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Retromeccanica
Добавлен 9 авг 2018
Welcome to my channel. I'm a Chartered Mechanical Engineer working in Aerospace. My passion is working on vintage vehicles and machinery, especially old British Motorbikes.
I make videos as I enjoy my hobby, working in my home workshop. I hope you enjoy them.
You can write to me:
retromeccanica.video@gmail.com
Instagram: @retro_meccanica
I make videos as I enjoy my hobby, working in my home workshop. I hope you enjoy them.
You can write to me:
retromeccanica.video@gmail.com
Instagram: @retro_meccanica
Peter's BSA Bantam B175 Primary Side Rebuild, Waffle and New Parts!
It's time to rebuild the Primary Side on Peter's B175 engine.
There are some exciting new parts to show you too.
Please Like and Subscribe if you like the video, please leave a comment and a 'thumbs up' too!
you can write to me:
retromeccanica.video@gmail.com
Best wishes,
Dean.
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There are some exciting new parts to show you too.
Please Like and Subscribe if you like the video, please leave a comment and a 'thumbs up' too!
you can write to me:
retromeccanica.video@gmail.com
Best wishes,
Dean.
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Видео
BSA Bantam 4 Speed Gearbox Assembly Guide
Просмотров 332Месяц назад
In this video, I assemble the gearbox of Peter's BSA Bantam B175. I have produced the video to act as a guide to anyone contemplating the rebuild of a four speed Bantam, to supplement the factory data. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy the video. You can write to me: retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Thanks very much for watching Best wishes, Dean. Edit with InShot: v.inshotapp.net/invite
BSA Bantam B175 Engine Progress, Crankshaft, Endfloat Check and Correction, Carburettor
Просмотров 365Месяц назад
Latest update on Peter's B175 engine rebuild. The pond water has finally been evicted! At last, we get to meet the piston. Let's get into rebuilding the crank, setting the endfloat and having a look at the Carburettor. Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe. You can write to me: retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Edit with InShot: v.inshotapp.net/invite
Cranking it Up - BSA Bantam Crankshaft Rebuild
Просмотров 445Месяц назад
Rebuilding a BSA D1 Crankshaft Please like and subscribe if you like what you see! Best wishes, Dean You can write to me: retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Edit with InShot: v.inshotapp.net/invite
Peter's BSA Bantam B175 Engine Strip/Inspect Part 2 WARNING! Scenes of a Crusty nature!
Просмотров 8332 месяца назад
Let's get into this B175 engine that has been standing outside since 1977! My viewer Peter was lucky enough to rescue this bike and we will not rest until it lives again! Best wishes, Dean. retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Edit with InShot: inshotshare.app
Peter's BSA Bantam B175 Engine Strip and Inspect Part 1
Просмотров 8453 месяца назад
First look at my viewer Peter's B175 engine. I will be stripping, inspecting and reporting back on what this engine needs. We believe this to be a genuine 12,000 mile bike which stood in a garden since 1977. It's likely that the engine has never been apart. unfortunately, it is seized. Check out Peter's video on the bike: ruclips.net/video/XWwanNrcmT4/видео.htmlsi=DbU7ltMiurAltC91 Thanks for wa...
BSA Bantam Fuel Tank Renovation Part 2 Inspection and Coatings - 'Tank Fix' System treatment.
Просмотров 2973 месяца назад
In this video I finalise the renovation of the Bantam D5 tank for Project Stopgap, prior to the final finish which will be carried out later. The treatment of the interior using Wagner 'Tank Fix' coating and a light spray of etch primer finishes the job for now. Please like and subscribe if you enjoy my videos. You can write to me: retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Best wishes, Dean. Edit with InS...
