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Bikes, Pictures, Stories & more => Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures => Topic started by: SteveH on 22.05. 2019 23:56

Title: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 22.05. 2019 23:56

Hello A7-A10 Forum, I have finally got around to joining the forum that my friends highly recommend.
I live in Auckland New Zealand, I am a long time member of the local BSA-OC and have three BSA twins: a 1967 Lightning - which I've had for a very long time, a 1952 Plunger Star Twin - which completed last weekends VCC Northland Rally from Whangarei (500 km's over three days including riding to the rally and home) and a 1960 Super Rocket - bought six months ago and currently being worked on. I have owned a Plunger B33 in the past.
My current query / interest is that the exhaust valve adjusters on the Super Rocket are not sitting squarely on the exhaust valves, the rock arms are correct, but at first glance the adjuster/rocker appears to be too short by say 3+mm. I have just put in new SRM push rods and it has new valve guides (with little or no seat cutting). I am not sure if the bike had this issue pre my disassembly. Thinking to ride a little and check.
Cheers,
Steve

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: KiwiGF on 23.05. 2019 02:40

Welcome Steve, us kiwis on this forum will outnumber the Brits one day  *smile* (I’m in Masterton). You have “rocket racer” of this forum in Auckland, and I’m sure there are others.

Obviously you need to change your profile pic in due course  *whistle*

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 23.05. 2019 06:12

Nice looking A10. Thanks for the welcome.
Bear with me while I figure out how this posting thing works.
Photo of Super Rocket should appear.
Might chance my profile pic, I've found a funnier one.
Cheers, S

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: bsa-bill on 23.05. 2019 09:26

Welcome aboard Steve

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: Greybeard on 23.05. 2019 10:10

 *welcome*

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: ironhead on 23.05. 2019 10:39

 *welcome*

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: a10 gf on 23.05. 2019 19:18

Thanks for intro post, welcome.

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: Seabee on 23.05. 2019 20:00

Sweet SR!!

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 24.05. 2019 00:06

Thank you everyone for the welcomes. Nice bikes too  *smile*

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 24.05. 2019 00:15

Here's a pic of the Star Twin, minus the usual black leather saddle bags

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: duTch on 24.05. 2019 05:50

 Hiya SHendo *welcome*

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: scotty on 24.05. 2019 06:52

Welcome Steve

Great looking bike

Have fond memories of Whangarei shipyard and Auckland Viaduct

Your in the right forum for A advice

S

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 27.05. 2019 02:20

A more recent Star Twim Photo

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 27.05. 2019 02:21

and

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: mikeb on 27.05. 2019 05:15

good to see you here Steve... finally!!!

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: Rocket Racer on 04.06. 2019 23:29

Quote from: mikeb on 27.05. 2019 05:15

good to see you here Steve... finally!!!

Yes I too had been wondering if Steve would ever join us  *good3*
That star twin of yours is a real sweetie and the super rocket should likewise be capable of giving good service.

Tim  *wink2*

here's a link to the original thread for your super rocket prior to it heading to the south island
https://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=5488.0 (https://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=5488.0)

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 05.06. 2019 05:43

Tim,
Thanks for the link to the thread for the Super Rocket rebuilding journey.
Cheers, Steve

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: Scott and Jay on 20.06. 2019 06:03

Yes, welcome Steve. That makes 5 of us - in the NZBSAOC, and the A7 A10 forum. I look forward to making the connection in person..

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 24.06. 2019 08:56

Cool Thanks Scott & Jay,
What part of NZ are you in?
If you are ever in Auckland on the second Wednesday of the month, come to the Northcote Tavern for the monthly BSA OC meeting.
Pub dinner with refreshments and good friendly chat.
Cheers, Steve
 *smile* *beer*  *yeah*

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 24.06. 2019 09:00

Thank you I kind of fancy a Moto Guzzi one day.
(hopefully this reply reached the right post, I'm learning to drive on the forum)
Cheers, Steve

Title: Re: New member - Steve Hendriksen
Post by: SteveH on 24.06. 2019 09:02

Cheers Scotty,
Hope you get back to NZ one day>
 *smile* Steve