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BS 50 Find
Cruzan80:
Hello All,
Just joined, as I was at a yard sale last weekend, and found a beater of a bike. Started by me looking at a dirt-bike for my son, and the seller said he was trying to get rid of it for a friend. If it didn't sell, it was bound for the junkyard. So I threw out an extreme low-ball offer, which he accepted. So for the full price of $5, it followed me home. (The dirt-bike was also $5). I have his number, and he is going to talk to his friend to see about an official bill of sale/title/etc, so I can have the possibility of getting plates for it. I am in Colorado, so hitting the end of bike season anyway.
Trying to find any/all information about this, before I start to dig into it and accidentally break something hard to find. We just moved at the beginning of Sept, so my shop is all in pieces right now anyway. This will be a slow, longer term learning experience, as it is the first (of two) bikes I will be working on.
Things I Know (and things I know are broke):
It is a BS 50 Sport, based on the model/serial number.
Right now the kickstart moves about 2-3" before stopping.
The clutch handle has broken off.
The left side cover is missing.
One back taillight is broken.
Things I am unsure of:
Looks like there is a lock cylinder up by the top right of the fork. Is it supposed to be there?
If the gas tank has any rust holes
If the muffler has any rust holes
State of motor and transmission.
Overall age of the machine.
Attaching several walk-around pictures of the bike. Any information would be appreciated, both on what I have, what is missing, possible problem areas, etc. I know the service manual is on the site here, and plan on downloading that once I start taking things apart. I am guessing the motor/transmission would be the best starting place, as if it doesn't run, that is a LARGE issue!
Cruzan80:
More walk around pics.
Cruzan80:
Even more pics. Sorry for front-loading this.
rwgibbon:
Great find. Be sure to download a copy of the parts and service manuals that are free on this site.
Enjoy.
Randy
bsforever:
I agree , very nice find for sure. The 'Lock' at the steering head is a lock for the steering (anti-theft) so yes, it is okay that it is there . The other thing that i notice is the ignition switch is also not there ( the left side cover has a hole, that the switch has its face sticking out for the ignition key ) Good luck, and again great find!!!
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