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Offline jachenbach

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Not BSA, but still thrilled
« on: 05.06. 2017 17:00 »
Yesterday I awakened the Venom (Sleeping Beauty?) from it's 30+ year slumber! Still a lot of fiddling to do, like cleaning/greasing wheel bearing, swingarm pivot, fork overhaul, etc. but it runs. Norton is close to ready to ride as well, so I'll soon be getting back to the BSA. The Norton and Velo were much more complete, so mostly labor to resurrect. The BSA got put on hold because it's going to take both dollars and sweat. Tried to attach video of it running, but file is too large.
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Offline Greybeard

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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #1 on: 05.06. 2017 17:46 »
Quote from: jachenbach on 05.06. 2017 17:00
Tried to attach video of it running, but file is too large.
You could upload to YouTube and post a link here.
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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #2 on: 05.06. 2017 18:10 »
I believe you cannot post video of any length.

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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #3 on: 05.06. 2017 18:30 »
Quote from: RichardL on 05.06. 2017 18:10
I believe you cannot post video of any length.
I don't understand Richard; I know you've put video on YT and I have as well.
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Greybeard (Neil)
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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #4 on: 05.06. 2017 20:16 »
I meant here on the forum, but maybe you're pulling my leg.

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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #5 on: 05.06. 2017 23:03 »
Sorry, misunderstanding.
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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #6 on: 05.06. 2017 23:44 »
OK, considering leg not pulled.

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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #7 on: 06.06. 2017 01:02 »
Feller over on the Britbike Velocette forum has just unearthed a superb original Venom Clubman with about 1800 miles on the clock.
Been in an air-conditioned museum for almost all of it's life, wow!
Take a look Jachy-boy! (And lets see yours).
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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #8 on: 06.06. 2017 21:50 »
Jachenbach,

Do you think us Velo' owners should start a forum takeover bid? I'll show you mine if you show me yours.......

Oh...and here's the A10, first run on the road last weekend after two years having just fitted a new solo sprocket.
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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #9 on: 06.06. 2017 22:30 »
Two beautiful bikes. I'm trying to figure out how to put a video on You Tube, then I'll try to figure how to attach a link.
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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #10 on: 06.06. 2017 22:40 »
I think I got it.  https://youtu.be/aZxgB4BtFq8  Don't know how to link it, but if you copy and paste the address it will come up.
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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #11 on: 06.06. 2017 22:46 »
The link works fine, it certainly looks like you enjoyed the moment! You'll enjoy the Velo' without a doubt. Have fun.
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Re: Not BSA, but still thrilled
« Reply #12 on: 06.06. 2017 23:29 »
VERY nice Clubman Mk2 with alternator conversion by the look of it. Yum.
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