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Paul Henshaw
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BSA A65 engine strip and rebuild 2 Discussing the stripped engine and crank.
Gearbox aside, the engine is stripped down to the crank now and it is time to order some parts and start looking at some aspects of this engine, to see what if anything might need any attention.
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BSA A65 engine strip and rebuild - yes, another one!
Просмотров 1 тыс.18 часов назад
Here I am, at the early stages of stripping another BSA A65 engine. This one has already been enlarged to 750 cc and has the SRM crankshaft timing side conversion, but the owner wants some new, upgrade conrods fitted and anything else which may crop up attended to.
A new Welsh Stonehenge? Large rocks to be put into the river to aid fish & Lampreys at spawning time
Просмотров 45319 часов назад
Something a bit different to most of my other videos, this might be of interest to some, though.
Ariel 500 motorcycle - About my old, incomplete example.
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.2 часа назад
This machine was bought in good faith a number of years back, but so far I have not found the time to do anything with it, but I thought it was worth showing and discussing as it is in any case. One day, hopefully!
BSA Bantam woken from its very long slumbers while laid up.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 часа назад
The owner of this machine dug it out from his shed and his grandchildren became interested, so I was asked to get it running.
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 'Asbo' 51 engine top end tuning work discussed.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.4 часа назад
At first, this wasn't going to be Asbo 51, but the lightened and rebalanced crank, overbored and shortened ally barrel, high compression piston and ported and tuned cylinder head which eventually passed through my workshop are all very much trademark features of such an engine, and this won't be the first where a complete engine or machine have not been present. Here, I discuss some of the tuni...
Triumph Mountain Cub T20M Test ride!
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.9 часов назад
A repeat of a Ride I took on this machine the day before, when my camera let me down. Taking no chances, I borrowed my Son's almost identical one, with the settings set the same as mine and with a new battery and a different memory card. whether I needed to do any of that, I don't know, but we got the entire ride captured on video, which is the main thing! The Mountain Cub ran and performed ver...
Triumph Mountain Cub T20M first attempt to start with Boyer Powerbox and no battery.
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.14 часов назад
Here is my first attempt to start this machine without a battery fitted, it being pretty vital that this machine can run without one, due to space limitations with the 'D' shaped air filter fitted. Back in the day, these machines were supposed to be able to run without a battery on the not very successful Energy Transfer ignition systems they were equipped with, but here, I have set this one up...
Triumph Trident - 'The President' gets new pipes! Also a start up on points with no battery.
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Well, not new pipes exactly, more like a set of silencers, or 'Rayguns' which were just better than the ones that I had on my machine since about 1983, when I sometimes referred to it as the 'President Raygun'! Also shown, is this machine's ability - when I switch the ignition on properly at least - to start with no battery on its original Concentric carbs, wiring and three sets of points. Thes...
Simple ways of adapting hardware shop tools and engine pushrods for cylinder head porting duties.
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.21 час назад
I know long reach deburring tools can occasionally be found, but I find it is much easier to get hold of the shorter ones, although they have limited reach for cylinder head porting work, as do the abrasive flap wheels which are also very useful. Here, I show the simple methods I use to extend them so they can reach further into those tricky areas deep inside the ports of cylinder heads.
A small electric cooker beats the gas torch for valve guide and bearing removal in the workshop!
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.21 час назад
I only recently tried using this small oven instead of the propane torch for heating up cylinder heads, crankcases etc to facilitate removal and replacement of valve guides, bearings etc and it has proved to be quite a revelation, so I thought it might be of interest to others, as I had never expected it to out do the gas torch for such work.
Paul's Rants - Is my BSA A65 really just a 'Bad Bike'?
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.День назад
Not really a rant at all, but I thought I would add this to them. Here, I discuss several separate incidents and failures I have endured on my 1970 BSA Thunderbolt 650 and consider whether they make my machine a 'Bad Bike'. Perhaps not everyone will agree with my conclusion, let's wait and see ...
Paul's Rants - The story of Kevin the angry carpet fitter who couldn't be bothered!
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It's not often that the guys doing the building work, as well as myself, are lost for words, but we were all a bit amazed at this guy's performance. Maybe he should take up acting, he would do some very convincing angry scenes, I would think. The grumpy little bear!
BSA 350 cc Model L engine circa 1930 strip & rebuild 20 - all done!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.14 дней назад
Finally, the last installment in the playlist of videos featuring this engine, although it is possible we might be seeing - and hopefully riding - the complete machine at some point in the future!
