The Classic Bike you Should Own! BSA B31 Review & Ride test Srilanka (English Subtitles)(Sinhala)

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*Written Review (For Old bike lovers)

The BSA B31, introduced in 1945, was the first new model introduced by the company after the Second World War. Based on pre-war designs, it used a single cylinder four stroke engine that displaced 348cc. Initially, it had a rigid frame and telescopic forks, the first use of such on a BSA. It developed about 22hp @6000rpm (max 17bhp), adequate for the roads of the day and enough to deliver a top speed of around 70mph. It was immediately popular and was soon joined by a 500cc version, the BSA B33 and competition equivalents, the BSA B32 and BSA B34.
BSA was one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in the world in the
1940s and 1950s. Originally an armaments company, (BSA = Birmingham
Small Arms), the company started to make motorcycles at the start of
the twentieth century. They built solid, dependable machines which were
fairly priced and they sold in their thousands.
The B31 was a very popular model that was introduced after World War 2.
Many examples were sold and, even today, there is a good supply of
spare parts. Many of these are newly manufactured, rather than old
stock, so it's not too difficult to keep these machines on the road.
The B31 is fine and will do everything you want but if you buy a rigid frame version your pillion passenger won't like it. The pillion ride on any rigid frame is uncomfortable regardless of make.
All old British bikes require a little more regular maintenance and fettling than later machinery. Some say that is part of the charm, others don't like it. All have their little foibles but after 60 years they are well known as are the appropriate tweaks.
Generally speaking all early postwar British 350's were light and lively but as they were "improved" throughout the 50's they became more and more stodgy, overweight and sluggish. It is a delicate balance to buy one retaining the happy qualities of the early postwar period and is comfortable for your passenger.
The plunger frame B31 may suit both of you but I'd suggest you put passenger comfort high on the list if you want domestic harmony.
Of course the drum brakes on any classic bike aren't as good as disc brakes on a modern bike. Disc brakes were introduced to improve braking performance and a good thing too but that doesn't mean drums are no good. They are just different and the rider has to change their riding habits to suit the abilities of the brakes in question just as they also have to change to suit the old fashioned engine characteristics. Isn't that one of the reasons riders go classic? Riding a classic requires much more thought and input from the rider to ride smoothly and well but the increased grin factor and riding satisfaction makes it all worth while. Isn't that why we do it?

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