Group, Ran across a reference to a book "Boost Your Bantam", by George Todd. I think this is the fellow that created the Todd Head for Bantams. Does anyone...
When you find your copy, I would like a copy also!!! ?I have the "hotrod" sheets Lewis Puckett made back in the late 50's It will easily double your horsepower...
I'm baffled. My D1 has started to flood. I checked the float needle and seating and they are okay - the needle stops the flow when I do it by hand. The float...
Hi, I think I know the answer but here goes. Just aquired a D7 engine wico pacy electrics - new mighty atom fitted and end of shaft U.S. Thing is I have...
Kevin, I would first check all the wires for good connection. Yes you can get a flywheel re-magnitized , but picking up one from a jumble would probably be ...
Alan, Thanks for the advice - I am pretty sure it is the magnets as I removed the whole electrics - i.e. backplate out with coils and mighty atom left in place...
Two little things to try , one , depending on the type of float you have , you can sometimes bend the tab that the needle is in contact with but only a little...
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Hi Richard, Is the needle in the correct position in the float? I seem to remember that on some of the early carbs the needle is attached to the float ...
I'm still as baffled as before. I shall waffle-on, giving my thoughts, in case it helps anyone with a similar problem in the future. Thinking it was the state...
Has the carb always leaked since you got it or has it developed the leak? Maybe there are incorrect parts in there rather than worn or faulty ones. A good idea...
i was wandering around several websites last night and came into contact with george todd (of cyl head and racing fame) we were discusing the death of Bill...
Alan, Wow, what a wonderful experience. I sure would love to talk to Mr. Todd. I ride Trials on a Bantam and have never been able to get one of his heads to ...
Mutt, Would really like to have a copy of the "hotrod" sheets. Do you happen to have them in a computer format? I would be glad to pay for a hard copy. ...
Hi all, just bought a 69 D175 that had been off the road for 24 years and goning through it prior to starting up. My battery holder is missing the wire part,...
Hello! My name is Linda and I own a Bantam D1 1952 that I have restored over the past year. The bike has a huge spark and starts fine but I can't get my...
Finally got my bike running after buying off ebay a month ago as a non runner. Few adjustments to make and I have no real experience of two stokes so any...
Linda, The following should give you some idea. If your still out of luck then just reply. http://www.bantam.150m.com/electrics/index.html George _____ From:...
Linda This happened to me with my 1955 D3. Check to see if the earth wires are in the right spot IE: 2&3 on Diagram. What happened with me was when i bought it...
Good Afternoon All, I raced Bantams in the early 1960's in both Road Racing and Scrambles. The machines were a rigid road race and a plunger scrambles...
Ross, Most of what you are looking for comes up on Ebay. It just takes a lot of patience. Don't forget there are a bunch of us out looking for the same ...
hi to all bantam members,has anyone got a dual seat and headlight for a D3 which they would be prepared to sell, not bothered what condition the seat is in as...
I have a Bantam D1 that I parting out due to no time available for restoration. New parts include handle bars, seat, exhaust, gasket set Original parts include...
Chris, Where is the bike located? Alan _________________________________________________________________ More photos, more messages, more storage—get 2GB...
I have 3 bikes for sale , all taxed and MOTd 1955 d3 with legshielda and fairing total rebuild and paintwork (green) 1967 d14/4 highly modded , 12v etc rebuit...
