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    Quick question - Connecting 2 threaded rods on an acute angle...

    As the subject says, I need to connect two threaded rods on my rear brake set up. What would be the best way to do this so they hold fast? Diagram provided if it helps...
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    Soldiers! Sailors! Airmen!

    I'm looking at joinging the RAEME (Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers). Anybody here with military experience? What should I expect? Should I do it?
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    Making a Speedo face?

    OK... I'm finding it increasingly hard to find a "mini" speedo and tacho for my A65. I have found 1:2 speedo gears for my bike all over the place but no mini 1:2 guages... Would it be possible to fit a fairly close ratio speedo/tacho, calculate the difference and print off a new guage face in...
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    Aussie Equivalant?

    Does anybody know if there is any Australian equivalants to McMaster-Carr? They have an incredible range of all things mechanical, everything you could possibly need! I just find the postage rates as well as waiting time for things to arrive in the post a little annoying and would prefer to be...
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    BSA - B44 to A65 tank swap?

    I'm looking at buying a new tank for the ol' BSA and have found a 1968 B44 Shooting Star tank. Would this fit on my 1966 A65? They're pretty close in year and the two frames look pretty similar I'm just not too familiar with the B44. Would it be easy to accomodate the new tank if I end up...
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    Clutch pulls in but wont engage / Can't shift above 2nd

    Hey guys, I thought I would post this question here copied from my build thread to get a few more ideas for some help! :) "...I have run into another problem... The gearbox! I can shift into 1st and into 2nd from neutral but I can't go beyond 2nd. I was told to try rolling a bike a tiny bit...
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    Looking for a classic style helmet

    So time has come for me to buy a new helmet! I want a full face for daily riding but I want a really classic, minimal look. Something that will also look good with goggles with the visor taken off. Anybody have any suggestions for classic looking full face helmets? Cheers! ;D
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    The maddest 19 year old here? 1966 BSA Hornet "Fighter"

    So this is my very first project bike. A 1966 BSA A65 Hornet. Call me mad but I have been wanting a BSA for years. ;D It was in pretty good nick when I bought it and it set me back $4,950 Aussie dollars. The plan is to make it into WW2 fighter plane themed "tribute" racer, I guess you could...
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    One of the best bikes I have ever seen!!

    " This Limited Edition (of one) cat 1Uber-bike by artist Byron Hemmes. It is a 1200cc Motorcycle. A big cat Motocycle. Powered by 1200cc Buell 97 S3 Thunderbolt engine, body made from high-grade stainless steel. It price at £320,000 (about $567,000)." See from bookofjoe.com. I searched more info...
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    Sunny Australia...

    Hey guys, the names Nick, I'm 19 years old and from Melbourne Australia! I've been lurking around this forum for a few weeks now and thought it's about time I join! My current bike (Although I'm almost too ashamed to say it... :-[) is a 1994 Honda Rebel 250. I would have preferred a CB as my...
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