a few things i have been wondering about, what year did the filler cap change sides on the petrol tank? and though theres nothing greatly exciting about the...
Re-Tank; Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I think the filler cap side change is a D1/D3 thing rather than a specific year. By the D3 BSA realized that...
... Problems ? They moved it from the side that worked ok to the same side as the petcock So when you stopped for petrol and poured your 2T oil in the tank it ...
Well The electrics are in nice bright spark but no lights the d1 wiring diagram i dunno has anyone any thoughts the box in the diagram in the headlamp i have a...
had an email response which seems to answer the question, the change happened in 56-57 so the parts catalogue being changed for 58? i ran almost completely out...
Hi all, Many thanks to all of you for your help with my queries so far. I'm sorry I'm not much use at answering those from others but am a real beginner with...
Hi Jez ! I'm not quite sure what you're lookin' for, but it seems to be the cover on the "tool-box". T&G have this part for you, part# K93. You have to fax...
some turn up on Ebay, I dont have any but might still have some of the handle bar and horn clamps about, I will have a look if you like, kerry From: "lone...
thanks for the response, i have a few traders i can try and have had a few offers for if i get stuck, will have a ring round on monday and see if theres one...
The (smiths) speedo needle on my d5 flickers all over the place or refuses to move at all. The cable turns ok and is well lubricated. Is this normal and will...
Refurbishing a speedo is a specialist job, dont take it apart your likely to ruin it altogether. Also you cannot calibrate it accurately. If its in pieces...
... A working speedo is not part of the UK MOT test, but is mentioned in the RTA (4/16 construction and use). Almost all of the D shaped speedos flicker all...
bantams for sale i am reducing my bike collection, as well as other bikes ,those 3 are available 1955 plunger , with legshields and windscreen full rebuild a...
Hi, I had several of these D speedos and they are all different maximum speeds, 55mph, 60mph and 80mph. The 80mph came off a D5. I had trouble with one or two...
Anyone want a D5 to restore? It has been in my shed for years and I was asking £500 for it BUT I got it out the shed last week and noticed some bits have been...
Chummy I have a d1 ,you wouldnt happen to have a Dspeedo goin handy that works ,mine doesnt work at all since 9492 miles from new I have loads of spares if you...
Hi.... I have just noticed that on the top plate (top yoke) of my 1949 Trials Bantam the handlebar clamps are 1/4" larger than a standard D1, the ones on mine...
I have trouble with my Bantam jumping out of gear. In fact over the years I've had this same problem on several bikes with both the 3 speed and 4 speed boxes....
Dan, I have the same problem with the Bantam that I use for Trials - well I do now that I have a lot of hours on it. Yes the dogs are probably worn but my...
Dear All, My Son Tom, the owner and co-moderator of this group has been having problems accessing the administrator portion of his site and has therefore...
... The 3 speed selectors can wear badly, the 4 speed have a completely different selector mechanism. Often the fork rollers pt-no 68-3162 are completely...
Thanks for the replies. I'll check the bushes when I take it apart then. Have you ever changed them? The service sheet shows the proper way to get them lined...
Dan, Good to hear someone else is using a Bantam in Trials. I did a total rebuild before this season but have ridden 10 Trials and probably a good 10 hours...
Hello, I am a new member and I am looking forward to taking an active part in the Forum. I am restoring a BSA Bantam D7 first registered in 1966 and loving ...
Hi,my name's Dougie and I've just joined the site.I have had bantams since 1987,when i bought a 1966 D7 de luxe.I currently have a 1955 D1,a 1968 D14 project...
What do I do with a ceefee engine in bits in my cellar, and the frame in my garage and no time to do anything about it? This is a philosophical question. I've...
