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Title: BSA B40WD Rear Shock Lower Bushes
Post by: Stebbelaner on 19 Jan, 2024, 10:50

Hi all,
just joined the forum and ride a 1969 B40WD which I'm lightly modifying into trail bike style.
I've made a schoolboy error and bought new rear shocks which have 3/8"ID lower bushes but my B40WD requires 1/2".I thought I may be able to get the smaller bushes pressed out and replaced with 1/2" but I'm unable to locate any for sale on the net.
Has anyone any ideas who might sell them?
Cheers in advance,
Stebbelaner.

Title: Re: BSA B40WD Rear Shock Lower Bushes
Post by: Rupert on 19 Jan, 2024, 18:43

The original Girling 1/2" bore bushes are very difficult to find these days. Best bet is probably to go back to the supplier of your new shocks and get the correct 1/2" bore bushes to suit them, they are usually available with a range of bushes or sleeves so they can be fitted to a range of bikes.

Title: Re: BSA B40WD Rear Shock Lower Bushes
Post by: rhyatt on 19 Jan, 2024, 21:49

Have you tried ringing Hagon ? They may have something

Title: Re: BSA B40WD Rear Shock Lower Bushes
Post by: idie on 19 Jan, 2024, 22:41

Try on Google. BSA motorcycle suspension bushes. There is a kit for sale bushes have 15mm hole close enough.If not the rubbers are handy make some more bushes with smaller holes.

Title: Re: BSA B40WD Rear Shock Lower Bushes
Post by: Stebbelaner on 22 Jan, 2024, 15:30

Thanks for the replies.
Looks like there's some phone calls to be made to Wassell and Hagon.

Title: Re: BSA B40WD Rear Shock Lower Bushes
Post by: beesa71 on 22 Jan, 2024, 16:19

I may be able to help if you PM me.

Paul.

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