Julian's Scrambler build "Post 1"

[Jim]

Beautiful. wink2

[JulianM]

Thanks guys,

Bill, shocks are american "Red Wing"  off road racing shocks from the 60s, were the bees knees in period.  I think they look good but not sure how well they will work, just have to try them.

Julian

[muskrat]

 Lookin great mate, I too like the stand but wonder why it's on the wrong (don't think there is a wrong on that bike) side. Even left foot starting would be different with her leaning that way.
If only BSA had you working in the race & development shop.
Cheers

[bsa-bill]

I too like the stand but wonder why it's on the wrong side

I thought it might be something to do with the a*** first direction you race, I recall Ozzy speedway riders saying this, could be of course they spinning a yarn to cover a poor race.
Funny though when we taught you so well to drive on the left

[chicago]

  wink2

[JulianM]

Right hand side stand "Reason"?   Well actually yes,  but a little disgracefull to be honest! 

The best side to look at when parked is always the exhaust side right?  (or should I say Left) and the exhaust I have planned is hopefuly going to be quite trick looking.  so the bike will look best parked leant slightly to the right hand side.  Side stand on the right purely to look better when parked.     

When standing on it the bike is almost vertical with the rear suspension compressed a little so you can actually kick it comfortably. (or should I say the kick is in a comfortable position as kicking a high comp 780cc motor is probably not going to be a joy)

Julian 

[bsa-bill]

.  so the bike will look best[/quote

pretty good reason, most admiring looks and praise come when the bikes at rest (or so I found since fitting the Goldie silencers)

[JulianM]

To be honest "at rest" will be where it is most of the time anyway!
Or with the bike at rest and me working to wash the mud off 

Julian

[muskrat]

Ha, I didn't take you for a show pony Julian. But then you'll need a leg like one to kick it, half way up a muddy gnarly hill.
I had to go back to page 1 to remind me of the pipes. Yes it will look good that side, but it will look great from any direction.
Cheers

[JulianM]

Hopefully it will look good!

And it will get used in the dirt/mud so not a complete show queen 

Here it is with my projected pipe idea



Two into one with the tail pipe tapering from the collecter to the reverse cone and bent also,
Probably Ceramic coated Black.

Julian

[Briz]

I just read the whole of this thread. I am seriously impressed!
Quality engine work doesn't get much better than this. And looking at the website & seeing the stuff you do in your day-job, I'm not really surprised.
Top work. I may need to pick your brain on some of our own work.

[JulianM]

Thanks very much for the compliment.

You are welcome to pick my brain for anything.  Not that much in it though other than spanners 

Hopefully time for an update later in the week.

Best regards,
Julian

[JulianM]

Morning Briz,

I was just looking at your avatar,

That is rather a non standard A10 that you have also?
More info please?

Regards
Julian

[Briz]

Replied to your PM by email Julian.
Yes, its a little different. Best just to point you towards:
http://www.customcycledevelopments.com/BSA_bobber.html

[JulianM]

Ah!

That is where I recognise the red barrel from!  Looks cool by the way.

I had seen this page a year or so back and found it very interesting!
I almost went for the 89/90mm stroke also but thought i would get rather closer to the crank case for comfort so opted for 88mm.
I like the way you think!  very interesting project!

Will keep in touch and will try to meet up when over your way.

Best regards,
Julian