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B.S.A EMPIRE STAR MOTOR CYCLES

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BSA EMPIRE STARS

THE SPECIALIST

There’s no one-stop shop for Empire Stars, but prewar BSAs have a wide fan base. Dealer Andy Tiernan often has examples for sale, while Draganfly Motorcycles has a limited supply of spares. Most service items are ‘off the shelf’ but other parts can be somewhat hit and miss. The BSA Owners’ Club offers a portal to a very large network of enthusiasts.

■ Draganfly Motorcycles 01986 894798; www.draganfly.co.uk

■ Andy Tiernan 01728 724321; www.andybuysbikes.com

■ BSA Owners Club; www.bsaownersclub.co.uk

MODEL HISTORY

The complicated world of economics that led to the Great Depression had done British motorcycle production no favours. With its wide model range, BSA was able to offer something for those still able to afford a new machine. By

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