1971 grey frame BSA prototype & production bikes

In this video we take a look at this very unique and rare collection of grey framed BSAs owned by our friend Angus D. Campbell.

0:00 Introduction
2:10 BSA Grey Frame Lightning 750
4:05 BSA Grey Frame Rocket III 750
5:52 BSA Grey Frame Fury 350 prototype
14:13 BSA Grey Frame Fury SS 350

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// A BIG THANK YOU TO
- John Oakes for his time filming on the day. Follow John on Instagram @johno1618
- Angus for his time filming on the day. Angus runs his own YouTube channel which is called Angus D. Campbell (BSA Power Set).

// IMAGE ATTRIBUTION
- HONDA CB350 Twin 1972 - Chrisjapan, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, no changes to photo.
- Honda 350 - Ken Downie, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, no changes to photo.

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[lorimcquinn]

I was with a friend in June, 1972 who looked at and purchased a used gray frame, 1971 Lightning in the bronze color. There was no yellow stripe on the tank, the stripe was the same bronze color as the rest of the tank. This was in the Great Lakes area of the USA. It was a very nice bike, just needed a general tune up and cleaning. We used to trade off bikes and this was what lured me into British bikes. Thanks for the memories.

[jimbo]

Such a pleasure to listen to someone who knows what he's talking about.

[yamstarjohnson]

My first "big" British bike was a '71 BSA Thunderbolt 650 grey frame. I loved it and rode it for 8 years!

[joeblow]

I've long wore out my '75 T160, but I just rode my '72 T100R Daytona Sunday. I was looking for a Norton Commando or 650/750 Bonny 30 years ago and came across it (the 500) at a Kawasaki dealership. It needed rescued. Rings, solid state rectifier, and some plug wires and I haven't had to touch the motor in 25 years. NOTHING sounds like a 360 degree vertical twin. :-)
Beautiful bikes, Angus. I have to say I'm a bit jealous.
cheers from Oklahoma, USA

[brahnseer]

I like that these early classics have full size shiny mudguards! Mudguards which actually keep the mud and crud off the bike and rider. What a novel idea!

[dufus]

We owe those who preserve our heritage

[sportsmancraft]

I was working for the BSA importer in Melbourne in 1973, purchased the second last A65L

[silviofontana]

such a pleasure watching this. I had a small tank 1971 black frame lightning 650 wit oil in frame, such a great nostalgic bike now, thanks so much.

[monzajunior]

Nice to see some recognition for Angus's many many years of efforts!

[dr.andreww.mintojnr.]

Thank you for the explanation of dove grey frames - US only and small 1971 window of manufacture - I rescued mine (June '71 b25SS) from a grain shed in Wisconsin - fortunately the mixture of grain dust coating the bike preserved the colour to allow restoration...

[thebrowns]

I can remember seeing the Fury in Vale-Onslow's shop in Birmingham many years ago. A real beauty of a bike.

[richardarnold]

I have been following Angus' channel for some time, how nice to see the set out in the open and to hear him talk in some detail about them as a collection.

[jamesjames]

Funny I had a 1971 oil in the frame 650 lighting, in black. I actually painted it Horse trailer grey, my buddy was painting a horse trailer at the time. I never knew they had grey frames. I am in Canada and wish I still had my old BSA. 47 years later and still riding, unfortunately not a BSA, but a Harley. Thanks for sharing.

[andycarter]

These were my dream bikes! Always just beyond my pocket though. After my moped, I cut my motorcycling teeth on a grey framed '71 B25SS Gold Star. To my eyes it was a thing of beauty, but mechanically it was clapped out so it became my first re-build. It took me ages to stop it breaking down (until I got the rebuild right), but when it did it was a wonderful, simple, rewarding machine to ride. They have a terrible reputation for unreliability, but put together better in the first place they could've been great.

[williamgregory]

BSA Forever! I miss my 72 Rocket 3 and my 70 Royal Star! Well done!!!

[anthonygrodecki]

Wow I know about internationals and bandits but never seen a fury. Thank you for sharing.

[johnmcclain]

I had a 64 triumph 650, and a BSA 441 in the seventies, sold them, and really miss them. I had a Yamaha 650 in the 80's, that was very nice, sold it, and now drool over the ones I see and don't have. Still have a nice Harley chopper, but miss the great handling and comfort of these bikes. Never paid more than a few hundred, had seven basket case Yami 650's, and sold them all. Now I really miss them because they were so easy to find, and keep running for a song. Those are some real beauties, I really enjoyed this video, except for the pain, lol. Must be getting old!

[AlfUckhamHall]

Many of my older friends who are now in their 80's, did not believe me when I told them that the 250/350 Fury's/Bandits existed, I'm now as a 63 year old, proved to be correct and I am over the moon, my friends are amazed and very happy with my discovery/proof of the models honesty and eveidence.

[brucerogermorgan]

I had actually heard about the Bandit/Fury bikes back in the '70's when they were first announced, and would love to have seen them. It was a shame that the industry collapsed as it did, seemingly from poor management. I ended up buying a Yamaha TX500 new, and I liked it, but sold it to a friend after only a year to buy a house. Shortly after that I was lucky enough to buy a BMW R25 250 Barn Find, which I had for many years, and I have ridden BMW's ever since. Currently I have a 1974 R75/5. I was very pleased to see Triumph making a comeback with the Hinckley bikes, very good machines from all accounts.

[robertjones]

Well done Angus so good to see that the Old BSA have been kept alive. Here in Aus i owned two of the 650 1 gold flash and then called the Police special. Great to ride and bot with high Miles had never let me down in the Mechanical section. Loved the adjustable swing are so very so yet stable as well. Keep up the great work look forward to your next time. Aussie.