Thanks Mike. Lovely old Beezer, all it needs is the faux leopard’s skin seat cover that I remember the local “cowboys” having back in London as a kid! All the best from Putnam Valley NY.
I love this project BSA Super Rocket, that you are doing a fantastic job restoring! Even though the unit construction Beeza motors were a great design improvement, I still think the old non-unit motors were visually much more interesting and handsome to look at.I also love that you are staying with the" Road Rocket"concept as these motors, in a fine state of tune, really can live up to their name and fly! Good on ya Mike,continued success with this bike and I can't wait to see it completed and back on the road!
Hey, Mike, I love your Sunday-morning-workshop -videos…. So relaxing and a nice kind of working on it… thanks a lot and greetings from northern Germany Manfred
Hi Mike I like the look of the Maguires cutting compound 105, looks like you got a good shine with it, I might try some. The BSA is coming on now looking forward to seeing it finished. Thanks for the video Mike.⚙️🔩🔧🇬🇧👍
At first, when I saw the painted flames on the petrol tank, I thought it would be a "heavy metal" project. Now, when I saw the sax lessons applied to the oil tank care I started to think that there is also a jazzy flavor added to the 'ol BSA project. Maybe it will end up as some sort of mix of both styles, just like a Frank Zappa tune. Which, by the way, is very good indeed. All the best from Brazil. ✌
will Tracey bring you some cup cakes while you're working? oops! thought I was watching Alan Millyard (just kidding), Rocket is coming along nicely, good job..A lot of people used to complain about british bikes leaking oil, good thing is that the oil usually got on most of the lower cycle parts and in doing so protected them from rusting out.
Hi Roy, I just added the details in the description. It is from a company called ChapMoto: www.chapmoto.com/progressive-suspension-standard-shock-spring-tool-377-4840
Hi Mike, another great breakfast-time video. I'm getting worried that I'm in the minority. I secretly like nut and bolt resto jobs on my own bikes, but the fashion now is to conserve, I might need to rethink. A fella on another channel I watch is preserving a B50 and I can't help thinking it's a bit too gone, and the result will be neither preserved or restored. I'm confused.
Love this Sunday morning Videos! They send my bum off the sofa and into the workshop but no, says the Master of my universe; gonna walk the dog first...😢
For those shock shrouds, I clamp round stock in the vise, put the stock inside the shroud, and tap progressively with a small hammer. T'ain't perfect but surprisingly good.
Not too many surprises so far Mike, in some respects better to find 'old packing' shows the bike hasn't been apart for some time 'not messed about with' imo .. 😉 The oil tanks came up nicely .. 😎 Thanks for sharing. atvb t ..
Great-stuff Mike , there's a lovely-black Ex-Police A10 Golden-Flash for-sale in my-part of the World at the-moment and I'm re-thinking my bike-'needs' Dave
Good work, Mike. This bike is going to be fantastic when you're done...... Something about a period correct bike being preserved that I find satisfying. Infinity? FX45 here.
Well done, Mike! For me, this is the most enjoyable type of the Brit bike experience. Finding a dusty, greasy old heap and breathing life back into them! I have done a couple of basket case restorations and they can get frustrating and the satisfaction comes in small portions over a long period of time. Bikes like this can be on the road in as little as a couple of weeks. Thank you for this series!
Great video Mike! The BSA build quality is certainly evident in this close look at the frame! The heavy gussets at the steering head, and loop around the oil tank. Very sturdy construction! She would handle a side car very easily! Thank you sir!
I'd never choose to paint a BSA like that but I'd have a hard time painting over it if I owned it. It's of the era. And nobody will have a BSA that looks like that one.
Thanks Mike. Lovely old Beezer, all it needs is the faux leopard’s skin seat cover that I remember the local “cowboys” having back in London as a kid! All the best from Putnam Valley NY.
I love this project BSA Super Rocket, that you are doing a fantastic job restoring! Even though the unit construction Beeza motors were a great design improvement, I still think the old non-unit motors were visually much more interesting and handsome to look at.I also love that you are staying with the" Road Rocket"concept as these motors, in a fine state of tune, really can live up to their name and fly! Good on ya Mike,continued success with this bike and I can't wait to see it completed and back on the road!
Hey, Mike, I love your Sunday-morning-workshop -videos…. So relaxing and a nice kind of working on it… thanks a lot and greetings from northern Germany Manfred
Hi Mike I like the look of the Maguires cutting compound 105, looks like you got a good shine with it, I might try some. The BSA is coming on now looking forward to seeing it finished. Thanks for the video Mike.⚙️🔩🔧🇬🇧👍
The oil tank came out looking great.! What a project!
