The Restoration
Restoration of this rare beauty began in September 1992. Initially reassembled from the parts shown below, then
stripped back down and totally restored. Parts were ordered locally and from as far away as the U.K.
The BSA was originally stored in Kamloops B.C. These photos show the frame and several boxes of parts. They were moved to the Lower Mainland where stored until restoration began.
Original fuel tank and gauges prior to restoration.
Side view of this 1935 BSA V Twin fuel tank before restoration
Harry and Pat, the restoration team with Tom, the Grandson of Tommy Robinson whom originally owned this vintage 1935 BSA.
Harry, the "Restoration Specialist". is well known within the vintage British Columbia motorcycle community and beyond. Over the years, he has restored several of his own vintage motorcycles.
Photos of the V Twin 500cc engine
as the restoration progresses
Harry's rec room with the V Twin being prepped prior to mounting in the frame
Mounted in the frame and
starting to take shape.
Pre Ride inspection by Pat and Harry.
After seven years of late night and weekend work, the restoration was completed. The work of Harry and Pat turned a frame and boxes of parts into the magnificent machine it is today.
In 1999, Tommy Robinson’s BSA was ready to be fired up for the first time in almost forty years. As the lead in this project, Harry takes the first ride after restoration.
In 2003 the BSA was moved to the Trev Deeley Motorcycle Museum.
Then located in Richmond British Columbia, it was showcased on their revolving display stand.
1935 BSA V Twin write up by Trev Deeley Museum curators
On display in the museum amongst the many vintage motorcycles