Chugging around Chiang Saen Lake on a classic BSA

[ianyonok]

This bike is a 1952 BSA M33, that I restored a couple of years ago.
But I didn't split the cases. After 2,000 miles, the big end failed and the engine stopped dead. Engine apart, I could see the Burmese installed big end rollers were stainless steel instead of hardened steel and the journal was mishapen.
New big end in from Alpha Bearings ( been making these big end bearings for 80 years) and we're back on the road.... Fantastic.

 

[canthai]

I see you have Big Toe protection - !!! 555

 

[Elainrider]

It’s always interesting to hear about the challenges with vintage bikes, especially with parts like big-end bearings. Sounds like the switch to Alpha Bearings made a difference.

 

[Morningrider]

Another Bot profile.

This profile photo has been used for many languages in many contexts for nine years:

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