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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: hue on June 08, 2009, 11:06:44 AM

Title: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
Post by: hue on June 08, 2009, 11:06:44 AM

I recently purchased the BSA in the attached photo at auction at a farm sale in Australia. It was advertised as a 1935 500cc.
Can anyone verify this off the photo?
It drives well and was registerd up until 5 years ago.
Regards
Hue

Title: Re: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
Post by: L.A.B. on June 08, 2009, 06:38:35 PM

Quoting the engine and frame numbers will help others to give you an accurate identificaton.

Title: Re: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
Post by: LJ. on June 08, 2009, 07:54:44 PM

I'd want to knock the dog off of it for a start... Looks like an early M20/21 but probably its not looking at the dynamo on the front and the larger sump and different primary chaincase. Thats the best I can do! Someone will know somewhere. Good Luck its a nice looking bike!

Title: Re: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
Post by: 33d6 on June 09, 2009, 01:16:07 AM

BSA would have to be one of the best documented makes around. As LAB says, all that is needed is the frame and engine numbers for a clear identification.

Cheers,

Title: Re: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
Post by: hue on June 09, 2009, 04:31:05 AM

Sorry, I forgot to put that on. Thanks.
Engine No. is E6 427
Chassis No. is E6 403
Its a 4 speed.

Title: Re: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
Post by: L.A.B. on June 09, 2009, 06:59:16 PM

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Engine No. is E6 427
Chassis No. is E6 403

It's a 1935 500cc W35-6 model.

Title: Re: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
Post by: hue on June 09, 2009, 10:00:47 PM

Thankyou L.A.B.
Do you happen to know where I might get hold of a manual?

Title: Re: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
Post by: L.A.B. on June 09, 2009, 10:33:08 PM

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Do you happen to know where I might get hold of a manual?

Maybe this one is suitable?:

"1935-40  Maintenance Manual  All models 149cc to 986cc, including ex-WD M20. (published Temple Press 1958)  35BS3  64 pages  £5.50"

http://freespace.virgin.net/elk.engineering/manual.htm

The BSA Owners Club may have literature on your model in their archives?
 http://www.bsaownersclub.co.uk/

Title: Re: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
Post by: hue on June 10, 2009, 04:19:14 AM

L.A.B. you have been very helpful. Thank you.
Regards
Hue