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- Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:28 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Oil pump feed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 544
Oil pump feed
Hi all. I am wanting to do the oil feed modification which involves putting a supply side feed from the rear section of the frame oil tank. The most conveniently available T piece I can find is a brass 5/16 T barb. The ID of the T piece is 0.20 inch. Is this going to be big enough to supply the oil ...
- Thu May 14, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: rocker box cap screws
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1385
Re: rocker box cap screws
Okay thanks for the replys. So what i am taking from this is that i do have to use screws instead of studs and nuts if i want to be able to get the rocker box off with the engine in the frame. I thought one of the reasons for this also was that a long rod engine could not be fitted into the frame wi...
- Thu May 14, 2020 2:51 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: rocker box cap screws
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1385
rocker box cap screws
Hi i am hoping to find out rocker box fasteners work when fitting a long carillo connecting rod. Do the all need to be counterbored cap screws flush with where the nuts usually seat or is that only for certain screws.
- Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:38 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Better OIF Damper rod piston ring
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2673
Re: Better OIF Damper rod piston ring
Can anyone comment on the importance of the location of the two little holes. particularly in relation to whether they are above or below the stanchion end plug. As stock at full extension the upper hole is inside the end plug and the lower is approximately 21mm below. If i run a 30mm lowering space...
- Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:11 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: CCM vs. Dick Mann modified B50 frame weight.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3142
Re: CCM vs. Dick Mann modified B50 frame weight.
I don't know if this answers any part of your question but I am fairly sure my b50mx frame bare weighs 14.6kg
- Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:45 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Better OIF Damper rod piston ring
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2673
Re: Better OIF Damper rod piston ring
Hi I have three points to make on this subject. I comment based on research I have done in getting to a similar point as the original poster here. One is that I tried to find an off the shelf solution to the o ring issue without luck. Eventually I bit the bullet and bought a set of ptfe seals from a...
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:49 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Timing side rear wheel bearing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1369
Re: Timing side rear wheel bearing
Thanks for the reply. I already have the Mx spacer. I am only concerned about the function of the threaded ring in locating the bearing and the lack of it with the spacer. I am assuming it is not a concern but just wanted to ask around.
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 3:20 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Timing side rear wheel bearing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1369
Timing side rear wheel bearing
hi. I am building a b50 up out of parts and have a question about the locating of the timing side rear wheel bearing. The bike is to be a road racer and will be fitted with a standard conical rear hub. My rear wheel i am using i believe originated from a triumph 650 and had a threaded speedo drive i...
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:43 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: 8inch front brake
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5482
Re: 8inch front brake
Hi in reply to BSA wm20's comment can I ask a couple of questions. First is you recommend a rear brake spring on the rear lever only then go on to describe your brake as having a spring fitted to both levers. Are you able to explain why this is? Second is you don't seem to be recommending a heavier ...
- Tue May 21, 2019 9:32 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: c15c - B44 type frame
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5353
Re: c15c - B44 type frame
Below is a section i copied from another site http://www.gpvictor.com. i hope my copying it to here does not violate copyright issue. What i take from reading this is that the works frame was developed for the C15 before good friday 1962. That in my mind makes the works frame pre 63 eligible. My que...
- Sun May 19, 2019 9:49 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: c15c - B44 type frame
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5353
Re: c15c - B44 type frame
Leif thank you for the informative reply. From what you say i agree there probably production in late 62 but i will keep searching for answers. I have heard mention that the C15C frame was based on a works frame so i will look for reference to the works bike to see how similar it really is. i may en...
- Tue May 07, 2019 5:03 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: c15c - B44 type frame
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5353
Re: c15c - B44 type frame
Jeff K.
Hmm. I do have family in Chicago...
Hmm. I do have family in Chicago...
- Mon May 06, 2019 11:28 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: c15c - B44 type frame
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5353
c15c - B44 type frame
Hi. Can anyone confirm that the C15C frame which is similar in appearance to the later frames up to 70 B25 and B44 was first built for the 1963 model season or perhaps even earlier? I am interested in the eligibility of this frame for pre 63 road racing. Being a 63 would still include it as a pre 63...
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:29 am
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: B50 head and yokes.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3538
B50 head and yokes.
Hi.
I am interested in a B50 head and yokes. Is there anything on offer.
I am in New Zealand.
Can PayPal.
Cheers.
I am interested in a B50 head and yokes. Is there anything on offer.
