Well hi everyone,
My names Jay and a few weeks ago i became the proud owner of a 1950 A10 golden flash plunger (in bits I might add) this is my first bsa and first bike for that matter, so I'm looking forward to the whole build experience.
The chap I bought the bike off bought it in 1982 rode it for a few years and then tried to do some mods which were done badly which meant the bike stayed dry stored for 30 years...enter me! Unfortunately he had tried to lengthen the rear plunger section by about 4" and made a right hash of it, or his welder pal did!!! But on the plus side I bought it all with two frames, one of which the frame number does not add up but that can be a post for the future. Headless to say I'm going to use the front part from the frame I have the v5 for and the rear from the other. Sad as well is that the engine is a 56 but it seems in great condition so I'm hoping not to much needs doing to it to get her up and running.
I'm quite fortunate as my dad has two BSA's both handed down to him from my grandad in bits and he built them, one A10 super rocket and an A65. So where my dad fails to answer any of my questions I'm hoping all you guys can step in, and I'm guessing I'll have quite a few, one of which I'll be posting quite soon.
Anyway that's enough from me for now, looking forward to getting some great help and tips from you all and chatting to fellow BSA owner!!!