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Bikes, Pictures, Stories & more => Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures => Topic started by: Leyland lad on 07.05. 2022 20:08

Title: Thanks for the add, first serious British bike
Post by: Leyland lad on 07.05. 2022 20:08

Hi all,
Photo now added of the A10 (and the R nine t)
thanks for lettin’ me in.

Just bought a 1953 a10 plunger - first serious British bike (had a bantam on the local fields back in the 70’s). I currently also ride a beemer (r nine t).

Sorting out a few niggly issues just to get me through the season (needs a repair to the oil tank or a replacement) and plan an engine rebuild over the miserable winter months.

So I’ve got my 40 year old socket set, a new set of whitworth’s and feeler gauges so let’s see how I get on - I suspect I’ll need some help from you guys though!

 

Really looking forward to the project

Cheers
Ian

Title: Re: Thanks for the add, first serious British bike
Post by: a10 gf on 07.05. 2022 21:04

Thanks for story, welcome!

Pictures, yes, uploads of 7,5 m2 images from modern phones are stopped :O)
Info & tips > https://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=427.0

Title: Re: Thanks for the add, first serious British bike
Post by: Minto on 08.05. 2022 02:07

Definitely require pictures, and of the R9T, I have a bit of a fancy for one of those, unfortunately not the funds for one though.
Congrats on finding the best bike forum on t’interwebs.

Title: Re: Thanks for the add, first serious British bike
Post by: muskrat on 08.05. 2022 21:40

G'day Ll  *welcome*
The A10 looks great the beemer looks fun.
Cheers

Title: Re: Thanks for the add, first serious British bike
Post by: RichardL on 08.05. 2022 22:02

Welcome, Ian. That plunger looks great. Usually, about this time for a bike just acquired, we would be warning about cleaning out the sludge trap (the path for oil in the crankshaft through the big-end journals)  In your case, the bike seems so well looked after that you might be fine until the upcoming engine rebuild.

Richard L

Title: Re: Thanks for the add, first serious British bike
Post by: Swarfcut on 09.05. 2022 08:23

  Savour the moment, you know what lies ahead....I'd be looking for a replacement for that barrel or cylinder head, depending on whether you want correct for year original or later practical performance. Could be a few surprises, but on the outside looks a good purchase. Also looks to have later type voltage regulator and later style non ribbed front mudguard.

 Plunger oil tanks are fairly robust and broken brackets and splits are easily fixed by gas rather than mig welding, The guys on the oiltank line laid down some choice neat beads back in the day. TIG I suppose would be the modern choice but for me the expensive but more forgiving Oxy is my choice for old sheet metal. Filler neck is brazed, rest of fittings were all neatly welded.

 Take care with prop stands. Non originals come with a risk of fracture as the materials used are of dubious source.

 Swarfy.

Title: Re: Thanks for the add, first serious British bike
Post by: CheeserBeezer on 09.05. 2022 08:26

Nice bike, happy to help in any way. I've got a BMW R1200R, same as yours in different clothing! Goes like stink!