At age 16, Frank’s first motorcycle was a 165cc Harley. Within 2 weeks he traded for a bigger, 1947 74” Harley flathead. Then came the 1955 Golden Flash 650cc BSA twin, beginning his love for British bikes.

From 1964 to 1970, Frank worked as a mechanic for Blalock Cycle, a BSA and Yamaha dealer in Wheaton, Maryland. Because of a common love for British bikes and motorcycle racing, Frank then went to work for Tom Heyser at Heyser Cycle, a BSA and Honda dealer in Laurel, Maryland. This shared love still exists today. Their latest accomplishment proved they had the fastest Gold Star in the United States when Heyser’s 1955 BSA finished first in all of its races in the 2006 AARMA vintage races at Daytona.

Soon after beginning at Blalock’s, Frank began working at home on his friends British bikes. Soon came race bike preparation. The business grew and he went from doing minor repairs to fettling race bikes, major rebuilds and full restorations, continuing to draw a large following of dedicated friends and fans. When he retired from Heyser’s in 2000 he turned his attention to the business full time. He expanded his inventory, put together a catalog and began advertising nationally. In 2005 he moved to Georgetown, South Carolina where he built a new 2800 square foot workshop. Today he has a large inventory of original as well as modern parts for classic British bikes. He is also an importer of new, completely reengineered ABSAF Gold Star engines.


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Quotes From Friends And Customers
“Frank’s restorations have garnered awards to numerous to count, and his work on classic British bikes of all kinds have kept literally hundreds of them on the road.”

Bill Ford, president of Maryland’s British bike day


“He’s like a god when it comes to BSAs and Triumphs. Everyone knows Frank. Frank knows everything. He’s done it all. He’s raced. He’ll do whatever you ask and do it with a personal touch, he’s a legend.”

Terry Parker, close friend of 16 years as well as a customer


“Frank has everything we need or, if he doesn’t have it, he knows where to get it. He’s such a decent guy.”

Bobby Gordon, friend and customer


“Franks’ a craftsman. He really is. He does beautiful work”

John Fisher, friend and customer


“Frank is an honest old-world craftsman who will do whatever is necessary to make your British bike experience fun, satisfying and personal!”

Tom Heyser, former owner Heyser Cycle


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