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« on: 12.04. 2009 11:29 » |
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I have a bare A7 rigid frame which eventually will form the basis of my everyday rider. (Please note the word "bare")
Anyone with spare forks, tinware, oil tank, air cleaner....etc, etc that they are desperate to be rid of, please drop me a message!
I should probably point out that I am not planning a numbers-perfect restoration, more a classic that's set up to run with everyday traffic. Before you get the ropes, pitchforks, tar and feather mattress out, please note I am currently restoring a 1930 Sloper and a 1934 500cc side-valve.
As originality is not an issue with the '48, any advice on alternative forks, whether an early '50s A10 motor will bolt-up, etc will be muchly appreciated!
Best regards folks!
Matt
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terryk
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« Reply #1 on: 12.04. 2009 15:43 » |
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Hi Matt, where abouts in the world are you?
If you wanna do a 1948 A7 and you only have a bare frame then you need to know you have probably got one of the hardest BSA twin bikes to find parts for.
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« Reply #2 on: 12.04. 2009 16:08 » |
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G'Day Terry, I'm in Melbourne, Australia. Yeah I realised this pretty quickly, and that's why originality swiftly became a non-issue!
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« Reply #3 on: 13.04. 2009 04:57 » |
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I'm in OZ too mate, up in Nth QLD send me an email gflash11@hotmail.comTerry |
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« Reply #4 on: 18.08. 2009 15:27 » |
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Hello Matt, I may be able to give you a contact for some bits you need. I'm in Traralgon, Victoria. Send me an email to rkellow@bigpond.net.auRuss |
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« Reply #5 on: 18.08. 2009 16:32 » |
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I hope you've been watching Ebay Matt as there has been some recent nice bits going on there. Some of the engine stuff has been ridiculously cheap, was tempted myself but... will I ever need those spares??
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« Reply #6 on: 18.08. 2009 19:43 » |
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« Reply #7 on: 19.08. 2009 00:34 » |
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Ride Safely Lads! LJ. ********************** 1940 BSA M20 500cc Girder/Rigid- In Bits! 1947 BSA M21 600cc Girder/Rigid-Green 1949 BSA A7 500cc Girder/Plunger Star Twin-Black 1953 BSA B33 500cc Teles/Plunger-Maroon 1961 BSA A10 650cc Golden Flash-Blue 1961 BSA A10 650cc Golden Flash-Red |
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« Reply #8 on: 11.09. 2009 16:10 » |
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As originality is not an issue with the '48, any advice on alternative forks, whether an early '50s A10 motor will bolt-up, etc will be muchly appreciated!
Highly recommended mod #1: get yourself a 66-68 BSA A65 front end with the damper rods and 8" single-sided brake. The handling and stopping of your bike will be much improved while still looking stock. As far as the motor goes, any semi-unit lump will fit, but for a daily rider, I would prefer a 500 over a 650 mainly for comfort and reliability. The lower-stressed 500's (I have no experience with the long strokes) are simply smoother and lower stressed and IMHO just sweeter motors. So, I'd look for a 51-54 A7 motor. |
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« Reply #9 on: 15.09. 2009 20:59 » |
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g'day Matt, if your going down the long stroke path I have a head & 3 barrels (1 good 2 fair ) you can have, just postage cost.
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« Reply #10 on: 27.09. 2009 02:40 » |
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As originality is not an issue with the '48, any advice on alternative forks, whether an early '50s A10 motor will bolt-up, etc will be muchly appreciated!
Highly recommended mod #1: get yourself a 66-68 BSA A65 front end with the damper rods and 8" single-sided brake. The handling and stopping of your bike will be much improved while still looking stock. As far as the motor goes, any semi-unit lump will fit, but for a daily rider, I would prefer a 500 over a 650 mainly for comfort and reliability. The lower-stressed 500's (I have no experience with the long strokes) are simply smoother and lower stressed and IMHO just sweeter motors. So, I'd look for a 51-54 A7 motor. Thanks Alex: any mods required to whack it into the '48 frame? |
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« Reply #11 on: 27.09. 2009 02:41 » |
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Thanks all, especially Muskrat. It looks like I'll put a A65 motor in it, but I want to retain all original tinware etc. I think it will look OK. Opinions???
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« Reply #12 on: 27.09. 2009 07:22 » |
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G'day Matt, RUN FOR COVER !!! If it runs & is a BSA it's OK with me. I'm painting my front # plate 1957 BitsStuckAnywhere. Have fun fitting.
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« Reply #13 on: 27.09. 2009 15:00 » |
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Hi Muskrat I sent you an email about those barrells and head. cheers Terry
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