I have just restored a 1960 d7 with 1968 d13 engine and have terrible trouble starting. I seem to have to pour "easy start" in the cylinder before it will run....
I need to get hold of a new wiring loom for my D5 as part of a rebuild. My bike is the standard 6Volt Battery version and I thought that I would build the loom...
I have in recent years got bored running ourt of petrol on the road going round the outskirts of town and gave in to this annoyance by buying a splendid Ewarts...
CZ or MZ? They may be reliable but golly, those things are UGLY - they even sound UGLY. The threads on many fuel taps are different and it is best to check...
If there is a big difference in the sizes of the petrol taps you may have to put a drill through it first, the tank that is. Roger Elvin ... From: "Benyamin...
... thought ... it. ... Hi Oliver, Watts = Volts x Amps So, Watts divided by Volts = Amps Look at the headlight bulb or the bike manual for the wattage mark, ...
-Are you using the "reserve fuel resorce" that BSA provide in the Bantam tank. (lean the bike over towards the fuel tap side) I always found suficient fuel to...
I think the D5 had the same cycle parts as the swinging-arm D3, in that case it should be part number 90-9166. There is a picture of a D5 (and its toolbox) on...
hi everyone,iam wondering if you can help me,i have a d14/4 which does not have a air-filter and was wondering if the pancake one of a d10 would fit. regards...
Sammie, What does the toolbox look like? I have one in the garage but am not sure what model it is off. Tom - do you have an idea? Stuart Seale ... ...
Just found the group. I have just aquired a D10 and D14. Both rather rough to say the least but, look forward to many hours of pottering. Used to ride an...
i bought a 1953 rigid frame D1 bantam ( see mike's bike in the photo section) a few weeks back and am in the middle of restoring it but i havent yet decided on...
My information tells me that a black colour scheme came into being in 1953, reffered to as the black bantam, the model still had chrome wheel rims and cream...
... Hi Sammie, click on the photos link on the left of the page and one of a 1958 D5 is there. I restored an identical bike a few years ago, wish I still had...
I painted my '54 plunger black (cheesy rattlecan) as it looks more "vintage" than the stock green or the horrid blue it had been painted. Of course, Post ...
Hi Lee, Firstly, thanks for your kind words about my site (mistgreen) nice to know someone finds it useful. The issue of the tank decal was a problem for me...
Does anyone in the group have a D10 alternator stator in working order they no longer have use for or is going begging at a moderate price? thanks, Keith...
If it's not already too late, send your new tap back to the shop and get your money back. Then, find an Ariel Arrow/Leader (I'm not sure which) tap which has ...
... a ... All the Concentric carbs have the same size screw thread on them as far as I know, the D10 one having one less row of holes than the very similar...
I have an early A65 stator, the internal diameter is the same, but you will get a wopping 90 Watts of power. Andy Lorenz Stafford, UK ... From: Keith Chester ...
Does anyone have any experience of fitting a Suzuki TS185 piston? This is reckoned to be a good performance improvement, along with a porting job, resulting in...
i am new to this restoration game and i'm wondering what the requirements are for the bike to pass a uk mot test. i have a 1953 d1 rigid frame model and i...
Yes, You must now provide an electronic horn that produces a constant note,(they didn't allow my bulb horn). It is a pain to fit a battery to an AC model...
Michael, Just cover the basic things - Lights, Tyres, Wheel Bearings. Brakes (as good as they can be), steering head and horn. My son Tom had his horn fail...
Electrical systems really aren't my field i'm more of a mechanical/fluids person but the 12v conversion sounds promising. the system present on my bike at time...
Switching off the tap and letting the fuel run out is the best option, especially if leaving the bike standing, any fuel left in the carb tends to "gunk up"...
