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- Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:20 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: LOBE 2 20-21
- Replies: 91
- Views: 9041
Re: LOBE 2 20-21
engine completed: Aargh! Please stop beat. As well as dribbling on my keyboard whilst admiring your engine, I can't help my eyes being drawn to all your tools, all put away in neat an tidy rows! And to think your bike has stayed in my humble garage a couple of nights - I bet it couldn't wait to get...
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:01 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: LOBE 2 20-21
- Replies: 91
- Views: 9041
Re: LOBE 2 20-21
Amazing ingenuity. I hope you are recovering well, that is some serious business. <216 <216 Don't praise beat too much or he'll describe the electric start he's made for his B50 or the oil/air separation system he's made for his B50 or the CDI he's made for his tractor or the virtue of blue oil lin...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:26 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Exeter Trial 2020
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2759
Re: Exeter Trial 2020
Started up my Hodna Bros with the garage door shut today (too cold outside). Only ran on one until the second cylinder chimed in accompanied by a sheet of flame out of the can. Never done that before, marginally alarming!
Ian
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:18 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight .
- Replies: 78
- Views: 2640
Re: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight.
You could try here:
https://www.ccm-britain.co.uk/?xhtml=xh ... mepage.xsl
I know they're doing a bit of 'rebranding' exercise at the moment though
The owner Mark Cook is a frequent poster on here so you could try sending him a PM
Ian
https://www.ccm-britain.co.uk/?xhtml=xh ... mepage.xsl
I know they're doing a bit of 'rebranding' exercise at the moment though
The owner Mark Cook is a frequent poster on here so you could try sending him a PM
Ian
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:12 am
- Forum: News
- Topic: Exeter Trial 2020
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2759
Re: Exeter Trial 2020
Congratulations! That is a long day. Thanks FtW That was the only off-road riding I managed all last year! The MCC (The MotorCycling Club) only run three events per year January 2020 Exeter Trial - ran April 2020 Lands End Trial - cancelled October 2020 Edinburgh Trial - cancelled January 2021 Exet...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:50 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: B25 trials project.
- Replies: 88
- Views: 10253
Re: B25 trials project.
Amazing!
People will pay north of £6k for a new BSA trials frame here in UK...
Ian
People will pay north of £6k for a new BSA trials frame here in UK...
Ian
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:34 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: 74 TR5 MX Project For Ken
- Replies: 115
- Views: 15239
Re: 74 TR5 MX Project For Ken
That does look good!
I've been told that modern paints are applied with a 'flat' finish rather than glossy? It's the application of the clearcoat itself that gives the depth of shine. Anyone else use this approach?
Ian
I've been told that modern paints are applied with a 'flat' finish rather than glossy? It's the application of the clearcoat itself that gives the depth of shine. Anyone else use this approach?
Ian
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:30 am
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight .
- Replies: 78
- Views: 2640
Re: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight.
...- yep, bigger hammer with longer 2x4 to get the right angle on the pipe, and I tapped aggressively around it... Wow, I reckon it's 45 years since I bought my first C15 and in all that time I've never come across a tight exhaust pipe! I always have the exact opposite issue - how to get a gas tigh...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:06 pm
- Forum: This Forum
- Topic: Picture orientation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 624
Re: Picture orientation
Simple. It's just the hospital-grade cleanliness and general tidiness of the components you're displaying that's confusing the B50-powered photo processor!
Ian
Ian

- Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:01 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight .
- Replies: 78
- Views: 2640
Re: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight.
And, wrt the turn signals, aftermarket versions about $30 a pair and Lucas new are about $120 a pair ... seems a steep difference. Thoughts on which aftermarket as preference? Lucas is just another aftermarket supplier these days. Go for the unbranded stuff and save yourself $180. Most reg/recs are...
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:19 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight .
- Replies: 78
- Views: 2640
Re: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight.
They seem to come in pairs (in the UK anyway), so just buy two pairs of front ones and you're golden...B50ForumUser wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:23 am Thanks, Ian - not sure I can source an all 3" set - will take a look - does seem more tidy!
Ian
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:20 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight .
- Replies: 78
- Views: 2640
Re: 1972 B50 SS Return to Flight.
I would fit the shorter indicator stems both front and rear.
Upsets the rivet counters and simultaneously looks so much tidier from the rear, so it's a win-win.
