Good to be out on a B31 again - last time was nearly 60 years ago. Brought it all back to me 👍. Thanks Bob
@Lanes-Explorer57334 ай бұрын
This is so enjoyable. Not ridden a British single in many years - this brings it all back 👍
@Lanes-Explorer57334 ай бұрын
Lovely run out with you on a lovely BSA single along beautiful lanes. Just perfect. Thank you.
@williamnethercott4364 Жыл бұрын
Your B31 sounds glorious!
@bobmurphy9380 Жыл бұрын
Thanks William, hope to uploads more ride outs soon.
@bobmurphy9380 Жыл бұрын
Now sold
@williamnethercott4364 Жыл бұрын
Lovely bike, sounds really happy.
@scoobylol1987 Жыл бұрын
A miss is as good as a mile, but sadly typical of your average car driver in the UK now. No awareness, no anticipation, rather than wait those 10 seconds for you to get safely by and emerge into a presumably then empty road, they'd rather take that chance to jump out in front. Shit attitude, but glad you and the B31 are safe!
@timmartindale8736 Жыл бұрын
Not what you want with B31 brakes! Glad you avoided the eejit.
@retromechanicalengineer Жыл бұрын
Very tidy, super slim bike. I like it.
@tazalitaylor40562 жыл бұрын
What a Sweet Running Machine ....Me Like's it ....aye 🏴☠🍀
@Phinkinfurmiself2 жыл бұрын
Looks like someone is having too much fun! Hope the bike is running Ok 👍 for you 🙏
@bobmurphy93802 жыл бұрын
Ayup mate, yes the bike is running sweet as a nut. You been out on the Norton lately.
@Phinkinfurmiself2 жыл бұрын
@@bobmurphy9380 unfortunately not been busy with the family. I’m on the beast in July hopefully 🤞looks amazing btw
@bobmurphy93802 жыл бұрын
@@Phinkinfurmiself Hay Andy, I'm looking for a BSA B25 for a green lanner project. If you know anyone who has an engine for sale, I'd be interested.
@Phinkinfurmiself2 жыл бұрын
@@bobmurphy9380 I’ll ask at the club for you 👍
@bluwitcomb24132 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back out riding... And to see some jubilee bunting!!!
@375GTB2 жыл бұрын
I had a $90 '49 249 440cc Indian Warrior/Scout, in 1968... After reworking the new to Indian hydraulic fork, it too rode a hell of a lot better on back country Florida roads. I never like it's plunger rear end Chain slop and wiggles Looked for the bolt on ridged rear from their 220cc single... Never found a donor. Very much a 1949 Honda 450 prequel... Total change from the V-twins... Broke Hendee Mfg. by 1953.... Sad Enfield "Indians" were better, but not much support... History! J.C.
@MartynStubbsTBS2 жыл бұрын
I noticed you didn't use your advance or retard when cruising why?
@bobmurphy93802 жыл бұрын
Once its warmed up and I find the sweet spot I leave the ad/ret alone and it runs perfect.
@MartynStubbsTBS2 жыл бұрын
@@bobmurphy9380 I'm glad you said that because I don't touch the advance or retard when I'm starting the bike or riding works great without it. Infact if I try and start bike using advance or retard it won't start.
@royyforyou3 жыл бұрын
Can you give me your Instagram I'd
@bobmurphy93803 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr Roy, I don't have Instagram
@footmarshian82953 жыл бұрын
Great bike love it
@barry51113 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear the sound of the old beast again.
@bobmurphy93803 жыл бұрын
Did you own this Barry? it's the best BSA I've owned.
@barry51113 жыл бұрын
@@bobmurphy9380 No I had the same model in the sixties tele rigid and it was quite potent. Over sized engine sprocket, cams, high compression piston, head work etc. I loved mine so a bit of nostalgia. Sadly mine was written off in 1965 in Hampstead when an idiot came out of a side turning. The classic I didn't see you mate. They were bomb proof engines that pull happily or give you a fair turn of speed for the day. Hang on to it I would have liked one in the garage.
