Introduction

[The pirate]

Hi BSA guys and gals.

My alias is the Pirate and am known by that name. I live near York WA Australia. I have a Super Rocket modified to 'clubman' type of bike. It's not an RGS replica, its a replica of the one I had when I was a boy in the UK. I was on the committee of the Ipswich BSA owners club in the UK about 1973?  I have rebuilt many BSA's and it is in the retirement plan to start rebuilding again as a hobby. I also play Rockabilly guitar in a band and have a V12 jag for when I get the need for 4 wheels! So hi from me and look forward to reading heaps of articles.

[muskrat]

 G'day Pirate,
                  welcome to the forum. A few active sandgropers here now.
Cheers

[The pirate]

Thanks Muskrat, I have been reading heaps and am amazed at the depth of knowledge around. Just be looking at induction for carbys - allways been on my bike, I was told because the casting were so bad the carby flange was never "square' to both valves". Will be posting more when I have something worthwhile to say. Also the pictures of other bikes are great. Anyhow thats it for now.

[bsa-bill]

Welcome Pirate, the carby thing has been discussed here (what hasn't) so you might find something if you use the search facility at the top right under your avatar, try "biased washer"
I'm trying to remember what part of the UK the venerable Phil Pearson came from - might have been around your way then - dunno damn memory

[Stephen Foster]

LOL !! "sandgroper" ? new one on Me "Muscrat" , whats the definition ..have to remember for when I speak to My relatives over there .

Steve ..