I have a B33, my BSA Bee 🐝 I built from a pile of rusty parts and it's now my go to bike for any evening ride. You will appreciate every minute spent on the build and enjoy the ride even more. Lovely bike.
I don’t know if there’s a correlation between old motorcycles and nice people but the friendly nature, warm enthusiasm and joy of passing on their passion really stands out in your fellow friends and enthusiasts. What a garage too! Thanks Mike.
Usually but there are some old gits too. I got so much grief on a FB forum for BSA singles and twins for even considering building my own wheels having never done it before. My plan was to lace the wheels and then get them checked by a pro. But using a home made wheel truer they came out pretty good. "How dare I follow a you tube tutorial and take work away from an expert"🤣🤣❤
I had a whole collection of these in the 70s. Nobody wanted them you could pick up an engine for a fiver. They worked great with a sidecar on English B roads. I lived in the Lake District at the time & a 350cc B31 would climb any of the passes & that's with a sidecar the 500s did it with ease. A lot of interchangeability between the 350s & the 500s. Looking forward to more visits to this garage.
There's something about a 500 single, Steve's got a great place to work on it too, makes it all the more enjoyable, sometimes its the journey not just getting there.
Thanks for inviting us to you place Steve. A great project making steady progress. I look forward to an update in the not to distant summer maybe? atvb t ..
Many thanks to Steve for inviting us to his garage and to you Mike for your production. From what I can see, this BSA will be an awesome bike when done! Looking forward to seeing it in all its' glory as a completed project!
Yet another great video from the Mighty Garage! I like the way you create an easy going atmosphere - even though we've never met, I feel as though you and your buddies are old friends. I'm intrigued by the aerofoil section hanging on the wall. Thanks Mike and Steve for sharing your passion.
Beautiful BSA . It will come up a treat, love seeing these old machines coming back to life from a period of time when things had class ,& charisma. Will be following this build Steve & Mike as have a very soft spot for BSA. A nice guy & a awesome bike👍
"The best cycle I ever had" !! Was My Grandpa's Gold Star !! He pronounced it sickle, did a lot of desert riding and taught me to ride on his '67 T120C. Then he got me a bike and I couldn't keep him in sight when he was riding with his wife on the back. The first bike shop job I had, the owner had a B33- called it "old Blue". Roger rode it twice when I worked for him. Had to drain the carb and sump, check the tires to get it ready to ride which meant I HAD TO TAKE IT AROUND THE BLOCK. How's Steve's now ?
Thanks a lot for sharing that great story. I really enjoyed reading it. That sounded like great times! Steve is doing really well and his bike is getting very close to completion. I'm hoping to go back again in the new year when it's finished. Best wishes, Mike
I sure would like another BSA, especially a "Lightening". Sure cool as all British bikes! Thanks Mike! This big single is super cool to! Love it. Are parts available for BSA's?
Hi, Great timing. Yes, Steve has finished the restoration and it's running, but he needs to dial it in a little more before we video it. He's going to let me know as soon as I can go over and capture the latest on his bike. Thanks for asking. Cheers, Mike
Just a guess WD, I think it’s because the left hand rear brake pedal lever shaft, pass’s through the swinging arm pivot to actuate the right hand side rear brake assembly.
Hi Gordon, I asked Steve and here is his contact name. I also used another guy in Tacoma for my Manxman frame, so just let me know if you need it. "Frame guy is G.T. Enterprises - 7308 Frontier - Montague, CA 96064 530-842-6511" Good luck with your project!
Hi Hunter, yes I believe he does still need one. I'd be happy to connect you with Steve if you could send me an email at themightygarage@icloud.com. Thanks a lot!
That's my grandpa!!!
Lucky you
I have a B33, my BSA Bee 🐝 I built from a pile of rusty parts and it's now my go to bike for any evening ride. You will appreciate every minute spent on the build and enjoy the ride even more. Lovely bike.
I wish this guy was my neighbor. I think he is one that would teach others. Great looking bike.
I don’t know if there’s a correlation between old motorcycles and nice people but the friendly nature, warm enthusiasm and joy of passing on their passion really stands out in your fellow friends and enthusiasts. What a garage too! Thanks Mike.
Usually but there are some old gits too. I got so much grief on a FB forum for BSA singles and twins for even considering building my own wheels having never done it before. My plan was to lace the wheels and then get them checked by a pro. But using a home made wheel truer they came out pretty good. "How dare I follow a you tube tutorial and take work away from an expert"🤣🤣❤
Thank you very much Chris, that’s really kind of you to say so. I’m very lucky to have such great friends.
What a lovely old school Gentleman.
I had a whole collection of these in the 70s. Nobody wanted them you could pick up an engine for a fiver. They worked great with a sidecar on English B roads. I lived in the Lake District at the time & a 350cc B31 would climb any of the passes & that's with a sidecar the 500s did it with ease. A lot of interchangeability between the 350s & the 500s. Looking forward to more visits to this garage.
Thanks for sharing Bernie. Yes, I will definitely go back again soon. Best wishes, Mike.
Nice project for this BSA. I've noticed he's wearing same Bordeaux wine color than the frame, great man ! 😉
Hehe, I guess Steve really likes this color 😉 Cheers!
I'm in awe of his workbench. What a wonderful place to work on a bike. Another nice video Mike.
Thanks a lot for your note 👍 Best wishes, Mike
There's something about a 500 single, Steve's got a great place to work on it too, makes it all the more enjoyable, sometimes its the journey not just getting there.
