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wetdog

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Round tank BSA
« on: January 04, 2014, 10:56:25 AM »
just picked up a round tank , has anyone any experience of this model ? I may use for the summer
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Re: Round tank BSA
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2014, 05:24:26 PM »
I've often fancied one... well done that man :) I have the bike that followed on from it although I rarely ride it. The S26 had wooden brake blocks in 1926 and it certainly is a challenge.
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Re: Round tank BSA
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2014, 05:11:15 PM »
states on the log book 350cc 2and quarter horse 1924 , I think this is ronge I thought they only made 250cc , matching engine and frame numbers ?
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Re: Round tank BSA
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2014, 05:24:57 PM »
I think the 350's were matching, but I could be wrong
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Re: Round tank BSA
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2014, 08:02:08 PM »
started to throw it back together to see whats missing , was taken apart in the 50s and all nickel work redone , its very very complete and the owner never touched the tank so this item is  100% original (and it can stay that way) looking forwards to here it run , im very tempted to take the head off to see what cc it is , old brown book and new V5c say 350 , but I think this maybe a mistake .
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Re: Round tank BSA
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2014, 09:10:02 PM »
Do it.. I'm fascinated :)
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Re: Round tank BSA
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2014, 09:28:05 AM »
looking about 99% complette , will take apart and reassemble with more care and a can or two of black , will restore at a latter date if i like it enough , the build quality is very good (not big on BSAs ) i am waiting for some info from the VMCC as have been told they did build some 350 round tanks which is news to me and i can find no info on any on the net .
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Re: Round tank BSA
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2014, 08:30:38 PM »
Frame and engine numbers http://www.britbike.com/bsapitstop/dating/1921-30.html

.... "In 1924, two BSA 'Round Tanks' and two BSA 350cc Sports models took part in a climb up Mount Snowdon in Wales."

A video.. sorry can't translate, I don't do E European http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WONsDM_8AU&feature=player_embedded hope it works.

I didn't realise they had no front brake... sounds like 'fun'

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Re: Round tank BSA
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2014, 08:34:31 PM »
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Re: Round tank BSA
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2014, 05:56:40 PM »
all change just had a daft offer , if its genuine its sold .
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