Hi, I'm advised that for the 12v conversion, a 12v 5amp battery would be correct. I've found Carrot Cycles posting one that is sealed & measures 70mm long,...
... Paul,I've just measured my mock battery case and it would possible to fit that battery in the case,albeit,a rather tight fit on the width.Unfortunately the...
Thank you to everyone who helped me with my clutch problems over the recent weeks. I had major trouble getting the clutch back together and it turned out to be...
Hi, I'm spending a lot of time looking for a rear mudguard for our 1952 'Project,' & was recently offered a selection of used items, (all be it in reasonable...
If they make D1 toolboxes (at least the lids) and Sunbeam S7/S8 toolboxes, they should do very well. Regards CG. 2009/4/2 paulkentuk <paul_kent_uk@...>...
-- Visit us at:- http://www.geocities.com/chasbike650/Bantam_Spares.html Hi Alan.. Which side did you put the bearing in from?.. The bearing should fit from...
Hi all, My name is Nick and I am helping to restore a 1966 D7 175 deluxe. I'm afraid I will have quite a few questions coming up as we go through the work. My...
Hi there, The best way to find out what the original colour is, is to check the log book. If you don't have this you can use the engine and frame number to...
Hi Alistero, The original colour is Red but what I don't know is whether a Black rear mudguard is correct or was just a replacement at some stage and should...
HI NICK, If the original colour is red, then the tank, side panels and mudguards should all match, with a black frame. Sounds like someone fitted some spares...
Hi nick,the correct colour scheme is mudguards,side panels in Flamboyant Red,white pinstripe on mudguards.Tank is the same with chrome side panels with a white...
Hi Nick, Douglas is nearly right, the undercoat was white, overlaid with silver basecoat, the the red tint was added to the laquer then overlaid until the...
Great, thanks guys. That helps a lot, I'll get the lug-less handlebars. The paint sounds a nightmare though, I'll have a word with a local sprayer when the ...
... SNIP ... Just go to "Photos" on the left of the screen then add your picks, you can't do attachments on here but let us all know when you have added your...
Hi there! My names Phil and i live in Cumbria. I thought i would introduce myself to the group. I am restoring a Bantam D10 Sport and i have just bought...
Hi everyone, I am also a new member, My name is Karl and I live on the Wirral(North West England) I do not have a machine at present and would welcome any...
You have put your pic under "Files" instead of "Photos" but I found it in the end. I am not familiar with that model but I am sure someone on here will be able...
Karl, I would suggest one of the most numerous models;D1,D7,or D14,but if you can a B175. Try and get one that is complete,I would advise against,for example a...
Hi there,This is my first proper post. Among the parts of the 3 dismantled Bantams i bought lately is a left hand tool box cover with dzus fittings, that the...
Hi Karl, I'm a couple of months into a 1952 125cc D1 Plunger frame project with my 12 year old son. I agree with Douglas, go for a complete machine & ebay will...
Has anyone a copy of the article written by George Todd in I believe 1956 in one of the motorcycle magazine. How to tune your bantam. Would appreciate a copy...
Hi All, As promised here is the website of the upholsterer I use. His work is superb and you can drop your saddle off, or send it by mail. I don't think...
Hi all, I have just bought a '51 D1 to add to my '67 D175, unfortunately the D1 is a kit and will require rebuilding. At least the D175 was together when I...
Could anyone please answer this question for me I have just renewed the points and condensor on my D14 and am getting a good spark at the plug. Would I still...
The correct ignition timing is critical. Also, a fully charged battery helps. ... From: tomcullys To: BSABantam@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009...
Tom, The size of the spark is related to the points gap and not the timing. Basically opening the points collapses the field in the coil and hence the spark. ...
Thankyou for the help, I need to get my head around this timing thing. I now think its a carb problem as when I stripped it before the needle had come out of...
Hi all, Will a D7 engine fit in a plunger or a rigid frame? If so is it a straight forward job or not? If its not a big job to fit a D7 engine into either...
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