Will it or Won't it? First fire up of Peter's BSA Bantam B175 Engine, Post-Rebuild

[@paulhewitt1488]

Pat on the back time Dean, you’ve put a lot of time and effort into this build and I’m sure Peter will be overjoyed with the result. This has been a great series of videos showcasing you meticulous attention to detail and a true passion for these older bikes. 👍👍

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@paulhewitt1488 thanks Paul, they are worth saving.

[@carlwilson1772]

Its alive...its alive...ITS ALIVE!!!

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@carlwilson1772 SEDAGIVE?

[@philarbon7817]

Nice 1 dean ,it has life 👌

[@retromechanicalengineer]

It certainly does Phil, I was very pleased.

[@alanbrown1563]

Nice work dean I'm sure Peter will be chuffed with it .

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Cheers Alan, I think it will serve him well for a good while.

[@LarryBees]

Nice one Dean !!.Super bench test. I loved my B175. ( ORS197H )I passed my test on . I wish I still had it . I still have the owners manual. Keep up the good work .👍👍

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Cheers Larry! Looks like your bike was last on the road in 1982, still on the DVLA database. It's out there, somewhere...... Best wishes, Dean.

[@OzBSABantams]

And you should be happy! You've done a great job mate and I'm sure the customer will be happy.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@OzBSABantams thanks Bones, I'm happy with it. It sounds good and strong.

[@SyreshamPBS]

Smash the like button 😍 What a moment!!! All those years under the blue sheet and it lives again! 🎉 Really great job Dean, I knew from the beginning that it was in good hands so thanks very much 👌👍💪 Now about that frame....

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@SyreshamPBS I was so pleased when it fired up, sounds very good too. The camera mic doesn't really do it justice. We need to make a plan to reunite it with the bike! Best wishes, Dean.

[@AGEngineering]

Great job, fantastic to hear it running, love the lever action throttle control 😂

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@AGEngineering thanks Ade, it's a new mod!

[@philhermetic]

She lives! well done dean! Phil

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Cheers Phil.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Great job brother. My little Hondas sound a bubble maker with no muffler. Glad to see her live again.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@cainbeeping8480 thanks brother

[@petermckee1061]

Great stuff! Never in doubt! Cheers, Peter.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@petermckee1061 thanks Peter

[@MrFactotum]

Luvely Jubley Dean winner winner chicken dinner👍👍👍👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍 another one saved see you next time atb Kev

[@retromechanicalengineer]

That's what it's all about Kev, Cheers!

[@MichaelGodfrey-c8c]

Well done Dean I had to laugh seeing you kick the thing over .It reminded me of trying to start my D1 following a rebuild my leg is still aching . Go and have a lie down you deserve it . Brilliant series regards Mike

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@MichaelGodfrey-c8c thanks Mike. I don't recommend the standing on a stool method!

[@montana2strokeracer]

Smoke.....I love it. Nice work Dean, I never saw the spark, but it's obvious it's there. Hey next time back the camera out so we can see what position you were in during the crank. Lol

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@montana2strokeracer thanks Dale. Nobody needed to see the sketchy kicking position! I thought it turned out quite like one of your 'will it run' videos. You are an influencer! Best wishes, Dean.

[@TweedsGarage]

Well done Sir sounds good and congratulations on not causing yourself a mischief 😂

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@TweedsGarage thanks very much Tweedy, got to love a bit of Bantics!

[@nigelmoth1081]

It lives !......nice job all round

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Thanks Nigel!

[@InTheShedUK]

Looks like one of the crazy antics I would get up to!

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Standing on a stool, holding onto the roof beams and kicking over a motorbike engine. We ought to know better at our age! Best wishes, Dean.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Why champion plug ? We use NGK in our old Japanese bikes.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@cainbeeping8480 it's what they had originally Cain.

[@cainbeeping8480]

@@retromechanicalengineer okay. 👍

[@cainbeeping8480]

No we didn’t see the spark.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@cainbeeping8480 that's a pity. The camera probably isn't quite good enough.