What was the name of the BSA B44 in 1967?
The machines exported to the USA were named the Victor Special. For the 1967 season, the name Enduro was dropped and, in both the UK and for export, the off-road version of the B44 was named the Victor Special or B44VS. For these bikes, the front part of the petrol tank was painted yellow with polished alloy rear.
Where is the 1969 BSA Victor special on display?
This BSA 441 Victor Special was donated to the National Motorcycle Museum by Robert Mekota and family of Iowa and will be on display in the upcoming DIRT RIDING USA exhibition, opening June 10.
When did the B44 Shooting Star come out?
1968 BSA B44SS Shooting Star441cc single cylinder, runs great, 5,700 original miles100 psi compression – cold My father bought this bike new in 1968. He then sold it in 1975. Several years ago, I tracked it down and my brothers and I purchased it back as he had always missed it.
What was the front hub on a BSA b44v?
As with the later B44VS’s, the B44SS used a battery carrier bolted to the left of the oil tank with a separate GRP cover. In 1966/67 the B44 models used a 7″ half-width front hub which was changed to a 8″ half-width hub from 1968-70.
When did the BSA B44 Victor come out?
In 1965 an off-road motocross BSA B44 named the ‘’Victor’’ was launched at the Earls Court Show. Developed from scramblers used by Jeff Smith to win the 1964 and 1965 500cc World Championships, followed by the Victor Grand Prix and Victor Enduro models, as well as a road-going version, the 1967 Victor Roadster.
How big is a BSA B44 Shooting Star?
Manufacturer BSA Transmission 4 speed/chain Wheelbase 52 inches (53 inches in 1969) Dimensions L: 82 inches (83.2 inches in 1969) W: 28 Fuel capacity 3.96 gallons (15.00 litres)
This BSA 441 Victor Special was donated to the National Motorcycle Museum by Robert Mekota and family of Iowa and will be on display in the upcoming DIRT RIDING USA exhibition, opening June 10.
What was the weak point of the BSA B44?
A weak point of the BSA 250 and most 350 unit singles were the big end bearing and timing side crank bush. The B44 and later B50 had double needle roller big end and roller bearings supporting both ends of the crank. In 1965 an off-road motocross BSA B44 named the ‘’Victor’’ was launched at the Earls Court Show.