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#1
Hi, what would the correct size ball bearings be for the headset on a 1970 starfire TIA
#2
Singles / 70 starfire - rear shocks problem
24 May, 2025, 15:11:53
Hi, I have removed the old rear shocks but the bush on the new set have much smaller bushes (lower) and will not cover the shoulder!, so are there different bush kits out there?
#3
Singles / Starfire lower shock nuts
16 May, 2025, 20:38:49
Hi are the lower rear shock nuts  5/8?
#4
Singles / Starfire - top yoke
11 May, 2025, 21:14:57
Hi,is it just a matter of undoing all the top nuts to swap a same as top yoke?
           TIA
#5
Which BSA do you ride? / My 70 starfire
06 April, 2025, 08:49:36
Running project, owned for 1.5yrs so far replaced coil, plugs, ht lead, stainless bolts on rear wheel and on rear shocks,
Magnetic sump, led bulbs all round, led oil pressure/battery/alternator minder,
Next I have a stainless polished rear mudguard + the original rear light to fit, and to get new stainless wheel rims, and to give the tank and side panels a respray,  changed all oils, I replaced the seat cover
To be continued!
#6
Singles / Starfire - Rear mudguard
30 March, 2025, 19:04:41
Hi, I have an undrilled rear mudguard but don't know how to go about it! Anyone with any tips TIA, Kev
#7
Singles / Starfire - rear footrests
18 March, 2025, 20:07:14
Hi, I don't have the proper footrests on the rear of my starfire, would anyone know the right ones? TIA
#8
Singles / Electronic tachometer
11 January, 2025, 18:50:29
Hi, want to fit an electronic tachometer to my 1970 starfire but haven't come across any online, would anypersons know of a source?!,   TIA
#9
Singles / 70 starfire rear mudguard
10 October, 2024, 18:26:42
Hi have bought a new stainless rear mudguard which came with no fixing holes, any tips for fitting?
#10
Singles / Starfire running after key removed
18 September, 2024, 09:00:45
Hi, just fitted an battery/oil pressure minder but after refitting the wiring back to the ignition switch the engine will not turn off, lights turn off with key
Where did I go wrong?!
#11
Singles / Starfire rear light gasket
16 June, 2024, 18:12:01
Trying to find the gasket that goes between mudguard and rear light but with no luck, cannot see one in the parts nook either!!
#12
Singles / Pressure switch
08 June, 2024, 20:26:21
Cannot get a spanner around the pressure switch,
Thinking of using a chain wrench! Thoughts anyone
TIA
#13
Singles / Starfire problem
19 May, 2024, 18:47:53
Just come back from a ten mile run
on my 70 starfire and as soon as I got to a standstill on my drive the engine died I can restart but will only keep running if I hold the throttle slightly was a bit of spitting when i did this! any advisories? TIA
#14
Singles / 1970 starfire oil pressure switch
02 March, 2024, 11:27:28
Hi, want to fit an oil pressure switch on my 70 starfire,  would the 60-3719 be the correct switch?!, TIA
#15
Singles / Starfire rocker box leak
28 January, 2024, 16:53:11
Hi all, i have a slight weep of oil at the front end of the Rocker box , can i take off the cover without removing the barrel? TIA
#16
Singles / Alloy rear light holder (starfire)
07 January, 2024, 21:12:00
Hi, I have the original complete rear light unit to fit
But I don't know what fits into the hole on top of alloy holder!, there are the two holes for bolts on the bottom of the bracket.
#17
Singles / Cuts out when headlamp turned on!
10 September, 2023, 19:16:04
Hi, bike starts fine but cuts out as soon as I turn on the lights,
When running only the brake light works and gets brighter the more revs I give it
I suspect the battery is on its last legs as well, the lights do come on without the bike running
But very dimly!?
#18
Singles / Rear chain adjustment
09 September, 2023, 20:47:55
Hi All, just acquired a 1970 starfire the chain has about 1.5in to 2in of travel!, What is the correct measurements,     TIA - kev
#19
Singles / Wiring indicators to a starfire
27 August, 2023, 23:41:47
Hi, Have just acquired a bsa starfire, I would like to add indicators
But do not know how to go about it! any advise would be gratefull
                                              TIA