BSA Owners' Club Workshop Discussions

The BSA Workshop => Twins => Topic started by: Hedley on 01 Feb, 2024, 17:30

Title: Speedometer
Post by: Hedley on 01 Feb, 2024, 17:30
Is the number on the face of smiths speedos relevant ? If so what is the correct one for a 1954 A7 Shooting Star 🥴
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: mr.moto on 02 Feb, 2024, 21:35
Hi. The original speedo for your bike was a chronometric 120mph.
Smiths number was S.608/11/L 120MPH.
Alternative instruments were:
Smiths number S.608/9 80MPH
                         S.608/13 140KPH
                         S.608/15 180KPH
Hope this helps, Pat A.
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: Hedley on 29 Feb, 2024, 15:37
Thank you very much Pat for the info. (sorry I am slow replying) that is great knowledge,

Barry