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1952

Life was much different 70 years ago. An average male worker earned just £9 per week, a gallon of petrol cost 4 shillings and 6 pence (equal to 22p today) and a loaf of bread was just 4 pence. At the time, BSA, Triumph and Norton were all releasing new motorcycles, today’s cherished classics.

SRM pressure plates

 

CNC machined billet alloy clutch pressure plate with the essential "Needle roller lift" mechanism.

Ariel Huntmaster engine with new SRM Timing Side Bush

 

 

Although most customers opt for the Needle Roller Bearing Conversion, we are still able to replicate the original timing side bush as fitted originally.

The crankshaft journal is ground to remove wear, and an undersized (internal) timing side bush is fitted to the crankcase.

The bush is then bored to match the crankshaft diameter plus the clearance of 1 ½ to 2 thou.

 

SRM HYDRAULIC CLUTCH CONVERSION

Problems with heavy clutch action, cable resistance and cable routing on your BSA A65?

Our hydraulic clutch conversion provides a light clutch action and is maintenance-free for your convenience.

The conversion works by replacing the cable operated three ball clutch lifter with a hydraulic slave cylinder and pusher.

The kit consists of

  • SRM Clutch slave cylinder

  • Internal connection pipe

  • Adaptor for the hydraulic pipe

  • Clutch pushrod pusher

BSA Anniversary

 

This week marks the 111th anniversary since BSA started production of their first motorcycles: the 3.5HP models. Being new to the classic motorbike world, this was the perfect opportunity for me to look at the history of BSA and some of their motorbikes. So, with the help of our managing director Jon (a BSA enthusiast), several different books and the 1911 edition of The Motor Cycle magazine, I am writing this article for you to enjoy.

Engineer interviews - Mark

Having been part of the SRM team for just over two months now, I have gained some basic knowledge of classic motorbikes and the rebuild and restoration processes. I've come to see that the staff and engineers I work with are highly skilled in what they do and just as passionate about their bikes as our customers. Therefore, to better understand their passion, I asked them about their favourite bikes and the roots of their interest in the beloved classic motorbikes. This week I spoke to Mark, our parts specialist, about his experience with classic motorbikes.

Introduction of E10 fuel

As you may already be aware, the UK government has introduced the new E10 fuel into circulation this September. This is the new 10% ethanol petrol which aims to reduce greenhouse gases emissions in the UK.

Whilst the vast majority of petrol-powered vehicles can use the E10, you might be wondering what this change means for your classic bike. Read on to find out more.

E10 fuel facts

The E10 is already widely used around the world, and it highly popular in Europe, America and Australia. 

Winner of our Christmas prize Draw

Congratulations to Mark who has won our Christmas Draw. The bumper package of all the oils needed for your Classic bike will arrive before Christmas. Please sign up for our regular Eshots, there's always lots of great information and Special offers. Just follow the link at the bottom of the page.

SRM in Classic Bike Magazine

In the October issue of Classic Bike Magazine there is a series of SRM special features.We cover a Triumph triple engine rebuild, BSA A65 performance parts and an in depth feature on our high capacity oil pumps.

SRM HIGH QUALITY HEADBOLT SETS

Now available exclusively from SRM are our own cold drop forged, heat treated Headbolt sets for the BSA A7 & A10 and the BSA A50 & A65. Bolts and studs in chemical black finish.