Here's the deal, plain and simple: come to Moto Shed Alabama any time before November 30, 2026, take a BSA Gold Star 650 for a test ride, and you take home a free BSA T-shirt. No purchase necessary. No catch. Just ride the bike, keep the shirt.
It's part of BSA North America's "Ride It. Wear It." promotion, and as Alabama's only BSA dealer, we're the place in this state where it happens.
What a Test Ride Looks Like
If you've never taken a test ride at a dealership, here's how it works at our shop. Come by during business hours — Tuesday through Friday 9 to 6, Saturday 9 to 1 — and tell us you want to ride the Gold Star. Bring your motorcycle license. We'll walk you through the bike: the controls, the feel, what to expect from that big 652cc single.
Then you ride. Real roads, real time in the saddle — enough to know whether this is your bike. When you get back, the T-shirt is yours either way. Buy the bike or don't; the shirt doesn't care. We just want Alabama riders to experience what BSA brought back to America.
If you'd rather set a specific time, call us at 205-580-1243 and we'll have a bike ready when you pull in.
A Few Common Questions
Do I need an appointment? No — walk in during business hours and we'll get you on a bike. Calling ahead just means less waiting, especially on Saturdays.
Do I need a motorcycle license? Yes. Bring it with you, along with a helmet if you have a favorite — we've got loaners if you don't.
What if the weather's bad? Give us a call before you head out. If the roads aren't fit for a proper ride, we'll reschedule you — the promotion runs through November 30, so there's time.
Do I have to buy anything? No. The T-shirt comes with the test ride, full stop. Plenty of riders come in curious and leave as owners, but there's zero pressure either way.
The Bike You'll Ride
The Gold Star 650 is the reason this promotion exists — BSA wants riders on it, because one ride sells it better than any ad. It's a 652cc liquid-cooled single making 45 horsepower, with Brembo ABS brakes, a 5-speed gearbox, spoked wheels, and the classic British-single silhouette that turns heads at every gas station.
At 470 pounds with a 30.7-inch seat height, it's approachable without feeling small. Around 70 miles per gallon means the fun doesn't cost much. And that single-cylinder thump? You'll understand in the first mile why the Gold Star name still matters.
The Details
What: Free BSA T-shirt with every BSA test ride
Where: Moto Shed Alabama, 25500 Highway 75, Allgood, AL 35121
When: Now through November 30, 2026
How: Walk in during business hours or call 205-580-1243 to schedule
Fine print: There isn't much — take the ride, get the shirt
This is also the perfect excuse if you've been curious about the Gold Star but haven't made the trip yet. Riders come to us from Birmingham, Gadsden, Huntsville, and all over Blount County — we're right on Highway 75, minutes from Oneonta. And if the ride convinces you, financing is available through FreedomRoad. Call for today's price.
But even if you're just shirt-shopping with a throttle in your hand — come ride. November only comes once, and the best seat in the house is on a Gold Star.
Moto Shed Alabama
25500 Highway 75, Allgood, AL 35121
Phone: 205-580-1243
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9–6, Saturday 9–1
