Hello Paul, good job. I like the old tech, camshafts below, pushrods, adjusting screws, just one carburettor. Nice and simple. No carb syncing and it still runs. The engine sounds good. Greetings from the Palatinate, from the area where Richard the Lionheart had to spend some time in 1193 until he was ransomed for 23 tons of silver.
Agreed. This bike was the ultimate evolution of the BSA philosophy of a stylish, fun but simple and affordable machine for the working man. The problem was they could not bring themselves to invest in a very different future. 😢
G'day from Australia, Paul you always do a great job on all your repairs and this BSA is no exception, if l was the owner l would be over the moon knowing how much care and detail you put into the job, cheers mate, pity l don't live in your area to have work done, Neil.
A well sorted machine now paul, the cylinder head fins look so cool extending as they do ,adds to the elegance and styling of it overall, what a cool bike it is, great work 👍
The Black Mountain ... Hmm - I could, and probably should, but there are five speed cameras there now, with a 40 mph average speed limit, so the owner could end up with a ticket. That said, it is a nice day for it ...
Judging by the valve cover, that's a '66 or earlier version. How big a difference is there between the A65L and the A65T? I had a 1967 A65L and it was a blast.
Would that small amount of blowby residue on the A65 cylinder head need to be cleaned off before fitting the head ? I'm just curious as to whether it would cause a track for it to leak again down the road Cheers from Australia
