1961 BSA Super Rocket Rebuild

Jerry Doe · Feb 5, 2023

I got a bit more done:
Fitted 4 spring clutch with SRM upgrades. Adjusted everything and clutch is working great. Got the primary chain adjusted. So primary is done. I bought 2 new exhausts from Baxters. Had to adjust them a bit (bend bracket), but got them fitted. It’s really starting to take shape. Here are some pics

grandpaul · Feb 6, 2023

It's looking like a BIKE!

Nice.

Triton Thrasher · Feb 6, 2023

baz said:
You need to take that fibre washer out from under the float needle valve housing and throw it in the bin the bin
I'd also throw that cone filter in there too but that's just my opinion
Bike looks great and would be spoilt by that filter

Is it not the case that new Monoblocs use a fibre washer under the float valvw?

baz · Feb 6, 2023

Triton Thrasher said:
Is it not the case that new Monoblocs use a fibre washer under the float valvw?

I've not seen that but it's possible? It'd have to have a longer float needle or different float or different height float needle seat to stop it flooding

Triton Thrasher · Feb 6, 2023

baz said:
I've not seen that but it's possible? It'd have to have a longer float needle or different float or different height float needle seat to stop it flooding

Yes, I don’t know why they would do such a confusing thing, but I think that’s what Amal have done.

baz · Feb 6, 2023

Triton Thrasher said:
Yes, I don’t know why they would do such a confusing thing, but I think that’s what Amal have done.

Looks like you are right
I've just seen some online
That's gonna cause confusion
I'm glad I stick to bodging up the original monoblocs !

Jerry Doe · Feb 17, 2023

Finally got the primary buttoned up. It was a big mistake going with an O ring chain. Too wide and rubs on the chainguard. I sorted it out using spacers. Was a bit of a nightmare. Primary is now buttoned up

Jerry Doe · Feb 19, 2023

texasSlick · Feb 19, 2023

Absolutely gorgeous! Can I ride it to recover my youth? It was a BSA Super Rocket that was my "learner".

Slick

Fast Eddie · Feb 20, 2023

Wow Jerry, that looks fabulous.

baz · Feb 20, 2023

Jerry Doe said:
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Ready to fire up?

Fast Eddie · Feb 20, 2023

baz said:
Ready to fire up?

Wot ?!

And get those pipes blue !!

baz · Feb 20, 2023

Jerry Doe said:
Finally got the primary buttoned up. It was a big mistake going with an O ring chain. Too wide and rubs on the chainguard. I sorted it out using spacers. Was a bit of a nightmare. Primary is now buttoned up

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You might want to keep an eye on that inner chaincase to frame mounting bolt ,they like to come loose

Jerry Doe · Feb 20, 2023

baz said:
You might want to keep an eye on that inner chaincase to frame mounting bolt ,they like to come loose

Ok

Jerry Doe · Feb 20, 2023

I still have more to do, cant fire up yet.

- L/H header/ downpipe, does not fit. That's the second one. I am going to try to bend it, but will probably have to buy a new one again.
- I have to wire it up and get a battery.
- Had a terrible time with the chainguard rubbing. It's because of the O ring chain (mistake). After hours of F****** about with spacers, I think I got it sorted.
- Kick starter hits exhaust.

I am nearly ready to put oil in and yes, start it.

Jerry Doe · Mar 7, 2023

My 3rd set of exhausts just about fit. I have to sort out the kicker hitting them. The stand does as well. I am finally happy with the exhaust.

First set were LF Harris and they were not even close to fitting.
Second set were from Baxters. They did not fit. I bent them pretty bad and still did not fit. No idea what make.

Finally Feked (Gordon). Thank You! They fit. I ordered these on Friday night from UK. They were sent by DHL. Got them this morning in Colorado. 3 days including weekend. Not bad.

Its got oil in it now and nothing leaking. Happy about that too.

Jerry Doe · Mar 7, 2023

I know Baz, I still got the air filter on, I ordered a pancake filter and it’s super crappy. Not going to fit that. Does anyone know where I can get a NOS pancake air filter for a 389 carb?

baz · Mar 7, 2023

Jerry Doe said:
I know Baz, I still got the air filter on, I ordered a pancake filter and it’s super crappy. Not going to fit that. Does anyone know where I can get a NOS pancake air filter for a 389 carb?

I altered an original concentric type pancake filter to fit mine

MichaelB · Mar 7, 2023

Sure is purdy.
Almost too nice to run. Make great living room art.
However we all know, motorcycles are meant to be ridden, and I know will.

Nicely done...👍👍

1961 BSA Super Rocket Rebuild

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