New member from Germany

[Norbert 60]

Dear All,

I’d like to share a few info’s about my bikes and myself.
Living in Germany (Düsseldorf) and Belgium (Brussels) I’m riding bikes for  quite some time, - about 35 years. Starting with Japanese bikes, going over to Ducati’s ending up with British and German bikes, I now do own a BMW R100 GS, a R100 RS(project), an Indian made Royal Enfield Bullet 500 and a ‘59 BSA A10 S/A Golden Flash. I own the Beesa already for 30 years, but most of the time in boxes due to a major engine (big end) problem during the 1st long trip. But now the time has come to rebuild it.
Some years ago I already started to buy / prepare parts so I have a decent stock as regrind, heat treated Crank, new camshaft, Pistons …. .
Missing parts are good oil pump (considering SRM part) and as I have doubt about the condition of con rods, I still wonder to buy new ones.
Due to time limitation, - I’m home only at weekends and family demands, the rebuild will take a bit longer. My guess is that I might need 2 years.
I hope to find help & hints for the rebuild & parts supply.
Best regards

Norbert

[Greybeard]

Hi 

[bsa-bill]

Hi and welcome
Nice intro

[a10 gf]

30 years, but most of the time in boxes due to a major engine (big end) problem during the 1st long trip

 

Let's hope you'll find any info here to make the engine last a little longer this time
Welcome aboard.

btw, figured out the cause of the failure ?

[muskrat]

G'day Norbert  .
It'll be like opening one of those time capsules with a jigsaw puzzle inside.
Best of luck with it.
Cheers 

[Norbert 60]

btw, figured out the cause of the failure ?

I found a totally worn magneto, which causes engine overheat, but root cause was an idiot driver... !

[jachenbach]

Look forward to watching your progress. There's a wealth of information and help available here.