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British Bikes / Re: What OIL in older bikes
« on: August 10, 2010, 09:40:10 PM »
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no more noticeable noise

What ever oil your using I'd want to investigate that 'noise' Don't use an oil to mask noises or problems.  :)

All my pre 1960 bikes use Castrol xxL 50 apart from one A10 that uses Castrol R40.

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British Bikes / Re: M O T ing a Brit Bike
« on: July 22, 2009, 10:01:22 AM »
I've not really had any serious problems, I have found they seem to be pretty keen on wheel bearings and ensuring that wheels line up, but this is easy enough to keep check on. It's finding a tester with a little common sense and who's prepared to be a little flexible. Good Luck with it anyhow.

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British Bikes / Re: Rigid 1948 A7 clutch
« on: June 20, 2009, 08:25:21 PM »
Thanks for that info Les...

I've also been told elsewhere that the ratchet mechanism got worn quite quickly enabling the stand to literally fall while riding, probably when hitting a bump or pot hole, so was withdrawn possibly because of those dangers involved.  :o

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British Bikes / Re: Rigid 1948 A7 clutch
« on: June 18, 2009, 07:50:30 PM »
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I guess it was BSA's first attempt at designing one, and didn't quite get it right!

Up until a day or two I would have agreed with you, but it seems that the very first centre stand on the A7 was of a ratchet hand lever design! Now what the heck that looks like I have no idea and would be grateful if anyone could point to any photos on the Internet or post some if anyone owns such a bike with stand. I cant imagine the first effort being any worse than what is on now.

Surflex plates are the way to go every time... they are expensive but... you get what you pay for.

Cheers!

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British Bikes / Re: Rigid 1948 A7 clutch
« on: June 17, 2009, 10:57:56 AM »
Hi Jim...

What you have is an early six spring dry clutch and should be a very good clutch for your bike! It is the later six spring clutch that usually gives trouble being of a cheaper nastier construction. I have the same clutch on my 1949 A7 long stroke and performs beautifully! I also have the late six spring in my 1960 A10 and is a constant pain!

Take a look at the clutch again and ensure that no oil can get into the dome, be sure that you have one of those nice teflon, nylon clutch cables, they really make a difference to the operation of clutch. Be sure your push rod is the correct length and the ends are well hardened. Setting up the plates to make them square takes a little time as with any sort of clutch.

I have also bolted on a side stand under my primary chaincase, take care as there is not a lot of room under there and damage could occur to the primary chain adjuster if the stand should ground while riding, but a sidestand is much better than pulling up the bike on that horrible swiveling centre stand.

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British Bikes / Re: Is this a 1935 BSA 500cc??
« 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!

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British Bikes / Re: looking for helpand information
« on: May 20, 2009, 09:03:03 AM »
Phew! You've got your work cut out there Alan! Rather you than me, but good luck I'm sure you'll make a grand job of it.  :o

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British Bikes / Re: Hello From a new member
« on: May 19, 2009, 10:54:04 AM »
Hi Simon,

Well firstly it's great to hear of a relatively youngster showing interest in these old bikes! A bike from around the 50's would probably suit you best cost wise as what has already been said, anything prewar is costly. Bikes with girder forks seem costly too although they mostly went out of fashion 1947ish. As a newcomer to classic bikes I'd recommend to go for a BSA M20 or M21 parts are fairly easy to come by and being side valve they are very easy to work on, very reliable and easy to do roadside fixes and most of the time will get you home.

Hey, I'm just down the road from you in the Deepings and cover Stamford quite regularly as part of my ride outs. Gizza shout if you need help.

LJ.


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British Bikes / Re: Newbie with a BSA
« on: April 24, 2009, 07:41:48 PM »
Nice car & bike... Be sure to change those tyres on the bike before riding it. I only found out recently that old tyres dont hold the road so well after a lotta years have passed.  :'(

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British Bikes / Re: Newbie
« on: July 01, 2008, 06:07:31 PM »
Hello Jay...

You will find the guys of the Hampshire BSA Owners Club a great bunch, Their camping weekend is comming up very soon, so make your way there to say hello, you'd be most welcome and will be able to go on a run out with them. I might even be there too. Take a look at their website for more details.

http://uk.geocities.com/hantsbsa/

Also... depending on just where abouts you are, there is the Thames Vally BSA Owners Club, another great bunch to ride with and again they have an excellent website for you to read up.

http://www.thamesvalleybsa.com/

Hope this helps and welcome along to your new A10 ownership, great bike I have two...  ::)
LJ.

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British Bikes / Re: BSA B31 Mag/dynamo
« on: January 25, 2007, 02:12:31 AM »
Hi there Jim boy! And firstly Hi to the group as I am new here, (first posting)

Concerning the points cover... My mate who parted with a similar machine (I'm wondering if it is this one!) Had exactly the same problem. He was able to purchase a repro inner chaincase from somewhere but never got round to it. There are proper inner chaincases for this problem but it is finding one. I cant remember how much the repros are but they are not cheap. It certainly can be done but I'm not sure if you are wanting to fit an alternator??

If you want to PM me then maybe I can put you in touch with my mate who had a.... or your.... B31!

Hope this helps!
LJ.

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British Bikes / Re: Royal Enfield Ensign tyre sizes anyone?
« on: January 26, 2007, 05:54:53 PM »

Bob... I also have Cheng Shins on my A10 and have found them to be very good, however I think that the name sounds yucky and I know many have frowned on them because of not having been so good in the past. Seems that they were a harder material back then and were prone to slipping. Looking at the tyre material now they are much more 'rubbery' and grippy. I would not hesitate to use them again.
Cheers
LJ.

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