Riding an Icon: BSA Goldstar Legacy

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

Комментарии • 89

  • @dalewintle9969
    @dalewintle9969 День назад +1

    Just can't beat a modern day classic , they are so much fun , I never get bored of my interceptor and they get so much attention, hopefully you'll get one on a long term mate 🤞🏼 , all the best to you and the family Rich, safe travels 👍🏼

  • @bestlife26
    @bestlife26 День назад +3

    I've had one since June and makes me very happy each time I ride it. The BSA new goldstar forums are full of owners like me who love them. Be prepared for lots of people wanting to talk about them whenever and wherever you are.

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      I noticed this whilst I had it. People constantly double-taking when walking past etc. 👍

  • @howie702
    @howie702 2 дня назад +2

    Merry Christmas Richy ... thanks for the vids in 2024 ... all the best Howie

  • @mum-0217
    @mum-0217 22 часа назад

    Nicde classic Richy, hope you have a great Christmas do and looking forward to more stunning footage in 2025. All the best m8t.

  • @WheelieGoodTV
    @WheelieGoodTV 2 дня назад +2

    When I was around 6 years old Rich my dad had one in the garage which he was storing for his mate who didn’t have a garage. I used to get out of bed early every morning to go and sit on it and pretend I was riding it for the 6 months he had it. I’m sure this is responsible for my love and addiction to motorcycles to this day. I’ll also never forget the smell of that oil and petrol. Amazing how watching your vid brought that back. Thanks again for a quality production man and have a great Xmas. 🙏🏍️🎥

    • @bradleyalexander5821
      @bradleyalexander5821 День назад

      What a great story. Cheers from 🇺🇸

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад +1

      Aah love that, Dave! Amazing to have these memories - wonderful memories - trigger with the simplest things. Mega X

  • @roddymaceachen3464
    @roddymaceachen3464 2 дня назад +1

    A very merry Christmas to you and your family Richy I really have a soft spot for the older classics and this one looks lovely

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      Thank you. Yes, it appears I do, too.

  • @Lovableblobby1
    @Lovableblobby1 10 часов назад

    Merry Christmas Richy.
    Thanks for all good entertaining videos this year.
    All the best buddy 👍

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  8 часов назад

      Same to you! Thank you 🙏

  • @willhoult
    @willhoult 2 дня назад +1

    Brilliant vid as always, my grandad used to have classic bikes and a beautiful BSA and side car when i was about 9 i helped him polish them . Brings back brilliant memories you should definitely get one it suits you

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад +1

      Thanks for sharing that. Must bring lovely memories of happy times, my friend! 🙏

  • @LumpyCarbs
    @LumpyCarbs День назад

    Boon, wheelies, heritage buildings and the new Goldie. Definitely sharing up to my FaceBook groups👍

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      Awesome thank you! 🙏

  • @bradleyalexander5821
    @bradleyalexander5821 День назад

    Lovely ride about. Classic bike indeed. Thanks for the vlog in less than stellar weather.

  • @KingBespokeCreations
    @KingBespokeCreations 2 дня назад +3

    “Hiho silver, the snotty nosed ranger”!

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      Haha “misheard lyrics”

  • @davidmacgregor5193
    @davidmacgregor5193 День назад

    I have one of the first BSA Gold Star (legacy edition) models imported into the UK, it was first registered in December 2022, the registration number has BSA in it. My machine has 14 miles on the clock when I bought it, possibly an importers demonstration bike.

  • @stephennewell6628
    @stephennewell6628 День назад

    Great little ride, on a great retro bike, have a good one Ritchy.

  • @mervbeddall7837
    @mervbeddall7837 День назад

    Stunning bike my dad had one back in the day . Sadly only got to photographs of it

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      Really cool to have the photos, though!

  • @johnnybgood7812
    @johnnybgood7812 13 часов назад

    And the boy can sing!

  • @johnmckay5711
    @johnmckay5711 2 дня назад +1

    thanks for the video. merry christmas

  • @KingBespokeCreations
    @KingBespokeCreations 2 дня назад +2

    Love a classic!

