BSA Rocket 3

[CanadaJack]

Here is a bike i aquired a little while ago, thought it was a good deal for 2500 after the person put in 2000 dollars.

[kgdb]

Very nice score!! If memory serves me correct they were introduced in spring 1968 and were the rave for a very very short time as right on the heels of the rocket was the Honda CB750 and that was the death of many bikes. Very nice find!

[CanadaJack]

I was thinking about cafeing it but I don't think it'll take much to fully restore it. Think I'll cafe my 73 Trident instead

[enfield]

Ya great score indeed. Hey, i think a cafe style would be great. How original is it? paint n chrome n oem parts. Shame to touch it if it's a virgin....... but if it aint got original paint it's hot rod material in my book. Nice addition to your collection

[Odin]

excellent score, it looks almost mint....you lucked out man the rocket was one of bsa's faster machines and is rare

[CanadaJack]

Buddy told me that it's been repainted, also had bills for $2000 worth of engine work including a Boyer ignition. Rest of it looks like about 95% original. I've been trying to buy this bike for 30 yrs. so I'm thinkin' about restoration. Got 2 Triumph Tridents to play with

[Raven]

Originally Posted by CanadaJack

Buddy told me that it's been repainted, also had bills for $2000 worth of engine work including a Boyer ignition. Rest of it looks like about 95% original. I've been trying to buy this bike for 30 yrs. so I'm thinkin' about restoration. Got 2 Triumph Tridents to play with

Sweet! If you've been wanting that bike for 30 years, then I wouldn't change it. Just have fun with it.

[RogerMason]

Doesn't look like much is needed to put it in great condition. I would put it right...

Roger

[kgdb]

I agree on this one, I would leave it as it was intended to be. I wouldnt molest this one. '

[TommyR]

i always liked these bikes,,nice score