Triumph Mountain Cub T20M Runs better with timing and carb attended to.
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.14 дней назад
After marking up to check the ignition timing by strobe, I found it to be way over advanced and adjusted it accordingly. I also attended to the carburettor, finding a too small pilot jet in there, as well as a blocked pilot bleed passageway and no rubber o ring in the carburettor flange face. Putting all of these right resulted in the improved running seen here.
Triumph Mountain Cub T20M First attempt to start following some basic attention - will it run?
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.14 дней назад
Triumph Mountain Cub T20M First attempt to start following some basic attention - will it run?
Triumph Mountain Cub T20M - Introducing this machine which paid a visit to the workshop.
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Triumph Mountain Cub T20M - Introducing this machine which paid a visit to the workshop.
Triumph Tiger Cub Trials replica takes short, scenic spin around lanes & Roman Road.
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Triumph Tiger Cub Trials replica takes short, scenic spin around lanes & Roman Road.
Triumph Tiger Cub, 1958 takes short, scenic trip.
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Triumph Tiger Cub, 1958 takes short, scenic trip.
Triumph Tiger Cubs make great antidepressants, but will they start after standing idle for months?
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Triumph Tiger Cubs make great antidepressants, but will they start after standing idle for months?
Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Charging system demonstrated & discussed
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Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Charging system demonstrated & discussed
BSA 350 cc Model L engine circa 1930 strip & rebuild 19 Temporary fitting of the rockers to check.
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BSA 350 cc Model L engine circa 1930 strip & rebuild 19 Temporary fitting of the rockers to check.
BSA 350 cc Model L engine circa 1930 strip & rebuild 18 Rocker repair issues discussed.
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BSA 350 cc Model L engine circa 1930 strip & rebuild 18 Rocker repair issues discussed.
BSA 350 cc Model L engine circa 1930 strip & rebuild 17 rocker tip damage discussed
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BSA 350 cc Model L engine circa 1930 strip & rebuild 17 rocker tip damage discussed
Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Roman Road ride to 'Triangle' and back.
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Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Roman Road ride to 'Triangle' and back.
Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - A short ride to the 'Triangle'.
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Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - A short ride to the 'Triangle'.
Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Time for a sunny, scenic test ride!
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Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Time for a sunny, scenic test ride!
Paul's Rants - 'It was probably the biker's fault'.
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Paul's Rants - 'It was probably the biker's fault'.
Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Running again with timing sorted.
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Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Running again with timing sorted.
Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Hmmm, timing too advanced, I reckon.
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Triumph Trophy TR5 Happy Days 'Fonz' bike recommissioning - Hmmm, timing too advanced, I reckon.
Fabulous project. Totally agree with all you said about "Bobbers" and the dread side plate. And those wonderful old mudguards...how could anyone discard or alter those gems? Inconceivable!
To be fair, contemporary road tests did mention fractured brackets and high rev vibrations. Having said that I did enjoy my A65s
The only other thing "i feel " in my years of playing with these things is the high loading of the valve guides Those valves, the angle and thus the loading were the "thoughts of those times " that's the only thing I would change on mine a "flatter piston " and those valve guides I adjusted the chain on my daily driver after 600km might even look at the points one day ,,,, the reliability of these things is bordering on boredom levels !
I appreciate these regular updates. I may be the latest A65 convert, and am eager to learn ;)
Which do you consider being the most durable option for upgrading A65 conrods Paul, please? Forged steel as supplied by Carillo and Hepolite or those machined form 7 series alloy as supplied by SRM and others?
I suppose Carillos ought to be the ultimate, but any new, quality conrods should give peace of mind over some originals, which may have had a hard life.
I love them, help my son Gareth completely restore one a few years back, he's now waiting for me to visit next year to check her over. Love your video thanks for sharing my best wishes to you from the Philippines ❤️💪👍😉😀😁🏁🛺🏍️🐑🇵🇭🏴
Thanks, Gordon!
Wow that's nice to see beautiful video thanks for sharing your work with us, my best wishes to you from the Philippines ❤️💪👍😉😀😁🏁🛺🏍️🐑🇵🇭🏴
G'day Paul, l wonder 🤔 if they are making a fish ladder to aid upstream travel for the 🐟, hope it doesn't restrict the flow when in flood as this could change the displacement on normal flood plains, causing unusual flood patterns, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
It would seem that this has done little since it was last apart.
