BSA WM20 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Evening all, At the age of 41, and after many years of bike ownership, I've now got my hands on a military-machine in the shape of a 1944 BSA WM20 Despatch Riders bike. I've had this little beauty for a couple of months and after spending the summer getting used to the brake/gearchange being on the "other side" I'm planning a winter resto to bring it back to '44 spec along with it's original C number of C5551417. All being well, and with the help of the Army records team, I'm hoping to mark it with my late Father's div markings as he rode & instructed on one during 39-45. If anyone can recommend an outing/event for the WM20 I'm all ears. Oh, and based in Dorset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 hi and a warm welcome to the forum . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Welcome in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA WM20 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 welcome aboard from another m20 owner and remember the gears and brake arent on the other side ,its the right side,if you are looking for a good event for you and your bike take a look at armour and embarkation next june ,by the sound of the armour list we are gonna need a few more outriders than last time Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Welcome aboard, the M20 is a very nice bike, everything is slowed down and tends to bring you down a notch or two. This 1944 model is now restored in my old unit makings. 5 Armoured Workshops. 6 Armoured Division. REME. Hamm. Germany 1950s. I am sure that you will have as much fun on yours, try to join the people doing the convoy work. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA WM20 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Hi Ford & Ray Completely agree with the M20 being nice to ride. I spoke to Ian Wright before I bought it and he said that they're not fast, they don't stop too well and the handling is interesting but it would grow on me and guess what, it most certainly has. 55mph has never seemed so fast....... I'd spotted the A&E next June and was wondering whether 1. I need to book in/register to be a part of it, 2. Uniform? and 3. Is a trip from Maiden Newton at War planned to take in A&E before returning for the rest of Maiden Newton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA WM20 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Ps. Ray - did you add the field stand? If so, could you point me in the right direction to find one as the rear stand isn't great on grass and I don't want to start an impromptu game of dominoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big ray Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Ps. Ray - did you add the field stand? If so, could you point me in the right direction to find one as the rear stand isn't great on grass and I don't want to start an impromptu game of dominoes The field stand was already fitted when I acquired the bike, but they are a very simple thing to copy. Any good metal worker could produce one, I will photograph mine and give you the measurements, I would think that an original would be very difficult to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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