@MartynStubbsTBS3 жыл бұрын
I noticed you didn't touch your advance lever ?
@bobmurphy93803 жыл бұрын
I think it's because it's warmed up and I found the sweet spot if that makes sense.
@bobmurphy93803 жыл бұрын
At 9.36 I nearly got hit.
@davecornett40563 жыл бұрын
Nice ride out, thought i recognised the road then saw at 3:46 the Hellmann office, used to work for them years ago.
@royyforyou3 жыл бұрын
Hello bro nice motorcycle Where are you from..? I'm from India I also have BSA B31 plunger since 1954.
@bobmurphy93803 жыл бұрын
Hi there Mr Roy, I'm from the UK, these B31 are fantastic bikes. I wish I had one years ago. All the best, Bob
@sandeepravtale4033 жыл бұрын
Sir you so lucky you have this lovely bike
@bobmurphy93803 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sandeep, its the best BSA I've owned.
@reggiesdad88424 жыл бұрын
I have a 1949 rigid B31, and I love it. The lack of shock absorbers on the back isn’t really noticeable, but the forks tend to top out with a loud clonk on some of the extremely bumpy Lincolnshire back roads I ride it on. It’s great on smooth roads. I know telescopic forks were a new thing in 1949, maybe I am expecting too much of them. It’s a bike I can jump on and end up doing a 50 mile round trip on just to go and buy a loaf of bread.......
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
Mine is a 1949 rigid B33 and my forks clonk and pogo , its really bad on potholes, funnily enough only this morning I drained the oil from the forks !, pumped it out by bouncing the forks with the brake on. there was hardly any in and it was like watery mud ! Ive been advised to fill with 20/50 oil rather than sae 20 as its thicker. , just 1/4 litre in each fork, I'll try it out tomorrow see if it improves. Whats yours like Bob ?
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
Yes mines a clunker on the pot holes, but apart from dodging the holes it rides pretty smooth otherwise.
@reggiesdad88424 жыл бұрын
I am pleased that I am not the only one with clonky forks. At first I was sure there must be something wrong with them. I have never ridden a bike with girder forks, but if these BSA telescopic forks were an improvement on girders, then girder forks must be bloody horrible. I did read somewhere once that you could improve the rebound damping by fitting an Eddie Dow kit. Not sure whether this fits the really early B31 forks, though.
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
I read that too about the upgrade , here it is.. www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=386659 I'll see how the thicker oil works when I take it for a blast Sunday morn, and avoid any potholes ! lol !
@reggiesdad88424 жыл бұрын
@@callookghia yes, mate, that is exactly where I had read it in the past. I think I will live with the forks as they are. It’s only a problem on really bumpy roads. Some of the rural back roads here in Lincolnshire are truly atrocious, I have to slow down to 45 mph or less on some of them when the going gets really rough. The forks work well on smoother roads. If only I could get the front brake to be a “stopper” rather than just a “slower-downer”, I probably should prioritise that over getting the forks working better..........
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
Been using mine the last few days , there's nothing like cruising around on a classic British thumper is there ?
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
Can't beat it.
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
You've got that running sweet ! sounds perfect . Is that the tapered silencer you've fitted ?
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
It is yes with the offset internal baffle.
@HollyRocker914 жыл бұрын
Quick reaction with the rabbit
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think someone out there don't like rabbits with the thumbs down.
@Phinkinfurmiself4 жыл бұрын
At this rate it will need a service, looks like someone is having too much fun if it’s possible on a BSA B31 👍🏻👍🏻
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, best thing with this bike is it runs like a Rolex watch.
@HollyRocker914 жыл бұрын
Best time of day for a ride x
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
It sure is, hardly any traffic, just yourself chasing your own shadow
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
It was on medium sharpness instead of high, doh.
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
Footage is a bit grainy unless it's my laptop, either way I don't like it.
