The BSA A7-A10 Forum
Bikes, Pictures, Stories & more => Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures => Topic started by: MidlandsA10 on 15.06. 2021 13:17
-
Gents (and ladies?),
Thought I ought to take the chance to introduce myself as I'm spending an increasing amount of time on here!
I cut my teeth on Bantams, and did a short 'weekend' apprenticeship with Rex Caunt around 2010. I've since had and rebuilt a couple of japanese bikes (FZR600, ZXR750's etc).
During lockdown, I thought I'd tick off a British twin from the bucket list, so bought a '54 Plunger frame. I've been slowly gathering parts, and along the way accidentally ended up with a '58 A10 Super Rocket frame and engine, which I have given to my Grandfather as a joint project.
The latest on the Plunger is as follows:
The frame/forks/plungers are away being painted. The big end is being upgraded with thick flange cylinders and 8.5:1 pistons. I plan to use a 356 camshaft with this.
We probably have a Rocket Gold Star project planned with the Road Rocket (sacrilege!) - but in my eyes, the top of the pyramid for styling.
Looking forward to sharing my progress.
Tom
-
Hi, *welcome*
I presume you are located in the UK Midlands. So am I.
-
Me too *smile*
-
Et moi!
-
I'm 8 miles south of Coventry; you?
-
5 miles north of Nottingham.
-
Well I'm dead in the middle of both of you then, in Charnwood.
I'm usually in London with work, however lockdown has been a great excuse to spend some time locked in the workshop at home.
-
I can see a get together on the horizon.. *smiley4*
-
*welcome* Tom
Your in the right place for your A projects.
Look fwd to seeing your adventures.
I’m also from the Midlands.
Born and raised in Lichfield Staffs before running away to join the circus.
S
-
I can see a get together on the horizon.. *smiley4*
How about that? Can you suggest a suitable midpoint pub? Leicester seems to be midway between Nottingham and Leamington Spa, (me).
Anyone else fancy riding in?
-
Count me in. *whistle* ;) *smile*
Richard L.
-
Count me in. *whistle* ;) *smile*
Richard L.
ok, I'll check out a suitable midway point....
Looks like Portugal may the best option. I'll start fitting the flotation devices.
-
^^^ may I propose Rockall *smile* *smile* *smile* Great for motorbiking !
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockall
btw, strange the Chinese have not claimed it yet, and built a base lol
Great topic, if you make the meeting (in Midlands that is) be sure to post some pictures.
-
I'd be keen - would be great to see some A10's in one piece for once!
-
my satnav sadly passed away on that blinkin bandit i told him not to buy *sad* but i would have a go at it from chesterfield to leicesterish, i know i will get lost i always do can't help it ------ thick me
-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockall
Wikipedia:
It has been suggested by several critics that Rockall is the rock which forms the setting for William Golding's 1956 novel Pincher Martin.
I've read this book twice.
-
So, we need to set a date. I'll have a look at our calender.
-
Keith's 'I know I will get lost.....' reminds me of all the times I've taken a 'short cut' only to not know where the hell I am and take half an hour and several miles longer than I would have.
-
Keith's 'I know I will get lost.....' reminds me of all the times I've taken a 'short cut' only to not know where the hell I am and take half an hour and several miles longer than I would have.
I use a Satnav when I'm on a long ride. I put the Satnav in my pocket and use earbuds to only listen to the guidance. This works pretty well until a road is closed and a diversion is in place. The darned Satnav constantly brings me back to the closed route! If I could view the map I could make my own choices.
To keep the device going long enough for the journey I plug it into a battery pack in my pocket.