Other forms of motoring fun

[5th T/A]

Cool bikes. Was that the OCC guys? We had a run in with them at Daytona one year, total %$%$^%$^%.

Yes, the bike on the right was built by OCC. I briefly watched the show and thought Paul Junior had some real creative ability on his builds. But I got tired of stupid arguments, kicking in doors and throwing things around. Interesting enough Jay Leno who is a huge "bike enthusiast” had them build a bike for him that was introduced on the tonight show. For the most part Jay does not talk trash about anyone. At some point he said his bike built  by OCC was a piece of crap.

[FormTA]

After a bit of work and figuring out the crazy capacitor and points wiring (no magneto) I was able to get it running. It still needs a bunch of work but pretty amazing it is running after sitting in a barn and a garage for 40+ years. Too bad every part is like $250 for this thing.

[FormTA]

First time this bike has moved since 1980/81. I am trying to ride tune the points and adjust the decompresion stuff so the exhaust valve isn't open. I'll tell you, I don't know how you guys used these for transportation.  This thing isba beast to start. The compression is crazy,  10/1, 500 cc single. I only got it started twice. Once running it's actually pretty good, surprisingly.  Speaking of surprises,  I am shocked it runs at all often sitting for over 40 years with zero care.

Click link below.



https://youtu.be/wOgqCihwqE0

[roadking77]

Most of all the brit bikes I have are 500cc. All are (or at least at one point were easy to start). The restorer's motto is if it doesnt start by the 3rd kick something is wrong
As for compression, the '39 BSA Gold Star that I have is  the only bike that ever gave me trouble. The gold stars of that era were very special bikes. They were hand built and the motors had a special build for high performance. Not many were made that way. Even with a compression release I have a hard time getting it running.

[FormTA]

Interesting.  I may be flooding it with the "tickling" of the carb. I have no idea how long to hold that down. The compresion even with the decompresion lever is huge. I can stand on the kick starter and it won't move. It is hard to get it over center without then making a revolution. I have adjusted that cable all over the place and where I have it now it is off when lose and it on when I pull it so, I think I'm good there. I did ~ the timing as it was backfiring and that made it run better but didn't seem to help the kick starting.

Anyway, thanks for the help!

[FormTA]

Interesting article on it. The difficult starting and kicking it until next week is the part I can relate to.

https://www.justbikes.com.au/news-and-reviews/1971-bsa-b50ss-gold-star-review/10450

[FormTA]

Kerry, you were right. I replaced the coil and now it starts 1st or second kick.

[roadking77]

Perfect!

[5th T/A]

This is an old thread but a good one. It’s been over a year since my hip replacement. Last year I only rode a  little over 1,000 miles. So far this year I have only a couple hundred miles, still have a lot of pain and walk like an old man. I also don’t have the strength and dexterity in my right arm/hand that I used to. About a month ago I was diagnosed with early stage of Parkinson’s. Not good but provided an explanation as to why I was having a hard time with things. With physical therapy and drugs I am doing better but not sure how much longer I will be riding. Such is life! The good news is I got my TA at a good time and can devote more time to it when I can no longer ride.

[FormTA]

Larry, I'm sorry to hear this. Sounds like you're looking at the positive side of things. Just keep doing what you can and enjoy every minute of it! I wish you well my friend.

[N PRGRES]

Good substitute for riding is cruisin the TA!

[kentucky yeti]

Update:  I sold my blue side by side ( from this thread- page 1) last fall.  My wife decided we needed to upgrade to four doors (why, I have no idea) and A/C.

[hakitup]

Finish the first race of the season last month. My goal was to run a bit faster than last year. We won our class lapping everyone in it. Finish 4th overall out of 16 trucks and we started in 14th. Last year we finished every race and ended up 2nd in points, this truck is pretty reliable.

Tom H

[5th T/A]

Finish the first race of the season last month. My goal was to run a bit faster than last year. We won our class lapping everyone in it. Finish 4th overall out of 16 trucks and we started in 14th. Last year we finished every race and ended up 2nd in points, this truck is pretty reliable.

Tom H

Glad you had a good season. I can’t image what it’s like to go flying through the air, as shown in the second photo. Must be really durable suspension to survive the landing and keep going!

[roadking77]

Have to agree with 5th! Looks like fun and thats a great pic.

[Jack]

Update:  I sold my blue side by side ( from this thread- page 1) last fall.  My wife decided we needed to upgrade to four doors (why, I have no idea) and A/C.

That thing is sweet, love the AC.

[Jack]

Have to agree with 5th! Looks like fun and thats a great pic.

X3 I would frame that pic.

I wonder what kind of damage a jump like that would do to the truck?