BSA Bantam Fuel Tank Renovation - Tank Strip and De-Rust Part - 1
Просмотров 4953 месяца назад
In this video we will uncover whatever is lurking under the paint of Project Stopgap's D5 fuel tank. Then we will give it a bath in my favourite de-rusting solution and see what, if anything, we are left with! Please like and subscribe if you enjoy what I do. You can write to me: retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Best wishes, Dean. Edit with InShot: inshotshare.app
BSA Bantam Projects -A Few Jobs Done
Просмотров 4364 месяца назад
Getting a few jobs done on Project Stopgap and the D7. Work on the forks and Lock Stops on Stopgap and making a new Carburettor Isolator for the D7. Please like and Subscribe if you enjoy messing about with old bikes. You can write to me: retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Edit with InShot: inshotshare.app
Project Stopgap Part Two -It's Forks, folks! BSA Bantam Trials/Trail Special
Просмотров 4235 месяцев назад
Part Two of the Taper Roller Steering Bearing conversion, ensuring that the forks fit and operate correctly on the D3/D10 BSA special. Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe if you enjoy what I do. you can write to me: retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Best wishes, Dean. Edit with InShot: inshotshare.app
Project Stopgap Greenlaner - BSA Bantam Taper Roller Headset Conversion
Просмотров 4866 месяцев назад
Finally getting started on the Bantam D3/D10 hybrid greenlane/trials bike. In this video I convert the steering head to accept modern Taper Roller Bearings. If you like the content, please consider clicking the like button and subscribing to the channel. Best wishes, Dean. You can write to me: retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Edit with InShot: inshotshare.app
Retromeccanica Workshop and Project Update January 2024
Просмотров 3916 месяцев назад
I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year. It's been a busy time with the day job, but I've managed to get a few things done around the workshop. Best wishes, Dean. Please like and Subscribe if you like the things we do. retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Edit with InShot: inshotshare.app
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Retromeccanica
Просмотров 1447 месяцев назад
Thank you all for the amazing support you have given throughout the year. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. Best wishes, Dean. retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Edit with InShot: inshotshare.app
Ringing the Changes! Close Out of D7 Project, Welcome to the D5/D10 Green-Laner!
Просмотров 4998 месяцев назад
The D7 has gone about as far as I can take it on camera, the next time we see it will be for a ride out. Time to dig out the bits I've been collecting for the next project. Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe if you enjoy what I do. best wishes, Dean. You can write to me: retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Edit with InShot:inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
BSA Bantam D7 Engine Assembly Hotspots
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.9 месяцев назад
A few pointers when assembling the three speed Bantam engines which may help you out. You can write to me retromeccanica.video@gmail.com Please like and subscribe if you enjoy my videos! Best wishes, Dean. Created by InShot:inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
BSA Bantam D7 Crankshaft Repair and Bones Oz Bantams Visit
Просмотров 87110 месяцев назад
BSA Bantam D7 Crankshaft Repair and Bones Oz Bantams Visit
Are You Well Connected? Building a Wiring Harness for the BSA D7, or any Classic Bike.
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Are You Well Connected? Building a Wiring Harness for the BSA D7, or any Classic Bike.
An Up-Front Affair! Bantam D7 Forks and Front Wheel Part 3
Просмотров 681Год назад
An Up-Front Affair! Bantam D7 Forks and Front Wheel Part 3
Twists and Turns! BSA Bantam D5 Frame Inspection plus, a visit to Ivan Dutton's 'Shed Racing' Garage
Просмотров 959Год назад
Twists and Turns! BSA Bantam D5 Frame Inspection plus, a visit to Ivan Dutton's 'Shed Racing' Garage
Short video to hopefully help viewer Peder Walle Moan with his D3 Kickstarter and Clutch problems
Просмотров 316Год назад
Short video to hopefully help viewer Peder Walle Moan with his D3 Kickstarter and Clutch problems
BSA Bantam D7 Front End Rebuild Part 2
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Год назад
BSA Bantam D7 Front End Rebuild Part 2
Bantics! BSA Bantam D7 Front Wheel and Forks Strip and Inspect
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Год назад
Bantics! BSA Bantam D7 Front Wheel and Forks Strip and Inspect
Bantics - BSA Bantam D7 Thinking about Wiring
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
Bantics - BSA Bantam D7 Thinking about Wiring
Back to Bantics! BSA Bantam D7 Rebuild Progress
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
Back to Bantics! BSA Bantam D7 Rebuild Progress
Retromeccanica and AG Engineering at the 2023 Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show
Просмотров 282Год назад
Retromeccanica and AG Engineering at the 2023 Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show
BSA Bantam - Yamaha Clutch Conversion Part Four The Grand Finale! First on YouTube
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
BSA Bantam - Yamaha Clutch Conversion Part Four The Grand Finale! First on RUclips
BSA Bantam - Yamaha Clutch Conversion Part Three - First on YouTube
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
BSA Bantam - Yamaha Clutch Conversion Part Three - First on RUclips
BSA Bantam Yamaha Clutch Conversion Part Two - Modifying the Components
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
BSA Bantam Yamaha Clutch Conversion Part Two - Modifying the Components
BSA Bantam - Yamaha Clutch Conversion Part One - First on YouTube?
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.Год назад
BSA Bantam - Yamaha Clutch Conversion Part One - First on RUclips?
Emco Maximat V10P Norton Gearbox Rebuild Part Two
Просмотров 2 тыс.Год назад
Emco Maximat V10P Norton Gearbox Rebuild Part Two
Thanks, good explanation 👍
@@simonc2738 thanks very much
Just received a V10-P (my first proper lathe) that is in need of some gentle TLC. These videos are an amazing resource, thank you so much for taking the time to post them.
