Hey Glen I recently fitted a stop light to my '49 D1 I used a Miller Repro 'STOP' lamp on a universal Numberplate bracket and a small battery think it was 6v...
Tom did a similar thing on his D1. He mounted a total loss battery in the toolbox which links up to the stop filament of a dual filament stop/tail lamp. He...
G' Day all, Rebuilding my 150 D3 Bantam and I have 2 Ignition shafts, One is 125mm long and the other is 120mm long. Which shaft would suit a 150 engine with...
Does anyone know if it is possible to fit a four speed box into a three speed D7. If it can be done what is involved or where can I find out the info?...
Can anyone send me a close up photo showing how the side stand is bolted on to a bushman. I believe that it is bolted to the rear footrest hanger is this...
Is there a modern day (resin sealed) direct replacement for the ignition coil on a D7 with the wico pacy series 55 magneto ignition? If so can someone let me...
Good day I am trying to rewire my D5 and am having a problem with the rectifier. The old one fell to bits so I bought a new square one the only problem is I...
Hello. The rectifier is normally wired diagonally internally. The contact marked AC and the diagonally opposite one should be connected to the alternator and...
Group, New kid on the block here. Trying to start my D1. Have beautiful spark, getting gas (maybe to much), timing has been set exactly the way the book says...
I assume you have an integral unit and not a remote coil. I believe C&D sell them: http://pages.eidosnet.co.uk/~canddautos/ There is also one listed on ebay at...
-Hi Alan, If your choke is fully closed when it does run, it sounds like the crankcase seals need replacing. Try more flooding flooding when it does run, if...
It may be flooding , is the float sticking down , how is the plug? wet or dry , have you tried a different plug , some fail under pressure but work ok when...
I have decided to convert my bike from direct to battery lighting as I've found no better method of powering the rear brake light. I've bought a holder and...
Hi Tom As I remember from my old 63 D1 with battery The toolbox had one screw and was also a shallower affair to allow the
battery holder and rectifier to be...
... Tom, A good source of batteries is www.modelpower.co.uk John keeps a good range of sealed lead acids and also makes up packs of nickel cadmium and nickel...
Group, Could someone please tell me what material a D1 head gasket is supposed to be made of? I've got the parts list but it doesn't list the material - my...
Group, I just went through my parts lists (I have 3) and none show a listing for a head gasket. The cylinder base gasket is 90-273 but a head gasket isn't...
Group, Sorry to be such a pest. Went back and looked at a later D1 spares list. This list shows a 90-816 head gasket and a different cylinder base gasket...
Hi I'm trying to find some pictures of a 1956 D3 Swing arm model as I'm currently trying to restore one i wondered if any one can help me or does anyone know...
... From: DARREN PLIMMER To: BSABantam@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:45 AM Subject: [BSA Bantam] 1956 D3 Hi I'm trying to find some...
Have a look at Pictures on this site, the D5 site or Tony's Mistgreen. You will see my Maroon and Black D3. There is one in museum near me at Southwards near...
Alan I have a 1949 D1 that I run with a head gasket because I thought that the metal may be at thet age it maybe dodgy, I have no problem but I dont do a lot...
I've just managed to get back to the bantam group having got another computer. So, life is heading back to normality again. Especially now I can view bantam...
I don't think your bike had a top gasket but a late D1 top gasket will fit as it has the same stud pattern. C and D will sell you the right one!! It's paper....
I haven't ridden Cassie, my 1950 D1, for about 2 months. So today (Lovely weather)I took her out for a spin. She seemed to be going better than ever (most...
Hello BSA Forum. IM new to this group but have been following the group for sometime. For anyone who has replaced during a bantam rebuild, the wiring ...
I'd been having a lot of trouble with the three plate clutch on my 175 slipping. I tried new plates and springs, different oils, etc. I was hunting down a 4...
