BSA W-M20 A Lick Of Paint
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- The bike was fully restored by previous owner/s. I bought the bike summer 2019.
As the movie shows I have done some basic maintenance & given it a fresh coat of paint.
BSA Factory records show the bike was dispatched to the war office 12/03/41 this can be taken as the date of manufacture. The bike was built under contract C7287-24 and given tank number C4350902.
It was part of a batch that was sent to Army supply barracks Chilwell Nott's UK. Last recorded date 28/08/1941 destination unknown ,as no records exist of where the bike was sent or what regiment it was attached to.
It was found in Cyprus and returned to the UK in the mid to late 70s as a restoration project. But never finished and left for another 30 or so years until rediscovered. The machine still has some sand coloured paint, it may have seen service in the desert but this can't be proven.
The bike starts first or second kick (mostly)and runs great ,it is used regularly.
1,250 miles during summer 2020.Still running great.
Thanks.
Pete - Авто та транспорт
Recently restored my 1943 wm20, been in the family since the late 70s. Back on the road now tho and in military trim. Ride it more than my blade. Totally love it.
Yes great to ride.Something a little different 🙂
Hey rapid any help you can lend in getting my uncles wm20 rideable again would be appreciated
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Very interesting, they would very likely have been brush painted at the time…
the fuel tank is for desert use. the cutaway at the rear of the tank is to accomodate a over sized air filter box,to keep sand out .
Hi Felix
Thank you for your comment.
You are correct the rear offside corner of the fuel tank was cut away to accommodate the hose leading from the tank top VOKES air filter to the carburetor intake.
(or the less common Talfow filter)
This modification was carried out to bikes destined for hot dusty climates.
By 1945 the tank cutaway and the filter was fitted as standard to all new models regardless of destination.
I have no proof of where the bike was used as no records exist.
It would be wrong of me to claim it was definitely used in the desert even though the clues can be seen on the machine.
Once again thank you for your comment.
Regards Pete.
@@peteg3826 The Vokes filter wasn't used in the Desert on M20s...The cut off tank was fitted to the last three wartime contracts, the filter itself only to the last two contracts...Well after the desert war...
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nice vid. - bad noise
Abo waled BSA
Hi..could you share the list please.
I have a WM20 too. Where did you find the factory data please?
I contacted Henk Joore through the BSA WM20 website.
He has a large collection of frame number's and BSA factory records.
For a small donation he can confirm your tank number's and date of manufacure. Unfortunately not all the factory records survived the bombings during the war.
So no guarantee he has your frame number.
Hope that has helped you.
Pete.
Beautiful bike! Great work. Did BSA originally brush paint the bikes?
I would think yes, not necessarily by BSA, more likely the military units to which they were assigned..
@@mjspice100 They were painted at the factory, with whatever paint they had at the time...
Hi mate, where did you get the history of the bike ?
Hi.
I contacted Henk Joore through BSA wm20 website. He has a large archive of w-m20 frame numbers.
If he has your frame number on file for a small donation he can provide the date of manufacture and give you the correct C number for your bike.
Check out dating service on the BSA wm20 website.
You dont have to register or join.All free of charge.
Hope that's helped you.
Best wishes
Pete.
i just bought wm20 and already test ride but there is smoke from the cylinder is it ok?
hello sir can you make proper restoration video.
Hi.
Sorry for the late reply.
I am no expert.
I have only dismantled the cycle parts and painted. So I can't realy give anyone advise regarding a full restoration.
The engine and gearbox was not even removed as I could manage to paint the frame with them both left in.The only mechanical work I have done so far is exhausts removal and refit ,tappet adjustment, carburetor dismantle & clean and several oil changes.
I have had the bike 2 years so I still have a lot to learn myself.
The work I have done in the video was very straightforward, not too difficult.
Thank you for your interest.
Pete.
Where did you get your Speedo celebrated and re stored mind definitely need a new lease of life
Hi Paul.
The Smiths speedometer was restored by
Chronometric Instrument Service
Daybrook Nottingham UK.
More information can be found on line.
Hope this helps.
Pete.
Pete G thank s you