@@ratchetz you are very welcome. You have a very fine machine, capable of a great deal of work.
Great instructional video for anyone wishing to do work on the Bantem engines. Looks like new. The compressor tool,, are you sure that it is not meant to go under the clutch basket , rather than under the sprocket.???. Steve.
@@Steviegtr52 you could be right Steve, but it seems a bit wide for there. It doesn't even fit over the boss in the cover plate. Best wishes, Dean.
Very informative video Dean 📹 👍
@@nafex3740 thanks very much
As normal, very, very good
@@seahorse2229 thank you
Great job and clearly explained, much better than a Haynes manual 👍
@@AGEngineering cheers Ade
Funny that we follow a lot of the same channels. I didn't realize Cliff was back making videos so thanks for the heads up on that and the mention!
@@InTheShedUK you're welcome mate. It's a circle of shed dwellers!
Wonderfully detailed video again mate. The engine is coming along nicely and whomever did your rebore really did a great job. Those little 1% things like dressing the port edges are the sign of a professional. Looking forward to the next instalment. Thanks for plugging my channel too......
@@OzBSABantamsno problem mate, always happy to plug. I'm pleased with the engine so far, it's coming together nicely.
Lovely work Dean. The engine is coming along beautifully. Looking forward to the next video. Cheers, Peter.
@@petermckee1061 thanks Peter
Excellent stuff Dean! Phil
@@philhermetic Cheers Phil
You should just have fitted the Yamaha clutch conversion once fitted just forget about clutch problems ever again. I did watch the conversion you did but have never seen a follow up? I have this conversion on a Drayton Bantam and this will get far more abuse than a road bike will ever see and it is also bored to 185cc.
@@router5840 The D10 I converted is awaiting further progress, amongst other projects. This one is a customer's engine. I'm glad to hear that the clutch holds up to abuse, very promising.
Terrific video Dean , the engine is looking really good. Take care 👍👍
@@paulhewitt1488 thanks Paul
Memories, back in the day we had a chap who would build a bantam engine in his lunch hour, if he was bored. No waiting for spares to arrive, he only had to climb the ladder to the stores from the workshops, we even did an over the counter exchange scheme for cranks and barrels. What's that about the good old days being better than now? 😂
@@chrisstephens6673 it would be a joy to have a loft full of spares.
@@retromechanicalengineer no it was the retail motorbike shop at road level with the workshop in the mews behind and below.
Man your homemade tool is far superior. Good job!
@@montana2strokeracer Thanks Dale. It takes longer to set up but it's so much easier to control. That other thing is junk really.
very informative video Dean thanks
@@alanbrown1563 thank you Alan. Hope you are enjoying the sunshine on your Bantam.
Hey Dean, thanks for the shout out brother. Man you must be a night owl. I put a video up here at 1700 and your on it. Must be 0300, or some kind of O dark thirty there. Hey I'm going to set back and see how you cook waffles. LOL.
@@montana2strokeracer you are always welcome my friend. My son has special needs and wakes in the night sometimes, so I'm often up and about at unsociable hours! Best wishes, Dean.
Waffle LOL. Looks great brother.
@@cainbeeping8480 Cheers Cain. I'm pleased with it.
Deep joy ❤ Engine is looking great and coming together nicely 😀 Excitement is building for a test start! Probably a few more videos before we get to that though! Thanks again 👍
@@SyreshamPBS glad you like it Peter, it's turning out really well.
Spot on Dean👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 enjoyable watch see you next time atb Kev
@@MrFactotum Cheers Kev
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@@cainbeeping8480 Always welcome Cain.
Like Carl said, this is the best video description of a 4 speed gearbox rebuild. Great job mate.........
@@OzBSABantams thanks mate. I thought there was a bit of a gap that needed filling on the 4 speeders.
Hi Dean, I've just bought one of the Tag-Z stands, what size bearing did you replace the originals with? Regards Paul
@@paulfloyd228 I'll have a look later. I had to machine up a spacer to interpose between the bearing and stand, and replaced the screws. I've actually gone back to setting Bantam cranks on Vee Blocks. I need to do something to make my stand a bit less wiggly.
@@paulfloyd228 I ended up with flanged 6202 bearings with bespoke spacers and washers to secure them. I bought button head screws for extra clearance.