@Phinkinfurmiself4 жыл бұрын
That sounds beautiful Bob looks like someone is having too much fun. 👍
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
Can't keep off it Andy, it runs brill.
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Your bike runs really sweet ! wish mine ran as well . Is yours still 6 volt magneto/points ignition ? . The saddle looks really cool and aged , that must be an original seat cover ? Also, the rear carrier looks great , Ive not seen one like that. mine has a rear pillion seat.
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
Thanks - yes it's 6v Dynomag/points etc. It just thumps along really nice and the best thing for me is it doesn't stall at lights, it just ticks over really good. All these years on other BSA's I've had to keep blipping the throttle to keep the things running at lights. I got the carrier off ebay as I prefer them to the pillion pad. What's wrong with yours for it not to run sweet.
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
@@bobmurphy9380 Mines an older restoration, lovely looking bike, pulls like a train , ticks over great. but starting is a nightmare ! mag probably weak.. tried everything else. Just bought a Thorspark electronic ignition kit to replace the points/mag to coil ignition . fitting it this week... should do the trick ! ? We'll have to go for a ride out sometime. Keep the videos coming ,Bob ! inspires me to sort mine ! Cheers, mike.
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
@@callookghia Yep no problem, there's a knack with these bikes take a look at this site sumpmagazine.com/bsa-b-series/bsab33-and-bsab31.htm
@Smurph604 жыл бұрын
Recognised this one straight away... Been round your old stomping ground?
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic looking bike Bob ! Runs really well.
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic set of videos Bob ! Your bike runs and sounds great . I think these B31s and B33s are the most perfect looking classic bikes out there . You rode right by my street there ! I got a B33 rigid.
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
Yes I agree, they look great with the single sprung seat, I've been messing around with different BSA's over the years and have finally found the one I'm going to keep.
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
@@bobmurphy9380 Same here . I'll be out on mine next week , just fitting a Thorspark ignition . See you around ! :)
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
@@callookghia Be good to see how it starts with that installed.
@callookghia4 жыл бұрын
@@bobmurphy9380 Fitted some yesterday. HT coil bolted under seat, solid state regulator bolted in gutted voltage reg box, ignition switch fitted, . needs pickup fitting and wiring then strobing to set timing ! hope itll run as well as yours Bob ! My mag was defo on its last legs, . what baffle you got in silencer ? or baffles ? sounds nice without being too loud . Be cool if you got someone to film you driving past ! . Cheers.
@bobmurphy93804 жыл бұрын
@@callookghia There don't seem to be any baffles that I can see.
@HollyRocker914 жыл бұрын
Best time of day when the shadows stretch out in front, brings back many memories
@seleldjdfmn2214 жыл бұрын
Please remember me at 10 subscribers. This reminds me of a few years Back. i really want to Be youtube friends xP
@HollyRocker914 жыл бұрын
I saw my house!!
@T8Hants4 жыл бұрын
Oh, I must finish mine, she's a 1949 rigid, rescued from filling a gap in a hedge 35 years ago.
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Good to be out on a B31 again - last time was nearly 60 years ago. Brought it all back to me 👍. Thanks Bob
This is so enjoyable. Not ridden a British single in many years - this brings it all back 👍
Lovely run out with you on a lovely BSA single along beautiful lanes. Just perfect. Thank you.
Your B31 sounds glorious!
Thanks William, hope to uploads more ride outs soon.
Now sold
Lovely bike, sounds really happy.
A miss is as good as a mile, but sadly typical of your average car driver in the UK now. No awareness, no anticipation, rather than wait those 10 seconds for you to get safely by and emerge into a presumably then empty road, they'd rather take that chance to jump out in front. Shit attitude, but glad you and the B31 are safe!
Not what you want with B31 brakes! Glad you avoided the eejit.
Very tidy, super slim bike. I like it.
What a Sweet Running Machine ....Me Like's it ....aye 🏴☠🍀
Looks like someone is having too much fun! Hope the bike is running Ok 👍 for you 🙏
Ayup mate, yes the bike is running sweet as a nut. You been out on the Norton lately.
