BSA Chopper

kdavis · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 03:01 PM

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I bought this frame on EBay, I believe it was set up for a BSA engine A65 I think. What possibilities do I have with this frame-will it accept an EVO engine? Possibly a Triumph engine? Also the frame neck has an ID of 2 inches-is that a set up for the old ball bearings? Any help with ideas that would work well with this frame would be appreciated.

ImageOne · #2 (**permalink**) 07-06-2008, 11:17 AM

an evo will NOT fit at all. A triumph would fit with some slight modification of motor mounts. Why not just get a 650 BSA? They are sweet. The neck is set up for the old ball style, several places sell the conversion to timkens.

kdavis · #3 (**permalink**) 07-06-2008, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the info---I don't know where to find a good BSA 650--any ideas where I could start looking??

LonDart · #4 (**permalink**) 07-06-2008, 04:50 PM

Same place you bought the frame would be my guess

ImageOne · #5 (**permalink**) 07-08-2008, 08:00 AM

ebay, classifieds, diggin' around. Honestly your best bet is to get a basket, or something that needs rebuilt. These motors are over 30 yrs old at this point, and need a good going-through. Brittish motors=plugged sludge traps=broken parts. Time and money ahead to just go through them so you know what you have.