Well, I got to ride my plunger around the parking lot today. All I lack for the road is paperwork. I figured out the front brake problem. After a few hard...
Hi Simon, Just to add to what Stuart and Tom have said; Indeed the model had only one toolbox fairly centrally mounted. The toolbox on the '54 plunger should...
Simon, Sounds like you have two problems. One easy, the other tough. First, the clattering kickstart ratchet is common to Bantams with a weak kickstart return...
I believe that Lucas Electrics Bantams (fitted with batteries) were produced from 1950-1953, in 1954 Wico-Pacy introduced their own battery lighting equipment...
Thanks to everyone who offered help and advice with the carb. problems on my Bantam. I have now got the bike running quite well although i'm still not...
I got my shifter spring in the mail, but am still waiting on the highly regarded flywheel puller. It seems my clutch basket is heavily notched and the kicker...
Dear all, Why is it that D1s always seem to suffer an exhaust leak at the pipe/silencer join? Is it because the pipe is too short? What can be done to effect...
Hi Stuart, Good question. My '49 D1 has at least 8 inches of pipe which slips into the silencer, a brand new exhaust clamp and about a pound of exhaust putty...
Mine leeks oil too, didn't notice any gasket on that particular seal, I found that an old piece of rag placed inside the join stopped most of it. What oils do...
Tom, Just a quick word of warning re oil mixture. It’s very tempting to overdo the oil thinking that you are generously lubricating the engine & extending...
... generously ... therefore, too ... A little lean on the oil never hurt that much, although it probably wears out a little faster. What really cooks it and...
As a new member to the group of Bantam owners, I have numerous questions that hopefully someone out there can help with but this is the first test. I've got...
... complete and I intend to rebuild ... tank it should have? My 1963 D7 has a tank closely resembling that of a BSA four stroke machine of the same period....
I finally fixed my busted shifter from a month or so ago. It turns out it wasn't a busted shift return spring, though I replaced it anyway. The pin that is...
Tom, You've been looking into this. What say you? ... _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share...
Hi Stuart, My spares book doesn't mention the panniers or the carrier but my 1959 D7 has a carrier which appears to be a factory item. The thought that there...
Tony, Tom's gone off to Scout camp and I've gone walkabout over to your territory (Sydney) to assist in looking after a poorly ship of ours at Lord Howe ...
Hello out there, Guess I should have come here first. I posted a picture of the page with the panniers (phew!). It's from catalogue no. 00-5124, for the Bantam...
Oh yeah I ought to introduce myself. I have a 1965 D7. It was my first motorbike. It is currently a little dusty (due to the presence of another unmentionable...
Carrie, Welcome to the group. Please keep us posted on the restoration work. If you run into difficulties just post a question and we'll all try to help. ...
Hi Carrie, Ditto to Stuart's comments - welcome to the group! Probably other group members may not know of your activities as an author. Any chance of posting...
This picture is from Pitman's book of the BSA Bantam. It appears to be an Early D1 fitted with a pillion pad, rear footrests, legshields and pannier frames....
Hi Tom, Where did you get that pic? I have two copies of the Pitman book and it isn't in either of those. The bike looks like a much modified 1949. The tank...
Tony, The picture is on the hard cover of the Pitman book of the BSA Bantam. Tom bought it off one of the other members of the Bath Classic Motorcycle Club ...
Hello I am at last (30 years on)starting to rebuild the D3 plunger bantam I rode around grass fields as a 14 year old. I reckon I'll get more pleasure out of...
Hope these are of some use Good Luck John ... From: marksadler To: BSABantam@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 3:01 PM Subject: [BSABantam]...
Hi, Can't help you with specific sourcing of parts but would suggest you try and get hold of the June 2002 issue of The Classic Motorcycle. This wonderful UK...
