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    Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 17:55
BSA B31 1955, 400cc,  Absaf Gold Star vernier cams, Pearson crank with Carrillo rod, Absaf high volume oil pump, Nova 5 speed gearbox, modified Suzuki clutch, electric start etc etc

Greeves MDS 1962, 200cc Villiers engine, just shy of 40BHP @ 11500 RPM
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote redratbike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 19:12
Nice rides 👍👍👍

My mate had an old bsa ,plunger frame in a flat /board track styleeee and his engine was built with a list of named parts as long as your arm cost him loads ££££££


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There are a good few beer vouchers invested in that BSA engine. I aim to take it to Elvington this year and achieve over 100mph
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Greg 1953 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Mar 2017 at 07:18
Love those, a real counterpoint to modern stuff...I've just bought a '71 Suzuki T250 Hustler, will post photos later.
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BSA is now finished and MOT'd
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Beautiful.
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That's stunning absolutely immaculate. Did you build it up to this standard if so I'm very impressed?
I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left
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Yes I started out with a tatty rolling chassis, sourced an engine from 'tinternet and rebuilt everything down to the last nut and bolt (all stainless by the way)
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Amazing work, well done. Thumbs Up Oh to have the time!
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Lovely  job.
Motorcycle friendly self catering holiday apartment Acorn Studio. See us at Air bnb.
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Time? what's that?
This bike took 18 months to build
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It would probably take me 18 years!
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Really really nice that. Is the front brake a bit trick having twin leading shoe both sides?
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much niceness I see before me....
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stunning!! a credit to you mate.
these kind of bikes get more attention at the bike shop than any new models!

did ken boon ride one of these? hi ho silver.
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