Peter's BSA Bantam B175 - Top End refit and Electronic Ignition

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @LarryBees
    @LarryBees 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely new kit! Quality. Expertly fitted. Your Grandfather would be proud of you..😀😀😊

  • @montana2strokeracer
    @montana2strokeracer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just came in from the shop for a break and saw Retromecanica had a new video, here I sit, taking it all in. Nice to hear your son is doing better, our prayers are with him and the rest of your family.

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@montana2strokeracer thanks Dale. It's a blessing to have you rooting for us.

  • @SyreshamPBS
    @SyreshamPBS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Makes me smile to think of you and a moustachiod Mr Tweed shooting the breeze about metalwork, old engines and such like!
    Engine is looking great and it's a privilege to see the detailed work for the rebuild ❤
    Thanks again Dean and best wishes to your boy. Hope you get some answers before too long.

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SyreshamPBS thanks Peter, we did talk about lathes, bikes, cars, lathes, lathes! We are getting there with the engine.
      Best wishes, Dean.

  • @AGEngineering
    @AGEngineering 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great update, ignition system looks good, it's good these things are mafe to keep the classics alive.

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AGEngineering thanks Ade, yes they make a huge difference.

  • @alanbrown1563
    @alanbrown1563 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Dean just got back from the short break to Greece with the family to put a little colour back in to my cheeks , nice to here your Son is recovering a little please send him our love

  • @xfire7
    @xfire7 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A word of warning on this kit . If you have to use an adjustable peg spanner holding tool , make sure the pegs aren't damaging the coils . I did and a stator is £114 , but at least they sell all the individual components. Also I recommend buying the removal puller and the holding tool with your order .

  • @BritanniaMotorcycles
    @BritanniaMotorcycles 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The Electrex World units are very good. Tell Peter to use LED bulbs for nice bright lights and a noisy horn. I used their little power pack rather than a battery on the B50 and it all works really well.

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BritanniaMotorcycles thanks Michael, I will certainly pass that message on. Best wishes, Dean.

  • @petermckee1061
    @petermckee1061 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking really good Dean. Great work. And a fine looking ignition system. As a former 1960s BSA and Triumph owner I can say any departure from the Prince of Darkness can only be good.
    Glad to hear your boy's on the up.
    Cheers, Peter.

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@petermckee1061 thanks Peter, the modern systems make these bikes viable.

  • @carlwilson1772
    @carlwilson1772 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was an absolutely superb update. Grandad knows and sees all you do and is present in every nut and bolt. Looking forward to the next episode.

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@carlwilson1772 I think so too. I wish I could show him what we do now.

    • @carlwilson1772
      @carlwilson1772 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@retromechanicalengineer You and me both. He would have loved all of this.

  • @MrFactotum
    @MrFactotum 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great Job Done Dean👍👍🏍🏍😉😉
    enjoyed the journey
    glad to here family problems have stabalised, hope you get some answers soon👍👍
    see you on the next part
    best wishes
    Kev

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrFactotum thanks Kev. You can't keep him down, he's irrepressible. Best wishes, Dean.

  • @InTheShedUK
    @InTheShedUK 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have an Electrex unit (fine piece of engineering) on my D3 and fitted the coil & reg/rect under the tank and squeezed a small battery into the tool box.

  • @OzBSABantams
    @OzBSABantams 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've honestly never seen an Electrex unit up close. I've a feeling they'd never let me review one either! Engine is coming together nicely mate.

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OzBSABantams thanks mate, it's very much appreciated. Nearly there. Best wishes, Dean.

  • @oldguysoldbikes
    @oldguysoldbikes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Similar to the VAPE system that I had the pleasure to work on a few weeks ago. Great work Dean.

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@oldguysoldbikes thanks Jack, these modern systems are a game changer for old bikes.

  • @philhermetic
    @philhermetic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good work Dean, that newalternator/timing unit does look smart, I used to spend hours setting points!!
    Phil

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@philhermetic yes, a great improvement and so much lighter.

  • @Steviegtr52
    @Steviegtr52 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Dean. I have fitted a few electronic ignitions to old bikes. A 68 tiger 100 & a Bsa B33 . Never seen the replacement of the alternator though. Nice one.
    Steve.

  • @cainbeeping8480
    @cainbeeping8480 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looks great brother

  • @cainbeeping8480
    @cainbeeping8480 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey brother Dean.

  • @router5840
    @router5840 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its a shame Mr Waller had not watched you video before trying to fit the Greeves piston without seating the rings in the piston pins ☹

    • @retromechanicalengineer
      @retromechanicalengineer  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@router5840 he doesn't do a lot of two strokes! We'll have to bring him around to the dark side!

    • @router5840
      @router5840 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@retromechanicalengineer Ha ha if he only new what he was missing.