Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (SHE'S ALIVE!!!!.)
500 Miles!
So far, so good. I began but simply starting the bike a few times, then short rides with cool down periods, followed by progressively longer rides, never over or under reving the motor and kept the throttle varied so the motor will be properly broken in. Now I can riding her harder with higher rpm's and for longer periods until I hit 1000 miles and consider her broken in.
Yesterday, I changed the primary, gearbox and motor oils and there were no surprises, chunks of metal, etc. Checked the timing and valve clearances-all good. My primary chain stretched out and was loose, so I removed 1 1/2 links, moved the gearbox forward and added 1 1/2 links to the drive chain. I checked and tightened all the bolts on the bike and found I lost the brake pedal stud somewhere, so I ordered replacement hardware. Still trying to get more out of the front 190 mm drum brake, but it is better than it was.
There is a slight oil leak in the primary behind the clutch dripping and spraying the chain, center stand and rear wheel. I have a Phil Pearson seal holder and believe it is set up properly, but after some research another BB forum member had similar problems until drilling a small pressure relief hole in the inspection cap. I will do this tonight and test it out. I know it is not leaking gearbox oil because the leaking oil is red ATF.
Summer is finally here, I had several beautiful rides yesterday in the bluffs and it felt so good to start going past 4500 rpm's and feeling her really pull. And the sound, simply beautiful. My poor Triton is going to get some attention tonight, I have not ridden her in weeks.