Fast Doc's 'new' 1968 BSA 441 Victor! - Page 4

FastDoc · 06-24-2011, 01:03 PM

I took the BSA to a bike show yesterday (Hogs And Dogs)and it received a lot of attention! I was surprised how many (older) people knew what it was and they were happy to share stories of fond memories of Brit Bikes of their youth.

After the show I went to the car/bike show and parade (Cool Desert Nights) and was approached by members of the Antique/classic bike club in town, the Retro Riders. I had no idea there was such a group. I rode with them a while but was sure to get home before dark as I did not trust Mr. Lucas to guide me home at night, and I have no blinkers.

I had a GREAT time and I think I'm going to enjoy being the caaretaker of this old relic for some time to come.

The agenda for today includes changing the tires, fixing/cleaning/adjusting the front brake, and some aluminum polishing.

SpudRider · 06-24-2011, 02:29 PM

As a Valley Girl might say, "oh Doc, you are so retro!"

Spud

FastDoc · 06-24-2011, 07:10 PM

I spent 3 hours mounting up new replacement reproduction original Dunlops. What a cluster. There is NOTHING about these British bikes that is familiar to a guy used to working on Japanese bikes. I won't say I hate it but lets say that for every blessiung there is a curse. :twisted:

The time included a run to the bike shop to replace a new tube I pinched. :evil:

The capper is the front tire is DEFECTIVE so I get to do it all over again! :evil:

NUTS.

Weldangrind · 06-24-2011, 11:45 PM

Maybe it'll balance itself out at speed.

Bummer about the bad tire. I can imagine how frustrating that was.

FastDoc · 06-24-2011, 11:58 PM

Doc's an idiot. :roll:
It occured to me tonight while I was working out.

I was missing a tire iron.

'Nurse, is the tool count correct? I'm ready to close.'

No doctor, you're missing a tire iron.

What do you all suppose a tire iron looks like when it's left in a tire :?:

I re-opened the patient and he's fine now.

The way it happened is I had to run out to get a new tube to replace the one I'd pinched. I was tired sore and frustrated so when I removed the bad tube and tossed the tools down to hop on the Gold Wing to go to the shop, the 1000:1 even occured and the iron wound up in the tire, and was mounted. :oops:

At least no harm was done other than time and energy loss, and I didn't have to remove the wheel to rectify the problem.

The BSA rides GREAT on it's new tires! Handling is MUCH improved. I also fixed/cleaned/sanded the front brake while I was in there and it's also much better. :P

FastDoc · 06-25-2011, 01:17 AM

I'm considering naming the BSA 'Winston'.

As in Churchill.

Any other thoughts or suggestions?

SpudRider · 06-25-2011, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

I'm considering naming the BSA 'Winston'.

As in Churchill.

Any other thoughts or suggestions?

I like Winston.

P.S. I'm glad you're not a surgeon. :roll:

Spud

Barnone · 06-25-2011, 09:07 AM

FD,
Is that why they call it practicing medicine? Nurse, I am missing a tire iron, have you seen it?

Just kidding, love this thread.

katoranger · 06-25-2011, 10:47 AM

That looks like one of those new square tires.

SpudRider · 06-25-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

That looks like one of those new square tires.

Perhaps Doc has discovered a new way to balance motorcycle wheels?

Spud

FastDoc · 06-25-2011, 12:51 PM

To balance it would requre TWO tire irons and since I only have 3 total it would be hard to remount the tire...

Barnone · 06-25-2011, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

To balance it would requre TWO tire irons and since I only have 3 total it would be hard to remount the tire...

Maybe the other tire irons are in the Wing or one of your other bikes? Did you check the Pitster 400 tires before you sold it?

BTW, I've been fooling with bikes for over 50 years and have never heard of anyone leaving a tire iron in a tire.

Weldangrind · 06-25-2011, 02:07 PM

Aww, you guys used all of my material before I found the tire iron bit.

FastDoc · 06-25-2011, 02:29 PM

It was a dumb thing to be sure. One for the ages.