@@bobmurphy9380 unfortunately not been busy with the family. I’m on the beast in July hopefully 🤞looks amazing btw
@@Phinkinfurmiself Hay Andy, I'm looking for a BSA B25 for a green lanner project. If you know anyone who has an engine for sale, I'd be interested.
@@bobmurphy9380 I’ll ask at the club for you 👍
Nice to see you back out riding... And to see some jubilee bunting!!!
I had a $90 '49 249 440cc Indian Warrior/Scout, in 1968... After reworking the new to Indian hydraulic fork, it too rode a hell of a lot better on back country Florida roads. I never like it's plunger rear end Chain slop and wiggles Looked for the bolt on ridged rear from their 220cc single... Never found a donor. Very much a 1949 Honda 450 prequel... Total change from the V-twins... Broke Hendee Mfg. by 1953.... Sad Enfield "Indians" were better, but not much support... History! J.C.
I noticed you didn't use your advance or retard when cruising why?
Once its warmed up and I find the sweet spot I leave the ad/ret alone and it runs perfect.
@@bobmurphy9380 I'm glad you said that because I don't touch the advance or retard when I'm starting the bike or riding works great without it. Infact if I try and start bike using advance or retard it won't start.
Can you give me your Instagram I'd
Hi Mr Roy, I don't have Instagram
Great bike love it
Nice to hear the sound of the old beast again.
Did you own this Barry? it's the best BSA I've owned.
@@bobmurphy9380 No I had the same model in the sixties tele rigid and it was quite potent. Over sized engine sprocket, cams, high compression piston, head work etc. I loved mine so a bit of nostalgia. Sadly mine was written off in 1965 in Hampstead when an idiot came out of a side turning. The classic I didn't see you mate. They were bomb proof engines that pull happily or give you a fair turn of speed for the day. Hang on to it I would have liked one in the garage.
I noticed you didn't touch your advance lever ?
I think it's because it's warmed up and I found the sweet spot if that makes sense.
At 9.36 I nearly got hit.
Nice ride out, thought i recognised the road then saw at 3:46 the Hellmann office, used to work for them years ago.
Hello bro nice motorcycle Where are you from..? I'm from India I also have BSA B31 plunger since 1954.
Hi there Mr Roy, I'm from the UK, these B31 are fantastic bikes. I wish I had one years ago. All the best, Bob
Sir you so lucky you have this lovely bike
Thanks Sandeep, its the best BSA I've owned.
I have a 1949 rigid B31, and I love it. The lack of shock absorbers on the back isn’t really noticeable, but the forks tend to top out with a loud clonk on some of the extremely bumpy Lincolnshire back roads I ride it on. It’s great on smooth roads. I know telescopic forks were a new thing in 1949, maybe I am expecting too much of them. It’s a bike I can jump on and end up doing a 50 mile round trip on just to go and buy a loaf of bread.......
Mine is a 1949 rigid B33 and my forks clonk and pogo , its really bad on potholes, funnily enough only this morning I drained the oil from the forks !, pumped it out by bouncing the forks with the brake on. there was hardly any in and it was like watery mud ! Ive been advised to fill with 20/50 oil rather than sae 20 as its thicker. , just 1/4 litre in each fork, I'll try it out tomorrow see if it improves. Whats yours like Bob ?
Yes mines a clunker on the pot holes, but apart from dodging the holes it rides pretty smooth otherwise.
I am pleased that I am not the only one with clonky forks. At first I was sure there must be something wrong with them. I have never ridden a bike with girder forks, but if these BSA telescopic forks were an improvement on girders, then girder forks must be bloody horrible. I did read somewhere once that you could improve the rebound damping by fitting an Eddie Dow kit. Not sure whether this fits the really early B31 forks, though.
I read that too about the upgrade , here it is.. www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=386659 I'll see how the thicker oil works when I take it for a blast Sunday morn, and avoid any potholes ! lol !