I am in New Zealand.
Can PayPal.
Cheers.
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:38 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Race B50 with stock head
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1629
Re: Race B50 with stock head
That is interesting Stan.
My in my layman thinking i would have thought that the stock head would not breathe well enough for the x4 cam. Is this not the case?
Cheers.
Jim.
My in my layman thinking i would have thought that the stock head would not breathe well enough for the x4 cam. Is this not the case?
Cheers.
Jim.
- Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:12 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Race B50 with stock head
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1629
Race B50 with stock head
Hi i need to know how i can expect a B50 to run with a stock head, long rod and probably megacycle or mx cam. The machine is to be used for road racing. I was building a "trick" b50 road racer but i have just discovered the frame is not straight and i am sick of it so i am planning to fit my long ro...
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:27 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Triumph steel yoke fitment.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2041
Re: Triumph steel yoke fitment.
Hi B44Claus Thank you for your reply. What you say about the BSA stanchions working with the norton yokes is very interesting to me. I am aware of the difference in stanchion diameters and whether they would work was a question i needed answering. As i am planning on lowering the bike i was looking ...
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:32 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Triumph steel yoke fitment.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2041
Re: Triumph steel yoke fitment.
I see now I get to look at the two side by side how much longer the steel yoke stem is. I have drawn up a design for my own yokes but that doesn't necessarily fit in with the pre 72 road racing rules I am building to. My design is for 60 mm offset but a possible good alternative would be Norton yoke...
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:36 am
- Forum: Tales Of Woe
- Topic: >mead tomkinson
- Replies: 57
- Views: 20312
Re: >mead tomkinson
As a matter of interest today I saw some pictures of the M&T bike that ended up in Australia. They were on Facebook in a group called just beezas. The pictures were taken at the recent international BSA rally.
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 8:41 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Triumph steel yoke fitment.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2041
Triumph steel yoke fitment.
Hi has anyone here fitted triumph steel yokes to a B50. I am building a roadracer up from parts and the only useable yokes I have are steel triumph yokes. The stem on these yokes is welded in and is longer than the B50 part. I had hoped I would run a die nut down the stem to extend the thread then t...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:19 pm
- Forum: Tales Of Woe
- Topic: >mead tomkinson
- Replies: 57
- Views: 20312
Re: >mead tomkinson
Also on the subject of the Y*maha rear wheel. from looking at the pictures i decided it is a DS3-DS6 wheel so i recently obtained a good DS5 wheel. One of the things people say about B50's is that the rear wheel is too heavy so i was surprised to see how much heavier the DS5 wheel is. Rough measurem...
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 10:35 am
- Forum: Tales Of Woe
- Topic: >mead tomkinson
- Replies: 57
- Views: 20312
Re: >mead tomkinson
The article states that the bike is lowered 2.5 cm. Would anyone here know if that is at the front and rear or just the front?
- Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:15 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: fork yoke dimensions or drawing.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2582
Re: fork yoke dimensions or drawing.
Thanks konkretekid i will assume you are correct there and use that dimension in my design I believe the original yokes are the same offset top and bottom. in fact i think one of the bikes in the race bike section of this site is refered to as using a bottom yoke as a top yoke to facilitate adjustme...
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:35 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: fork yoke dimensions or drawing.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2582
fork yoke dimensions or drawing.
Hi does anyone here have the dimensions or a copy of a design drawing for B50 yokes.
I am planning to have my uncle make me some yokes with an altered offset so am mainly looking for the dimension between centers of the fork tubes.
Cheers.
Jim.
I am planning to have my uncle make me some yokes with an altered offset so am mainly looking for the dimension between centers of the fork tubes.
Cheers.
Jim.
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 9:27 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Replace top engine bracket
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1104
Replace top engine bracket
Hi all. I have a replacement top engine mount bracket to fit to my b50. The one that fits to the rockerbox and has the head steady to the frame attached. I need to replace it as some previous owner has sawn the valve lifter cable abutment off. My question is does the engine need to be removed to cha...
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:10 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: drive sproket location
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1604
drive sproket location
Hi all
I am after a design drawing of a b50 crankcase showing the location of the drive sproket in location to the engine mounts. or possibly some kind of accurate description of this and how it relates to the swing arm pivot.
Thankyou
Jim
I am after a design drawing of a b50 crankcase showing the location of the drive sproket in location to the engine mounts. or possibly some kind of accurate description of this and how it relates to the swing arm pivot.
