There was never any official practice for altering engine or frame numbers. I would say that your suggestion of a dodgy attempt to up the value of a bike is...
I agree with you - my Goldie has a restamped number - makes no difference to me it was like that when I bought it but it does detract from the authentic look...
Thanks to beezageeza & Michael Cheyne for the info/comments about altered numbers. I agree it would have been better to leave the original numbers on. For a...
How do I get my front forks back into the yokes? I have replaced the oil seals and now cannot push against the spring, pull the top tube up and clamp into...
First you put the tubes/sliders back in the triple trees without the springs and top cap. Secondly, BSA and Triumph both sold a tool to draw the fork tube up ...
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Thanks John but I have the Rod Damper type with external springs, but I have now solved the problem by using vise grips. I pushed down on the spring to below...
hello again, is anyone able to send me the measurements and diameters of the tubular member and the two dogs - and, if possible, a drawing or picture of the...
sorry, once more me. i forgot to ask for the service tool 61-3060 which is used to withdraw the bearing cups from the front forks. is there anyone who sells...
In a message dated 3/28/2006 10:44:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... I must be more BSA single challenged than I thought. Who is making them today? Is it...
anyone know if the washer behind the driveside mainbearing against the cases is essential. i dont have one and i've assembled the bottom end without realising...
Hi Andy, I have just rebuilt my 1970 Firebird,the route for the wires, they go to the right of the metal sheild that attaches to the left hand crankcase. The...
In a message dated 4/2/06 10:10:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bsa@yahoogroups.com writes: Secondly, BSA and Triumph both sold a tool to draw the fork tube up ...
I have the same info but with one small differance. A. Golland's the Development History of the Gold Star (Titled Goldie) has the 500 cc DB34 starting with...
I'm looking for a gas tank for a 1967 Spitfire, either the large homemarket tank or the smaller version made for North American models. Preferably already...
I need to sell my 1972 BSA Gold Star. I have been told that this is the least desireable of the models. Why? and is there a market for this nice old bike? ...
Hello Kenneth, it would depend on its condition? One on ebay sold for $2899.00 last month.Let us know the general condition.It is not the most undesireable in...
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Hi fellow beeza geezas It is a while since I posted on this site, but it is great to see that it is going strong still. Now I need your help. I am trying to...
Chris, The numbers stamped into the side of your carb is Amals code the the combination of jets, slide,needle & banjo that were fitted to it when it left the...
In a message dated 4/5/06 9:39:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bsa@yahoogroups.com writes: I need to sell my 1972 BSA Gold Star. I have been told that this is ...
