After refurbishing a set of forks, an examination of the frame was called for. This, apart from dirt and some surface rust, proved to be in quite good condition. Good, that is, with the exception of the rear wheel mountings at the end of the chainstays. These were badly worn, out of shape, oversize holes with stripped threads. Much work with the welding torch was called for, rebuilding the wear, straightening out while hot, re-drilling the holes and re-cutting threads. An angle grinder was used to reshape the built-up weld, and then all was covered in a coat of anti-rust paint.
As the frame and forks were together it seemed appropriate to fit the wheels. This would allow the BSA to be rolled in or out of the workshop, instead…
