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Royalcrown32

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Hello from Holland
« on: 17.03. 2012 14:18 »
Hi everyone,

I'm Richard a newbie from Holland. After toying around with old Triumph motorcycles (I have three '70 TR6's) I finally bought me a 1960 BSA A10 Super Rocket.
I bought it from the original owner who parked the bike in 1970. Needless to say I have a long road ahead of me before I take her out on the road. I decided to turn it into a sixties cafe racer. I already bought some Ian Kennedy parts from a friend of mine and I'm now on the hunt for other period parts (Lyta alloy petrol tank and Eddie Dow front brake among others).

I'm sure that I can find some inspiration and technical advice here.

Cheers, Richard



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Re: Hello from Holland
« Reply #1 on: 17.03. 2012 14:38 »
Welcome Richard, the bike looks like a good starting point for an interesting project.
Good luck with it and keeps us upto date with your progress

all the best - Bill
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Re: Hello from Holland
« Reply #2 on: 17.03. 2012 14:41 »
Richard,

Welcome to the forum. Glad you joined. Getting a bike that has set since 1970 is such a great bit of luck. I don't kow if I should even ask it it runs, because I'm not sure that would be encouraged, considering such possibilities as a gummed-up sludge trap wait to spin the rod bearings. Very much looking forward to the sotry and photos of the restoration.

 Oh, while you're here, take a look at http://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php/topic,5274.0.html  and cast your vote. I've been the hound trying to increase the number of voters.

Regards,

Richard L.
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Re: Hello from Holland
« Reply #3 on: 17.03. 2012 19:04 »
 G'day Richard, welcome to the forum.
                                                   What a great find and start of a project.
 Would advise to have a good look inside the motor and freshen anything worn. Then once that's done you can ride her while you gather parts.
I love my cafe.
 Cheers
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Re: Hello from Holland
« Reply #4 on: 17.03. 2012 22:34 »
Welcome (one more Richard comes aboard), am hoping you will enjoy the forum and what it has to offer.
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Re: Hello from Holland
« Reply #5 on: 17.03. 2012 23:15 »
 *eek*  NICE FIND    *eek*  It looks like you wont need too much to get her going again..  Ya lucky bugger..   *smile*
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Re: Hello from Holland
« Reply #6 on: 18.03. 2012 06:22 »
Thanks for the welcome guys. I'll keep you all updated on the progress.
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Re: Hello from Holland
« Reply #7 on: 18.03. 2012 17:28 »
Great looking bike and welcome to the forum  *smile*

I had the pleasure of working in Holland last year in Makkum...had grand old time there

have fun with the re build

cheers

scotty
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