Something special about the BSA's
love my C15 .
32 here in Oz Mike, going to be a hot summer.
Hope you are well Greg.
At first, when I saw the painted flames on the petrol tank, I thought it would be a "heavy metal" project. Now, when I saw the sax lessons applied to the oil tank care I started to think that there is also a jazzy flavor added to the 'ol BSA project.
Maybe it will end up as some sort of mix of both styles, just like a Frank Zappa tune. Which, by the way, is very good indeed.
All the best from Brazil. ✌
Nice job, you should have got some Mr Sheen on the cleaning 😊
A fantastic video thanks Mike. I was totally engrossed in what you were doing. Great progress. Like many, I can't wait to see this bike on the road.
Lovely job, Mike, keep the British bikes going George the old man in STOKE😂🇬🇧👍
VonDutch like paint job.....real cool .... that would be really something if it was
The best time to maintain the Rocket !👍
Yup, just like another session with my therapist!!! Calm and reassuring!! Good job, mate.
Also, for rubber bush and seal installation, there is a product called P-80 that I find works very well.
Hello Mike Vidéo très intéressante comme d’habitude bravo à bientôt
will Tracey bring you some cup cakes while you're working? oops! thought I was watching Alan Millyard (just kidding), Rocket is coming along nicely, good job..A lot of people used to complain about british bikes leaking oil, good thing is that the oil usually got on most of the lower cycle parts and in doing so protected them from rusting out.
Que prolijidad en el armado.mike.saludos Rafa de mardel plata Argentina
Hi Mike , thanks for posting this video but not keen on the colour scheme or sign writing been mine I’d return it to stock . 👍
Can you tell us where you purchased that shock compressor tool. That is very cool!! Thanks
Hi Roy, I just added the details in the description. It is from a company called ChapMoto:
www.chapmoto.com/progressive-suspension-standard-shock-spring-tool-377-4840
It’s looking good Mike! But, I’m wondering where you got the Spalding bar end blinkers?
Hi Mike, another great breakfast-time video. I'm getting worried that I'm in the minority. I secretly like nut and bolt resto jobs on my own bikes, but the fashion now is to conserve, I might need to rethink. A fella on another channel I watch is preserving a B50 and I can't help thinking it's a bit too gone, and the result will be neither preserved or restored. I'm confused.
Love this Sunday morning Videos! They send my bum off the sofa and into the workshop but no, says the Master of my universe; gonna walk the dog first...😢
Fantastic job on the shock absorbers Mike. Even if I had your mechanical abilities, I still wouldn’t have your patience for all these jobs!!
For those shock shrouds, I clamp round stock in the vise, put the stock inside the shroud, and tap progressively with a small hammer. T'ain't perfect but surprisingly good.
Not too many surprises so far Mike, in some respects better to find 'old packing' shows the bike hasn't been apart for some time 'not messed about with' imo .. 😉
The oil tanks came up nicely .. 😎
Thanks for sharing. atvb t ..
You are an inspiration Mike
It’s also a soggy day back here in Blighty !
Clear blue skies and ground frost here in Co Durham. Thermals on, going for a ride! 😊
Great-stuff Mike , there's a lovely-black Ex-Police A10 Golden-Flash for-sale in my-part of the World at the-moment and I'm re-thinking my bike-'needs' Dave
Good work, Mike. This bike is going to be fantastic when you're done...... Something about a period correct bike being preserved that I find satisfying. Infinity? FX45 here.
Well done, Mike! For me, this is the most enjoyable type of the Brit bike experience. Finding a dusty, greasy old heap and breathing life back into them! I have done a couple of basket case restorations and they can get frustrating and the satisfaction comes in small portions over a long period of time. Bikes like this can be on the road in as little as a couple of weeks. Thank you for this series!
Great video Mike! The BSA build quality is certainly evident in this close look at the frame! The heavy gussets at the steering head, and loop around the oil tank. Very sturdy construction! She would handle a side car very easily! Thank you sir!
I'd never choose to paint a BSA like that but I'd have a hard time painting over it if I owned it. It's of the era. And nobody will have a BSA that looks like that one.
mike good on you for preserving that 60s paint job and other original 'patina'
Looking good, always good having the tools for the job
I was waiting for a Genie to pop out in a puff of smoke 😂, great video 👍
Great work.