Hi,I had a friend who has recently passed away and has a BSA Road Rocket.and needs a new home .im not familiar with the BSA RR,what is the start up procedure.thanks
I would take the plugs out , clean and check gap - no more than 18 thou with a magneto, then check you have a good spark.
Use new fuel as modern stuff goes off quickly.
then fuel on, depress float until fuel comes out the top of chamber, close air lever and retard ignition by about half it's range - any more tends to weaken the spark.
Ease engine over compression and a good swinging kick.
Mine usually starts on 2nd or 3 rd kick when it's pulled some fuel through.
A word of warning - DO NOT lock knee at bottom of stroke but keep it slightly bent just in case of kick back, doesn't happen often and best avoided by a lusty kick on the lever.
Enjoy
and remember to remove the oil from the sump that has possibly made its way down from the oil tank, otherwise lots of smoke if it does start!
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Cheers ,will have a go .many thanks