B40 Trials Project

 

Bought an ex WD B40 breaker off ebay, needing stfripped and rebuilt when we checked it over it looked like it had done no miles at all. The engine was pulled out and stripped down for a check over, good thing too there was water in the crankcases. Motor was rebuilt with new bearings, gaskets and a Rex Caunt self generating ignition.

The complete rolling chassis was sold on and another WD frame, found on ebay, was narrowed at the seat area then sent off for powder coating. A Montesa swing arm was mounted on to the frame and a Ceriani front end fitted using modified head stock bearing cups then a pair of gold anodised Montesa wheels were fitted up.

A genuine works type BSA alloy tank turned up (eventually) and a new set of alloy guards came from Wassell.

Jobs still to do - make up an alloy oil tank, fit the front mudguard, tank mountings, choose a seat and get goin!!