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Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures / Re: What have you done with your bike/s today?

« Last post by berger on 28.10. 2024 13:41 »

hi rob my A7ss head on the berger growler build has been ported for a 32mm , just for now i have my old cafe racer mono 376 on it.

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Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures / Re: What have you done with your bike/s today?

« Last post by limeyrob on 28.10. 2024 10:13 »

I think the problem with the TT is not so much that they are hard to set up but that they are optimised for wide throttle with very little obstruction to the airflow.  The downside is less depression through the venturi and virtually no idle so they are hard work on the road.  I seem to recall there is no idle stop.  I've got a Concentric on my RR and agonized over the size as it came with a 26mm(!). I've put a 30mm on for now and smoothed the inlet to match, looking at the metal around the studs it looks like be 32mm is a sensible limit?

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Frame / Re: bsa a7ss metalic green colour

« Last post by Radlan2 on 28.10. 2024 09:30 »

Hi Oceanobsession
           I have done two A7's in this great colour, look at the Daytona bike on the inside back page of this months November edition of Classic bike at the Mecum Auction.
  This colour is called Polychromatic light green and is available from   rsbikepaints hertfordshire  They are an excellent company for paint supplies.
      Hope this helps
                     Chris

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Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures / Re: What have you done with your bike/s today?

« Last post by CheeserBeezer on 28.10. 2024 08:42 »

Still working on the Road Rocket. Fitted the primary transmission - I've used the standard, post '59, 4-spring, whereas originally the RR would have had the rather grotty 6-spring. I've fitted the tool box, DVR2 and oil tank and oil lines. All the electrics are wired up and work statically. I've also just fitted the head steady. I'm in the process of sorting out a carburettor. I'll probably use a relatively new Burlen / Surrey Cycles Amal monobloc initially. I do have the original 10TT9 but I'm told they're a bit of a pig to set up so I'll see if I can get it going with a monobloc and maybe swap to the TT later. Whoever designed the oil tank fittings needs a slap! It's well known that this is a bit of a codge and every time I build a bike I think, "I'm going to design my own next time", but I don't, partly because I'm lazy and partly because I like to use original stuff if I can. My next project is a non-standard thing so I really will design my own next time! I'll dry-build before sending everything for painting.

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Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures / Re: What have you done with your bike/s today?

« Last post by limeyrob on 27.10. 2024 21:03 »

Replaced the new(ish) kill switch.  A month or so ago I fitted a toggle switch behind the tool box to act as a kill / security switch.  Ever since its been hard to start, today it wouldn't start. No spark, I'm about to start pulling bits of the mag when I remember the "what did you do last before the trouble started?" rule.  Sure enough, duff switch but i came very close to going down a very deep rabbit hole.

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Gearbox, Clutch, Primary / Re: Gearbox main shaft

« Last post by Craigy on 27.10. 2024 20:08 »

Cheers Swarfy (and everyone), I’ve had a read of a few old posts and think I’ve got my head around it a bit more. One of far more knowledgeable guys from the club is willing to give direction so that’s a big relief.
I just hope it fixes it, I’m desperate to get it out, I love riding it

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Frame / Re: bsa a7ss metalic green colour

« Last post by sean on 27.10. 2024 20:03 »

if you have a sample most automotive paint supply shops can colour match it with a  special camera

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Frame / Re: bsa a7ss metalic green colour

« Last post by CheeserBeezer on 27.10. 2024 19:52 »

I restored a 1955 A7SS which has a slightly lighter green than the later ones with the black frame. It is referred to in the UK as Citroen silver-green but in France known as Citroen vert-argent. It is an early 70's colour as used on the GS1200 club. I had some original 1955 parts which I got matched at a local paint shop. The frame was Rover Connaught green, not British Racing green which is too pale.

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Frame / Re: bsa a7ss metalic green colour

« Last post by Sav on 27.10. 2024 19:24 »

I used Toyota Altair metallic green on my A7SS and don't think you will find any better.


Chris

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Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures / Re: What have you done with your bike/s today?

« Last post by BigJim on 27.10. 2024 17:56 »

The bug that never goes away!
Took theA10 out after a 6 week layoff. Peeped in the oil tank out of curiosity and it was well over half full so cab to drain the sump. Many many kicks later the beast fires up and off I sail if somewhat sweaty. Great ride as always but quite a few extra oily drips at the watering hole. Not to worry and keep the revs up I say and a most enjoyable ride followed. Upon my exultant return to base I come across a quite large puddle on the driveway. Gosh, the breather works then I mutter as I try to soak it up with rags.
Drawing a positive light I reckon the rings must be bedded in nicely as I saw no smoke on start up!
Happy days and must remember to keep the van parked over the evidence!