Description
Author: Roy Bacon, ISBN: 9780957066502, soft cover book, 240 pages, 270 illustrations, extensive data - 2011 Andover Reprint of 1986 Osprey original.
The essential guide to the renovation, restoration and development history of all post-war BSA Twins. Plus how to recognize parts, improve specifications and maintain this classic motorcycle.
The only comprehensive restoration guide to the classic BSA Twin motorcycle.
This is the second book in this series which was started in response to the call for more detail on restorations. The basic requirement for information on date, colour and spares still needs to be met, but now the fine detail is also needed. So, this book was written to provide identification material along with guidance on carrying out the restoration work.
As with the first book I have to thank my good friend Don Mitchell who supplied me with much of the basic data from his stock of second-hand motorcycle literature. Also Dick Lewis, the well-known BSA expert from Weybridge, who filled in some of the gaps and gave useful guidance. Specific information came from Alan Blake of Avon Tyres, Derek Dyson of Champion Plugs and Martyn Ashwood of NGK — my thanks go to all.
Most of the pictures and line drawings came from the EMAP archives which hold the old Motor Cycle Weekly files, for which my grateful thanks. Others were from the Motor Cycle News files courtesy of Jim Lindsay and a number from BSA brochures, parts lists
and manuals of the era. A number of the electrical line drawings were originally from Lucas. The pictures of a 1970 Firebird were sent to me by Peter Johnson of New Zealand. He carried out a superb restoration during which we corresponded via the Classic Bike 'agony' column I write.
Some of the pictures carried the imprint of a professional and work came from Reg Cave, Arthur Hind, C. Mayhew and Donald Page. As usual all the pictures were returned to their files after publication and I have tried to make contact to clear copyright. If my letter failed to reach you or I have used an unmarked print without realizing this, please accept my apologies.
Finally, my thanks to Tim Parker for conceiving the idea and to Lydia, Helen and Joanne at Osprey who helped bring this one to fruition.
Roy Bacon
Niton, Isle of Wight January 1986
