Switching to electronic ignition is the first thing I do with any old British bike I get. Benefits include smooth running and better mpg with less wear and...
i've never had a points system fail me yet! but woe betide anyone who goes for a ride with electronics? when it stops you stop! period! ring up the other half...
I have. The coil and condenser burnt out. In what order I don't know. Had to be rescued to Newcastle. Bought a new coil in Newcastle (eventually) and the...
Thanks for the reply Andy. Id just feel a whole lot better if there wasnt a chunk missing I guess. LOL If I cant find an affordable alternative I may just end...
In a message dated 11/1/05 10:34:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, bsa@yahoogroups.com writes: Switching to electronic ignition is the first thing I do with any old...
Well, that what I was afraid of. These divergent schools of thought are like the angel and the devil that have been sitting on my shoulders. Yes or no? ...
If they are still available the Boyer analogue electronic ignition will work with no battery, provided a capacitor is fitted. At least it did on my B50. On...
Peter, The black box Boyers are still available. I have the same setup as you on my B50 and it starts and runs without a battery. I also have one on my 70...
... old British ... less wear and ... than a full ... neglected and the ... it's "original" points ... sec to go ... Marty Magnetos are magic! PS - fettling...
In my "eversoumble" experience I would prefer to fit the electronics. I've had mine since a month or so after getting the bike. There was wear in them thar...
I have a 1970 Lightning with Boyer Ignition,a 1971 Lightning with the standard points system,both start 1st kick. 1 think carb tuning is just as important. ...
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i would like to hear any pros and cons of swapping the front end on my 1964 A50 frame for one from the conical hub OIF bike. the front single lead brake on my...
Keith - The OIF front end is lighter, which is probably it's greatest attribute. That is not to say that it's a great front end, however. The mid-sixties BSA ...
Listers - I know this may require a lengthy response, but my question is: what parts were common between the A10 and the DBD Gold Star? I had a '57 A10 SR, and...
... The OIF BSA / Triumph front end was an engineering masterpiece with one of the finest brakes that BSA ever built. It had 2 major weakness. 1) far too many...
Lurked here from time to time, but so far have not posting. Figured it was time to stick my head up and say hello. I have been around BSA's since I was 18 and...
I am in a fortunate position to be able to resolve this argument. I have an original single leading shoe fitted to my A10 outfit which is pretty useful. I am...
Stuart, Try this site http://www.britbike.com/ubb/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=10;t=004029#000001 I moaned about the "Comical" brake on my A65 for...
Hello there young Rich, I too am an OVBSAOC member! Small World eh? Anyway lad, I'll see you next year at the rally. Keep us informed of the weather conditions...
Hi Rich, welcome to the group. I'm sure you will have lots to offer, so don't lurk too much!! Mike. Rich <BUCHERR@...> wrote: Lurked here from time to...
thanks thomas. that was a god read. the truth is, the a50 fork doesnt ride all that bad, with no oil!! i will have to go through it all. ... attribute. ... ...
... rebuilt t-120 front end i havent used. its suppose to go on another bike, but yet. and i do also have another set of lower legs. i suppose i will just pull...
Hi. I haven't been on this board in quite some time. I will be rebuilding the forks on my 63 A65 this winter and the chrome on the tubes is worn through, so i...
Where are you located? The reason I ask is that fork tubes weigh a lot and shipping costs could be high if they have to go over the pond. John Mead ... ...
... Trevor - How about sharing the correct set-up procedure for the conical hub front brake? I could really use the info for my own bike - my front brake is...
The adjustment instructions are correct but the whole idea of radiusing to the drum is totally wrong and is one of the reasons why people who do not understand...
Read the previous replies and the link that some one else posted carefully. The golden rule is ;- Adjust the brakes at the wheel and the cable at the handle...