@@retromechanicalengineer Thank you! I'll get some ordered, my plan is to make up some "top hat" spacers with a small tapered land at the lip and a recess for a capscrew. Regards Paul
@@paulfloyd228 you're welcome Paul, sounds like a plan. Be cautious of the fit of the sliding parts of the frame, they can twist when you tighten the pinch bolts and throw your crank reading out. Best wishes, Dean.
Great work mate, it will come together nicely.
@@OzBSABantams it's turning into a really nice engine. Cheers mate.
Great detail in presentation again. I wouldn't have touched that crank either and for exactly the reasons you said........1 touch and 3 hours chasing it!
@@OzBSABantams thanks Bones, sometimes you have to force yourself to leave well alone! Best wishes, Dean.
That’s Tremendously Awesome!
@@JUANORQUIO you are very kind
Never worked on a four speed but if I do I will definitely be referring to this video, very informative.
@@InTheShedUK thanks Ian.
Commenting again. That was just superb. Quality of material, top notch, quality of presenting, top notch. Quality of presenters knowledge, top notch. This will surely become THE authoratative video on how to rebuild one of these gearboxes.
@@carlwilson1772 it will be of use I hope.
One word Dean +brilliant thanks Mike
@@user-sj4nn4ig9e Thanks Mike, very generous. I hope it is helpful.
That brought back memories! Phil
@@philhermetic good ones I hope Phil!
@@retromechanicalengineer Oh yes, lost count of the Bantams we had, only one I never had was a D14/4!!
Nice job, very careful assembly and well explained.
@@AGEngineering thanks Ade.
Great instructional Video Dean will help many i'm sure👍👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍🏍 atb Kev
@@MrFactotum thanks Kev, I hope so.
Brilliant video Dean. Between you and Dale you have the old British and Japanese two strokers sewn up. I agree with you about the BSA workshop manuals. My factory A65L manual shows all the parts etc. but lacks a little in the fine details of disassembly and (more importantly) assembly. Cheers, Peter.
@@petermckee1061 thanks Peter. Dale's videos do inspire me. Hopefully it will save someone some time. Best wishes, Dean.
Well done on a tough task many would have just chucked in the scrap bin! ( I know someone would would drag it out again though...). Good update. Regards, Ade.
@@AGEngineering thanks Ade. I'm used to scrap heap challenges! Best wishes, Dean.
Great job brother. We need more videos like this on a lot of different bikes.
Thanks Cain. Inspired by Dale, I thought that something like this would be useful. Best wishes, Dean.
4 gears... Pitted flywheel... It must be my B175 🎉
@@SyreshamPBS on the up and up!
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Enjoy your videos
It's very much appreciated, thank you.
Excellent video as ever!
Oh and first.
Finks Bunnx!!
Great update Dean thanks very much 😃 Really looking forward to the next episode. As you say, I've got a lot of work to do on the actual bike! Im hoping you might be able to help me out with that a bit as well!
@@SyreshamPBS you're welcome Peter, more progress since made. Watch out for another instalment! Best wishes, Dean.
Thanks Dean another interesting and informative video looking forward to the next one .In the meantime hope all is well with your son and family Cheers Mike
@@user-sj4nn4ig9e thanks Mike. No change unfortunately, we are plodding along. Best wishes, Dean.
Is there a kit for a 1951 D1? Please.
@@jamescornflake1542 I did this as a one off. I have considered introducing a kit, but at the moment I don't have the time to commit to it. Send me an email and I'll let you know if I make it happen. Best wishes, Dean.
Great video. Incredibly informative and well presented. I wish Grandad could have seen all this. Corrosion certainly done its work there. Entropy. The way of the universe. Good to see you have serviceable ones. Looking forward to the next installment.
@@carlwilson1772 I wish he could have seen it too. It would have been good to save the cases, but 47 years is a long time to be left to the elements. Best wishes, Dean.
The corrosion on the cases reminds me of the Vulcan at East Fortune. It was very sad to see the sorry state of that aircraft, given that it was a Falklands War hero. Corrosion had really started to bite.
@@carlwilson1772 it's a shame when things are left to rot. Not just for heritage, but for the celebration of the skills it took to make. At least we have a couple of them preserved. I'd really like to get the fracture surface of the case under a microscope, the ferrous infiltration is interesting. I might take it to work and see if I can borrow one.
Sad about the cases but it’s great that you found some used ones.
@@cainbeeping8480 it was a shame, I was hoping to save them and I put a lot of effort into trying. Not to be, but we have a way forward. Cheers Cain.
The resurrection continues. Well done Dean , really enjoying these videos. That piston looks like it took a fair beating to come out , considering the time spent in the weather it’s not surprising. Take care 👍👍
@@paulhewitt1488 it put up a fight, that's for sure. Best wishes, Dean.