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British Bikes / 71 BSA A65 - And so it begins!
« on: September 25, 2013, 01:17:29 AM »
Pulled the extra frame out and checked it, short of one corner broken off the front motor mount (easy fix) frame is in good shape.
So stripped it of all its bits, will degrease it tomorrow and start prep work for paint.
Figure since this is my first bike restore I will use as many of the extra bits I have from the basket case that came along with the complete bike and leave the complete bike together for a bit of a model as to how all the bits fit back together?
At least until I need to start robbing it of its parts anyway.

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Japanese Bikes / Re: Best handling bike that you have ever owned and why
« on: September 20, 2013, 11:25:57 PM »
Suzuki GS 750 with a set of clip-on's Bullet Faring some good Dunlop tires and a set of setbacks! That thing was an awesome handler!
Worst Handler I owned was a 78 Kaw Z1, Like throwing your leg over a 2x4 and handled about as well I suspect!
But was it awesome in a straight line! Seen the other side of 150 many times! (yes it had work done!)
Looking back it's a wonder I'm still here!
Ah to be 20 something again! You know we were Invincible back then Right!
Road rash was a badge of honor! If you never had it you really didn't play hard!
Dang I must have played really hard!













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British Bikes / Re: 1971 BSA Oil in frame A65 Lightening
« on: September 19, 2013, 10:03:36 PM »
Thanks everyone for the input.
You all have made some good points and given me something to think about!
Like Rex I to am afraid of any kind of blasting as I have found no matter how hard you try that stuff is imposable to get out and anything left in the oil reservoir is frightening!
Was thinking more of durability of the powder coat but didn't really think about a glossy shine that paint can give? and if I did go back with paint again I could just do a paint stripper or even a real good degrease and sanding.
Things that make you say Hum? 
Thanks again.

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British Bikes / 1971 BSA Oil in frame A65 Lightening
« on: September 19, 2013, 12:11:45 AM »
Recently picked up two 71 A65's, one complete and together the other 99% there but a basket case.
Plan is to restore the one that is together and complete.
I would like to strip the frame and have it powder coated. My question is what would be the best way to strip this frame? Normally I would have it sand blasted but with the oil in frame I am worried about getting sand inside the frames oil reservoir and it coming back to haunt me later in a fresh engine!
Never been real fond of acid dipping having had some bad history with this in automobile restoration.
Any suggestions?

 

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