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Offline Meldrew

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Hello and Intro
« on: 21.10. 2021 11:11 »
Hi,

I am in Bristol UK and have just bought a 1954/61 A10 built up as an RGS replica.

Just getting to know it and wanting to sort a few non original bits out now - instruments (the cost!  *eek*) and horn (also not cheap!) being the two main items.
Would like a sidestand too but this appears more difficult than expected to achieve.

Have taken off the clip ons and put on some standard bars. The rearsets are on trial until I have done a few more miles.

Previously have owned a few BSAs, in order, 
B31 (all original £18),
1960 A7SS (immaculate, ate cam followers, learned a lot!)
1953 plunger Gold Flash (came with a chair, bought from a young lady)

I am much older now ( ! ) but still love the sound of a BSA vertical twin!

Great Forum  *good3*

Meldrew
1954/61 A10 built up as an RGS replica.

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Re: Hello and Intro
« Reply #1 on: 21.10. 2021 13:16 »
 *welcome* Meldrew

That’s a fine looking motorbike

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Re: Hello and Intro
« Reply #2 on: 21.10. 2021 17:22 »
I'm in Bristol so look forward to seeing you come blasting past my old clunker. Welcome to a great forum.
 *welcome* *beer* *good3*
Jamie,  Supporter of Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

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Re: Hello and Intro
« Reply #3 on: 21.10. 2021 20:00 »
G'day Meldrew  *welcome*
Good of you to join us. I'm sure you'll have many miles of smiles on that beauty.
Cheers
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Re: Hello and Intro
« Reply #4 on: 21.10. 2021 21:42 »
Great intro, great bike. Welcome!


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Re: Hello and Intro
« Reply #5 on: 22.10. 2021 08:58 »
A good looking bike, Meldrew.

I replaced the clip-ons on mine by standard bars and left the rear sets. I’ve no complaints about the riding position.

For clocks I went to Russel Smally at Chronometrics.co.uk, for a genuine refurbished Altette horn it was to Taff the Horns. Only good things to say about both.

For other bits Priory Magnetos (Andrew) has helped a lot at sensible prices.

Hope you enjoy your new ride.
Terry
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Re: Hello and Intro
« Reply #6 on: 22.10. 2021 13:37 »
Welcome. Nice looking 'sickle'
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Re: Hello and Intro
« Reply #7 on: 22.10. 2021 19:07 »
Come on in Meldrew *wave*
All the best - Bill
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Re: Hello and Intro
« Reply #8 on: 22.10. 2021 22:14 »
Thanks Chaps, that is a very nice worldwide as well as very local welcome  *thanks*

John
1954/61 A10 built up as an RGS replica.