BSA Bantam Projects -A Few Jobs Done

Getting a few jobs done on Project Stopgap and the D7.
Work on the forks and Lock Stops on Stopgap and making a new Carburettor Isolator for the D7.
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[@InTheShedUK]

Always good to get those little jobs done. I always prefer fibre insulator and gaskets to an o-ring, less likely to distort the carb flange on tightening.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks Ian, I think that's what was happening. Best wishes, Dean.

[@AGEngineering]

Nice few pottering in the garage jobs there, most relaxing.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks Ade, that's all it's been of late. Best wishes, Dean.

[@petermckee1061]

More good progress Dean. Lovely job you did on that spacer. Cheers, Peter.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks Peter. Best wishes, Dean

[@oldguysoldbikes]

Every project is just a collection of little jobs. Good work Dean.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks Jack, getting time in the workshop is a challenge sometimes. Best wishes, Dean.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Good job on the gasket. I need two of those for a 1971 cb175. Awesome job brother

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks Cain, they are an easy job to make. Best wishes, Dean.

[@montana2strokeracer]

Nice bunch of projects Dean, we all have a bunch of small things that have to be done in order to get a project done. You did a fine job doing all of them. Your new video and audio are outstanding. You know me Dean, I probably would have just traced the heat insulator with a sharpie and cut it out. Yes, those vibrating sanders are insanely noisy. Outstanding work my friend.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks Dale, I thought I'd demonstrate different ways of doing the job. Time has been in short supply so I was glad to get a few bits done. Best wishes, Dean.

[@OzBSABantams]

Good to see you making some progress mate. Great fix for the steering stops. Looking forward to what the tank has lurking under the paint. Sounds like you're still busy elsewhere too........

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks Bones. There's a lot going on at the moment with both work and family. I'll arrange a call with you soon. I'm just getting done what I can. I'm eager to see what is under the paint, a voyage of discovery! Best wishes, Dean.

[@MrFactotum]

Eyup Dean Nice progress, enjoy seeing a plan start to come together. atb Kev

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks Kev. Long way to go but it's nice to tick things off the list. Best wishes, Dean.

[@carlwilson1772]

That was a great video, enjoyed watching you make those bits. Sometimes it's easier just to attack paint with a wire wheel from the outset, I think. Also I found that caustic soda aka oven cleaner is a superb paint stripper.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

My bench mounted grinder/wire wheel doesn't have the minerals for heavy paint removal. It would have been easier to do the fork leg if it was a bit more powerful. Best wishes, Dean.

[@carlwilson1772]

@@retromechanicalengineer Get a cup wire wheel for an angle grinder. Takes paint off like there's no tomorrow and doesn't damage the base metal.

[@user-gk8gg1zt7l]

Good video, like!!!

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks very much!

[@BritanniaMotorcycles]

It's never too late.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Here's hoping! Thanks Michael.

[@ronr6605]

Hi. Is that wider spacer meant to be a "tuning"? Well, it's a Bantam, still... :D I get that you built a new one the old one might not seal properly. :)

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Purely for sealing, just to give a decent surface. Best wishes, Dean.

[@cainbeeping8480]

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