Rigid A10

[Brian]

I kept a exact record of what I spent on the first ever "proper" restoration I did 30 years ago. When I finished and added it up it scared the hell out of me so I make sure I never keep receipts or any kind of documentation that shows prices these days. If "she who must be obeyed" found out what I spend not only would I be working out in the shed I would be sleeping out there as well. !

It wont be easy but hopefully I can find all the bits to restore it. I have started with less and managed to build a complete bike. Its not a A but hopefully I will be forgiven for posting a picture of a 1937 350cc Empire Star I restored. I started with just a bare frame, nothing else.

[cus]

Great job on that Empire Star,
Must have been a mission tracking down all those parts!
Did you get alot from U.K., I guess our friendly parts man
in Elizebeth St. would have had some of that older gear also,

regards, Cus

[trevinoz]

Brian,
         I dug out my rear wheel and with a lot of swearing and oxy- acetylene dismantled the hub.
All of the components are the same as a swinging arm set up with the exception of the cotton reel spacer which has been cut and shut. Missing is the bearing spacer from the off side and the nut.
The wheel had been in something else at some time.
The distance between the rear forks on both models is the same at 7", so I guess everything should be the same.
I don't have a parts list for a rigid so I can't compare part numbers.
Do you have a swinging arm type from '54 - '55, A or B?
I have photographed the bits and will e-mail them to you. Measuring them will be done later if you need it.
Trev.

[a10 gf]

will be forgiven for posting a picture of a 1937 350cc Empire Star

Yes. Great job, beautiful bike. I really like the looks of the prewar BSA's, often browsing trough a 1935 catalog I've got, admiring the machinery (no idea how they are to ride...).

[Brian]

A lot of the pre-war bikes were very nice looking bikes E and some of the ones I have had were terrific things to ride. Probably the best was a 1930 500cc OHV Twin Port Sloper I had, it went very well and the sound from the twin fishtail mufflers was superb.

[rocket man]

i had a b31 that was a nice bike i remember ive  had a lot
of bikes over the years mostly japanese but my favorite bike
has got to be my BSA SUPER ROCKET ITS A JEM AND I LOVE IT

[Brian]

With some help from forum members and a bit of luck I have managed to find a fair bit of the rigid A10 I aquired a couple of months ago. Here are a couple of photos. I still need a few small parts but not too much.

[trevinoz]

Brian,
           If you need chain guards, the bloke in Victoria can make them.
I just got a set but have not tried them on the frame yet as it is buried!
Trev.

[terryk]

Gday Brian. good to see the bits goin to good use and the bike on its wheels. Do you have a spare centre stand lifting handle or could I get a pattern of it. cheers Terry

[terryk]

Oh by the way the side handle not the rear one

[Brian]

Unfortunately I dont have a spare Terry but I will take a couple of photos and get some measurements off mine and send to you.

Bit funny really, when I was at a swap a few weeks ago a bloke had one for sale, I looked at it and thought I didnt need it but if you wanted one it would be one of those bits you would never find. He only wanted $10 for it, I should have bought it.

[terryk]

Yeh that happens Brian thanks for the pics I could make one from them. One may even turn up at a swap by the time I get to it.