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The BSA Workshop => Twins => Topic started by: DerekAnderson8 on 02 Mar, 2019, 17:32

Title: A65 frame number
Post by: DerekAnderson8 on 02 Mar, 2019, 17:32
Has anybody else got access to what model an A50 frame number was assigned to? or is the only way a dating cert from club, i'm not looking for anything official at the moment just the model.

thanks

derek
Title: Re: A65 frame number
Post by: DerekAnderson8 on 02 Mar, 2019, 18:02
its A50 7029 in case anybody is interested.

:D
Title: Re: A65 frame number
Post by: bikerbob on 02 Mar, 2019, 18:19
The A50 frame number was assigned to both the A50 and the A65 but going off that number I would say it was probably a 1964 frame but as to what model A50 or A65 that would have to come from the dating service. My 1963 A65 has the original frame and it begins A50.
Title: Re: A65 frame number
Post by: Mike Farmer on 02 Mar, 2019, 18:47
 :) :)

Try Glass's guide. Certainly worked for me as dating proof with DVLA

Mike 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: A65 frame number
Post by: DerekAnderson8 on 02 Mar, 2019, 19:00
Quote from: Mike Farmer on 02 Mar, 2019, 18:47
:) :)

Try Glass's guide. Certainly worked for me as dating proof with DVLA

Mike 8) 8) 8)

thats what i need mike, but who has glass's guide for 1964?

my bets on a 1964 thunderbolt rocket or is it a rocket with rev counter?

more than likely its an A65 Star. nothing wrong with that though.

;D
Title: Re: A65 frame number
Post by: JulianS on 02 Mar, 2019, 19:50
This is from Glass's motor cycle check book 1958-65 issue
Title: Re: A65 frame number
Post by: DerekAnderson8 on 02 Mar, 2019, 20:35
so its all academic really as without the dispatch records the exact configuration is still a mystery, no worries its still going to be a spitfire (mkiv) engine A65SB numbered thing.

I know before everybody starts shouting the casings are all the same etc etc.

watch this space for another bitsa.

:D

derek
Title: Re: A65 frame number
Post by: Mike Farmer on 03 Mar, 2019, 07:53
 :)

Do you have spitfire pistons. I have a pair of 10.5:1(so I;m told) they are std and worn. But would be good if you are likely to have you cylinders relined.
Title: Re: A65 frame number
Post by: DerekAnderson8 on 03 Mar, 2019, 10:07
hi mike still trying to get a barrel to suit.

;)