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Technical (Descriptive Topic Titles - Stay on Topic) => Frame => Topic started by: Tumbleweed on 17.01. 2016 10:12
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hi everybody ,I have just imported two mudguards from india , they are not up to the standard I wanted , holes in the wrong places , too wide , the metalwork looks as if its finished with a hobbing iron and a blue brick , I am not mentioning any names , they have offered to sort it out , see what happens tw
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I've heard some horror stories about stuff from those parts and have been tempted myself but I've been put off by the postage rates if it has to go back. I noticed a UK supplier selling it at a higher price, so I guess they get the best stuff !
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Yes, most parts from the sub-continent need work to make fit. I bought a front guard for the '51 from there. It took 2 lbs of spray filler to hide the angle grinder marks.
Cheers
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I've bought a couple of bits of tinwear from india including a front mudguard and was happy with neither of them *shh*.
A local BSAOC member had better success buying via Burtons who could act as a filter for quality. He bought a tank for his flash, the paint was apparently rubbish but the tank and chroming serviceable.
I must admit that if I was forced to go down the path of buting indian tinwear again I'd try and do it via a reputable supplier who will ensure some quality
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that's good thinking r r , now they have told me to return the mudguards , which is almost as much of the cost of the items, I don't know wat to do at this moment . if anyone has any ideas I would be glad to know. t w
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Make'em fit, paint'em, use'em till you find better. I did 5 years ago, still haven't found better, but I'm riding.
Cheers
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I think that's the way I will have to go musky , I haven't got the original mudguards , it would be great if someone could give me a few measurements of both , like length width , I can move the holes anywhere but the general dimensions would help , I don't want to spend all the time repairing these and finding the fit only 17" wheels mine is a a10 1959 , I do have front and rear stays and I hope they are for this bike thank everybody tw
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I've bought a couple of bits of tinwear from india including a front mudguard and was happy with neither of them *shh*.
A local BSAOC member had better success buying via Burtons who could act as a filter for quality. He bought a tank for his flash, the paint was apparently rubbish but the tank and chroming serviceable.
I must admit that if I was forced to go down the path of buting indian tinwear again I'd try and do it via a reputable supplier who will ensure some quality
a reputable supplier mentioned on the forum sells indian a10 centre stands but doesnt advise fitting them as they are prone to snap??? a mate bought a new a10 tank he removed masking tape after painting and chrome came with it
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for my super rocket i ended up having an old guard repaired to chromeable standard as well as a battered but genuine tank. it wasnt cheap but the chrome was proper triple plating. Did it right spent the money! am currently getting the export tank for my a75 panel beaten and will rechrome. far Dearer than a repro but its the original tank and will be right not half right
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hi all, ive bought a tank from india , it looks good i haven't tried it yet its still in the box, sounds as if there is not much to look forward to by the sound of things tw
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from my own experience.
The tank is reasonable for the price paid, some slight coppery sheen through the chrome in one place but you have to look for it, the coating inside the tank does look a little like rust so could also hide some rust if stored dry, if not using it soon as; fill it with petrol or petrol/light oil mix, also you might need an extra rubber distance piece in the bolt tube.
Bought mine at an autojumble so could select the one I bought, I have sealed it but think it maybe was not needed, it may at some point need re chromed so yes buying a bare tank is possible the way to go
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I have an original 1960-62 version (part number 42-6904) deep valance rear mudguard spare, the one for the arrow head stays. I bought it to replace the chrome one on my Super Rocket that was in a very poor state but did not use it in the end. If it is of interest to you then PM me.
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hi, can anyone tell or show me where the front of the rear wing fit s, and does it go between the sw/arm I have thrown my originals away thanks tw 1959 a10 ps there is not a bsa a10 as far as I know anywhere near me or I would go and look , there is a autojumble on 30th , there will be plenty there I hope
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It doesn't go between the swing arm. The mounting holes line up with the cross member.
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I bought an English style RGS rear mudguard from George Prew complete with brackets, many years ago, and they were excellent quality, however the mudguard was not drilled for mounting holes in the mid-section nor the area in between the swing arm. George told me that it's almost impossible to drill holes and have them line up to every A10. So I drilled them to fit my bike, it was quite easy really.
I've been tempted once or twice to try my luck on a chromed and painted petrol tank with the tear drop badges, from India, but after reading this I would probably be disappointed.
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thanks for replying everyone , that will give me a starting point to fit the mudguards, I don't mind welding up holes and re drilling , these have to be dollied up and reshaped they are so rough , I purchased some from india a few years ago for a plunger and they were ok not perfect I didn't expect them to be , but they were made by rolling machine I am sure , but these are made by hand probably by a 1st year learner. I have just purchased a chrome and black tank I haven't fitted it yet but it measures up ok on the anchor points and the centre bolt , the fuel filler is 1/2" forward according to my old tank but I am hoping it will go strait on when the time comes thanks again all tw ps I paid £200 for the tank including postage
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hi everyone , I still cant fit these mudguards, my Haynes manual does not give me any exploded view , not like the triumph book does , can I get a drawing from somewhere to see how the brackets and stays fit and where they go , I have scanned the forum for ages but I must be looking in the wrong places , thanks tw
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I haven't read all of this thread; what year is the bike?
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my Haynes manual does not give me any exploded view , not like the triumph book does ,
there's your problem, trying to fit it to the wrong bike... *smile*
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hi , yes sorry my bike is a bsa a10 1959s/a , it came to me in a box , so I have nothing to compare to , tw ps. go away dutch
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Hi, TW
Best bet is to get the BSA parts book for your year A10
HTH
John
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you are right john , that's what I will finish up doing.
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Ensure you get the correct parts book for your 'model year', which may not be the same as the year when first registered.
For example, my 1959 registered Super Rocket is a 1960 model.
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G'day Tw.
Here's a scan of my 58-59 parts book for the rear guard.
Hope it helps a bit.
Cheers
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that's great thanks musky that looks just right and thanks for taking the time , and I understand what you are saying terryg tw
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TW,
The guard mounts to the crossbar under the battery box and the next one up via saddles with 1/2" thick rubber pads.
Rear stays bolt to the frame and the rear of the guard.
The GA7 guards only have the lower saddle.
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thanks trevinoz, much appreciated, would you be so kind if you have the mudguard handy , to give me a measurement down the centre front of the mudguard round to the rear tip , giving me the total length so I can see if this indian one matches. tw
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Hi TW,
That measurement is 50".
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many thanks trevenoz , the one I have is 49 1/2" so that is near enough for me . tw