1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (1000 miles and more)
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Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
Wow, a very nice thing happened today. Limeyrider, a member of the Britbike forum, sent me a set of Torrington needle bearings for my RRAT2 gearbox rebuild. I tried to offer him money, he refused, I tried to pay for the postage, he refused. I like to give and have a hard time accepting gifts, that is how I was raised. He had an extra set of bearings and said he was 'following my progress closely". Well Limeyrider, since you are following closely, thanks again, what a kind gesture!
Does this mean my bike has groupies?
Wow, a very nice thing happened today. Limeyrider, a member of the Britbike forum, sent me a set of Torrington needle bearings for my RRAT2 gearbox rebuild. I tried to offer him money, he refused, I tried to pay for the postage, he refused. I like to give and have a hard time accepting gifts, that is how I was raised. He had an extra set of bearings and said he was 'following my progress closely". Well Limeyrider, since you are following closely, thanks again, what a kind gesture!
Does this mean my bike has groupies?
Basement rat
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
I know id give more then bearings to your bike...
I know id give more then bearings to your bike...
haplo_84
Been Around the Block
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
Thats a great thing about an enthusiast, they will give if they have it and are not using it. Especially with a build such as this. There are going to be things hard to find and someone who loves that bike will put something forth towards it. Thats enthusiast of any kind (Car, motorcycle, boats). Its a tight knit community for different things and when they feel its for something like your bike where it will be a super clean example and used for what it was made they willing give to the effort. As apposed to a collector or an afficianado who thinks it should sit and never be touched and spends thousands just to do so.
Thats a great thing about an enthusiast, they will give if they have it and are not using it. Especially with a build such as this. There are going to be things hard to find and someone who loves that bike will put something forth towards it. Thats enthusiast of any kind (Car, motorcycle, boats). Its a tight knit community for different things and when they feel its for something like your bike where it will be a super clean example and used for what it was made they willing give to the effort. As apposed to a collector or an afficianado who thinks it should sit and never be touched and spends thousands just to do so.
Goggles Pizano
Active Member
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
I'm a groupie. I love this build. The only thing I don't like about it is that it's not moving fast enough
I can't wait until you get to the body work.
I'm a groupie. I love this build. The only thing I don't like about it is that it's not moving fast enough
I can't wait until you get to the body work.
rjz5400
grummble grumble
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
yes groupie here also,
;D
dont tell anybody here though, they think i am a "don't give a f*#k" motorcycle speed demon. not some weepy eyed vintage BRITISH bike restorer guy. so help a brother out. 8) 8)
and keep up the good work, as if it hasn't been said enough I am inspired to ditch the three half assed builds i have going and get down to business on one and do it right!!!
yes groupie here also,
;D
dont tell anybody here though, they think i am a "don't give a f*#k" motorcycle speed demon. not some weepy eyed vintage BRITISH bike restorer guy. so help a brother out. 8) 8)
and keep up the good work, as if it hasn't been said enough I am inspired to ditch the three half assed builds i have going and get down to business on one and do it right!!!
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
Thanks all, I too am a hopeless groupie of this bike. Small update, outer transmission bearings arrived from Simply Bearings UK (cheaper than buying them in the US) and my magdyno body for the Goldie and magneto body for my Triton version 2.0 arrived today from vapor blasting. WOW! Peter at Mods and Rockers vapor blasting did it again.
Sonreir, I was not slacking, but moved into town last week and put the project on hold because my entire life was in boxes, including three motorcycle projects. I now have a small workspace and space in a garage for my Triton. My ankle is slowly getting better and I have ridden my Triton for the first time this year. She is running well and happy to be out. Some laws were broken, but nobody got hurt... Still trying to find the time to finish prepping hardware for cad plating. That's it for now, slow and steady...
Thanks all, I too am a hopeless groupie of this bike. Small update, outer transmission bearings arrived from Simply Bearings UK (cheaper than buying them in the US) and my magdyno body for the Goldie and magneto body for my Triton version 2.0 arrived today from vapor blasting. WOW! Peter at Mods and Rockers vapor blasting did it again.
