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...
Andy,Ihave a D14 that I've had for 20 years.I've still to get round to building it.My point is,keep it.There will be a day when you'll have time.There has been...
Hi Hazel, Not unless its that one where very few people use the forum.If its a different one,I'll look for it.How long have you had yours? Got mine in August. ...
There's a DVLA site where you can check the status of vehicles (ie taxed or not).Had a look to see if my old D7 is still out there,and it is. Just wondering if...
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/W650riders/ Be warned, there's a huge tendency to go off at a tangent & stray completely from the topic of W650s. That's...
YEP I'M ON THAT.--- In BSABantam@yahoogroups.com, "Hazel Clarke" ... completely from the topic of W650s. That's at least partly because they rarely go wrong....
Slow mate cant work out whats going on thinking those lighting coils might be the culprit im gonna transplant the d7's and see what happens as im either geting...
Noel,yeah try that.If it works then you know the lighting coils are iffy.No I did nothing to the coils of mine. Aye I'd still like those fittings,as I don't...
ANDREW, ORDINARY FORK OIL WOULD DO,BUT IF YOU FEEL IT MIGHT BE TOO LIGHT,TRY A MONOGRADE OIL 20,OR 30 SAE. YOU'LL NEED 75CC IN EACH LEG.--- In ... of...
Hi guys, I would like to introduce myself to the group, some of you know me already and know I am always willing to assist with the niggly problems encountered...
