I was thinking of that but neglected to do so. Thinking the same amount of weight added would be close to the same percentage difference. But as things evolve I will get more accurate. Any way you look at it , it’s still a 250  with maybe a max of 30 H/P against the massive flywheel of the Savage and I haven’t a clue on that H/P. She never fails to amaze me with git up n go , power like a faucet , she is a 0-90 beast. Got in a bit of a drag race with Harley bobber shocked his as$ , I was gone while he was spinning the wheel he caught me at 76 mph and was pissed , blew right by me and never looked back. It’s like the bike knows when it’s time to shine , I lost but I also won ! Stupid bike scares me at times , I’ve ridden some really fast bikes and the tracker doesn’t compare but she will let you “ Just Kiss Fast” and give you that thrill. A guy asked me if it was for sale yesterday. I would never sell her , she’s my favorite bike , i could never build another. When you’re low she will pick you up and set you straight on life’s priorities.

Half pint started in December 2023 so about page 17
It came home and was tucked in sometime before Christmas
1971 BSA B25T-250
Half Pint

Hopefully Half Pint  will make her debut mid to late spring , along with the F100. If I’m gonna ride vintage I might as well drive vintage. But life always make our projects late. Maybe leak a pic or 2 when she’s a roller. Maybe not in anyone else’s eyes but she will be kinda special. Not a vintage to stare at but a vintage to ride the crap out of.      

Try 1971 BSA B25SS 250 Gold Star , well let’s say my interpretation of the bike.

That be it JOG. Lowered , lightened  and in black. Engine just slightly modified, ported head with custom intake & exhaust. Keeping stock piston & cam. But will remain recognizable to a stocker. Didn’t really want another black bike but it just happened that way in that quest for some original paint.

Fuel tank is in , sender wired , new filler neck & locking cap. Need a few bolts for running board so off to hardware store in am. Installed new tail pipe too. Center up the tank and tighten it all down and finish plumbing. Add 2 or 3 cans of fuel and fire it off. Next on the list ,  vacuum out cab remove seat and replace ignition switch & clean up some under dash wiring. Get it to start from inside the cab , instead of era correct hot wired ignition under the hood. It has ignition switch close to center of dash  and push button starter of the left. All the lights work , but turn signals don’t flash so it needs a new flasher  and maybe some door switches for courtesy light. Then back to the catalog to order the brake stuff. And check for my last tetanus shot !            

It’s around here somewheres, can do the next job without it. Eeww that’s one dusty hat , I guess so it’s been hung up since I retired well over a year ago. That be my electrical hat , given some time and this hat  I’ll find , fix it or rewire it. If I have good luck on the F100 , just replacing ignition switch , then  my Honda TLR200 has a issue with turn signals. My Sunday morning cup of joe and get busy when the sun comes up. Electrical can be a mind phuck at times , but mostly it’s easy work , helps entertain the brain !