Now, just a quick word about Little Willie. I think the kick-start spring may be about to 'give up the ghost', as the kick-start lever seems a bit reluctant to return. Another job over Christmas perhaps. This time last year I was in a relationship and we had a great Christmas, however, early in the New Year things began to deteriorate as my 'partner' developed a mental health problem, which ended with her being sectioned. So, this year, in an attempt to take my mind off things I must keep myself active, and fitting a new kick-start spring will be nothing to what I've been put through these past six months!
With most of the paintwork on the D1 Bantam complete now (just the tank to line out and the rear wheel to paint, plus one or two other small bits) I shall soon be starting the rebuild! Today, I prepared the front wheel, using and emery block, then degreased it and gave it several coats of sage green. I put the wheel in the vice, spun it, then started spraying and got a very good result. However, I've also got a green vice now! I had put dust sheets down everywhere, as the paint went through the spokes! I shall give it two or three weeks to harden before fitting the tyre and tube etc. Looks like a job for Christmas Day!
Now, just a quick word about Little Willie. I think the kick-start spring may be about to 'give up the ghost', as the kick-start lever seems a bit reluctant to return. Another job over Christmas perhaps. This time last year I was in a relationship and we had a great Christmas, however, early in the New Year things began to deteriorate as my 'partner' developed a mental health problem, which ended with her being sectioned. So, this year, in an attempt to take my mind off things I must keep myself active, and fitting a new kick-start spring will be nothing to what I've been put through these past six months!
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Boy AlbieI've been the proud owner of a 1965 BSA Bantam D7 since 1991, affectionately known as Little Willie (Wilhelmina) and love to take her out for a ride so that others can see her. Archives
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