I, and many others, have done this to our A65s
Ian
Upsets the rivet counters and simultaneously looks so much tidier from the rear, so it's a win-win.
I, and many others, have done this to our A65s
Ian
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:38 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: LOBE 2 20-21
- Replies: 91
- Views: 9041
Re: LOBE 2 20-21
Hope there's enough room to get the new 'pimple' on top of the rocker box under the frame top tube. But I know you'll have thought of that...
Ian
Ian
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:34 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Stan Millard
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1858
Re: Stan Millard
This is so sad.
A technical genius, not afraid of going against conventional wisdom.
Knew his mind but happy to share his knowledge and never appeared patronising, conceited or arrogant.
All delivered with a cutting wit. Never met him, but can almost picture the twinkle in his eye!
RIP Stan
Ian
A technical genius, not afraid of going against conventional wisdom.
Knew his mind but happy to share his knowledge and never appeared patronising, conceited or arrogant.
All delivered with a cutting wit. Never met him, but can almost picture the twinkle in his eye!
RIP Stan
Ian
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 4:35 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Seat brackets size
- Replies: 14
- Views: 838
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:34 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: Plum Crazy E35 Fury Project
- Replies: 265
- Views: 128498
Re: Plum Crazy E35 Fury Project
Back in the mid 70s my first boss raced a Bandit-framed Triumph 750 Morgo. Seem to recall he'd paid £35 for the frame. How times have changed...
Ian
Ian
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:36 pm
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: TR5T Engine
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1034
Re: TR5T Engine
Gear lever looks OK....
Ian
Ian
- Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:51 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: B40 Project
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1170
Re: B40 Project
Round barrel b44 will definitely fit and I think all square barrel b44 too.
Don't think any B44 had the wide rear mounting lug so all should drop straight in.
Ian
Don't think any B44 had the wide rear mounting lug so all should drop straight in.
Ian
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:09 pm
- Forum: Tales Of Woe
- Topic: TR5MX clutch/kickstart issue
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4683
Re: TR5MX clutch/kickstart issue
Is the nut on the end of the mainshaft tight? Ian Maybe I should have said 'fully home' rather than just 'tight' when I commented back in August. I agree with hb123 (hi Jon) that this looks exactly like the mainshaft being able to wander and for the nut to foul the outer casing. Experienced it myse...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:01 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: b40 wd gearing ??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 988
Re: b40 wd gearing ??
it is maybe right as he's gearbox sprocket counts only 10 t, because two ore more are brocken off already.... Or maybe melted by fire Beat Hey guys, give me a break!! <918 Ignore them Pelle, they're only jealous of my adventures. An 11t gearbox sprocket fits nicely and, I think, is common in Classi...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 11:56 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: b40 wd gearing ??
- Replies: 9
- Views: 988
Re: b40 wd gearing ??
I have a 10t gearbox sprocket on my B40 trials bike. Yep, 10.
Cheers
Ian
Cheers
Ian
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:43 am
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: b40 wd parts manual ? primary case cover?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 582
Re: b40 wd parts manual ? primary case cover?
As far as I'm aware all primary sidecovers from C15 to B50 will fit. Early C15 versions without the rotor inspection cover may be narrower at the front as they had a narrower rotor, but the fixing holes all align. This are in demand by the trials boys where slimness is king. B50 and late B25 are sli...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:15 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Clutch Pushrod???
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1918
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 3:49 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: shims VS Thakeray washers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1578
Re: shims VS Thakeray washers
I thought the tappet was meant to be slightly off-centre of the valve stem so the valve rotates in use and evens out any wear of the valve seat
Ian
Ian
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 3:44 pm
- Forum: Off topic
- Topic: B65 Mongrel
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2969
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 3:39 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Rebuild Compression
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2042
Re: Rebuild Compression
I did have a customer bring in a freshly rebuilt BSA 650 that did not have any compression when it was back together. He was very proud of his handiwork until I asked him why he did not put the push rods back in. :mrgreen: If the pushrods were missing, wouldn't that mean all the valves would be spr...
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:49 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: B50 (all models) rear brake pedal 83-2040 (also oif B25)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 884
B50 (all models) rear brake pedal 83-2040 (also oif B25)
Hi All Before this goes on ebay next week, I thought I'd let you good guys on the forum have first dibs: Selling a complete rear brake pedal for B50MX, B50SS, B50T or oif B25. All seems true (though I don't have another to compare it to). £36 including FREE postage in the UK. Happy to post worldwide...
