BSA A65 engine rebuild 4 First road test - to the filling station and back the scenic way. 

There are several different looks for A65's, some are better looking than A10's to my mind.

20/50 mineral oil, same as the engine. I had to rebuild the bottom end of a needle roller converted engine once, to sort out worn big ends, so I have no problem with a timing side bush.

'Poof chariot' - I like it! The two Thunderbolts actually feel very similar engine wise, although mine has a stronger front brake.

Some do it - it comes from the timing gears being a very close, but not overly tight fit.

In Wales, we have an event called the 'Urdd Eisteddfod', which is about poetry, music, recitals etc and it is being hosted at Llandovery, just 4 miles away this year.

Thanks! I believe so, but have not done so myself

@@paulhenshaw4514 I still look at the chrome cosmetic TLS dust cover on front brake as a challenge to risky to pry apart after 30+ years.

Hi Herman, most British twins will vibrate more than they should, thanks to being not as well set up as they should be - and there are more than one or two of them about! This A65, and my own are relatively smooth. I have experienced some rather harsh examples of Triumph twins over the years, before putting them right!

I have never felt the need, I just time them to the original specs and it works fine.

@@paulhenshaw4514 I haven't had a go yet just got an A65 to do myself and planning the strobe. But if strobes flashing best spark should be ok

Well, it is still there after 64 miles!

I often ride behind my brother in laws panther. You can't read the number plate because it shakes so much. Never cracked or fell of.

That would be a dream now around £1.40 a litre

got one with sams handle 🤣

Ha ha, yes, I see what you mean!