When the BSA range was announced in 1945, it consisted of only four models, two side valve and two overhead valve – the C10, M20, C11, and B31. Equipped with telescopic forks, enclosed valve springs, and a Lucas magdyno for sparks and electrical power, the B31 was a thoroughly modern machine. It was updated in 1949 with rear suspension in the form of the plunger frame, and again in 1954 when the swinging-arm frame appeared, providing much improved rear suspension. The next significant change was the adoption of the Ariel type hubs in 1956, which continued the following year. YXG 167 was repatriated to the UK from South Africa by the vendor's brother approximately 20 years ago. It passed to the present owner soon after, and he restored the machine, completing the work in 2014, registering it in 2015. Since then he has used it on an occasional basis. Fitted with a later Amal Concentric carburettor, we are advised the bike will be capable of use by a new owner with only basic checks. It should be noted that the engine appears to be of an earlier vintage than the frame. Documentation comprises a current V5C, and an expired MoT certificate. There is a typographical error on the V5C, incorrectly stating the frame number prefix as CB31, when it is actually EB31. For this reason the date of manufacture is incorrectly stated as 1954.
When the BSA range was announced in 1945, it consisted of only four models, two side valve and two overhead valve – the C10, M20, C11, and B31. Equipped with telescopic forks, enclosed valve springs, and a Lucas magdyno for sparks and electrical power, the B31 was a thoroughly modern machine. It was updated in 1949 with rear suspension in the form of the plunger frame, and again in 1954 when the swinging-arm frame appeared, providing much improved rear suspension. The next significant change was the adoption of the Ariel type hubs in 1956, which continued the following year. YXG 167 was repatriated to the UK from South Africa by the vendor's brother approximately 20 years ago. It passed to the present owner soon after, and he restored the machine, completing the work in 2014, registering it in 2015. Since then he has used it on an occasional basis. Fitted with a later Amal Concentric carburettor, we are advised the bike will be capable of use by a new owner with only basic checks. It should be noted that the engine appears to be of an earlier vintage than the frame. Documentation comprises a current V5C, and an expired MoT certificate. There is a typographical error on the V5C, incorrectly stating the frame number prefix as CB31, when it is actually EB31. For this reason the date of manufacture is incorrectly stated as 1954.
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