Late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers’ BSA goes up for auction as widow aims to carry on biking legacy

The last motorcycle ridden by the late Dave Myers in the Hairy Bikers TV series is set to go under the hammer this spring, with all proceeds pledged to help good causes.   

The BSA Gold Star, which featured in the BBC’s Hairy Bikers Go West, will be auctioned on March 26 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, where it is currently on display alongside Myers’ riding gear. 

The sale will be handled without fees by H&H Classics, with every penny raised going to the NSPCC and the Institute of Cancer Research – charities that were close to Myers’ heart. 

“We’re delighted and very honoured to have this machine come to auction. Someone is buying more than a bike here – they’re buying the story, the fame, and a piece of Dave’s legacy,” said Mike Davis, Senior Motorcycle Specialist at H&H Classics.  

“The bike’s worth probably around £6000, but I’d like to see it go for between £10,000 – £15,000,” Davis continued. “The sky’s the limit though and I’d love people to dig deep because the charities that are benefited are wonderful causes.”  

Myers, who was “always kind, always smiling, and always had time for people” – according to his surviving widow Liliana Myers – found fame as one half of the Hairy Bikers cooking duo alongside Si King.  

He passed away in February last year following a battle with cancer, sparking an outpouring of tributes from fans, culminating last year’s Dave Day tribute event. 

Liliana attended last year’s event as a pillion passenger but is currently learning to ride with the hope of tackling the full route herself this time around. She was recently provided a Fantic Caballero 125 by dealership Krazy Horse, which she intends to use practise on while riding on a CBT. 

“I always liked being on a bike, but because my husband was always riding, I never needed to learn myself,” Liliana told MCN. “It was something we shared together, I’d jump on the back of his bike, and we’d go off and have an adventure. Now though, I need to do it on my own. 

“The big hope is to ride at Dave Day with a full licence. I’ve done three meetings now and slowly I’m starting to get my balance.” 

Last year’s Dave Day ride-out saw 46,136 bikers travel from the Ace Cafe in London to Dave’s hometown of Barrow-in-Furness, with over 200,000 spectators lining the route to pay their respects.   

Riders came from as far afield as the US and Malaysia, helping to raise £83,000 for Childline and the Institute of Cancer Research.  

This year the event will take place across June 21-22. Saturday’s route will be the same as previously, however, the evening’s entertainment will come with more of a family focus. 

“Hopefully this time it will be much of the same, but with some more activities for families, including a food festival and bike show,” added Myers. “Fingers crossed, the atmosphere will be the same this year and the ride will spark the same interest as last year.” 

Head to BSA’s website for updates on the sale.