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British Bikes / '61 BSA neg or positive earth?
« on: April 01, 2009, 10:20:14 PM »
Please can anyone help? I have a 1961 BSA Golden Flash which has a 6v battery for headlight and horn, at present it is negative earth but the battery is draining very quickly (over night) and isn't charging and the amp meter goes way up as soon as the battery is connected. Yes, it is my 2nd new battery. If I disconnect the Earth wire the battery doesn't drain?  I know nothing about bike electrics but a chap who knows tractor electrics suggested maybe the bike should be positive Earth? Any advise gratefully received. Thanks.

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British Bikes / Re: BSA Toolkit
« on: January 29, 2007, 08:25:34 PM »
Cheers - the Baconsdozen site is brilliant, Just what I need!  I'm going to have to look more closely at my bike  to see what will be needed but I'm sure that'll get me on the right path.

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British Bikes / Re: BSA Toolkit
« on: January 29, 2007, 05:45:00 PM »
Thanks for that Goldy, I gues it's down to common sense and a little luck.  I don't know much about the imperial sizing so I guess a bit of research on that will help.  I'll have to try a few car boot sales from the sound of things, I've looked at the price of new sets of spanners and they're not cheep!

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British Bikes / BSA Toolkit
« on: January 26, 2007, 05:39:09 PM »
Just starting out with my BSA GoldFlash (1961). I've been told it's very reliable but want to put a toolkit together from scratch.  I've a very basic technical knowledge so won't be doing anything too radical just the basic maintenance.  Been riding a Honda CB250RS  until recently so this is my first British bike.
Any hints or suggestions gratefully received.

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