BSA Mettise

[TM BILL]

Im very interested in this but my knowledge of such beast is limited  i will be 50 in a couple of gear changes and i promised myself a BSA Mettise . I started racing on a Bantam and i just love the look of those mettises  Thanks to Jonesy and Mark Halls i have been fortunate enough to ride a couple in recent times and thats just fueled the fire 
Does it look like a good buy ? he gives a reasonable description in the ad but what other questions should i be asking ?
I know shipping will be a factor but i can deal with that for the right bike 
Would it be pre 65 or pre 70 legal in Australia ?
http://forums.mxtrax.co.uk/showthread.php?t=305619

[Marc.com]

Im very interested in this but my knowledge of such beast is limited  i will be 50 in a couple of gear changes and i promised myself a BSA Mettise .

Kehrist after the hard time you have given me about Harleys and Pommy bikes, you are about to buy a Birmingham gear shredder of your own.

Anyway mate, B44 from what I understand is pre 70 in Aussie and pre 65 elsewhere.

That engine has had all the major B44 issues addressed, Alpha big end, NEB clutch and mainshaft ( splined not keyed) and B50 piston and sleeve in B44 barrel gives good big bore set up. NEB mainshaft is regarded as gearbox fix as stock one flexes and leads to gear failure, NEB one is beefed up and better material.

I think it is a decent buy ..... and if you need to raise a little extra cash Bill you know what I like 

[TM BILL]

Thanks for that Marc you have converted me  See my ad in for sales as im wanting to move a few on 

[bazza]

Bill about time you came over to the darkside !!! Looks to have all the good mods done to it.Added bonus if the tow truck breaks down you can use the Beeza (must be tax deductable there fore)

[Marc.com]

I think the biggest decision now is whether you go big twin like Steve McQueen ..... or just have a little tingle on the single.

[TM BILL]

For me it would have to be the Bezza  or at a push a matchless or Jap but definetly a single 

[firko]

             

[bazza]

bill you will have to ridw my beeza, just did electronic ignition and richer pilot i Mikuni and starts 2 nd kick in jandles

[Marc.com]

I think if you are going to ride Rickman BSA you need to wear the right gear, Belstaffs, Cloth Cap and a Rollie hanging off your lip to help concentration.

[Marc.com]

But you can also get together with a few mates from the BSA owners club and have a few laughs

[Davey Crocket]

That knock on the head obviously did more damage than we thought......he'll give up drinking, swearing and start being nice to his customers next.

[Mike52]

I rekon I know where you might be able to buy a cheep copy of one of those frames

[mx250]

But you can also get together with a few mates from the BSA owners club and have a few laughs

Suddenly decrepit grumpy old men playing with rusted out old bikes looks sane .

Thank you Marc , you have made my day (not kidding )

[mainline]

here's a cheap alternative to the metisse kit, runs on methane

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fiberglass-Tank-Fender-Kit-Beach-Cruiser-Bike-Bicycle-/260803408970?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb918344a

[VMX247]

What about a red Matchless Metisse ?
can email pics and contact.
cheers A