@@callookghia yes, mate, that is exactly where I had read it in the past. I think I will live with the forks as they are. It’s only a problem on really bumpy roads. Some of the rural back roads here in Lincolnshire are truly atrocious, I have to slow down to 45 mph or less on some of them when the going gets really rough. The forks work well on smoother roads. If only I could get the front brake to be a “stopper” rather than just a “slower-downer”, I probably should prioritise that over getting the forks working better..........
Been using mine the last few days , there's nothing like cruising around on a classic British thumper is there ?
Can't beat it.
You've got that running sweet ! sounds perfect . Is that the tapered silencer you've fitted ?
It is yes with the offset internal baffle.
Quick reaction with the rabbit
Yes, I think someone out there don't like rabbits with the thumbs down.
At this rate it will need a service, looks like someone is having too much fun if it’s possible on a BSA B31 👍🏻👍🏻
Oh yes, best thing with this bike is it runs like a Rolex watch.
Best time of day for a ride x
It sure is, hardly any traffic, just yourself chasing your own shadow
It was on medium sharpness instead of high, doh.
Footage is a bit grainy unless it's my laptop, either way I don't like it.
That sounds beautiful Bob looks like someone is having too much fun. 👍
Can't keep off it Andy, it runs brill.
Great video ! Your bike runs really sweet ! wish mine ran as well . Is yours still 6 volt magneto/points ignition ? . The saddle looks really cool and aged , that must be an original seat cover ? Also, the rear carrier looks great , Ive not seen one like that. mine has a rear pillion seat.
Thanks - yes it's 6v Dynomag/points etc. It just thumps along really nice and the best thing for me is it doesn't stall at lights, it just ticks over really good. All these years on other BSA's I've had to keep blipping the throttle to keep the things running at lights. I got the carrier off ebay as I prefer them to the pillion pad. What's wrong with yours for it not to run sweet.
@@bobmurphy9380 Mines an older restoration, lovely looking bike, pulls like a train , ticks over great. but starting is a nightmare ! mag probably weak.. tried everything else. Just bought a Thorspark electronic ignition kit to replace the points/mag to coil ignition . fitting it this week... should do the trick ! ? We'll have to go for a ride out sometime. Keep the videos coming ,Bob ! inspires me to sort mine ! Cheers, mike.
@@callookghia Yep no problem, there's a knack with these bikes take a look at this site sumpmagazine.com/bsa-b-series/bsab33-and-bsab31.htm
Recognised this one straight away... Been round your old stomping ground?
Fantastic looking bike Bob ! Runs really well.
Fantastic set of videos Bob ! Your bike runs and sounds great . I think these B31s and B33s are the most perfect looking classic bikes out there . You rode right by my street there ! I got a B33 rigid.
Yes I agree, they look great with the single sprung seat, I've been messing around with different BSA's over the years and have finally found the one I'm going to keep.
@@bobmurphy9380 Same here . I'll be out on mine next week , just fitting a Thorspark ignition . See you around ! :)
@@callookghia Be good to see how it starts with that installed.
@@bobmurphy9380 Fitted some yesterday. HT coil bolted under seat, solid state regulator bolted in gutted voltage reg box, ignition switch fitted, . needs pickup fitting and wiring then strobing to set timing ! hope itll run as well as yours Bob ! My mag was defo on its last legs, . what baffle you got in silencer ? or baffles ? sounds nice without being too loud . Be cool if you got someone to film you driving past ! . Cheers.
@@callookghia There don't seem to be any baffles that I can see.
Best time of day when the shadows stretch out in front, brings back many memories
Please remember me at 10 subscribers. This reminds me of a few years Back. i really want to Be youtube friends xP
I saw my house!!
Oh, I must finish mine, she's a 1949 rigid, rescued from filling a gap in a hedge 35 years ago.
Yeah, it will be good to see you on it.
This brings back memories
I do!