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TO DO LIST (next 2 weeks) 1) Frame mods (rearsets) 2) Fabricate Oil Tank (need ideas) 3) Fabricate Seat unit (matchless G45 style integrated mudguard) 4) Figure out what to do with front yokes (clubmans or clip ons) 5) Fab up air scoop for the front brake 6) Drill holes in everything 7) Send...

crazypj i'm not sure which shaft you are referring to..is it the gearbox one? i'm not taking the gearbox and engine apart at the moment..i need to build up a mount for the engine first.. then i plan to take a sneak peak inside the engine (and gearbox) and order up sum replacement bits (if...

Re: CB360's - Speak No Evil, See No Evil, Hear No Evil (and eventually, just EVIL) just read the whole thread..and got some great tips and ideas..thanks crazypj and the videos were awesome!! 8)

crazypj..i don't intend to chop of modify the frame at all. all original parts (like the mudguards, oil tank, tool box etc) will stay in my garage.. I intend to make it into a cafe racer as posted in my first post..seat, tank, oil tank, handle bars etc.. but before I can get there..the...

go mama! for me this particular B31 is prime for a cafe racer conversion..I have another B31 which is in far better condition albeit with BMW stickers! this second one was also an ex-police motorcycle..i have a few others which i'll post about soon.. and honestly I do want a retro cafe...

teazer, it does look fairly complete but over its long history its been butchered..i will post pics as the thread continues of each of the old bodged jobs and i hope how I fix it..(with everyone's help!)..i did think about restoring it to original but i have found a few others that i am keen to...

i don't have them.. and unfortunately it is unlikely that I'll find them in the local markets/diy stores here.. and another question.. the sprocket bolt is rounded off and there is not enough clearance to get a socket around it..any ideas how i can take it off?

this is one of the engine plate bolts...bent and in a place where i can't get a the grinder in.. i tried straightening it but there isn't enough space to use a lever..any ideas?

thanks Sonreir..and i think i did bite off more than i can chew.. i was hoping to that it was only going to be cosmetic but its not looking that way.. i'm already struggling to remove the engine as bolts have bent when nuts couldn't be found.. current problems.. 1) rear wheel won't come off as...

Hi everyone! I signed up cuz of an inspiring thread by Swan and this seems a perfect place for me to learn how to build my first cafe racer.. Where I am we have very little resources and tools available. There is hardly anyone with knowledge of old brit bikes so its going to be a steep learning...

Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (New crankshaft arrived!!!!) Swan..i signed up cuz of your (this) amazing thread while searching different forums for information about B31's.. You are doing a fantastic job and I can't wait for more updates! I'm gonna start my B31 thread and hope you...