Another Oil O Ring question
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Another Oil O Ring question
Does the O ring on the touring models oil drain plug seat in a groove under the hex head of the drain plug? Should it be visible when the plug is tightened?
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Nothing I can add to xcbullet's reply! So which model BSA is that in your photo?
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Here in the UK my brother bought a B44 street version around the same time! Not his, but close enough:
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That bike is sweet. I love the old british bikes! Dream of owning a Norton commando some day. They are pricey in the states though!
Have you ever visited the ACE cafe?
Have you ever visited the ACE cafe?
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A college friend was a development engineer at Norton, working on the Commando and experimental projects! I rode an experimental 830, long before they were announced. The Ace is around 40 miles away, but to be honest I've never visited in it's current incarnation, only a very long time ago while it was still a transport cafe. I suppose it's close enough that I can go when I fancy, but haven't yet found the urge!
As for British bike prices, they are silly over here as well. I tried to buy a Vincent twin around 1970, when they were dirt cheap, but also knackered and nobody was prepared to invest the money to restore them. I couldn't find one that worked, let alone was rideable. They cost a king's ransom today. A decent Commando over here costs about as much as one of the cheaper new H-D Dynas!
As for British bike prices, they are silly over here as well. I tried to buy a Vincent twin around 1970, when they were dirt cheap, but also knackered and nobody was prepared to invest the money to restore them. I couldn't find one that worked, let alone was rideable. They cost a king's ransom today. A decent Commando over here costs about as much as one of the cheaper new H-D Dynas!
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What is the definition of a transport cafe? Food and drink ? I've never heard the term! I imagine thats where the term cafe racer came from?
ACE is opening a place in orlando Florida in the spring.
ACE is opening a place in orlando Florida in the spring.
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