I have just bought a 1954 D3 to restore when I retire in three weeks time. Its been in a private garage and hadn't been moved since 1991. I've never had a motorcycle, never done this before and am looking forward to it immensely. These videos will be a great help to me. Thanks
Hi Eddie really enjoy the videos please keep them coming, you inspired me to purchase a d3 150cc not had a bike since the mid sixties looking forward to doing a sensitive restoration, have had the similar problem with my health a couple of years ago and I know its not easy, keep focused and busy. I also am now a member of the bantam club. Thanks Mike.
HI Mike, excellent choice of machine if I say so myself.....Glad you have recovered from the health problems too. Check out my January 8th Update video - I'd be interested in your thoughts? Regards Edd.
Hi, I hope they are of some use to you. The d1 and d3 are similar bikes. Good luck with your restoration. If you haven't joined it yet, I would advise you to join the bantam owners club. Their resources are brilliant.
Hi, good to hear you are starting to get your bike back on the road. I wish you good luck. As regards the manuals, if you join the bsa Bantam owners club. They are all on their Web site. I hope that helps.
I bought a 'rolling' D3 Swingarm in the 80's as a seventeen yr old for eighty quid. Dad and I did a basic restoration on it. So I could ride it. Moving on to today. I've still got it, albeit in pieces and hope to finally find the funds to restore it properly in Dads memory. I've tried a couple of times, but like you had difficulty with the 'manuals'..... How much for a copy of your manual?. 🙂 Cant wait for next instalment. Nuff said. 🙂
Really good intro. I'm about to start getting into a D7 project on my channel Retromeccanica. I think I've seen your bike in the Bantam club magazine. I'll be catching up on your videos and look forward to seeing your bike going together. Best wishes, Dean in Oxfordshire.
Thanks very much !! This is exactly what I need. Same story about ownership over 50 years except it got more & more broken down every time I moved. Now I'm looking at retirement & have the space & time why not ? Only trouble is I'm in Australia & parts a not so easy to get . Looking forward to giving it a go though. I have not watched all your videos yet but hope there may be a list of parts suppliers over there? Mine is a 175 I think 1959 D7
HI, thank you for your kind words. I think the time is now right for you to go ahead and restore yours. Have you tried joining the BSA Bantam Owners club - the membership secretary is membership@bsabantamclub.org.uk. they are a must to join. I hope you get on with yours and get it back on the road. I'm due to start riding mine doing "Teds Tales" as I ride it around East Yorkshire where I live. Regards Edd
Me and my mate back in the 70s put an ariel arrow engine in a 1970 Bantam, watch out Honda CB 250 local kid had one brand new that mummy and daddy bought him!! Couldn't catch us!!
Like the video i had a d14 1968 like you some new bits like the wheels exhsust but a lot of original bits and mach frame and numbers but like you say my bike and i love it to bits
I have just bought a 1954 D3 to restore when I retire in three weeks time. Its been in a private garage and hadn't been moved since 1991.
I've never had a motorcycle, never done this before and am looking forward to it immensely. These videos will be a great help to me. Thanks
Hi, Glad you like them. Good luck with the resto! The one thing about Bantams is they always keep you guessing....
Excellent series and yes I’ve watched them all Eddie, well put together with enthusiasm for your bike, well recommended. (wish I still had Mine)
Thank you for your kind words. I,m glad you liked them. You never know, you might get one back in the future.
Hi Eddie really enjoy the videos please keep them coming, you inspired me to purchase a d3 150cc not had a bike since the mid sixties looking forward to doing a sensitive restoration, have had the similar problem with my health a couple of years ago and I know its not easy, keep focused and busy. I also am now a member of the bantam club.
Thanks Mike.
HI Mike, excellent choice of machine if I say so myself.....Glad you have recovered from the health problems too. Check out my January 8th Update video - I'd be interested in your thoughts? Regards Edd.
Looking forward to your journey ! Thank you for doing this !
HI, thank you for your kind words - I hope you will enjoy the next part Teds Travel tales...
Just found your channel. Excellent stuff. Thank you.
HI, thank you for your kind words. I am glad you found the videos helpful. Regards Edd
Following with interest! Just inherited my grandfathers 1951 D1 plunger, sitting since 1963. Looking forward to your videos, and my restoration.
Hi, I hope they are of some use to you. The d1 and d3 are similar bikes. Good luck with your restoration. If you haven't joined it yet, I would advise you to join the bantam owners club. Their resources are brilliant.
Just found your channel and so looking forward to watchimg the series.. Im just about to start my D7 super... All the best glen
Hi Glen, thank you - I hope they will be of some use to you - good luck with your D7
Hi, good to hear you are starting to get your bike back on the road. I wish you good luck. As regards the manuals, if you join the bsa Bantam owners club. They are all on their Web site. I hope that helps.
I bought a 'rolling' D3 Swingarm in the 80's as a seventeen yr old for eighty quid. Dad and I did a basic restoration on it. So I could ride it. Moving on to today. I've still got it, albeit in pieces and hope to finally find the funds to restore it properly in Dads memory. I've tried a couple of times, but like you had difficulty with the 'manuals'..... How much for a copy of your manual?. 🙂 Cant wait for next instalment. Nuff said. 🙂
Briliant video .good luck sir with your machine.love to see completed project.👍👍👍
Hi, thank you for your kind words. I am glad you liked the videos. The end of the project is neigh as they say...
I'm looking forward to this.
Hi, I hope the videos are of use to you. Enjoy as they say...
Really good intro. I'm about to start getting into a D7 project on my channel Retromeccanica. I think I've seen your bike in the Bantam club magazine. I'll be catching up on your videos and look forward to seeing your bike going together. Best wishes, Dean in Oxfordshire.
Hi, thank you for your kind words. Goodluck with yours. You are right, it has had an appearance in the mag. Edd.
Thank you Eddie. you are a very brave man taken on the bantam.goodluck.
You are welcome Owen.
Thanks very much !! This is exactly what I need. Same story about ownership over 50 years except it got more & more broken down every time I moved. Now I'm looking at retirement & have the space & time why not ? Only trouble is I'm in Australia & parts a not so easy to get . Looking forward to giving it a go though. I have not watched all your videos yet but hope there may be a list of parts suppliers over there? Mine is a 175 I think 1959 D7
HI, thank you for your kind words. I think the time is now right for you to go ahead and restore yours. Have you tried joining the BSA Bantam Owners club - the membership secretary is membership@bsabantamclub.org.uk. they are a must to join. I hope you get on with yours and get it back on the road. I'm due to start riding mine doing "Teds Tales" as I ride it around East Yorkshire where I live. Regards Edd
Me and my mate back in the 70s put an ariel arrow engine in a 1970 Bantam, watch out Honda CB 250 local kid had one brand new that mummy and daddy bought him!! Couldn't catch us!!
WOW!!!! I bet that flew....
@@bsabantambuilding8142 yeah it did but we couldn't stop it!!!
Like the video i had a d14 1968 like you some new bits like the wheels exhsust but a lot of original bits and mach frame and numbers but like you say my bike and i love it to bits
Once bitten, eh!
I have 1951 bantom