What kind of headlight does a BSA C15 Star use?
It was fitted with a head steady which consisted of a triangular bracket bolted to the top of the head along with a clamp that fitted around the frame top tube. It made use of an AMAL 375 Monobloc carburettor. The C15 Star was fitted with a headlight nacelle that extended downwards to cover the top of the fork stanchions.
When did the BSA C15 Star come out?
1958 saw the beginning of a completely new departure from the usual engine/transmission design with the introduction of unit construction machine in place of the 250cc C12. The first of this new breed of motorcycle, the 250cc C15 Star, was an instant success. It had a clean, uncluttered appearance and provided reliable and economical transport.
What kind of carburettor did BSA C15 Star use?
It made use of an AMAL 375 Monobloc carburettor. The C15 Star was fitted with a headlight nacelle that extended downwards to cover the top of the fork stanchions. The headlight shell incorporated a lighting switch and an ammeter along with a speedometer.
What was the difference between the BSA C11 and C15?
The BSA C15 ‘Star’ was the first unit construction model and proved more reliable and economical than its predecessor, the pre-unit BSA C11. The C11 engine had an iron barrel and alloy head with overhead valves operated by pushrods which ran in a separate tube to fully enclosed rockers.
How tall are the springs on a BSA C15?
The new “UK Made” springs @1 5/16″ installed height measured in at @85lbs while the NOS springs where @70lbs. The new “UK Made” springs at max Lift (.325) where @180lbs while the NOS springs at max lift was @164″lbs. Using the correct springs will make your camshaft and valve train last longer!
Why was my 1965 BSA C15 put into storage?
The BSA C15 (SS80) up on the bench exactly in the same condition how I left if about 8 years ago. It had been neglected by the previous owner and was put into storage by us due to other more important projects around the shop. Now that it’s up on the bench it’s time to do a check and thorough cleaning to see the true condition of the motorcycle.
The BSA C15 ‘Star’ was the first unit construction model and proved more reliable and economical than its predecessor, the pre-unit BSA C11. The C11 engine had an iron barrel and alloy head with overhead valves operated by pushrods which ran in a separate tube to fully enclosed rockers.
When did the BSA C15 Shooting Star come out?
BSA developed an increased capacity 441 cc model, marketed as the BSA B44 Shooting Star and the BSA Victor Special. Following development work in producing Jeff Smith’s works B40-based Victor, from 1966 onwards the C15 bottom-end (crankcases, bearings, oil pump with circulation system and gearbox components) was similarly upgraded.