Very nice video and breakdown on the bikes. I wasn't able to attend the ride in, I had a wedding to attend that day. But found your videos and was able to see what I missed plus listen to your knowledge on the bikes.
My friend Rob informed me that the purple & white Triumph Bonneville without the headlight is actually a Bonneville TT Special. It came without a headlight or turn signals but featured performance cams and other go-fast goodies. It and was sold "for off-road use only" and meant as a racebike, but quite a few made it to the street. Thanks for the heads-up, Rob!
Hi Jon. The BSA without lights was also a factory bike for off road use, usually for TT, scrambles, or desert racing. It is probably an A65 650cc Hornet. BSA also made a 500cc version, the A50 Wasp.
I used a press once to straighten a "snowflake" wheel on a BMW like the R65 shown. The alloy was surprisingly weak compared to other alloy wheels I've straightened.
Hi Jon this is Sal my gs1100 e 82 front suspension is very soft so it bottoms out every time I pass a bump I’ve been trying to find progressive fork springs but it look like they are no longer available do you have any suggestions?? Or do you know anybody selling leftovers?? Thank you and I continue looking your videos because I’m also a 80’s era .
@@Mannix2023 Are the springs on your bike adjusted all the way firm? There is an adjuster on top of each leg. Also, what pressure are you running in the forks? If you still want more preload, you can put longer spacers in the top of the fork legs. I hope that helps. Cheers!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 hi Jon thank you I run pressure of 7.1 on the suspension the lower adjustment on each for on number 4 on each side yesterday I removed the left fork rubber cap and apparently it was at the max adjustment
@@Mannix2023 If you can't find springs from Progressive or Race Tech, then use a longer spacer above the springs. You will have to "tune" the length to your liking. I would also recommend replacing the fork oil in each leg. You can increase the weight of the oil if you want more damping.
Great walk around some lovely old bikes - thanks Jon 👍🏻
You're welcome, Nick!
Wow, very nice.
Thanks!
Very nice video and breakdown on the bikes. I wasn't able to attend the ride in, I had a wedding to attend that day. But found your videos and was able to see what I missed plus listen to your knowledge on the bikes.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers!
My friend Rob informed me that the purple & white Triumph Bonneville without the headlight is actually a Bonneville TT Special. It came without a headlight or turn signals but featured performance cams and other go-fast goodies. It and was sold "for off-road use only" and meant as a racebike, but quite a few made it to the street. Thanks for the heads-up, Rob!
Hi Jon. The BSA without lights was also a factory bike for off road use, usually for TT, scrambles, or desert racing. It is probably an A65 650cc Hornet. BSA also made a 500cc version, the A50 Wasp.
@@frugalterrier8124 Awesome, thanks for the insight!
I used a press once to straighten a "snowflake" wheel on a BMW like the R65 shown. The alloy was surprisingly weak compared to other alloy wheels I've straightened.
Interesting!
George Michael a great person really brought attention to BSA oh and his jacket!
Jon, you know that before the 69 Honda 750, the Norton Commando's > Ruled the road, they were the quickest/fastest bikes out there.
@@marcelgaud Right on! I would love the opportunity to ride one someday. Cheers!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Yeah John, I've known people who've owned them, and loved them, back in the day
Jon that older BMW is an R69S redone by my friend Jessie Morris who used to race Tri Tridents
@@rcaso9561 Thank you!
Hi Jon this is Sal my gs1100 e 82 front suspension is very soft so it bottoms out every time I pass a bump I’ve been trying to find progressive fork springs but it look like they are no longer available do you have any suggestions?? Or do you know anybody selling leftovers?? Thank you and I continue looking your videos because I’m also a 80’s era .
@@Mannix2023 Are the springs on your bike adjusted all the way firm? There is an adjuster on top of each leg. Also, what pressure are you running in the forks? If you still want more preload, you can put longer spacers in the top of the fork legs. I hope that helps. Cheers!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 hi Jon thank you I run pressure of 7.1 on the suspension the lower adjustment on each for on number 4 on each side yesterday I removed the left fork rubber cap and apparently it was at the max adjustment
@@Mannix2023 If you can't find springs from Progressive or Race Tech, then use a longer spacer above the springs. You will have to "tune" the length to your liking. I would also recommend replacing the fork oil in each leg. You can increase the weight of the oil if you want more damping.