Picking up my BSA exhaust on a Triumph from the home of Royal Enfield... 🇬🇧
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- Опубликовано: 15 мар 2024
- Being back in the UK for a short while on a work trip I decided to take advantage of the situation and pick up a new exhaust for the BSA Goldstar 650. I really want to lose some weight off the bike wherever possible, I'm not fussed on performance gains as I know they are a bit hit and miss. After reviewing the options my go to is the Hitchcocks decat pipe. Its super as it retains the original look of the BSA 'pea-shooter' end can and also saves the wastage of either throwing away or having to store you standard system. I also have damage to my OEM header pipe so this modification will have multiple benefits. I would like to thanks Hitchcock's for their kindness, advice and support. They are a great bunch and I appreciated their hospitality.
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Hitchcock's are a really decent business with excellent customer service. Support these guys if you can 👍
I will be giving them some money in the future. Great outfitt and lovely chaps.
Brilliant, had to pause and rewind many times. Thank goodness we have Hitchcocks in this world. 👍😀
Proper old school British engineering workshop. What a fabulous place and group of guys. Thanks Mark for the comment.
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This place must be heaven for most enfield owners including myself, genuine passion for the brand, great video Sean 🇬🇧🏍🙂👍
I could've spent all day there and I'd happily work there, sweeping the floors and taking the bins out. Imagine how much you would learn in a week!
I’ve always been curious about and heard so much about Hitchcock’s, and its reputation for being the best source of classic motorcycle parts. Thanks for the great video tour. Fascinating place and very nice staff. Looking forward to seeing / hearing your new exhaust mod. Cheers and ride safe, Dan. 👍🏍🇨🇦
Thanks Dan, appreciate the comment. Yes I think Hitchcocks is actually the star of this video not the BSA! Reputation is well deserved, as focus on customer service first and foremost.
I just love Hitchcock's. I can get parts here in South Dakota in 5 days. Always correct.
That's impressive. I'll be buying parts from them going forward. Hope they develop a few bits for the BSA.
Sean, great video on Hitchcock's thanks. I did notice while you put air in the Daytona's rear tyre it looked very worn, if maybe me but please get it checked for safety. Best wishes to you both.
Hi William, thanks for the comment. The tyre is a Continental SportAttack4 which is a very soft compound. The 'bobbles' are from the track where I've been on the edge of the tyre. If you're really fast your front tyre will look like this too, mine is only the rear 😊. I will probably switch out to sport touring tyres when these are worn as they are 90% as good and don't need to be warmed up as much before they start gripping. Thanks, Sean
As if I didn’t already have enough reasons to love Hitchcock’s, their shop dog is a Berner!
Dog was the real star of the video! What a lovely creature he is...
What an amazing place Hitchcocks is I never thought they had such a big place as that they must have any part you can think of for royal Enfield amazing great place great video ride safe take care enjoy your time in Spain 👍👋
Hi Nicholas, yes incredible place and very lucky to have a tour around. Speaks volumes about the kind of business they are. Thanks.
A cheeky de-cat, very nice 😁Not seen a video on a de-catted BSA so will be very interested to see what difference it makes 👍
I predict it will make next to no difference to power and sound perhaps a little different. My main upside is just to get rid of the excess useless weight. As TEC said in their video about their exhaust, a weight saving aids acceleration, turning and stopping which I suppose is true but if I'll notice it losing say 5% is another thing...
@@MindfulMotorcyclist It's always good to shed some weight, l am sure it will be a great upgrade 👍
Great video!!!!! That new Bullet 350 is stunning! So excited we're finally getting them here in the states
Thanks Kris. Yes the bullet looked great. I'd probably go for the black and gold bike but either way the polished engine cases looked super up close. Cheers
Great video like Aladdins cave :)
Thanks 😊
More like this please. Your most interesting video for a long time, thanks.
Thanks Dave, appreciate the comment and the feedback about this type of video. It's nice that people say what they like and sometimes what they don't like - very useful. Perhaps my Dad's own Tbird in maroon and cream would also make a nice video? 😁😁
@@MindfulMotorcyclist That would be great, particularly as I have recently bought a maroon and cream Kawasaki W650 twin, 2001. I love the kick start and the whole look and sound of it. I also have a Royal Enfield Classic 350, red / chrome.