Nice BSA and nice bloke,like the workshop.
That's going to be a beauty, Steve. I love that color, very similar to the original Triumph Speed Twin. Can't wait to see/hear it running.
Sweet Beeza and super cool dude...can't wait to here it fire up!
It will be fantastic when it's finished...keep us updated please.
Will do! Thanks, Mike
That Color is fantastic its going to be a nice bike... I miss the Cul-DE-Sac series.... cant wait for it to start again..
Fantastic! Nice guy and a great garage too 🙂✌️
Thanks for inviting us to you place Steve.
A great project making steady progress. I look forward to an update in the not to distant summer maybe?
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Great video, lovely project, I look forward to future updates. Thanks👍
Many thanks to Steve for inviting us to his garage and to you Mike for your production. From what I can see, this BSA will be an awesome bike when done! Looking forward to seeing it in all its' glory as a completed project!
Many thanks George. Hope all is well. Best wishes, Mike
Super cool project, and a beautiful and interesting workshop too!!
This will be great. The BSA bikes were always handsome machines.
Yet another great video from the Mighty Garage! I like the way you create an easy going atmosphere - even though we've never met, I feel as though you and your buddies are old friends. I'm intrigued by the aerofoil section hanging on the wall.
Thanks Mike and Steve for sharing your passion.
Thanks a lot Nigel. I consider myself very lucky to have such great friends with really cool bikes! Best wishes, Mike
What a lovely project and a great looking bike, looking forward to seeing the finished article. Thanks for sharing your story.
Beautiful BSA .
It will come up a treat, love seeing these old machines coming back to life from a period of time when things had class ,& charisma.
Will be following this build Steve & Mike as have a very soft spot for BSA.
A nice guy & a awesome bike👍
Many thanks Greg! Yes, I will definitely go back and see how Steve and his lovely project are getting on. Best wishes, Mike
I hope you do revisit, this was so enjoyable to watch. As a bonus the hoodie kinda matched the frame 👍
I wish my garage were that tidy!
Thanks Corey. Me too 😉
Now that🥰is going to be a beautiful restoration👍
Nice job getting the part's and doing the job right. 🤘😎🇺🇸
My dad had one and would love to own one
Hope to see it finished very nice enjoy the videos✌😁
Thanks very much Paul! Best wishes
I got a lot of use out of mine back in the day. I had a swept-back pipe and goldie exhaust.
That is one nice workshop!
lovely colour .
Super. My Bro in Texas is doing his B31 which looks similar. 😁
Should be a good looking bike, when it’s finished 👍
Have a good and exciting week Mike 😎
Thank you David. Hope all is well. Cheers, Mike
"The best cycle I ever had" !! Was My Grandpa's Gold Star !! He pronounced it sickle, did a lot of desert riding and taught me to ride on his '67 T120C. Then he got me a bike and I couldn't keep him in sight when he was riding with his wife on the back. The first bike shop job I had, the owner had a B33- called it "old Blue". Roger rode it twice when I worked for him. Had to drain the carb and sump, check the tires to get it ready to ride which meant I HAD TO TAKE IT AROUND THE BLOCK. How's Steve's now ?
Thanks a lot for sharing that great story. I really enjoyed reading it. That sounded like great times! Steve is doing really well and his bike is getting very close to completion. I'm hoping to go back again in the new year when it's finished. Best wishes, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage musta had too much stuff backordered for the end of summer '21 completion.
That is going to be a nice looking bike when finished. You will have to do another video Mike 📹😉
For sure Stephen! I will try and get back a few more times as Steve completes this project. Best wishes, Mike
I sure would like another BSA, especially a "Lightening". Sure cool as all British bikes! Thanks Mike! This big single is super cool to! Love it. Are parts available for BSA's?
Hi Tom, thanks a lot. Yes, you can still get most of the parts. Both original and new reproduction parts. Best wishes, Mike
I know what he means. Had an early 60s Matchless 500 scrambler and a BSA Victor(victim) 441. Nothing like a big single.
Hi there Mike!!! Any Update on this B33? Is the bike finished??
Hi, Great timing. Yes, Steve has finished the restoration and it's running, but he needs to dial it in a little more before we video it. He's going to let me know as soon as I can go over and capture the latest on his bike. Thanks for asking. Cheers, Mike
Did you ever make the video after it was all finished?
😜👍 great stuff m8
hi seen a couple of headlamp shells on ebay good luck
Thank you very much Richard. I just found one and have passed it along to Steve. Cheers, Mike
Interesting. Coming together sweetly.
What's the splined lever on the swing arm pivot, right hand side?
Just a guess WD, I think it’s because the left hand rear brake pedal lever shaft, pass’s through the swinging arm pivot to actuate the right hand side rear brake assembly.
Great video as usual, looking for a frame straightener for a 68 A50 on the west coast this video referred to.
Hi Gordon, I asked Steve and here is his contact name. I also used another guy in Tacoma for my Manxman frame, so just let me know if you need it. "Frame guy is G.T. Enterprises - 7308 Frontier - Montague, CA 96064 530-842-6511"
Good luck with your project!
@@TheMightyGarage Thank you very much for the response. Cheers and good riding
paint on the tyre is heaviest point and should be 180deg opposite valve for balancing?.
I have a 58 B33 & would like to get in touch with Steve if possible for some advice on the engine.
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Do you still need the diver’s helmet nacelle?
Hi Hunter, yes I believe he does still need one. I'd be happy to connect you with Steve if you could send me an email at themightygarage@icloud.com. Thanks a lot!