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UPDATE #3 Finished painting first batch of cleaned parts today. Did the engine swap last night to convert back to original (the Triumph came with the BSA engine in it) but ran into a snag. The Triumph bike (with the BSA engine in it) had an electric ignition installed so when we did the engine...

I do, although its in rough shape. Stripped paint and a ton of dents. Gunna have to honda and paint unfortunately.

UPDATE #2 BSA frame, swingarm, top and bottom fork yokes, handlebars, throttle housing and levers have all been sanded, primed and painted. Everything is looking good as is after 2 primer coats/2 color coats. Thinking i might just leave them as is and cancel the clear coat step. Is this a...

Earlier in the summer I (and two others) acquired 3 bikes. 1968 Triumph Trophy 250 (completely restored but currently hosting the BSA 441 motor) 1968 BSA Victor Special 441 in a terrible state, parts rusted and hanging off (with the Triumph 250 motor in a box) 1968 BSA Victor Special 441...

Okay cool. I'll check the push rod and vent tonight. I know I have a rubber hose running from that vent down behind the engine like an oil drain. Is that hose a must have? Is RTV just liquid gasket? I've been using Hondabond on my cases. Will that work?

My CB350 started literally shooting oil out yesterday. I checked under the sprocket cover and the plastic/rubber bushing that the clutch push rod goes though had pushed out. Anybody had this happen? I'm thinking high oil pressure maybe? My plan is to just liquid gasket it back in there. Hopin'...

Looking for a set of clip ons to try on my 350. Not picky on color or condition. Let me know if you've got a pair kicking around. Located in Toronto but open to shipping.

Anybody have any photos or links to bikes/builds with a luggage rack / sissy bar that doesn't look like junk? I'd like to have one that follows a similar line to the bottom of the seat and lose the vertical bar that was once a back rest. Inspiration or how to's welcome.

Anybody have any leads on where to get an inexpensive battery? I'm looking to replace mine with a 12v sealed battery and feel like there has to be a cheaper alternative to NAPA's $109.99 offer. Any ideas? Thanks, Pat

I just put a new stator in my cb350 as well as doing the radio shack bridge rectifier mod. So both of those have been replaced. I have been told that with a good charging system I should able to unhook my battery while running and the bike will stay running. This isn't happening. It dies after...

Taking part the rebuild of two 1968 BSA 441 Victor Specials just west of the city. The first engine was rebuilt by previous owner but there is a bucket of parts that needs to be turned into the second engine. We're looking for someone to handle that rebuild while we take care of the rest of the...

Anybody want to confirm my wiring plan? yellow and yellow/white get spliced together. white and brown/white get spliced together. black runs into the switch and blue runs out of it switching the the high beam when turned on is this right?

Sweet, thanks for the quick reply also. Any idea how many amps it needs to be?

I'd like to put a toggle switch in controlling my headlight so that the low beam is constantly on and when the toggle is switched up both the high and low beams are on. What type of toggle do I need for this? Obviously a 2 position but with how many terminals? Thanks in advance, Pat

pj - the adjustment screw on the clutch cover? It is possible it's to tight. I will try stopping right as it starts to resist. The oil I'm using is Castro 10w40 motorcycle oil. Would a it be wise to try a thinner oil in hopes it doesn't make them stick?