  • @110adventures7
    @110adventures7 День назад

    The best looking retro, they seem to get varied reviews.
    I quite fancy one for easy Sunday ride outs to a cafe for a proper full English.
    Great review, makes me want one even more, and they seem good value for money.
    Have a good Christmas and prosperous New year.

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      Thank you, and to you!

  • @mageprometheus
    @mageprometheus 2 дня назад +1

    Merry Christmas Richy.

  • @davewash50
    @davewash50 День назад

    Seems like a nice pleasant machine for a relaxing ride Rich. Love the impressions too!! Thank you👍

  • @anthonyarnold5008
    @anthonyarnold5008 День назад

    Merry Chrimbo !!

  • @colindeans5972
    @colindeans5972 2 дня назад +2

    These were taking a hammering in the press recently. Shame, they look really good.

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      Really? For what?

    • @WalterSherrington
      @WalterSherrington День назад

      I read some stuff but after a test ride I bought one, don’t regret it one bit.😃😃😃

    • @Grahamvfr
      @Grahamvfr День назад

      ​​​@@RichyVidawheelys!!!! Fantastic hahaha....Yea there was a lot of flack flying , About build quality issues and scary trade in values, but I guess that's just usual RUclips stuff. I quite like the retro stuff. Cheers Richy.

    • @colindeans5972
      @colindeans5972 День назад

      @@RichyVida Reliability, electrical gremlins, catastrophic px values. They look the biz though.

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад +1

      Yeah but PX value is irrelevant really? Costs less than £5k new, so you’d prob just hang on to it..

  • @brianconnolly8230
    @brianconnolly8230 День назад

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      Same to you! Thank you

  • @Smiles_per_gallon01
    @Smiles_per_gallon01 День назад

    I want one, love a thumper but need a bigger shed. Ride safe Richy. Merry Christmas to you and your family

  • @mickcresswell1031
    @mickcresswell1031 23 часа назад +1

    Great video, Rich. Just a shame some people are so negative about ‘it’s not a real BSA’ or ‘it’s not a real Goldstar’. They’re missing the point! Like you say, it’s really good homage. And where does the criticism stop? Royal Enfields aren’t Royal Enfields, because they’re made in India? Triumphs aren’t Triumphs because they’re made in Thailand? What about BMW’s? Not German because some are made in China? Or Honda aren’t Japanese because some are made in Thailand? Come on, guys! We live in global market times! Surely, with all the political threats against our hobby, we shouldn’t give a crap where a bike is made - just enjoy the bikes and ride!
    Anyway, rant over - my partner has just got my pills 😂
    Have a great Christmas and here’s to more riding whatever make of bike in 2025. 👍🏍️

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  21 час назад

      Excellent comment! 👏 👏

  • @frankmorris2603
    @frankmorris2603 День назад +1

    Yes.
    I do want one.

  • @thomasfalanga9163
    @thomasfalanga9163 2 дня назад +5

    I make that sound when I eat cabbage 😷

  • @marcheighton6436
    @marcheighton6436 2 дня назад +1

    Merry Christmas have a good un

  • @Omshter66
    @Omshter66 2 дня назад +1

    Hi Richy, is it the Richa Armada Gortex suit you wear?

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад +1

      Yes Sir. Great suit

    • @Omshter66
      @Omshter66 День назад

      @@RichyVida Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎅🎄🙏

  • @DavidSkidmore-e5t
    @DavidSkidmore-e5t День назад

    Well 10/10 for( mindful motorcycleist) taking his bsa... up your favourite picos off road track...🙂👌👌.happy christmas to you and all family...

  • @weemark67
    @weemark67 День назад

    I liked these when I saw it nearly 2 years back at the Scottish motorcycle show. (Was there this past March)
    Only one dealership in Scotland.
    I felt due to my short arse stature (27 inch inside leg) and my weak abdomen issues. I was on very tip of my tip toes, and its weight. Felt heavy to me, at that time.
    I ended up with a 350 Meteor.😊
    But still think there a looker.

