The BSA commited suicide. - Page 2

makenzie71 · 08-01-2011, 06:50 PM

Are the cases really magnesium?

Weldangrind · 08-01-2011, 06:53 PM

Who knows? I'm just saying be careful until sure.

FastDoc · 08-01-2011, 07:35 PM

The Britbike experts never mentioned anything about magnesium when instructing me how to have it welded. They surely would have said something. Plus its 1950's English 'technology'. I'm just happy its aluminum rather than limestone. :roll:

katoranger · 08-01-2011, 08:43 PM

Cast Iron.

Reveeen · 08-02-2011, 08:53 AM

I'm just happy its aluminum

And pretty "clean" aluminum at that (fairly easy to weld and machine). It's when they use "dirty" aluminum does anything but R+R become dodgy.

FastDoc · 08-02-2011, 11:11 AM

It'll be in fine nick in no time. 8)

I've located a new cover, stator, timing chain, gasket kit etc.

SpudRider · 08-02-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

It'll be in fine nick in no time. 8)

I've located a new cover, stator, timing chain, gasket kit etc.

That's wonderful news, Doc!

As Mark Twain might have said, reports of the BSA's death have been greatly exaggerated.

Spud

FastDoc · 08-02-2011, 01:42 PM

Did Mark Twain make any mention of the death of my wallet? :roll:

Reveeen · 08-02-2011, 03:26 PM

The British replacement bike parts industry has never been healthier!

SpudRider · 08-02-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Did Mark Twain make any mention of the death of my wallet? :roll:

No, I don't believe he did, Brother Bill.

However, I am sure you take comfort in knowing you are supporting the British motorcycle parts industry. 8)

Spud

FastDoc · 08-02-2011, 05:22 PM

It's fun to find parts for a bike that's from a company that went out of business 38 years ago! BSA still makes small arms but I doubt they still stock pistons! LOL!

Actually with the internet it's pretty doable. My Chinabike parts finding skills have come in handy for sure. :wink:

2LZ · 08-03-2011, 07:53 PM

Hey Doc! Check this out!
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/2528319429.html

Weldangrind · 08-06-2011, 01:54 AM

Wow! That looks like a good opportunity.

Doc, the reason I brought up the magnesium point was from my (little) experience with old VW buses. I built a '58 23-window with a friend about 10 years ago, and the transaxle I installed had a gusset that needed trimming. Now that I think about it, it was a big-nut transaxle, and it was probably from a late model (meaning early seventies) bus or Thing, so it wasn't nearly as old as the rest of the bus.

I trimmed that gusset very carefully.

FastDoc · 08-06-2011, 02:01 PM

Ever hear of Thermite reaction? Great exothermic fun! It was a favorite chemical game of us (geeky science) kids when we were in High School. It involves magnesium and will burn hot enough to melt a hole through the sidewalk. 8O

Ask me how I know... :roll:

FastDoc · 08-08-2011, 05:59 PM

A pic of some of the damage done.

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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The Britbike experts never mentioned anything about magnesium when instructing me how to have it welded. They surely would have said something. Plus its 1950's English 'technology'. I'm just happy its aluminum rather than limestone. :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It'll be in fine nick in no time. 8) I've located a new cover, stator, timing chain, gasket kit etc. __________________ Happy to serve.
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Did Mark Twain make any mention of the death of my wallet? :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	I'm just happy its aluminum And pretty "clean" aluminum at that (fairly easy to weld and machine). It's when they use "dirty" aluminum does anything but R+R become dodgy.
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Reveeen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: orbital platform Posts: 741	The British replacement bike parts industry has never been healthier!
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's fun to find parts for a bike that's from a company that went out of business 38 years ago! BSA still makes small arms but I doubt they still stock pistons! LOL! Actually with the internet it's pretty doable. My Chinabike parts finding skills have come in handy for sure. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	Hey Doc! Check this out! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/2528319429.html __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Wow! That looks like a good opportunity. Doc, the reason I brought up the magnesium point was from my (little) experience with old VW buses. I built a '58 23-window with a friend about 10 years ago, and the transaxle I installed had a gusset that needed trimming. Now that I think about it, it was a big-nut transaxle, and it was probably from a late model (meaning early seventies) bus or Thing, so it wasn't nearly as old as the rest of the bus. I trimmed that gusset very carefully. __________________ 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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08-06-2011, 02:01 PM	#29
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Ever hear of Thermite reaction? Great exothermic fun! It was a favorite chemical game of us (geeky science) kids when we were in High School. It involves magnesium and will burn hot enough to melt a hole through the sidewalk. 8O Ask me how I know... :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-08-2011, 05:59 PM	#30
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A pic of some of the damage done. __________________ Happy to serve.
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