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Offline Evan91b

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New to the forum
« on: 06.08. 2021 01:19 »
Hi all,

Just thought I'd introduce myself on this forum. I'm Evan and recently purchased a 1961 BSA RGS replica. It has Goldstar mudguards along with rear hub front hub and also has a twin leading front shoe made by Phil Pearson. The engine is built to RGS specs from a 1958 super rocket engine. Has a 389 monobloc carb, 9:1 pistons, spitfire cam etc.

I've done about 200 miles since owning it and passing my full motorcycle licence last month. Unfortunately I've been having a few issues with the timing and magneto, and now have a strange clicking noise coming from both exhaust valves. So I might be posting about those issues sometime if I cannot find the cause.

I've attached a photo of my bike for you to see.

Thanks,

Evan.

1961 BSA RGS replica

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Re: New to the forum
« Reply #1 on: 06.08. 2021 01:41 »
Welcome to the forum. That is a very nice bike! You could probably start by adjusting the valves and move on from there. There is lots of great help here. Good luck
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Re: New to the forum
« Reply #2 on: 06.08. 2021 03:08 »
Welcome Evan

That’s a fine looking bike


Where are you located ?

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Re: New to the forum
« Reply #3 on: 06.08. 2021 09:19 »
Congratulations on jumping the hoops and passing your test. You are now in the most dangerous period of your motorcycling career.

Take time to understand the bike's character and be very careful. Anticipation of what some other fool may do is the key.  Bikes are all but invisible to other road users, see and be seen. I'd also add that it is very attractive to the toe rags of this world, so hang on to it at all times.

 Welcome along.

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Re: New to the forum
« Reply #4 on: 06.08. 2021 10:46 »
Great advice from Swarfy, I will add that an earlier plunger model A10 might be a safer bet, which I would be willing to trade with you (so kind and selfless).
Seriously, that's a stunner Evan, congrats and welcome.
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Re: New to the forum
« Reply #5 on: 06.08. 2021 12:05 »
 *welcome* i am glad you have joined the forum, now you can start to find possible answers to all your problems in this friendly place of BSA ownership, just don't take any notice of me when i have been to the pub *beer*

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« Reply #6 on: 06.08. 2021 13:10 »
Great looking machine, congrats. & welcome.


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Re: New to the forum
« Reply #7 on: 06.08. 2021 21:30 »
G'day Evan,  *welcome*
You'd be proud of that beauty.
Your "Just a Picture" https://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7964.0;attach=57469;image shows you've got the kit to survive.
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Re: New to the forum
« Reply #8 on: 06.08. 2021 22:09 »
Welcome, I love your bike.

I've taken a screen grab of the rear wheel. I really do not like the huge gap that modern tyres cause under the mudguards.
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Re: New to the forum
« Reply #9 on: 06.08. 2021 22:57 »
Thanks for the warm welcome :) it's a really nice bike and I like the look of it. I've ridden bikes before but never a true british one.

I'm located in West Norfolk so have some nice country roads to ride on.

Haha I think I'll stick with it opposed to the a10 plunger model 😄 thanks for the offer.

Regarding the tyre, it's an Avon I believe and I prefer it over the more rounded profile tyres.

Evan.

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Re: New to the forum
« Reply #10 on: 07.08. 2021 02:53 »
Welcome Evan,
 *welcome*
A very nice bike. I rely heavily on the experience of Forum members, and I am sure you will also.
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