  • @benkelly2190
    @benkelly2190 День назад

    BOON! Ha ha! That’s going back some. Good song too.👍🏻

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад +1

      Bloody great song! 👍

    • @davidmacgregor5193
      @davidmacgregor5193 День назад

      @@RichyVida "Hi Ho Silver", was written by Dean Friedman and it was sang by the late Jim Diamond.

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      Yes 👍

  • @neilurquhart8622
    @neilurquhart8622 День назад

    Yeh, your dad was spot on about starting the original Gold Stars….back in ‘64 a mate had one, we took it in turns starting it due to sprained legs/ankles. I don’t see this ‘replica’ as a real Goldie though!

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      “Your turn my legs is killing!” Haha brilliant!

    • @dayvidmathews1182
      @dayvidmathews1182 День назад

      Thank India it's not a real gold star ha ha

  • @mohdhilmitahit8748
    @mohdhilmitahit8748 День назад

    Wows bro...i'm enjoyed this vid....with my "teh tarik"n pieces of cakes....😊

  • @timothybrockbank7474
    @timothybrockbank7474 2 дня назад +1

    Have you seen the ones that have been made into scramblers they look the business

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      I haven’t! Will have a look

    • @timothybrockbank7474
      @timothybrockbank7474 День назад

      Poulson creative customs and Moore speed racing do some great mods

  • @bikerbuddy3166
    @bikerbuddy3166 День назад

    I live in hope that one day they are built in the uk 🇬🇧 again ☝️they did promise this would happen 5 years ago lol 😂 so never say never have a beautiful 🤩 Christmas 🎅❤️

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад +1

      And you, my friend! Lots of love to the family

  • @denismustafa4225
    @denismustafa4225 2 дня назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @pw3591
    @pw3591 День назад

    Ken Boon !!!😂 Showing your age now !!

  • @hartley383
    @hartley383 День назад

    Can’t recall if you’ve ridden a Royal Enfield Interceptor Richy. Be interesting to see what you think of that.
    Oh and little Boon story. Back in the late 80s he tried to chat up my girlfriend. 😂

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      No way?! That’s amazing haha! Do tell more!

    • @hartley383
      @hartley383 День назад +1

      My girlfriend at the time was a trainee nurse in Birmingham. Micheal Elphick had a pub outside Brum. Can’t remember whether she was in that pub with mates in another but he approached and tried to pull her. He was in his 40s her 18/19.
      Let’s say it was uncomfortable shall we.

  • @johnwood4448
    @johnwood4448 День назад

    Sorry to leave a negative comment but I have to disagree with the title,this bike is only a BSA in name,it isn't a Goldstar or an Icon.It's a psuedo BSA Goldstar made in India and by all accounts isn't even a very good bike.
    Personally I'd love to own a similar looking 650 bike but I could never bring myself to buy this semi replica or put up with it's poor build quality.

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад +1

      From my experience on it, it didn’t feel of limited quality at all. Quite the opposite really. Thanks for your comment, no prob with leaving that kind of negative comment, at all 🤝

    • @flexywing
      @flexywing День назад

      "By all accounts" I think if you rode one you may change your mind. They are great bikes and excellent for what the design brief was.
      As Richy said, the owner groups are full of praise for them

    • @johnwood4448
      @johnwood4448 День назад

      @@flexywing How long do they last?
      I've seen a LOT of bad reports from people who own them.

  • @willwye410
    @willwye410 День назад

    It may look like a classic Gold Star to the uninitiated, but it’s bloated and tired compared to the lithe and athletic original. Others may like it but in my opinion it’s a disappointment.

    • @dayvidmathews1182
      @dayvidmathews1182 День назад

      Lithe and athletic ? The old gold star lol. I'll race you to the ace and back

  • @volksmania114
    @volksmania114 День назад

    Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад +1

      Same to you! Thank you

  • @BigBoss0685
    @BigBoss0685 День назад

    Merry Christmas Rich 👍

    • @RichyVida
      @RichyVida  День назад

      Same to you! Thank you