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introduction
« on: 09.08. 2017 08:40 »
Hello BSA  Fans,
                     My name is Eric  (62),I Live In New Zealand
Im new to the BSA  a7 a10 Forum,
Reading the forum I can see you all have a tremendous amount of BSA knowledge
Hopefully You can assist with Information and advice
Recently  went to a swap meet and purchased a whole heap of parts / and more for a A10 Road Rocket
Some s/hand parts are still available /topping  up with uk ebay purchases

Im a long way from an expert,   But bikes have given me years of fun , My partner is crazy on them also (bikes  I mean)

Phil Bull BSA The National Secretary  BSA UK   owners club has also  helped with info for this project
                                                                             Kind Regards Eric/ BSA Star

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Re: introduction
« Reply #1 on: 09.08. 2017 08:46 »
Hi Eric.  *welcome*


If Phil Bull is helping you does that mean you are in Birmingham?
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Re: introduction
« Reply #2 on: 09.08. 2017 09:14 »
Thanks for the intro, hoping the forum will be of help to get the bike on the road.


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Re: introduction
« Reply #3 on: 09.08. 2017 09:29 »
Hi and welcome Eric -  bsa star (nice monika)

You will find lots of friendly advice here.
Once you get your feet under the table swing along to here https://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=11151.0
for some swagger at your swap meets

all the best - Bill
All the best - Bill
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Re: introduction
« Reply #4 on: 09.08. 2017 09:55 »

 hiya Eric/B-Star  *welcome* too...What year Road Rocket, as they differ a bit...

 um GB & B-Bill sorry  *smile* but;
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Started building in about 1977/8 a on average '52 A10 -built from bits 'n pieces never resto intended -maybe 'personalised'
Have a '74 850T Moto Guzzi since '92-best thing I ever bought doesn't need a kickstart 'cos it bump starts sooooooooo(mostly) easy
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Re: introduction
« Reply #5 on: 09.08. 2017 10:05 »
Hi Guys,
            Thanks  for the warm welcome..Hello Greybeard ...Birmingham is a short distance from Auckland, New Zealand
I have read they have great M/Bike jumble swap meets in Birmingham..


Hello Dutch,  Im a  little unsure still  ?1957  A10 road rocket Frame number EA7 8665  Was hoping it was dispatched to  New Zealand from the BSA factory when new?


 Cheers Eric

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« Reply #6 on: 09.08. 2017 10:07 »
um GB & B-Bill sorry  *smile* but;
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Oh yes! Silly me.
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Re: introduction
« Reply #7 on: 09.08. 2017 10:52 »
Hi Guys,
            Thanks  for the warm welcome..Hello Greybeard ...Birmingham is a short distance from Auckland, New Zealand
I have read they have great M/Bike jumble swap meets in Birmingham..


Hello Dutch,  Im a  little unsure still  ?1957  A10 road rocket Frame number EA7 8665  Was hoping it was dispatched to  New Zealand from the BSA factory when new?

Cheers Eric

Hi Eric, the VMCC in the UK can provide a certificate based on the bsa despatch records for your frame, and engine. If you are a member of the NZBSAMOC you can get it half price. If you are lucky the frame and engine will be from the same bike *smile*

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Re: introduction
« Reply #8 on: 09.08. 2017 10:59 »
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'moniker' I believe...sorry I'll go back under my rock

sorry I was using the Phonetic dictionary again *smiley4*
All the best - Bill
1961 Flash - stock, reliable, steady, fantastic for shopping
1959 Rocket Gold Flash - blinged and tarted up  would have seizure if taken to  Tesco

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Re: introduction
« Reply #9 on: 09.08. 2017 11:25 »

 Starting to feel like a 'Spell-nazi', but;
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     ** despatched ** kiwigf got it   *smile*  *beer*
Started building in about 1977/8 a on average '52 A10 -built from bits 'n pieces never resto intended -maybe 'personalised'
Have a '74 850T Moto Guzzi since '92-best thing I ever bought doesn't need a kickstart 'cos it bump starts sooooooooo(mostly) easy
Australia