First ride

[Catz]

My first ride today after getting the bike and rebuilding/refurbing.
I was very surprised at how much power was there, i was expecting a weak fart type affair after riding my XJR and 2013 Tiger, but no, it went better than expected and it handled and braked well too. I haven't even touched the ignition timing after the inital set up and it seems quite good. I don't think it's 100% as there is a bit of blueing to the downpipes. I ran it three times, first time just down the driveway then for about 500 yards and then for about half a mile. At least it hasn't seized up yet 
Thanks must go to everyone on the forum who offered advice one way or another and also to Andrew at Priory Magnetos (Cheeserbeezer) who supplied me with a lot of the parts and gave invaluable advice.
I still need to get some new silencers and fit the new clutch chainwheel, chain and crankshaft sprocket, but it'll give me something to do sooner or later. So there we go, hey hey.

[Greybeard]

Doesn't that feel great!!! Congratulations.

The headers on my A10 blued up soon after my rebuild 10 years ago. I think the rings were a bit tight. I remember the engine getting very hot. No further overheating so I guess the rings were just bedding in.

[fffcycles]

Well done. Very good looking cycle there. Nice work and it will be a pleasure to ride. Weather is improving here and if they can fix my eyes I will be out and about.
Frank

[Catz]

Thanks lads. Yes i am chuffed.
Ffffrank, i see you're in Canada eh? Whereabouts are you based? Me and my Mrs are going over to Calgary and then into Saskatchewan in August.

[KiwiGF]

Congratulations CATZ, after over 10 years I can still remember my first ride on my GF post restore. Felt great for several days afterwards 😆 an “inner glow” a mate described that feeling as.

You made me find the video I did, youtube had hidden it!

https://youtu.be/KjzFKDcpep8

[fffcycles]

Thanks lads. Yes i am chuffed.
Ffffrank, i see you're in Canada eh? Whereabouts are you based? Me and my Mrs are going over to Calgary and then into Saskatchewan in August.

My wife and I are in Kamloops, British Columbia, about 7 hours drive west of Calgary, I am afraid, and my wife is from Saskatoon but we don’t get out there much as that is another 5 hours or so. If you make it out this direction by chance then give us a call company is always welcome.
Frank

[Greybeard]

I put this together soon after completing the restoration of Emily.
https://youtu.be/nrOfq1O-gV8

[Catz]

First real ride in the spring sunshine today. 31 miles through south Cheshire, one lovely bit of road we took from Woore just over the Shropshire boundary to Audlem in Cheshire, and everything seems good except my Mrs doesn't want to go on it again and she says the seat's too small and there are too many vibrations coming up through the pegs.

[Greybeard]

..... too many vibrations coming up through the pegs.

Ooer missus! I would have thought that would be a 'Good Thing' 😁

[chaterlea25]

Hi Cats,
If your Mrs is used to the Triumph Tiger I suppose the BSA might disappoint?
I can see in the pic of the A10 that the seat foam is collapsing somewhat?
I'm assuming the bike has the later broad seat? But it looks collapsing in the middle tipping the back end upwards.. there should be either rubber blocks or two bolts that screw into the frame with rubber domes on top to support the middle of the seat..
Seat foam and covers are available from RK Leighton.
A worn chain/ sprockets or too tight adjustment will cause vibration through the footrest..
The A10 chain tightens up a lot when the suspension is compressed , so easy to adjust too tight???
Anyway my Better Half thinks the SR seat is very comfy

John

[Worty]

Catz, when my missus wants to ride out, I always say I'll have to 'pump up tyres and reset tha' suspension'.  That usually results in bad language and a sulky storm-off.   This then means a peaceful ride out whilst she cools down - but no tea on the table when I get back.

[Catz]

Hi Cats,
If your Mrs is used to the Triumph Tiger I suppose the BSA might disappoint?
I can see in the pic of the A10 that the seat foam is collapsing somewhat?
I'm assuming the bike has the later broad seat? But it looks collapsing in the middle tipping the back end upwards.. there should be either rubber blocks or two bolts that screw into the frame with rubber domes on top to support the middle of the seat..
Seat foam and covers are available from RK Leighton.
A worn chain/ sprockets or too tight adjustment will cause vibration through the footrest..
The A10 chain tightens up a lot when the suspension is compressed , so easy to adjust too tight???
Anyway my Better Half thinks the SR seat is very comfy

John

Thanks for the advice regarding the seat, i'll look into it. There are two bolts screwd into the frame rails but not with rubber domes.
The c&s are brand new but could possibly be too tight though i adjusted the chain as per the book.

Catz, when my missus wants to ride out, I always say I'll have to 'pump up tyres and reset tha' suspension'.  That usually results in bad language and a sulky storm-off.   This then means a peaceful ride out whilst she cools down - but no tea on the table when I get back.

My Mrs always goes pillion, it would feel strange if she wasn't there.

[Worty]

Opposite for me really.  Riding is my way of getting away from it all, having an adventure, with the freedom to do what I want and go where I want for a few hours.  If Sue were with me, and it started raining, it'd be ride over and misery.  She has been on the back, and enjoyed it, but wouldn't on the rides I generally go on (not to mention the distance).  Nah, we all ride for different reasons in different ways, the commonality is the bikes and the love of riding.

[muskrat]

My Mrs always goes pillion, it would feel strange if she wasn't there.

G'day Catz.
Great to here your out and about on the A10, you'll love her.
I miss having Deb on the back. It's been quite a few years now. We went on our honeymoon 18 years ago on the A7 plunger, about 600 miles. I thought getting the HD a few years ago might entice her back. Not yet but I'm working on it.
Cheers

[Rex]

A previous boyfriend of my Mrs scared her sh*tless when taking her for a ride on the back of his scooter, and as a result she's never expressed the slightest interest in coming out with me.
Thanks mate, whoever you were, much appreciated.