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How old is my Frame
« on: 06.09. 2020 04:27 »
My Plunger Frame number is ZA7.S.16245.  I have a B.S.A Owners Club dating certificate from 2009 stating this bike was shipped to Sydney on 10th November 1950. Therefore, it should be a 1951. But, as I read the engine / frame numbers list I see it as showing mine as a 1952.  1951 up to ZA.7.S 14001 then 1952 ZA.7.S 14002 to ZA.7.S 26001. Making it a 1952 Frame.
I have re-read this list a couple of times but can't see the wood for the trees. Am I reading this incorrectly?.
Whilst we are here my Engine number is ZA10. 8318. 1952! is that correct?
Cheers Russ
1951 A10 Plunger.
Australia

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Re: How old is my Frame
« Reply #1 on: 06.09. 2020 04:38 »
My Plunger Frame number is ZA7.S.16245.  I have a B.S.A Owners Club dating certificate from 2009 stating this bike was shipped to Sydney on 10th November 1950. Therefore, it should be a 1951. But, as I read the engine / frame numbers list I see it as showing mine as a 1952.  1951 up to ZA.7.S 14001 then 1952 ZA.7.S 14002 to ZA.7.S 26001. Making it a 1952 Frame.
I have re-read this list a couple of times but can't see the wood for the trees. Am I reading this incorrectly?.
Whilst we are here my Engine number is ZA10. 8318. 1952! is that correct?
Cheers Russ

I make it 1951, when frame numbers started at 14000? Engine also 1951.

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1956 A10 Golden Flash  (1st finished project)
1949 B31 rigid “400cc”  (2nd finished project)
1968 B44 Victor Special (3rd finished project)
2001 GL1800 Goldwing, well, the wife likes it
2009 KTM 990 Adventure, cos it’s 100% nuts

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Re: How old is my Frame
« Reply #2 on: 06.09. 2020 04:55 »
Kiwi thanks for your very quick reply.  Your document is much easier to understand than what I have. It's nice to know I have an engine and frame of the same year.
Appreciated.  Russ
1951 A10 Plunger.
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Re: How old is my Frame
« Reply #3 on: 06.09. 2020 21:48 »
Kiwi thanks for your very quick reply.  Your document is much easier to understand than what I have. It's nice to know I have an engine and frame of the same year.
Appreciated.  Russ

No probs, that document is actually a screenshot of the uk bsa club web site https://www.bsaownersclub.co.uk/index.php
New Zealand

1956 A10 Golden Flash  (1st finished project)
1949 B31 rigid “400cc”  (2nd finished project)
1968 B44 Victor Special (3rd finished project)
2001 GL1800 Goldwing, well, the wife likes it
2009 KTM 990 Adventure, cos it’s 100% nuts