https://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/olathe-vintage-bsa-chopper/7349622794.html
I think I may have to snap this one up
I think I may have to snap this one up
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/olathe-vintage-bsa-chopper/7349622794.html
I think I may have to snap this one up
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An interesting discussion!If you have an interest, here is a good discussion on a BSA forum about the pros and cons of that conversion from guys who own BSA’s. Note: several argue that modern oil and frequent oil changes make the plain bearings quite acceptable.
https://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=12257.0
Interesting... Definitely something to look at. The wife doesn't seem to enthusiastic about me dragging another bike home so I think this one might go to somebody else... I've worked on plenty of Triumphs but never a BSA, I was certainly unaware of the bearing issues.I don’t know how familiar you are with BSA’s. The unit construction A65 motor had one potentially severe flaw.
The timing side of the motor ( right side? ) the crank runs in a plain bearing / bushing. This bearing is prone to failure, from what I’ve read, it is at the maximum load limit for it’s given size, and once any wear occurs, oil pressure drops and the bearing fails. Also during extended high speed operation it can fail from oil starvation. There was a British company SRM Classic Bikes that would machine the case and fit the crank with a proper roller bearing, that was said to greatly extend the life.
I was schooled on these short comings by an old fellow who used to own a British Bike dealership and raced them when he was younger. He told me they could be a fine Sunday rider, just don’t push them too hard or get them too hot.
If you have an interest, here is a good discussion on a BSA forum about the pros and cons of that conversion from guys who own BSA’s. Note: several argue that modern oil and frequent oil changes make the plain bearings quite acceptable.
https://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=12257.0
Saw that last night.... got excited..... got the same cold water poured on me......Interesting... Definitely something to look at. The wife doesn't seem to enthusiastic about me dragging another bike home so I think this one might go to somebody else... I've worked on plenty of Triumphs but never a BSA, I was certainly unaware of the bearing issues.
Dang, I guess keeping it at your house till the heats of is out of the question.Saw that last night.... got excited..... got the same cold water poured on me......
That looks like a compression release activated by the kicker?Interesting and rare motorcycle, 1986 Yamaha SRX600
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/phoenix-1986-yamaha-srx600-fairly-rare/7349790422.html
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That’s exactly what it is.
Good read. Thanks Doug... makes me want one all the more.Gets a good write up..........
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_srx600.htm
Gets a good write up..........
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_srx600.htm
A flat rear tire? You`ve got to be kidding me.