Hi John ! I have a bit of the same problem with my 1954 D3. Although my rear wheel has the right set-up (and also has original tire dimentions)the chain gets...
My son and I have been building a trials D1 Bantam and last weekend fired it in anger at a local trials park (see http://www.louee.net.au/). Now we understand...
I'm finally on the road with my 1959 D7, over 2 years after I bought it. It's back in 1 piece and running for the first time since 1991. Now to get it...
I'm reminded of the time my brother went vintage trials riding on a Bultaco Sherpa T. They called it the twin shock class. He watched the modern guys hopping...
I got it but .... it would be great to give him more than 5 inches of travel!! Thanks Peter Holland Craft International +61 (0) 410 490 954 Faith By Gregory...
Bultaco is the answer. I have fitted some old Bultaco trail forks to my D14B framed D7 engined trials bike and transformed the handling. (e-mail me direct,...
John Can you send me you email address so I can grab the pics pholl@... Peter Holland Craft International +61 (0) 410 490 954 Faith By Gregory Heath I...
The dig at the BSAOC is not very nice, is it ??? "Unlike the BSAOC you do not have to own a Bantam to be a member". There are loads of "Owners" clubs that...
Hi Cyril, Didn't notice that bit on the home page of the website. I'll have a word with my boy about it when he gets back from his dirty weekend. True, ...
Hi to all, I have a problem with my 150 D3. I am rebuilding the motor (It was dismantled many years ago) and have got to the stage of putting on the Flywheel...
Hi I recently aquired the remains of a 1950 D1 that I am hoping to put back together. The problem is I'm in Canada, and because very few Bantams were ever...
I have some good rear plunger shrouds. Will check out postage and get back to you ... From: Gary To: BSABantam@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005...
i dont have any complete forks but do have several in bits, the rest of the items wanted i havent got anyquantity of, by the way if you dont want to always get...
Back in June there was a message posted about a pink electronic ignition module for flywheel ignition two strokes. I bought one off E-Bay.Did anyone else? The...
Group, I have a '56 D3, Swing Arm. I am looking for a cover for the dual seat. Have two questions: 1st - My book lists a part number that none of the parts...
Anyone tried more modern tyres on their Bantams. I'm looking at throwing away the old square block tyres that came with it as they are leathal, as in, 'I'm...
Richard, The user id for the seller is nuttykp item number 7978389794 if you look in your feedback you should be able to locate it, haven't used mine yet,...
Hi there all I have a 1950 Rigid D1 125 (engine came from a 1950 plunger) that I have
almost completely restored (just waiting for the front mud guard to be...
Hello. Don`t know if this will help or not, try running with the petrol cap removed or when it stops take it off and then see if it will re-start. If it does...
Hi Dave I get where your coming from but i can tickle the carb while the bike is
running and petrol delivery is ok! Obviuosly if it was the tank vacuuming then...
PS I also tried fitting a D3 carb and got the same effect! Could it be something more serious like crank seals? Tom UK ... From: David Garside Date: 08/08/05...
Hello. The only thing I can think of other than a mechanical fault such as an air leak developing somewhere as it warms up is the condenser, although I don`t...
Thanks Dave I will give it a go! It definately dont like warm thats for sure Cheers Tom And PS No Condensor or points ... From: David Garside Date: 08/08/05...
I have Michelien and Metzlers on my D14/4, excellent handling. The only problem was that the 3.00x18 on the front fouled the mudgruard stays, I trimmed off the...
Hi Tom, I wouldn't think that the flooding of the carb(petroil from side of float chamber)is the problem, but worth checking. When the engine stops check the...
Thanks Richard I'll look into all these items! I switched to electronic for reliability hahahaahahaha Tom ... From: Richard Tavener Date: 08/08/05 23:30:34 To:...
... I switched to electronic for reliability hahahaahahaha Tom ... From: Richard Tavener Date: 08/08/05 23:30:34 To: BSABantam@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:...
If it is float problem , try starting and while running hold tickler down , this will ensure fule suply to float chamber , you may have to release occasionaly...
Hi Martyn Cheers for the reply The float is ok (ie it floats) but the seating is a problem so I will
resolve that! I tried tickling the carb whilst the bike...