Has anyone out there got any of the following: B175 centre plug cylinder head B175 front brake plate B175 wheel spindle Bushman side stand and mounting plate ...
Hi Greg, Welcome to the group. There are a couple of us here in Australia very interested in the D7 Pastoral model. Up until now we haven't been able to get...
Hi everyone, I'm helping a mate rebuild his D1 engine and although the electrics all work well the lighting coils are looking a bit shabby - the passage of...
Tony The photos should be on the site by now, but if you prefer I can send them direct to you. They are not brilliant due to a crowded garage and shortage of...
Hi Tony, As far as I am aware, they used to use ordinary varnish to insulate / protect the coils. I would think that any should do, but if you can find a heat...
I think the coils were coated in 'shellac' varnish. It's still available. ... From: Keith Pitcher To: BSABantam@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 03,...
Hello all I've just put a new piston in my D1 after I broke a ring (and it took a chunk out of the piston head). Well, its started again (phew! I'm learning!)...
Can you check a rectifier is working with a simple multimeter? Got all the lights working Tom, great wiring diagrams, best I've ever seen, Thanx Cheers Greg...
Generally, a rectifier should pass current in one direction and not the other. There's always a little leakage, but look for a significantly different Ohm...
I have a D shaped speedo on my 54 plunger frame. It works well, maybe because it is brand spankin new. The needle motion is funny, it ticks like a clock. I...
I have often asked myself this question, my bike is a 1959 D1 direct electrics plunger frame. It has the "D" shaped Smiths speedo, but it only goes up to...
Further to my last message, I now have several of the parts I need. I am still looking for the following: Front brake plate. This can be from a D14 Bushman or...
Hi My name is Trevor, I live in Cornwall and I own a 1960 D7 single switch Bantam 175. The Bantam has been resprayed black (poorly) and the wheel chrome is a...
Hi everyone, Some interesting comments on the speedos. I can only add my observations which I must stress are not supported by any documentation. Just guesses....
Still working on the wiring loom. With the ignition switch "off" the lights work, but if I turn the ignition to I or E the lights go off (engine not running) ...
Hi, just thought Id introduce myself and my son ( Lewis ), we have just inherited a 1949 D1 rigid as shown in photos 39-41 it has a set of what appear genuine...
Anyone interested in the above should have a look at: www.classic-cartoons.co.uk. I bought a side stand from the lad's father and the boy is trying to raise...
Hi Steve & Lewis, What a beauty! I'm sure all of the rigid fans on this group would congratulate you on this one. The leg shields and fairing are very...
I got my copy this morning and it looks like a thoroughly good read. In case anyone is struggling to get it, Amazon are selling it at a discount. Greg...
... read. I got an invitation to the launch do at which I could buy a copy at the full price £20 (a pity that Crowood the publisher has it listed at 15.95)...
... read. I got an invitation to the launch do at which I could buy a copy at the full price £20 (a pity that Crowood the publisher has it listed at 15.95)...
... I have used a number of "Kreem" brand kits, mostly successfully. On my Bantam, however, the excessive rust just never sealed. I ended up with a number of...
Guys and Gals, This may be of interest. Regards, Stuart Seale ... _________________________________________________________________ Use MSN Messenger to send...
Hi everyone, I wondered if anyone knew if there was a supplier of the long (as opposed to flat) D1 silencers in the UK? As I understand it there are two...
I grabbed a long cylindrical silencer for mine off Ebay for dirt cheap. It was for a bushman but slid onto my 54 plunger frame without too much difficulty. I...
I have 2 Bantam frames for sale , the first is a D1 Plunger 1958 (GPO) with plungers still fitted , the second is a D14/4 1968 complete with swinging arm and...
The short tubular silencer was used for the plunger and rigid models, and the longer one for swinging arm. I believe britiemotorcycles have them in stock...
I fancy the sports model myself, same engine as the others I think it just looks nicer. Did you download the lot from the BSA Bantam group or in individual...
