Classic Motorcycle Workshop Vlog 29 - 1959 BSA Gold Star DBD34 - issues - pt 3/5

In this video we look at all the issues we can see that need addressing after we have torn down the 1959 BSA Gold Star DBD34 (499cc). This will be a short limited series we'll be doing on this channel and will be split into a number of small parts. This video is part three of five.
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[@renahitze]

Thank you for the videos about the DBD34!!! We learn a lot!! and with the luck to have you on a classic bikes!!

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2]

Glad you like them!

[@Jim-nm1en]

Excellent viewing Dave. I think you are the first person I have heard mentioning metal spraying in any of these type of videos. Before I retired, I used to work for a major UK pump and turbine manufacturer where one of my jobs was metal spraying. I regularly rebuilt shaft and bore diameters with various coatings with bronzes, stellite,fused coatings,ceramics as well as a wide selection of chrome/steel coatings. It is a very underrated reclamation method which usually gives a superior performance compared to the base material. That reversible gear change set up was interesting. Looking forward to seeing more of these rebuilds.

[@kevinseiler1592]

Thanks again, Alex and Dave! These videos are going to help me immensely with my Goldies. You are doing a great service to the community. No matter how many books and photos I look at, having these videos as a supplement are incredibly valuable for the home mechanic!

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2]

Right on Kevin, thanks for your kind words, there's no substitute for being shown by a pro like Dave eh! Alex

[@herbertdunleavy]

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[@larrywade9041]

Wow my friend; what a pleasure to be able to watch a master technician such as yourself. Just wanted to take a minute to thank you for bringing your talents to us through the lens of your camera. I really love those old BSA's. Wished I had one! Have a beautiful day!!! Illinois, USA

[@bluesplayer59]

Always great to watch 😊

[@aeroearth]

The front fork chrome plated seal holders have two slots down inside. BSA sold a tool which was a steel sleeve with dogs machined in the bottom face whch engaged in the seal holder's slots. Upper part of the tool sleeve had two tommy bars welded on or pressed into the sleeve to enable unscrewing the seal holder from the lower fork ends. I can't imagine a strap wrench being able to apply enough torque to both unscrew and refit the seal holders, as well as the possibility of marring the chrome plate. The spider marks under the stove enamelling is corrosion of the underlying phosphate layer. Phosphating being done for both corrosion protection and paint adhesion reasons. Spider marks under the paint was very common on later Japanese motor bikes of the 1970's, not so common on English 1950/60 bikes.

[@ianlawrie919]

Awesome! Those false shrouds were a surprise 😮, looks like a lot of jobs, mechanical and cosmetic to be getting on with. Excellent video 👍👏👌

[@gren509]

I always heard the box called a "double R T2" !?

[@hunterjamison4808]

I had trouble loosening those too, found a hollow t-wrench style tool that has 2 lower drive teeth that drop in from above. That worked so much better!

[@Kevin-cy9cv]

Very interesting, always look forward to the videos. Thanks

[@cedhome7945]

Goldstar ,first pay a vast fortune or take out a mortgage to experience the fun (from a A10 owner)

[@TomLowe-b1m]

Another great informative video from a good team ! Dave, you exude mechanical sympathy and knowledge 👌. I'm tackling an A10 golden flash at the moment, so these BSA videos are so helpful ! Looking forward to more on the project bike too. Out of interest, what shocks are the ones you mentioned, that you intend to use on this Goldy ? Cheers

[@brenohighland1168]

òne would want to have the bike given to them the cost of redoing this would be enormous

[@bobg9873]

Great series! I really appreciate Dave's detailed explanations with accompanying video coverage. Was the gearbox inner cover's kickstart stop peg already repaired, or will that be discussed in a future installment?

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel2]

Hey, thanks for your nice comments. Nope, we haven't repaired that yet but we will go into that when we do, quite a common problem on these bikes, Alex

[@bobg9873]

Great, thanks! Yes, I know that firsthand!