Bimble On The BSA Bantam D1 (with some interesting engine noises)

[@retromechanicalengineer]

My D7 showed signs of the clutch rubbing against the primary case when I stripped it. Too much clutch endfloat caused by a worn thrust washer and bush.
Best wishes, Dean.

[@InTheShedUK]

Thanks, something else to check when I strip the engine

[@GeneralMe100]

Isn't she sweet though, I would say check primary and drive chain, drive chain could be clattering on something, check the chain guard isnt too close to it

[@InTheShedUK]

Yes it was the primary. I have recently rebuilt the complete engine, see my BSA Bantam D3 Engine Rebuild series of videos.

[@GeneralMe100]

@@InTheShedUK glad you sorted it, I recently restored a D14, now I'm doing a D3 plunger

[@InTheShedUK]

@@GeneralMe100 are you going to video any of your rebuild?

[@GeneralMe100]

@@InTheShedUK I've never done that, my sheds too messy, especially when I do paintwork

[@josephjames2335]

Primary drive chain?

[@InTheShedUK]

Not considered that, looks like I might be stripping down the engine, will have to video it.
I am working on my Honda at the moment so probably going to be later in the year when the bike lift is free.