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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: Beeza jon on 08 Jun, 2025, 16:23

Title: Maximum oil level decal position.
Post by: Beeza jon on 08 Jun, 2025, 16:23
Here's a straightforward query for a Sunday afternoon.
My 51 rigid B31 has no oil level transfer on its tank. I'm going to put a new transfer on, but I would love to know (ideally factory) measurements for correct positioning.
With thanks in advance for helpful replies!

Edit.....I realise the title ought to say "minimum oil level" .....
Title: Re: Maximum oil level decal position.
Post by: Derek996 on 08 Jun, 2025, 18:22
Some BSA said "Oil Level" and the transfer was about 1½"below the gas of the filler neck. Others, like the rigid and plumber models had a "Minimun Oil Level" transfer. I've placed mine about one third of the way down the tank.
The one in this pic  (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5b/dd/e0/5bdde0e7193f21edef8a8080e6717468.jpg)is about there.
Title: Re: Maximum oil level decal position.
Post by: Ian C on 09 Jun, 2025, 13:25
I agree with Derek that the transfer was 'Minimum Oil Level' for rigid and plunger models which was placed roughly between a third to a half way below top of tank. In addition, if you need to fit a BSA Garter transfer on the toolbox, this was 'BSA Cycles Ltd' up to 1953 then 'BSA Motorcycles Ltd' from 1953.
Title: Re: Maximum oil level decal position.
Post by: Derek996 on 09 Jun, 2025, 15:54
This my ZB32 showing the decals and placement.
Title: Re: Maximum oil level decal position.
Post by: Beeza jon on 10 Jun, 2025, 22:24
Thanks chaps, much appreciated.