Thankyou
Jim
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 7:54 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: Trail Blazer restoration
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11730
Re: Trail Blazer restoration
hey that tank looks great. is that colour called hi fi vermillion? if so where did you get the colour match? i am after a lead on a colour for my 1973 Daytona. Cheers.
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:58 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Sripping powder coating on frame?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3921
Re: Sripping powder coating on frame?
I have done this on a Daytona I am restoring. I used a bench grinder with a wire brush wheel. It was hard work but got there in the end.
- Thu May 26, 2016 3:18 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: title cold case
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2431
Re: title cold case
Hey. Thanks for the reply. I don't know what state it was sold in but I believe it was an eastern state as the registry on this site lists it as having been shipped to Baltimore. I have a faded corner of an old registration label but that doesn't seem to give any indication as to the state. I am hop...
- Thu May 26, 2016 1:04 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: title cold case
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2431
title cold case
Hi I am just wondering if there is any way to obtain information on the title of a bike that was originally sold in the usa. I have the engine and frame numbers and they are matching.
- Thu May 19, 2016 11:09 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Gearbox drain plug spanner
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1174
Re: Gearbox drain plug spanner
Yeah, thanks for the reply.
i was thinking maybe an ofset ring spanner with the head ground down a bit.
does anyone else use something like this?
i was thinking maybe an ofset ring spanner with the head ground down a bit.
does anyone else use something like this?
- Thu May 19, 2016 2:25 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Gearbox drain plug spanner
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1174
Gearbox drain plug spanner
Hi all. i am just wanting to confirm what spanner size the gearbox drain plug is on a B50. I live about 100 miles from where i keep my bikes and want to be able to change my gearbox oil next time i am up there. I seem to remember from the last time i looked that the drain plug is a little dificult t...
- Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:22 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: headlight loom plug
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1717
headlight loom plug
Hi all. Was wondering if anyone knows of a source of the plugs for the headlight loom on a b50. Mine has been cut of and the headlight wiring spliced into a home made loom. I have another good main loom with the plug attached so if I can find the plastic housing for the headlight side I can attach i...
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 3:38 am
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: side panel
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1815
side panel
hi all am after a right side side panel. that is the timing side as some would describe it. if possible i would prefer a white one with the 'VICTOR 500' sticker on it in original used but presentable condition as this would be consistent with the rest of my bike but anything would do. cheers.
- Tue Apr 19, 2016 3:01 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: B44SS
- Replies: 195
- Views: 57932
Re: B44SS
Hey Sly. I was bidding against you in the trademe auction for this. I just bought that 72 b50t that was on trademe in Auckland, listed as a 74. haven't seen it yet as i had it shipped to my fathers place in Marton (i live in Wellington). He thinks it looks good though and is more complete than the p...
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:42 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: b44 + b50mx cam
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2880
b44 + b50mx cam
Hey just was interested to hear of anyone's experiences using a mx cam in a b44. I am considering buying a b44 nearby and have a spare cam I could put in it. Does the mx cam wake the b44 up a bit. Also any other minor mods to help it breathe a bit better? Cheers.
- Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:35 am
- Forum: P92 Tech
- Topic: P92 drawings available for download?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3648
P92 drawings available for download?
hi. i am just wondering if any P92 frame drawings are available for download as PDF or similar. i want them because i am trying to teach myself to use revit and also would like to try building a frame as a project in the future. Any help would be appreciated. if this is not possible i would entertai...
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:02 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: Finally got a OIF B50 frame
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4748
Re: Finally got a OIF B50 frame
Oh okay. So yo did a similar job on that did you. Any idea about how I might go about contacting this graham or have any pictures of that frame? Cheers
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 1:56 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: B50 stuck in gear
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6582
Re: B50 stuck in gear
Hey. Just an account of a time my tiger cub got stuck in second when I was out on a ride. When I pulled the gearbox apart I found that one of the sprung teeth (I think some people call them pawls) in the shifter had stuck back into the shifter so wasn't engaging in the camplate causing the bike to b...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:26 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: Finally got a OIF B50 frame
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4748
Re: Finally got a OIF B50 frame
Hi I would be interested to see how you get on with the frame modification to get the carb clearance. I am in a similar situation with my road race project. Wish I could just chuck all my bits on a mk2 seeley frame but that might have to wait.