I also like the videos filmed in Spain and in no way am I criticising the videos with Suzie`s contributions. (We all love Suzie, yay). That`s what makes this channel what it is, the different aspects of life on a motorbike.👍
@@davericketts9101 Thanks Dave, that's kind of you again to say. I like to think I've got a strong sense of my own direction but one can't help but be swayed a little by the comments. As a spoiler alert (you will be the first to know) we are now in Mallorca so I'll endevour to get some content filmed out here. Kind regards, Sean
@@MindfulMotorcyclist Great Sean, looking forward to it. Who wouldn`t want to escape the UK weather. It rained twice here yesterday; first for 11 hours, then for 13 hours 🙄
That was absolutely fantastic, sometimes a video comes along that just puts you in a good mood, and this was one of them! Now I'm dreaming about an old 535 Continental GT with that performance head on it! I think that's the most behind-the-scenes I've seen at Hitchcock's. It was a nice surprise to see you taking out the Daytona, and seeing an old Guzzi parked up at Hitchcock's, too. The comments on the extent of Stuart Fillingham's influence were interesting to hear. I doubt I would have bought an Interceptor if not for his videos, so I count myself as one of the people who have been influence by him.
Honestly Mark I was smiling from ear to ear on this one. I was in a good mood being toured around and it has made me think again about mail order, there's a huge benefit to visiting places like this in person. Hitchcocks do seem to understand the power of social media, its like a traditional values company that understands the modern world. Powerful combination. Thanks 😊
Finally got a peek of Hitchcock’s thank you very much👌👍
Thanks to you for checking out this video ☺️
Absolutely brilliant video loved it from start to finish be interested to hear your thoughts on the de cat when you have it fitted
Thanks Tony, that's very kind of you to say. I'll do a video when I fit the decat. Thanks again 😁
Great video, I'm envious of the tour you got, thanks for sharing it
I was very lucky to have a look around and it's testament to Hitchcocks they offered this.
Your Daytona was looking awesome 😎 if you're keeping it, then definitely more content on it 😊 I expect your pockets would also came away lighter after a visit to that Aladdin's cave 😅
Thanks Lee, I'd gone off the Daytona to be honest because of the riding position but the engine man it was so good 👍. The sport bike class is now booming again (with P twins admittedly) but early 600s you can't buy em that easily because there are no new ones. So supply and demand they will start to rise in value. I've spent loads on mine so I'll probably keep her and maybe put some risers on their for comfort. I will say Lee that most on here have no interest in sports bikes so was good to hear your comment as I do love the D650! That's another point, mine isn't just a 600 but it's a 643cc special 2005 only bike they called the 650, just to keep buyers happy until the triples came out. Thanks, Sean
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Michael, great to have positive feedback. Cheers, Sean
This is exactly the sort of video that the Mindful Motorcyclist should always be putting out..., it's what he's best at!!
Thanks Steve, very fair of you to come back and give this the thumbs up. Appreciate the support. Thanks, Sean
That decat will sound awesome. 🎉🎉
We hope so, and save a few kg to boot. Hope all is well and you'll have a lot more bikes & demo rides as the weather picks up. 😀
How cool was that Sean such an interesting watch and what a great bunch they are at Hitchcocks well done on that one and am guessing that decating the Goldie will make it easy to fit a center stand too win win . I would have luved to work in a bike shop in some capacity but alas it never came to pass but how cool it must be as a rider to work with bikes .👌👍
Great bunch they really are. I would also love a career in motorcycles, yes I'd be paid less but man the job satisfaction would be off the chart. Working with your passion every day. I'm sure it has its downsides like everything but still. Oh regarding the centre stand, not an options at this time, terrible shame but BSA also located the ABS system under there and Hitchcocks (and I'm sure other aftermarket companies) don't really want to develop out a modification that involves relocation of the ABS pump as its a safety and regulatory critical component. It would be very expensive as well. BSA I think slipped up putting that down there.
