When I came home last night there was a message on the answering machine from my son.

Help--I've broken down n London and need trailer rescue so would be obliged if you can help. I'm at a friends place at the moment so not desperate. If you give Liz a ring she'll give you directions on the easiest way to find her place and a phone No. So I thought "this is all I need tonight" however dutiful dad etc. I dialled the said No after a couple of rings a voice said "This is Buckingham Palace you now have four choices etc". Short and curlies job.

But then hes only 56.

Mike  

 

Quick tip for fitting a mudguard and getting the clearance correct all the way round.

Get a pipe bending spring or something similar and simply "tie it" to the out side of the tyre. As per pics if they come out

Works for me.

Mike

 

Just seen the new BSA mag and particularly interested in the Cylinder Head Repair by Dave Brady. Well done there. Remarkable that we both bought rods at about the same time, but I have not had the same success. Life. I was ok with plate but no good with castings. Why????No idea.

An interesting point---I have had A50/A65's since the late 60's and it wasn't until about 18 months ago that I knew the head washers were 'Special' so lord only knows how many times I used ordinary ones.

Another point maybe of interest, I have used Cap Head bolts instead of the normal Hex Hd. easier to get to on the awkward ones.

Mike

 

I thought just for a change I would like to report something "right".  My A50 trike has been sitting since last October looking a bit dejected in my shed. Various stupid jobs that I havent got around to. Yesterday I refitted the tank and petrol pipes. This morning-----give it a go. WOW 1st kick. It usually takes two.

Boyer ignition and very old Monobloc carb. No choke

Mike

 

So whats with the new Beesa's then. As I hear the deafening silence from India I begin to wonder if all has changed and we are only going to get an "E Beesa". Wouldnt surprise me as a carbon burner UK Based manufacturing system could at best only continue for 8years.

Mike

 

Hi.

I'm writing this after a recent discussion with a friend. We were discussing whether or not to use pots with cracked or even chipped liner 'skirts'. Probably as a result of being dropped at some stage I reckon that within reason they are useable if the cracks have been drill (run) stopped and any broken areas are of a common sense reasonable size with no skirt distortion.

I base this opinion on the thousands of singles that have a part ground out to accomodate the conrod. If its ok with best part of a square inch ground out, I believe its Ok with the same amount chipped.

I agree you are taking a chance to some degree but personally I don't have a problem with it. The only thing it may possibly affect is the piston skirt, but I dont think that is a reality. Be interesting to know how many bikes are going around in this state. My A50 certainly is. Providing the piston runs free.

Mike

 

I have just fitted a Yamaha front end to my trike and about to make brackets for the mudguard. What is the clearance between  the tyre and the mudguard.

Thanks

Mike

 

Greetings.

My son has an OHV Sloper in a state of rebuild. The engine has been done as have frame wheels mudgaurds(I think)
The engine is in the frame and forks are in place.

Owing to his job he is rapedly running outy of time. So is looking for someone to finish the rebuild for him.I cant do it for several reasons health etc.

He really wants it done quickly if not urgently and whilst we cant say money is no object it is understood that it may be quite costly.

So if anyone is looking for a springtime job in exchange for some £beer tickets or can point me in the right direction, I should be more that a little obliged.

Thanks for reading

Mike

 

Greetings.

I have just grafted a set of Yamaha VX 535 Viragon onto an A65 frame. I need a lot more braking on the front of my trike cos it needs an MOT. It was touch and go first time around but this should sort it out. So the frame in the pic is just for build purposes.

Mike

 

Hi Help.

Can I post pictures direct from my phone onto this site.

If so-------How

Mike

 

Hi Guys. I know this is "off piste" however this being my first point  of call for all problems--help.

I am talking Yamaha VX 535 Virago. Can any one tell me if the speedo cable is the same fittings across the years. The only difference I can see is the lengths.

Your indulgence requested---thanks.

Mike

 

Whats the latest on the New Gold Star. Any availability date.

Mike

 

For those among us still in the first flush of youth, You can now get a Haynes manual for "Thomas the Tank Engine". (Maybe you always could??dunno.

Mike

 

Hi Guys.

I may be out of place here, but I think it still needs saying.

Have a thought about getting tested for Prostate Cancer, Its quick painless and at the very worst a bit embarrasing. The alternative is a bugger.

When they found mine I was at a point of about 18 months to incurable. there are certain restrictions but at 80+ I guess they are less significant that for some one of only 79 or so.

Noone can tell you exactly what your outcome may be if you have the check. But they can sure as hell tell what it might be if you don't.

Purely a personnal point, I involved my wife right from square one, which saved her the problem of not knowing, and she found it very beneficial.  So I suggest "go for it".

Mike

 

Are the later OIF type front fork yokes compatible with the eary frame. ie is a straight one for one swap possible.

Mike

 

Hi, I am looking for fork oil seals for A65. They are listed as 29-5313  and 65-5451. I cant see the difference because the foto is not the best.. Help please are they interchangeable. I assume my forks are original late 62 early 63.

Your assistance appreciated.

Mike

 

Quite interested in the proposed starter for A65. But it will have to be a busting lot less than the T140 (£2250 plus postage) to really grab my cash

Mike

 

Hi all and a good evening.

Can someone tell me what is the smallest gearbox drive sprocket available to fit A50/A65 Gearbox, I need one as small as possible to make and fit an idler/adjuster on my trike.

Or something small that will run in the std A50/65 rear chain.

Mike

 

Hi All.

My son has main office in Germany and as a keen motorbikest has an interest in the German side of things. "They" reckon the new Gold Star is going to come in there at the Sterling eqivilant around 6k. "They" are also talking electric Beesa's. Obviously only guessing games at the moment.

That tho would be less than I expected.

Mike

 

H.

This is really an extension to a previous post re carbs. I jokingly mentioned cleaning with Coka Cola.

I have a Concentric carb that is very seriously bunged up to the point I can't even push a darning needle into the crud. So when I can afford it I shall buy a bottle of CCola and lob the carb in for a couple of days/weeks whatever and give it a go.

I'll let you know the outcome. Nothing to lose as the carb is apparently cream crackered anyway.

Positive New Year to you all

Mike