BSA A10 Super Rocket. Disturbing noises from primary case.

[@Shaneshaneinoz]

I am eagerly anticipating the next instalment. Gearbox end float or a loose clutch centre nut could explain a few of the symptoms. It will also be interesting to see if it's a 6-spring or 4-spring clutch. It appears very much to be a bike which was rebuilt, but not followed up by shakedown runs and correction of teething problems.

[@4ager505]

OK...now my guess...I'm leaning toward failure or misapplication of some component (or components) related to the after market electric start. Time will tell...

[@anthonyhull2998]

Oh when you mentioned an electric leg I thought ooh aftermarket mechanism ? Engine sounds ok for a change Paul ha,ha. As soon as the cover comes off I imagine there will be a mechanical tinkle, can't wait .

[@billysolhurok5542]

sparkly bits

[@niallsommerville9813]

I'm not familiar with these aftermarket starters or if they use some type of sprag clutch?

[@norsehall309]

G'day Paul, don't sound good the noise from the engine, work ahead I think, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.

[@gerrypowell2748]

Sounds interesting,a bit of work needed😊

[@John900C]

I can feel a crank end float check coming on

[@atko1355]

Hi Paul love your attitude to working with your Bikes. Can I ask you the Kodak camera you now use which 1is it and can it be mounted to a helmet. I am running a 900 scrambler at the moment although I would really like a Tiger 90. Keep the vids coming. Great Stuff.

[@paulhenshaw4514]

Thank You. Currently, I am using one of the Fuji cameras in the workshop, but the Kodak has trialed well on a recent ride. You will find more on the cameras I use and how I use them here: kzbin.info/aero/PLNiCL5QKptFWgsEXYxmMLZCvzlHS0Kyae&si=pIyETIpR-lzhnPDx

[@neilmcintosh1200]

Not going to guess, just going to wait to see what you find.

[@hermangibbs8163]

Thanks Paul.

[@RussellHueners]

Hey Paul, those tappets on that side sound a little noisy..what you recon? I always wanted the kawi version this, the "W" series. USAF serving in Japan 76-78, many on the road "oldmans bike" (papasan) my roommate had one, very cool,,,me..I had to settle for a TS250 Suzuki, mailed back in pieces still have

[@Cobra427Veight]

Maybe the chain is so stretched its climbing a tooth or its very out of alignment .

[@Frank-e9p]

I wish I had a British fight mechanic like you nearby😂.

[@noeldoran8884]

Hi Paul if I was the owner I would get you to rebuild it, will be an amazing bike...

[@lesmontgomery6498]

Could it be a bad mainshaft bearing in the trans? Once ha a 350 bsa trials that one square ball in the drive side main bearing, it was a lot of work to find it

[@nickmarshall9192]

I reckon you will end up completely stripping that motor Paul

[@bananabrooks3836]

I wonder if 'Franz Quetsch' is watching from Germany....

[@philmuskett265]

I looked up Franz Quetsch and came up with: He wrote a book entitled 'Injuries to the spine caused by an accident'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bananabrooks3836]

@philmuskett265 Yeah, it took a while to come up with company one.

[@bobmurphy9380]

Yes, worth stripping down and spending a bit more to do a proper job.

[@MichaelCairns-fv2vi]

Noises are a machine telling you something..stop ..open and listen..Im guessing gearbox alignments and tension..slots and tension adjusters on gear box ..run it without cover observe for lash

[@adammedyna2365]

My bet is on electric starter clutch making these noises.

[@HaydnBrown-h3t]

Oooh, so much idling.😬😖

[@paulhenshaw4514]

It won't cause any problems.