Very interesting 😊
Not bad in there is it TAYM. Almost makes me wish I still had my Meteor 350 😂. I hope you are well and ride safe!
@@MindfulMotorcyclist thanks MM 😁 it certainly looks wonderful 😁 can’t wait to hear the bsa 😁
They've got a few parts.
That was just the stuff I could show, Royal Enfield has a very strong following!
The Daytona looks fantastic
Thanks Ian, funny I've had more than a few comments on the daytona now. I thought everyone on here was pure modern retro fans! Surprisingly there's interest in my old girl 2005 sport bike!
@@MindfulMotorcyclist we were all riding sports bikes 20 years ago. Nostalgia !
Dave’s shed makes centerstands for the BSA and selling them😉
I can't find anything about this on Google, if he has made centrestands for the BSA Goldstar 650 then more people should know about it. Would sell well if he got the word out!
👍biking content, 👍interesting, 👍relevant, and nice to see where all my money ended up over the years! Stock silencer end can is £1,221.25 and people are ripping them off and putting on much cheaper all be it lighter bits. Decat down pipes keep the original styling and does the job, simples. My only concern is the frame design leaves a big hole crying out for blanking plates. Did you ask Hiscocks if they are going to fabricate a solution?
Thanks Lumpy, this was very impromptu and I was lucky to be allowed in. Funny how the universe works, people were complaining about the lack of motorcycles and all of a sudden I see more bikes and more bike experts in 30mins than in the last 3 months! All by chance not a planned video. Regarding the silencer, I know, people are binning these silencers for the TEC items or MooreSpeed I'm going to keep even my damaged one and restore it, i think they look great and you educated me on the BSA symbolism i think nice to keep. I have an update on BSA I'll message you privately on that. Cheers, Sean
Interesting video and hitchcock's do seem a decent bunch very refreshing. I have one of the new goldstars and so far very pleased.
The exhaust mod sounds interesting only questions l have is 1 will it affect the warranty?
2 will the removal of the catalytic converter affect the running and fueling?
It will probably affect the warranty and insurance. If they do reject a warranty claim that would be disappointing especially if its not engine related such as corrosion on brakes. The engine will relearn its settings based on info from the 02 sensor. I will let the engine learn by running it for 5 mins after first install. Cheers, Sean
Thanks for that. Will be very interesting to hear the results 👍
Being a bit thick if you de cat your exhaust will it pass an MoT like that, and if it will why do they bother to put it on in the first place.
They don't check emissions on the MOT but every new bike must be able to pass current regulation.
Thanks, how strange is that, a typical pointless exercise then.
I believe Ian that Euro 5 tests on C02 particulate are at the point of manufacture but in the future Euro6 and Euro7 vehicles will actually have to be tested either over 10 years or for the lifetime of the vehicle. In that case you wouldn't be able to mod it I guess.
I spend far too much money at Hitchcocks 😂
I can see why now having visited. Amazing place, shame they don't stock Moto Guzzi parts Dave!
Might get a RE just to deal with hichcocks.😊
I know right, just buy a meteor 350 for £2999 and spend another £1500 on all the Hitchcocks goodies 😃
@@MindfulMotorcyclist don't like the meteor but like the hunter with those knobbles
Dave Moyse in east Kent
So this news has now exploded onto the forum! 5 sold and he hasnt even advertised it yet... I heard it from you first! Thanks
@@MindfulMotorcyclist happy to assist you with pleasure, sincerely
Today's motorcycles are a collection of government regulations on 2. Motorcycles are loaded with electronics waiting to have a expensive failure. The RE 350 is transportation in India, in the west RE 350 is a toy overweight and under powered. Everyone told me my 883 that l should make it into a 1250 cc and I said when it wears out maybe. 25 years old and 400,000 miles on the original engine. I think 💬🤔 the bike will outlive me. I have had my Triumph Tr-6 with a hard tail and magneto for 40 years. I love my vintage BSA C-15 250 singles in both street and dirt versions.