Maybe that was the cause of the rod knock in the PP400 I had? Maybe I left a tire iron in the crankcase? It sure sounded like that. :idea:

Tire irons for the Gold Wing are carefully engineered. They are titanium and carbon fiber with an integrated fuel cell powered microchip and are self balancing. They have a 300,000 mile warranty. :wink:

FastDoc · 06-25-2011, 05:30 PM

Getting there

. The chrome and aluminum and paint are all polished and new tires installed. The handlebars should be here next week and that sould complete the rolling restoration for now.

06-24-2011, 01:03 PM	#46
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I took the BSA to a bike show yesterday (Hogs And Dogs)and it received a lot of attention! I was surprised how many (older) people knew what it was and they were happy to share stories of fond memories of Brit Bikes of their youth. After the show I went to the car/bike show and parade (Cool Desert Nights) and was approached by members of the Antique/classic bike club in town, the Retro Riders. I had no idea there was such a group. I rode with them a while but was sure to get home before dark as I did not trust Mr. Lucas to guide me home at night, and I have no blinkers. I had a GREAT time and I think I'm going to enjoy being the caaretaker of this old relic for some time to come. The agenda for today includes changing the tires, fixing/cleaning/adjusting the front brake, and some aluminum polishing. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-24-2011, 02:29 PM	#47
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	As a Valley Girl might say, "oh Doc, you are so retro!" Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-24-2011, 07:10 PM	#48
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I spent 3 hours mounting up new replacement reproduction original Dunlops. What a cluster. There is NOTHING about these British bikes that is familiar to a guy used to working on Japanese bikes. I won't say I hate it but lets say that for every blessiung there is a curse. :twisted: The time included a run to the bike shop to replace a new tube I pinched. :evil: The capper is the front tire is DEFECTIVE so I get to do it all over again! :evil: NUTS. __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-24-2011, 11:45 PM	#49
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Maybe it'll balance itself out at speed. Bummer about the bad tire. I can imagine how frustrating that was. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-24-2011, 11:58 PM	#50
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Doc's an idiot. :roll: It occured to me tonight while I was working out. I was missing a tire iron. 'Nurse, is the tool count correct? I'm ready to close.' No doctor, you're missing a tire iron. What do you all suppose a tire iron looks like when it's left in a tire :?: I re-opened the patient and he's fine now. The way it happened is I had to run out to get a new tube to replace the one I'd pinched. I was tired sore and frustrated so when I removed the bad tube and tossed the tools down to hop on the Gold Wing to go to the shop, the 1000:1 even occured and the iron wound up in the tire, and was mounted. :oops: At least no harm was done other than time and energy loss, and I didn't have to remove the wheel to rectify the problem. The BSA rides GREAT on it's new tires! Handling is MUCH improved. I also fixed/cleaned/sanded the front brake while I was in there and it's also much better. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-25-2011, 01:17 AM	#51
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm considering naming the BSA 'Winston'. As in Churchill. Any other thoughts or suggestions? __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-25-2011, 09:07 AM	#53
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,354	FD, Is that why they call it practicing medicine? Nurse, I am missing a tire iron, have you seen it? Just kidding, love this thread.
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06-25-2011, 10:47 AM	#54
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	That looks like one of those new square tires.
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06-25-2011, 12:51 PM	#56
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	To balance it would requre TWO tire irons and since I only have 3 total it would be hard to remount the tire... __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-25-2011, 02:07 PM	#58
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Aww, you guys used all of my material before I found the tire iron bit. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-25-2011, 02:29 PM	#59
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It was a dumb thing to be sure. One for the ages. Maybe that was the cause of the rod knock in the PP400 I had? Maybe I left a tire iron in the crankcase? It sure sounded like that. :idea: Tire irons for the Gold Wing are carefully engineered. They are titanium and carbon fiber with an integrated fuel cell powered microchip and are self balancing. They have a 300,000 mile warranty. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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06-25-2011, 05:30 PM	#60
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Getting there . The chrome and aluminum and paint are all polished and new tires installed. The handlebars should be here next week and that sould complete the rolling restoration for now. __________________ Happy to serve.
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