BSA A65 Strip Part 2 | Rick's Fixes with SRM

Part 1) Introduction and engine top end strip
• BSA A65 Strip Part 1 |...
Part 2) Engine side covers, clutch electrics etc
• BSA A65 Strip Part 2 |...
Part 3) Engine bottom end crankcase split and summary
• BSA A65 Strip Part 3 |...
Part 4) SRM engineering services and parts, conclusion
• BSA A65 Strip Part 4 |...
Even the youngest classic British parallel twin is at least 35 years old so wear and tear is inevitable. Classic Bike magazine Technical Editor and lifelong British bike fettler Rick P takes a trip to SRM Engineering in Wales to observe a BSA A65 engine strip and to find out how its problems can be resolved.

[@Ginga7r]

Love that a proper mechanic always makes his own tools I loved the kick start return spring tool but the cut down screw driver for the clutch basket cover, Nice.

[@georgemoskal2098]

Still recon one of the best BSA motors ever. A treat to work on.

[@RabSpaniel]

I rescued my mate twice with broken crankshafts on his A65. Devi or SRM work is mandatory.

[@marvinpost2468]

Awesome! They truly show you in-depth what to do. Thank you for your video. If you ever want to come to Ohio, you have a place to stay and a free ticket to the motorcycle museum in Columbus

[@johnburns3703]

Love it. Reminds me of learning about Ducati quadrant kickstart gears the hard way. Bump starting in winter Edinburgh etc, But sussed it and got very lucky with Walkers in Norfolk

[@leedsman3815]

Alloy clutch pressure plate a great piece of kit for BSA and Triumph

[@user-mo5vz1lq1m]

How much compression must have a 1967 bsa thunderbolt 650 cc?

[@walteremiliocuesta219]

traductor plis

[@badbill63]

Ok.. video #1 shows top end disassembled. Video #2... starts at removing the primary drive parts. What about the timing parts. I’m trying to remove the auto advance plate. Manual doesn’t explain a lot

[@ajrichter6989]

badbill63 I hope you got your answer already but a proper slide hammer works best you can order one for the task

[@badbill63]

Aj Richter yup. I found a small slide hammer. Thanks