Building a BSA B31/B32/B33/B34 from parts. Episode 15 of many - will it start? Watch to the end!

[@johncochrane644]

NIce work on a lovely bike! Just to note the tickler button on an Amal depresses the float allowing more fuel to enter; it isn't a pump button and using it like a pump/ pushing it repeatedly achieves is to wear it out. Just hold it down until it floods.

[@trevorhiggs9864]

It will always be difficult to kick over an engine when its in gear, the tell tail is the back wheel revolving with the kickstart.

[@bobmurphy9380]

A great feeling when it fires up, and you have the bonus of it ticking over without much fuss.

[@duke9005]

Worth any and every effort. My dad had a B31 from new. Just a great bike, loads of torque, loads of fun and sounded great.

[@Cobra427Veight]

Couldn't you find an original oil tank ? Just wondered why you fabed one , there seems to be a lot of old parts around , I have a 49 Matchless g80 500, that needs more work, it's cool , that belt drive looks pretty fancy , Cheers.

[@motorbikewhisperer]

Hi, it is an original design tank as fitted to eg the BSA Catalina scrambler.

[@jeremyatkinson4976]

Just take the plug out and kick it through

[@edskipper1]

Man it makes me cringe to see you wearing those horrible Crocs trying to start your bike for the first time. Please wear something more protective. Absolutely love your channel. Best regards Ed Skipper.

[@motorbikewhisperer]

But they're proper safety Crocs ;)

[@nickbarber2080]

@@motorbikewhisperer When I took my bike test in 1987 the examiner drew attention to my (ex-Army) boots. "Some lads show up in trainers" he said "...they don't pass..."

[@bigred8438]

Were you able to buy BSF Allen-head bolts for that?

[@thra5herxb12s]

👍

[@Z900nl]

wow very low RPM at 30:30...cool !

[@heinrichschaefer4107]

😂 from Bavaria👍👍😂 a woman on two wheels