Model ID and info sources

[jamescr]

I recently purchased a 1927 BSA 500cc side valve single and am seeking information sources. Thus far I have not found much available for parts, manuals, literature etc. I have not made any contacts in the UK yet either through the BSA owners or the VMCC. These are probably good places to go but I am already a member of the AMCA and might as well see what may be available through our club. I have yet to participate in any AMCA events but plan to next year. I am looking forward to hearing from anybody interested in old BSAs. Jim

[JPB]

BSA all the way

WELCOME TO THE PASSION..

No you are not alone - I have a few pre-30's BSAs.

And would like to see more on the road here.

As parts etc - let me know and I can see what I can do or point you in the right direction.

Remeber 1 in 4 was a BSA - at the high of your machines issue.

JP

[JPB]

PS

Engine No. and Frame No. would be a good start to see what I can dig up for you.

Have a look at my ca.1916 Model K BSA on the photo section

JP

[jamescr]

Hi JP,

Thanks for the reply. The numbers that are on the bike as well as the tax documents from the Devon County Council are as follows: engine - M16035 frame - U8950 and the registration number is UO3253. Have yet to find any reference material at all for 1927. A friend went to Davenport this fall and asked around to no avail. I have submitted my registration materials to the BSA owners in the UK and am waiting for a reply. I figured that they could get some info based on the taxation document that I have. Any experience with the UK club?

On another front, I am trying to get it to run but have little experience with motorcycles of this age. I am slowly working my way through the various systems to verify their functionality and to familiarize myself with their operation. I do suspect the magneto as a potential source of trouble and plan to measure the output. I have gotten it to pop a couple of times but can't seem to get a sucession of pops. I haven't had a lot of time to work on it but should as soon as the holidays come around.

BSA wise, I also have a '54 Golden Flash, '57 Road Rocket and '67 Hornet. I would really like to find a Spitfire Scrambler as I am partial to high pipe competition machines. I currently compete in AHRMA vintage MX and trials on a '74 CZ red frame 400cc and a '75 Bultaco Sherpa T. I would like to compete on older machinery over time but I need to acquire good competion hardware. Thanks again for the reply and I look forward to any info you can find or references that you may have. I will send a picture if you areinterested. Jim

[gtsickle]

BSA

I have a 1916 BSA flat tank, It ran great when I got it so haven't had to much to keep it going. You need to talk with David Brailey, He has a couple of web sites that you need to definately need to check out.manuals,parts,ect... www.earlymotorcycles.com is a new one from him or dbrailey@gil.com.au good luck and let me know how things are going for you ALOHA from MAUI HAWAII gray

[jamescr]

Hey Gray,

Thanks for the tip. I have sent David some pictures and other info plus asked the BSA Owners Club Uk for some help. I will also post a few photos here on the AMCA forum. I will look you up next time I am in Maui. Jim

[Alan Yeomans]

BSA info

Hello Jim, greetings from the UK.
I have a 1930 500 ohv Sloper and have had a 1928 500 SV Sloper and 1926 350 sv flat tanker. I have BSA parts books for 1927-30. If I can be of help in any way please let me know. If I don't know I have a friend who is a real BSA enthusiast (nut), he owns at least 25, who is a mine of information or the VMCC library might be able to help.

Regards

Alan Yeomans