Hey Dale, what an awesome shout out. I can't thank you enough. The BSA Bantam was a result of WW2, the allies took the design of a German bike, the DKW RT125 as war reperations and made various versions themselves. Over here in the UK BSA built the Bantam, Harley Davidson did a small 125 and the Russians also built a similar machine. BSA developed the design into 125, 150 and 175 machines. Mine is a 175, D7 model from 1966. They did export to the US, there was an off roader called the Trail Bronc. I think it was unsuccessful due to more advanced Japanese bikes like Honda and Bridgestone being available in North America. Again, thanks for the support. I've a fair way to go before my video quality is anywhere near to yours but I'll chip away at it. The overhead camera rig is working really well. Great video as usual. Best wishes, Dean in Oxfordshire, UK.
Another great video and tutorial. I've leaned more about cranks in your videos than everything I've seen to date put together! Liking the new camera angles too.
Thanks for the feedback on the camera, and thanks for following the channel. Havent heard from you in awhile, you got me off my butt to kick some more videos out, then you went silent. Hope all is well.
Dale, i grew up on English bikes, several triumps,2 cubs and 2 Bonnevilles 650, always loved the BSA spit fire and the ultra famous gold star 500. oh well got to hate all the top end mechanical stuff on these 4 strokes though. thats why i think i switched to 2 strokes.
Im with you Frank, 4 strokes are a pain in the ass. I saw and was aware of them, just had no desire to have one. Now the 2 stroke Bantams....thats another story.
i think as old machines get harder to find even the ugly step child like the Harley Aeramacchi 2 stroke and the Hummer are being lovingly restored, as it should be IMHO. don't get me wrong the Japanese still reign supreme!!!
Think your right Frank, I had one of the Harley aeramacchi 125 rapidios, kept the forks from it to use on my bonneville salt racer, they were cerrani. Only thing good about that bike.
Hey Dale, what an awesome shout out. I can't thank you enough.
The BSA Bantam was a result of WW2, the allies took the design of a German bike, the DKW RT125 as war reperations and made various versions themselves. Over here in the UK BSA built the Bantam, Harley Davidson did a small 125 and the Russians also built a similar machine. BSA developed the design into 125, 150 and 175 machines. Mine is a 175, D7 model from 1966. They did export to the US, there was an off roader called the Trail Bronc. I think it was unsuccessful due to more advanced Japanese bikes like Honda and Bridgestone being available in North America.
Again, thanks for the support. I've a fair way to go before my video quality is anywhere near to yours but I'll chip away at it.
The overhead camera rig is working really well. Great video as usual.
Best wishes, Dean in Oxfordshire, UK.
Interesting story. I had no idea. Subscribed to your channel. Dale sent me!
Wow, a lot of history about such a small bike.
Another great video and tutorial. I've leaned more about cranks in your videos than everything I've seen to date put together! Liking the new camera angles too.
Thanks for the feedback on the camera, and thanks for following the channel. Havent heard from you in awhile, you got me off my butt to kick some more videos out, then you went silent. Hope all is well.
New Over Head camera works a treat Dale, Thumbs Up !!! Cheers
Thanks DJ, I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for following the channel
your over head setup seems to give perfect angles, very rare that your out of frame you do some great editing.
Thanks Frank, appreciate that.
I also like the new camera angles, great video.
Thanks Jeff, appreciate the feedback.
I’ve never heard of them. I’ll check them out.
I like the above (new) camera angle. Another good video my friend. Subscribed to Dean’s channel as well. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks Noah, appreciate the feedback on the camera, and for subscribing to Deans channel, Have a great Thanksgiving your self.
Over head cameras looking good from my view.
Thanks Larry, glad to hear it.
Hey Dale watching your video now. I'll check him out.
Thank you sir.
Dale, i grew up on English bikes, several triumps,2 cubs and 2 Bonnevilles 650, always loved the BSA spit fire and the ultra famous gold star 500. oh well got to hate all the top end mechanical stuff on these 4 strokes though. thats why i think i switched to 2 strokes.
Im with you Frank, 4 strokes are a pain in the ass. I saw and was aware of them, just had no desire to have one. Now the 2 stroke Bantams....thats another story.
I assume the BSA wasn’t for sale or we’d be seeing it today.
The overhead view looked fine to me.
Im sure it was for sale, I was afraid to ask, besides, I think I have enough bikes for a while.
Putting ina crank into a new seal without a seal shield sleeve you need to do a leak down test
Hey Alan, no not necessary, but wouldn't hurt. Unless you have worn bearings the new seal should tighten things up nicely.
i think as old machines get harder to find even the ugly step child like the Harley Aeramacchi 2 stroke and the Hummer are being lovingly restored, as it should be IMHO. don't get me wrong the Japanese still reign supreme!!!
Think your right Frank, I had one of the Harley aeramacchi 125 rapidios, kept the forks from it to use on my bonneville salt racer, they were cerrani. Only thing good about that bike.
I subbed both.
Ok
Thanks for the feed back, appreciate it.
Well it’s always better to not have to fixe it if it’s not broken.
Amen brother, but part of me wanted to do it.