it lives amongst us

[cornishbob]

i was aiming to get the monster up and running for yesterday but that didnt happen....but only just

went out this morning and put a drop of oil in her then a drop of petrol but only a drop.
open the petrol tap then came back in for brekkie. let her soak.

a bowl of porridge and 2 cups of coffee later i changed into my special 'kicking it over' boots and got the big hammer ready in case of any naughtiness.
i was ready

a quick tickle and wooomph...nothing...hhhhm!! i decided to make allowances for first kick so tried again. this time with the ignition on

KABLAM!! THWACK!! BUMMAROONEY!! nothing

this is going to be difficult i thought. did the old trick of taking off the air filter and choking it with a bit of rag, a few kicks without the ignition on then replaced air filter and went again

VERRROOOM!! SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL. bit heavy in the shaking and rattling department but it ran and kept running. had to twiddle with the air a bit but it ran and ran nice. the carb needs a bit more tweaking but it feels not far off.

so close and yet so far.
i didnt take her out for a run as starting showed up a bit of an oil leak where i obviously didnt tighten the hose up enough. went to get a big long screwdriver but unfortunately someone must have hit the plastic handle with a big hammer. wonder who that was?

so i need a working ignition switch (if anyones got one spare i'd be interested). a screwdriver as a key isnt becoming a lady of her standing.
the brake light switch needs to be looked at and that oil pipe needs tightening. not too bad

[chrisx1]

Sounds like your getting there.

[rustyboots]

so as yet i dont own a brit bike, still looking for my first ever bsa, but i do read the forum a bit to try to pick up on terminology etc, Cornish bob confuses me, bit its one hell of a laugh reading your posts, many thanks

[cornishbob]

whaddya mean confuse you

[rustyboots]

Hi
I have kind of been ushered towards an A10 or A65, think i would prefer a twin but dont know why, looking for something running and all there if poss for a fairly low budget and as close  to home the better, (North East Wales),
(I know i dont want much do I ).
I have contacted the cheshire branch from where i have had a very warm response, Many thanks to Ian, so the feelers are out.
Just waiting for the next issue of the star to see what is about,
Mark

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi,

Don't forget Warrington and North Staffs Branches.

Dave.

[cornishbob]

its like buying anything. when you see it you'll know. even though they're basically the same they're all different. i usually make sure the engine is reasonable and more important how many cups of tea you get and whether they're choccy biccys and not rich tea..... prioritise
and...AND!!

the richer they look the more ess aitch one tee you can talk and you automaticly get compartmentalised as an expert who wont have the wool pulled over their eyes... and you get better biscuits too

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi,

A big advantage of being in the BSAOC is that you will find people with invaluable knowledge and experience to help you get the right bike.

Dave.