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[ageing biker]

hello all, just started to strip my a10 for restoration will post some pictures and some more info after the match, hope to gain some knowledge of the beast on here, cheers john

[NickSR]

Hi John
Welcome to the forum, look forward to some photos, you will find the members very helpfull.

Regards
Nick

[sinbad]

Helo Ageing biker, welcome from another ageing biker. Started my restoration about 3 months ago,(the bike I mean.) haven't found a forum for that yet .  Best of luck John cheers.

[muskrat]

G'day John, welcome.
                             Your name describes most of us here, although there is a few young'uns (under 40).
You've come to the right place, All here only too happy to help.
Cheers

[renos-a10]

Hi Jonh , welcome to the best forum ever . My name is Renos.I make my Bsa A10 1960 restoration and whatever i ask in the forum the answer is the best.

Welcome again
Renos

[ageing biker]

afternoon all, I got my a10 about 4 years ago, it was on the road and it ran very well, it had a new tank and exhaust and looked quite smart, its been used each summer since and hasn't given any trouble, however on close inspection the frame has been poorly painted and under the engine and gearbox its an oily mess, it also wetsumps badly and has a few oil leaks, so I decided i would strip it get the frame powder coated and give everything a good clean.

Here's a few pics. Since these were taken I have removed the oil tank, tool box and battery tray. Taken off the primary cover and timing cover and I'm currently letting the oil drain until tomorrow.

[Goldy]

Welcome ageing biker from yet another ageing biker. I think that because there is a real mix of ages using this forum that makes it good. If you make a search on the forum you will find lots about wet sumping it always causes a talking point. All the best.

[ageing biker]

hello again, just got back from Lanzarote, few pound lighter and a few pound heavier, I would rather have spent it on the bike but you know how it is. any how quick update, I got the engine and gearbox out, will be sending those to a mate for a checkover, took the head off and its on +60 which I think is max oversize, whats the best route if it needs a rebore, also any tips for cleaning out oil tank, any advice greatly appreciated, cheers ab

[bsa-bill]

+80s are about although some say there's not enough barrel metal left to fit them, others say they are heavy - don't know you would think if they make them they should be ok.
I went for liners and a return to standard, was obviously more expensive than a re bore but not twice as much

[dan daughenbaugh]

G'day John, welcome.
                             Your name describes most of us here, although there is a few young'uns (under 40).
You've come to the right place, All here only too happy to help.
Cheers

Muskrat, you have me feeling like a baby now, Im 28!

[chaterlea25]

Hi All
talking about + 80's

Look at this
  http://www.tvkim.com/watch/741/kims-picks-what-do-people-live-for

 

John O R

[RoadRunner]

Muskrat, you have me feeling like a baby now, Im 28!
[/quote]

Hi Dan,
After checking your profile to see whereabouts ain the world you are; me thinks you is kidding us - your profile states you are 928 years old

Just got me smiling anyway - a rough location helps others.

Cheers
RoadRunner

[sinbad]

Thanks for that John O R,great link putting that in my bookmarks.Cheers Rod.

[dan daughenbaugh]

Well Im in Philadelphia PA USA