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British Bikes / BSA B40 ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
« on: June 13, 2010, 05:53:18 AM »
Hi everyone. I am just finishing putting back together a 1962 BSA B40 350CC and am experiencing the following issues and think I know what may be the problem but need all of your expertise to really identify it.

1: i installed a solid state rectifier and it gets warm to hot when installed with no components on

2: When I turned over the motor (with the spark plug wire disconnected as I did not want it to start) the needle on the ammeter went to the negative side of the dial. When I turned it over again, the ammeter slowly went all the way to the negative scale of the gauge

What is going on?

Thanks so much for your help in advance.

Cheers

Bob



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American Bikes / How To Advance or Retard 1930 VL 74 HD??
« on: April 05, 2009, 05:53:36 AM »
How do I advance or retard the spark on a 1930 VL74 that no longer has the hand control on the handlebars? There is a small device on top of the left side of the case just above the clutch actuaor rod is that it? It is a threaded rod that goes into the case, has a spring around it and a right angle clip that looks like a flag on the top? I took a good photo but not sure how to upload it here so pleaaasssee. If you know about this model harley send me your email address so I can email you the picture. I am at bgreene30@aol.com

Thanks,
Bob

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American Bikes / 1941 indian jr scout 541B..Any Good??
« on: August 26, 2008, 05:41:34 AM »
Hello everyone. Can anyone tell me if a 1941 indian jr scout 541B is a good collectible bike? Were there any major problems with them? I vaguely remember hearing something of the sort. My friends father left him one and trying to help him sort it out. The bike is in Wisconsin.

Thanks in advance.
Bob

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British Bikes / How to seperate the swingarm on BSA B40
« on: September 09, 2009, 06:36:34 AM »
I have a 1962 BSA B40 and I want to seperate the swingarm from the frame to get it all powdercoated and replace the busings because they are worn.

HOW DO I DO IT!! The service manual doensnt give any instructions.

Thanks,
Bob

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British Bikes / What Norton Model Is This?
« on: June 03, 2009, 07:12:41 AM »
Hi, Can anyone tell me what Norton model this is? Year is supposedly 1953.

What would the price range be for this bike in this running condition stored for 25 years?

Fully restored?

Thanks,
Bob

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British Bikes / Rebuilt Engine Start Up Advice Needed
« on: March 22, 2009, 03:46:36 AM »
Hello. I just finished restoring my 63 B40 and was wondering if there is a way to run the oil through the motor prior to startup? Is it like a car so if I put an old distributor shaft in a drill will it circulate the oil? I really don't want it to run dry at all.

HELP and any suggestions on first start up and break in are greatly appreciated.

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British Bikes / BSA B40 Tank Paint Stencil
« on: September 29, 2008, 07:12:53 AM »
Hello. I have a 63 B40 that has a black and chrome gas tank and I need to paint it. Does anyone know where i can get a stencil that lays out the dimensions of where to paint and where leave chrome? What about the just the dims from a reference point? The center wass black, border of the black gold (I believe) and then chrome panels.

Thanks,

Bobby in USA

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British Bikes / Reproduction Exhaust Pipes BSA B40
« on: October 02, 2008, 06:14:39 AM »
Where can I get reproduction exhaust pipes and mufflers for a BSA B40 single?? Need the low pipe not the high pipe.

Thanks,
Bobby in USA

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British Bikes / Size of BSA Fork Stanchion End Plug
« on: August 18, 2008, 06:58:55 AM »
Can anyone tell me the the correct size of wrench or socket to use on the BSA FORK STANCHION END PLUG -UPTO `66 BSA Part # 29-5283
Thanks in advance.
Bob

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British Bikes / BSA B40 PISTON NEEDED
« on: May 17, 2008, 07:50:51 AM »
Does anyone have a B40 Piston +040 and the rings and clips that they want to sell? I need one for my 63 BSA.

Compression ratio does not really matter.  
 
Thanks,
Bob  
California USA

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British Bikes / B40 +.020 PISTON NEEDED
« on: April 17, 2008, 11:26:32 AM »
Does anyone have a B40 Piston +020 and the rings and clips that they want to sell? I need one for my 63 BSA. I also need 2 chain guards.

Thanks,
Bob
California USA

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British Bikes / Performance upgrades B40
« on: March 24, 2008, 01:15:19 PM »
Any advise on performance upgrades for a 62-63 B40? Larger piston, carb ??

Thanks much.
Cheers.
Bob

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British Bikes / Frame disassembly 62-63 B40
« on: March 24, 2008, 01:14:04 PM »
Can anyone describe the best way to separate the swingarm and the frame on a B40? There is a top roll pin and an not sure if the bottom connection is press fit or screw in as the studs that go into it are reverse thread.

Please help.

Thanks in advance
Bob

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British Bikes / 1962 BSA B40
« on: March 12, 2008, 01:21:01 PM »
Hi everyone. I'm new here and was hoping you could steer me in the right direction. I'm thinking of starting my first bike restoration project and would like to know if anyone could tell me if this is a 1962 B40 big single? If so would it be a good resto to get my feet wet as it seems to be complete?

Would it be feasable to restore like the photo on your webpage gallery of the maroon one titled BSA 350 single? Would it be better to restore like the red 67 B40?

Please help and thanks in advance.

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British Bikes / 6 or 12 volt
« on: March 18, 2008, 01:17:39 PM »
Hello everyone. I am just venturing into this exciting world of bikes from the muscle car world and need to know....I just bought a 62 and a 63 B40 to restore and would like to know if you would leave them as 6V or convert to 12V and why or why not..

Thanks in advance.
Bobby

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