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British Bikes / Re: Bantam revs up when throttle closed?!!
« on: August 19, 2009, 07:04:20 PM »
Thanks.

Have taken the carb off and given it a good clean. have also bought a new throttle cable and gaskets.

cheers for the advice

P

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British Bikes / Bantam Gear oil Leak
« on: August 11, 2009, 06:23:00 PM »
Got a Leaking gearbox. Could this just need a gasket or could it be the crankcase seal or another part of the engine forcing gear oil out?

 :(

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British Bikes / Re: BSA Bantam D7 cutting out and failing to start...
« on: August 05, 2009, 09:50:29 PM »
The Carb on the Bantam is spitting petrol out. The spark plug has an oily residue on it as well. I'm thinking the mixture is too rich. I am leaking gear oil and there is smoke where the exhaust connects to the engine. I am goin to fix these this weekend and take off the carb to check the float. I am also going to get a new condenser.

anybody got any other suggestions?

D.

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British Bikes / Throttle cable wont snap back
« on: July 29, 2009, 08:59:27 PM »
After getting to the bottom of the engine problems i now need to sort my throttle cable. It has always been loose but now it wont snap back at all. I have adjusted it by the carburrettor but that does help. The cable hasnt broken.

Can this be saved or do i need a new cable?

Cheers

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British Bikes / Re: BSA Bantam D7 cutting out and failing to start...
« on: July 28, 2009, 06:18:51 PM »
Cheers.

Will have a look.

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British Bikes / BSA Bantam D7 cutting out and failing to start...
« on: July 27, 2009, 08:51:35 PM »
Hi. I need some help...

I am relatively new to British Bikes and lucky enough to own a D7 Bantam Super '65. It starts 1st time but after about 10-15 miles it starts to cut out when i'm in top gear. It is then impossible to start and spits out petrol. If left for 10-20 minutes it will start again. Could it be the float sticking and flooding the engine? Could it be dirt in the carburetta?


The throttle cable is loose and in need of sorting-out as there is about an inch give by the throttle. The previous owner had wedged the cable in to the housing by sticking gaffer tape on it. Now it comes loose. Could this have anything to do with the engine flooding?

The bike is now MOT'd but was last tested 2004..
Any help would be much appreciated.

Dave :(

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British Bikes / Re: D7 Bantam Flat Battery
« on: August 05, 2009, 06:04:23 PM »
Thanks Rex.

I am going to look into the Ignition/carb issues.

 So I need to check the float for problems and the ingnition timing and possible duff condensor?

D.

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British Bikes / Re: D7 Bantam Flat Battery
« on: August 04, 2009, 06:04:58 PM »
Cheers.

Since buying the Bantam, i have done about 60 miles since acquiring the bike in june. Yesterday I noticed the battery may be flat after an 8 mile run when the engine flooded, wouldnt start and  the horn and lights didnt work.

After leaving it 24 hours, i have just kicked it over and it started first time in the normal 'I' position. the back light came on and the horn worked but after a minute the horn and brake light failed. Could this be a small charge left in the battery?

I suspect the electrics could be at fault  and another forum member advised it could be the capacitor.

I will charge the battery and then maybe take it from there.

D.

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British Bikes / D7 Bantam Flat Battery
« on: August 03, 2009, 07:05:50 PM »
Unfortunately My battery is flat on my D7 Bantam. It wont start and there is no lights or horn. As far as i am aware it is the original battery. Is it worth buying a 6v/12v charger or should i buy a new battery?

cheers

D.

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