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I'm NOT sure, but I think they are a standard bycycle bearing. The inner race, balls and cage will be still current. I do mobility scooters, and they use them. The problem is probably with the outer race which is probably chromed, and knurled. This will be harder to locate. Maybe a few pictures of what you are after will help.
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Here are some photos of the bearing races. The ball bearings were all missing.
Photo 1: Upper Photo 2 Lower Photo 3: Front frame The local town has a guy who rebuilds bikes for the local kids. He literally has hundreds in his front yard. It is a great place to drop off your spare bikes as the kids grow older. I dropped a half dozen off there last summer. Guess I am going to have to go there and try and do some scrounging. |
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Here are a couple photos of the complete project, as well as a shot of the bulged and cracked frame where the some water would have froze.
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Rob:
The ball bearings are available commercially. When I redid my BSA bike about 5 years ago I needed some ball bearings and the local dealer gave me what I required. I had been saving up parts for over 10 years before the restoration work was started. Mind you this was before the internet and you had to write everyone who had parts; and of course most of them were in the UK. Do you have the frame number off of your bike? ED |
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Ed
I will likely see if I can clean the races up enough so that they will function with new balls. This poor bike had been sitting outdoors in the weather for many years. I have bought loose ball bearings before for my carrier. Just need the size. I'll shake out the frame and see if one pops out. While on the one hand, everything is much more accessible with the internet nowadays, the problem is everything is either on ebay or priced like it's on ebay. I used to think military vehicle collectors were nuts on what we would pay for items, but now that I have seen what bicycle collectors pay for vintage parts, I am glad I usually collect military vehicles. The prices are insane. Repro grips are almost $60, a rear chain sprocket on ebay sold for $106, a seat for $270, and the small tool pouch for $173. Little wonder guys are trying to sell the complete bikes for $4 grand....the sum of the parts will come close to that. I'll have to grab the serial number tomorrow. I had a look at it today, but didn't think to write it down or take a photo. |
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Rob,
I just ordered the 3 decal set from: Classic Transfers PO Box 17 Wotton-Under-Edge Glos. GL12 8YX U.K. I am very happy with them and ordered 2 sets in case I screw up the first one.They are selling a set for 4.75 pounds each and shipping was 3.00 pounds and they arrived fast.You can go on their website and order from them using your credit card.The reference number is 7197 and the description is BSA WWII Folding Bike Set.Their website is: www.classictransfers.co.uk As far as researching for a reproduction leather seat,the name Tony Colgrave came up many times on different sites as the man who has a really nice replica leather seat offered.I have researched his name for a website address but was not able to come up with one,only an address: A Colgrave Wellhouse Northian Rye,East Sussex TN31 6HY England His Phone number is 01797 253177 I have never phoned overseas before so am unsure of the procedure and if I will get a clear signal so I can understand the conversation! Does anybody know if Tony has a website where he could be contacted for an order? Derk.
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Derk
How do they look? Is the broad arrow white or black? Have you seen the folding bike goodies on this site? http://www.battledressandbayonet.com/page_24.html The Enfield mounts look like a must have if you want to turn a bicycle into a gun ship. |
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Shout is some bearings. It wont break you.
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Ed
I got the number today...it's R33587. I believe that puts it almost in the center of production. |
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Hi all,
I heard back from Tony Colgrave today and he sent me the information on his Replica leather seats he makes and they look really nice.Once I catch up with the winter bills I will put in an order for one for my bike.If anybody else is interested in one for their bike,let me know and maybe we can make up an order with him and get them shipped all at once.If you are interested in the details,email me and I will forward what he sent me and you can decide.He did give a price for the leather seat alone is 155pounds.It is worth it if you see the quality of his work and I will be happy to put one on my bike,especially with what they are worth nowadays. Regards,Derk. derk_derin@yahoo.ca
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I'm in for one Derk. Are you getting one for each of your bikes?
Here are some of the photos that Tony sent to Derk showing the quality of Tony's work. |
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Rob,
I am only going to concentrate on my later production bike as it has the most original parts on it.My early bike has only the frame and front forks original so it is a long way from being completed.Did you get your crank off?Was it a reverse thread to get the locking nut off? Derk.
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