of this bike. I do know that I have cared for it nicely while I have owned it.

I am selling it because with a seat height of 32 inches, I am short and can not put both feet flatly on the ground and would rather look for a bike that has a lower seat height.
I do have some manuals and other accessories including a tool kit.

Come and see it, bring your helmet and license and test ride it.

Send your name and phone number and best time to call and I will be in touch to arrange for you to come and see it.

Don't ask: "Is the bike (or item) still for sale?" If the listing is up, then it is. When sold, I will delete this listing.