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British Bikes / Re: BSA C15 mainshaft bush. Phosphor Bronze OK or not?
« on: January 24, 2024, 07:38:13 AM »
Many thanks for your advice guys. I'll tread carefully!
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British Bikes / BSA C15 mainshaft bush. Phosphor Bronze OK or not?
« on: January 23, 2024, 11:59:25 AM »
Hello,
the mainshaft bush on my BSA C15 is very worn and is also loose in the timing cover. I understand that the original bush was sintered bronze - but would it be OK to turn up a new oversize bush in phosphor bronze?
Thanks for your help
the mainshaft bush on my BSA C15 is very worn and is also loose in the timing cover. I understand that the original bush was sintered bronze - but would it be OK to turn up a new oversize bush in phosphor bronze?
Thanks for your help
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British Bikes / Re: what is the purple oil in my BSA RGS
« on: June 13, 2018, 11:28:13 AM »
The plot thickens...
I have looked again at the oil that I drained from the tank. Whilst it appeared purple when it drained, now it has settled, I can see that the oil is a relatively normal colour, but there is a heavy purple sludge that has settled underneath the oil. Furthermore, sticking my finger inside the filler cap, and feeling the inner wall of the tank, there is a heavy, very sticky purple residue all over the inside walls of the tank.
I am even more confused than before....
Any ideas?
PeteR
I have looked again at the oil that I drained from the tank. Whilst it appeared purple when it drained, now it has settled, I can see that the oil is a relatively normal colour, but there is a heavy purple sludge that has settled underneath the oil. Furthermore, sticking my finger inside the filler cap, and feeling the inner wall of the tank, there is a heavy, very sticky purple residue all over the inside walls of the tank.
I am even more confused than before....
Any ideas?
PeteR
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British Bikes / Re: what is the purple oil in my BSA RGS
« on: June 09, 2018, 06:50:48 PM »
Now, I didn't expect you to say that!
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British Bikes / Re: what is the purple oil in my BSA RGS
« on: June 09, 2018, 06:19:08 PM »
Thanks L.A.B. From this it looks like it is (as suspected by other) that it is simply a synthetic lubricant. So this being the case, I should be OK to drain, filter clean and fill with some proper mineral oil?
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British Bikes / Re: what is the purple oil in my BSA RGS
« on: June 09, 2018, 04:22:04 PM »Make sure some posy $%^ has not used castor oil instead of mineral before you top up with mineral.I certainly don't believe it to be castor oil. There has been not even a hint of the distinctive smell I would have expected.
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British Bikes / what is the purple oil in my BSA RGS
« on: June 09, 2018, 03:57:59 PM »
Folks,
i've come across some oil I have never seen before. I have a recently bought A10 Rocket Gold Star and am changing the oil. I have drained the tank, but have found that the existing oil is a very bright blue/purple, quite sticky oil. I haven't come across this before. Does anyone have any ideas what this oil might be and what precautions I might need to take before refilling?
Thanks PeteR
i've come across some oil I have never seen before. I have a recently bought A10 Rocket Gold Star and am changing the oil. I have drained the tank, but have found that the existing oil is a very bright blue/purple, quite sticky oil. I haven't come across this before. Does anyone have any ideas what this oil might be and what precautions I might need to take before refilling?
Thanks PeteR
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British Bikes / Re: Removing Eddie Dow Brake Plate
« on: May 12, 2016, 08:09:21 AM »
Many thanks - I'll give then a try.
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British Bikes / Re: Removing Eddie Dow Brake Plate
« on: May 11, 2016, 03:47:10 PM »
Solution found... I little more gentle persuasion needed...
Does anyone know where I can get some of the 2 inch wide brake shoes it uses? Or will it be a case of getting them re-lined?
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Does anyone know where I can get some of the 2 inch wide brake shoes it uses? Or will it be a case of getting them re-lined?
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British Bikes / Removing Eddie Dow Brake Plate
« on: May 11, 2016, 01:12:01 PM »
Aaagh. Can someone please help me, I am feeling pretty stupid at the moment.
I have an Eddie Dow Duetto front brake fitted to my Gold Star. I want to check the brake pad condition so have removed the front wheel. But I cannot for the life of me see how to remove the brake plate from the hub.
I would have expected a central nut holding it on, but there is not one there.
Is it a press fit? I have given it a bit of gentle persuasion but no sign of any movement and do not want to force anything.
Does anyone have any experience of these?
Thanks in advance for any support.
P.S. Will take a photo and add to post.
PeteR
I have an Eddie Dow Duetto front brake fitted to my Gold Star. I want to check the brake pad condition so have removed the front wheel. But I cannot for the life of me see how to remove the brake plate from the hub.
I would have expected a central nut holding it on, but there is not one there.
Is it a press fit? I have given it a bit of gentle persuasion but no sign of any movement and do not want to force anything.
Does anyone have any experience of these?
Thanks in advance for any support.
P.S. Will take a photo and add to post.
PeteR
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British Bikes / Re: New Carbs for BSA A65
« on: January 11, 2012, 05:47:00 PM »
Many thanks LAB!
Your help is appreciated!
Pete.
Your help is appreciated!
Pete.
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British Bikes / New Carbs for BSA A65
« on: January 10, 2012, 09:33:07 PM »
Hi,
can anyone advise on the correct carbs/specs I should have on my 1965 BSA A65 Spitfire Hornet?
Thanks
Pete
can anyone advise on the correct carbs/specs I should have on my 1965 BSA A65 Spitfire Hornet?
Thanks
Pete
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British Bikes / Re: selling bikes
« on: February 20, 2010, 07:04:36 PM »
Hi SuziQ
I've had a lot of success with selling on the site. I've sold 3 bikes over the last couple of years and each time they sold within a week or so. I must admit, I wasn't swamped with hundreds of responses, but those I did get were serious buyers. As always though, if they're not priced right - they won't sell!
Cheers
Pete
I've had a lot of success with selling on the site. I've sold 3 bikes over the last couple of years and each time they sold within a week or so. I must admit, I wasn't swamped with hundreds of responses, but those I did get were serious buyers. As always though, if they're not priced right - they won't sell!
Cheers
Pete
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Site Feedback / Spammers
« on: May 20, 2006, 03:38:20 PM »
Nigel,
well done in keeping this forum free from those idiots who try to spoil it. It's a great site and I love it here! I'm sure others do too...!
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well done in keeping this forum free from those idiots who try to spoil it. It's a great site and I love it here! I'm sure others do too...!
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The Classic Biker Bar / Re: Why are the bikes overpriced?
« on: November 10, 2007, 02:37:03 AM »
I think you must be missing the reasonably priced ones! I've bought two excellent bikes here at very good prices. I guess the overpriced ones just stay on the site longer..... The cheap ones disappear a lot quicker!
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