Sonreir, I was not slacking, but moved into town last week and put the project on hold because my entire life was in boxes, including three motorcycle projects. I now have a small workspace and space in a garage for my Triton. My ankle is slowly getting better and I have ridden my Triton for the first time this year. She is running well and happy to be out. Some laws were broken, but nobody got hurt... Still trying to find the time to finish prepping hardware for cad plating. That's it for now, slow and steady...
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
An important update: my tax return arrived and I can now order my new crankshaft from Phil Pearson in the UK! Pearson cranks are masterful precision works of art capable of taking any abuse thrown their way. Carrillo rod, new bearings and precisely balanced to a new forged piston. Oh yeah. It is like a heart transplant but better, stronger, faster....
Heart of the beast (only GBP 800, $1300 USD)
Also, I took a call from the producers of "American Pickers" last night and through some more calls and e-mails it looks like Mike and Frank are going to call me as a "phone a friend" portion of their show. Unfortunately it is not motorcycle related and in line with my position as a curator, but I told the producers to tell the guys I found a BSA Gold Star in a barn and to watch their eyes go big and mouths open. I'll keep you all posted after it happens, should be fun! I have seen the show a few times and nothing wrong with anyone with a passion for old bikes.
An important update: my tax return arrived and I can now order my new crankshaft from Phil Pearson in the UK! Pearson cranks are masterful precision works of art capable of taking any abuse thrown their way. Carrillo rod, new bearings and precisely balanced to a new forged piston. Oh yeah. It is like a heart transplant but better, stronger, faster....
Heart of the beast (only GBP 800, $1300 USD)
Also, I took a call from the producers of "American Pickers" last night and through some more calls and e-mails it looks like Mike and Frank are going to call me as a "phone a friend" portion of their show. Unfortunately it is not motorcycle related and in line with my position as a curator, but I told the producers to tell the guys I found a BSA Gold Star in a barn and to watch their eyes go big and mouths open. I'll keep you all posted after it happens, should be fun! I have seen the show a few times and nothing wrong with anyone with a passion for old bikes.
JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
That's awesome, man!
That's awesome, man!
Basement rat
Over 1,000 Posts
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Love watching that show.
Love watching that show.
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
Bummer, after a day of texts, e-mails, photos and phone calls I found out I will not be on "American Pickers". They guys were looking at an old woodstrip canoe in Minnesota and wanted my professional advice and appraisal. It turned out to be in very poor shape and are not going to film or buy it, so I am out. The producers were very appreciative for all my work and advice and will contact me in the future for other finds. They also know I am a vintage motorcycle freak too. Something may come up again.
Making a phone call to the UK tomorrow for my crankshaft!
Bummer, after a day of texts, e-mails, photos and phone calls I found out I will not be on "American Pickers". They guys were looking at an old woodstrip canoe in Minnesota and wanted my professional advice and appraisal. It turned out to be in very poor shape and are not going to film or buy it, so I am out. The producers were very appreciative for all my work and advice and will contact me in the future for other finds. They also know I am a vintage motorcycle freak too. Something may come up again.
Making a phone call to the UK tomorrow for my crankshaft!
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (UPDATE vapor blasted!)
It was an older cedarstrip/ fiberglas canoe, most likely garage built from popular plans (early to mid 1960's). Not an older cedar canvas (EM White, Gerrish, Old town et al) or a very old cedar strip such as a Lakefield or Peterborough. It was rotted in places with holes and after further inspection the guys decided not to buy it or include it in their show. Oh well, I gave them a link to my Gold Star restoration so maybe they will pop up on this forum!
It was an older cedarstrip/ fiberglas canoe, most likely garage built from popular plans (early to mid 1960's). Not an older cedar canvas (EM White, Gerrish, Old town et al) or a very old cedar strip such as a Lakefield or Peterborough. It was rotted in places with holes and after further inspection the guys decided not to buy it or include it in their show. Oh well, I gave them a link to my Gold Star restoration so maybe they will pop up on this forum!