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:38 pm
- Forum: Parts for sale
- Topic: B50MX folding right footrest (also B50T and B25T) 83-3013
- Replies: 1
- Views: 346
B50MX folding right footrest (also B50T and B25T) 83-3013
Hi All Before this goes on ebay next week, I thought I'd let you good guys on the forum have first dibs: Selling a complete right hand folding footrest assembly 83-3013 for a B50MX, B50T or B25T. All seems straight and true and even the return spring works. £45 including FREE postage in the UK. Happ...
Re: Star
Hey beat
I know you won't listen to the doctors or to Hannalore, but please rest up and take it easy.
Whilst your body heals I'm sure your brain will be super active. Keep that graph paper handy and your pencil sharp!
Best wishes
Ian (and Mandy)
I know you won't listen to the doctors or to Hannalore, but please rest up and take it easy.
Whilst your body heals I'm sure your brain will be super active. Keep that graph paper handy and your pencil sharp!
Best wishes
Ian (and Mandy)
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:15 pm
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: Primary Cover Wanted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 718
Re: Primary Cover Wanted
Reckon I've got one Joe.
Will try and root it out tomorrow.
Cheers
Ian
Will try and root it out tomorrow.
Cheers
Ian
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:09 pm
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: Aluminium rear brake plate for conical hub
- Replies: 3
- Views: 706
Re: Aluminium rear brake plate for conical hub
Hi Steve Apologies for late reply - memory fades like a conical front brake :smile: Yes, I've got one! It's got a bit of surface corrosion under the paint, but the photos make it look worse than it is (for once!) aIMG_20200910_172131.jpg aIMG_20200910_172107.jpg aIMG_20200910_172017.jpg aIMG_2020091...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:19 pm
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: Aluminium rear brake plate for conical hub
- Replies: 3
- Views: 706
Re: Aluminium rear brake plate for conical hub
Hi Steve
Think I have!
Will pop out in the garage later and have a dig around...
Cheers
Ian
Think I have!
Will pop out in the garage later and have a dig around...
Cheers
Ian
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:08 pm
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: B50SS/B50T wanted
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1580
Re: B50SS/B50T wanted
If you have a bill of sale for the US side of The sale you can apply for retrospective NOVA, you have to pay VAT on the bill of sale value or have proof of was paid on import. Yep, that's my understanding too. Costs you an extra 20% for the VAT and you then need to to get a dating certificate from ...
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:06 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: LOBE 2 20-21
- Replies: 91
- Views: 9041
Re: LOBE 2 20-21
Hi beat That clutch mechanism. You have the strong pressure plate springs at one end of the pushrod and the weak spring at the ball-and-ramp end of the pushrod. Just makes it harder adjust. Means the cable adjuster has to do more than just control the free play. At least with the old rack and pinion...
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:23 pm
- Forum: Parts & Bikes wanted
- Topic: B50SS/B50T wanted
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1580
Re: B50SS/B50T wanted
That'll be 25% then...minetymenace wrote: ↑Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:30 am ... when my insurance went up 50%....£60 to £75 fully comp...

Ian
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:19 pm
- Forum: Project bikes
- Topic: LOBE 2 20-21
- Replies: 91
- Views: 9041
Re: LOBE 2 20-21
Hi beat Stunning ingenuity from you as ever! I bought a Hadno CR125 aluminium kickstart and splined shaft a few years ago to do what you've done with your Suziku version. Don't have the skills or equipment to implement it though. As for the Truimph clutch mechanism. It was standard on my 1972 BSA A6...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:41 pm
- Forum: Tech
- Topic: Bsa b44 enduro
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1157
Re: Bsa b44 enduro
My 66 B44 Enduro did exactly the same when I first got it running. In fact I think it was the subject of my first of many posts to this forum over the years. The issue is worn rings and/or worn piston and/or worn bore. The bottom of the crankcase studs are not in a blind hole on a B44 as they would ...
- Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:59 pm
- Forum: Tales Of Woe
- Topic: TR5MX clutch/kickstart issue
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4683
Re: TR5MX clutch/kickstart issue
Is the nut on the end of the mainshaft tight?
Ian
Ian
Re: Star
Hi beat
Are you allowed front disc brakes in vintage sidecarcross? Or are you competing in the same class as all the modern bikes?
Ian
Are you allowed front disc brakes in vintage sidecarcross? Or are you competing in the same class as all the modern bikes?
Ian