Really enjoy watching the A65 work. And the rest of course. Have a 1970 Firebird. Hope we see the finished 350 BSA. All the best Pat W
Those mudguards are things of beauty. Best of luck getting it back on the road
G'day Paul, the Engine is in the right hands, be interesting what you think 🤔 of each motor when you have done all the work required, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
G'day Paul, you must be able to strip an A65 motor down with your eyes closed, still always interesting seeing your process, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
This is greatly anticipated as a new A65 owner, hope you don`t find any `guilty secrets` in there ;)
I have been hospitalized twice by cars turning in on me. Both times it was a good day and my headlights were on. Never had this happen when my lights where off Soo i reckon riding with your lights on only encourages them to try and kill us.
My T160 was wet sumping in short time and i had to remove the exhaust system to get to the sump plate( even with a single plug) hated to do it but removed the non working spring vavle and replaced it with an oil tank valve from L P Williams
Hopefully straightforward, but all the fancy mods make it far from routine. What is it used for? Vintage road race sidecars spring to mind, as do flat track bikes. I know that some flat track racing was done at both King's Lynn and Scunthorpe speedways. Our young 'un broke an ankle whilst in the lead at Scunthorpe a few years back.
All the fish that live in the sea and spawn in freshwater are under pressure (lampreys included) from the effects of climate change (among other man-made problems). That includes sewin of course, for which the Towy and its side streams are famous. I wonder if the smaller river has been widened and/or dredged in your lifetime Paul? Dredging has done terrible damage to rivers and fish habitat right across the UK in the past (still going on in some places) and it has caused increased flooding risk in some places too, guttering the water away instead of allowing it to be held back a bit. Hopefully they’ll get rid of that small weir while they’re doing the ‘rocks in the river’ thing. OK, on with the A65 now? Watching with interest. Les
Nice....
Thanks Paul.
Do we need more lampreys? Horrible, parasitic things in my book.
Is that a load of weld above the timing side main?
I don't think so, but it looks like someone has been using a small grinding tool in that area dor some reason.
An "easy," one. 🤔🧐 Here's hoping.
That would be nice!
So a prehistoric fish that has survived until now needs human intervention.🤔🤔🤔.
Yes indeed. Hmmm ...
Beauty! What about doing just an hour a week on it, that would make a great series.
I rode one of these round and round the fields as a youngster, it just kept going. My dad ordered the scrapman to take it away, so I tried my best to break it before he arrived, but I couldn`t!
New test area for any off-roaders you may work on?
So, they’re going to dump rocks in a small river that already floods on a regular basis?
Yes, it would seem so ...
Hmmm…I’m thinking in terms of how much of a problem it would be for Roman soldiers to ford that river with no bridge as the “barbarians” would be firing missiles, arrows and spears…
Very good!
Very informative and crystal clear as usual!
Thank you!
Nice, well done Paul.
Maybe a red hunter
Good old thing.
Looks like a 1953 vb 600 there is one for sale on ebay at the moment
It has a 500 cc ohv engine which is complete but in bits.
my old dad had a cose relitive of that a morris minor hbx 638
It's a VG500. I have a '49 year. Twin port 500 single with a bronze head. Lovely bike.
Be nice see that up and running good video 👍
Brings back memories- My Uncle had one- same colour- he would ride in a long gabardine trench coat, gauntlets & a pudding basin helmet.
This is the first D1 that i have seen apart from the colour Scheme (mine was red and black) to be exactly the same build as my old 62 D1 Bantam.
D3. I bought.
It may be a 150cc Debbie with that rear suspension like the first motorcycle insurance bought. Please let me know
Great looking bike Paul. I used to have an 4F 600 Square Four from 1933 and the front mudguard looked like older version of yours. They were "de lux" mudguards, not every Ariel had them. Do you have an instrument panel, to complete it and make it work proved impossible in communist Poland during eighties.
G'day Paul, that's a great barn find and in almost original condition, l would like too come across a find like that, wonder if it will survive the Grandkids treatment, one of my mates bought a A10 BSA that had not been started for 30 years, after a service and clean a few good kicks and it started, it amazed me, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
G'day Paul, l hope your able too find the time to restore that wonderful Arial 500 it needs to survive, I'm a purest when it comes to classic bikes, that's your protect you do it your way, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
To nice for a field bike
Smashing!
Hi Paul. The FBX registration series started in May 1949 and was registered in Carmarthenshire according to a book I have !
Thanks, David!
💯% agree with side mounted number plates...ruins the symmetry.
Too good for a sacrificial 'field bike'