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BSA Twins (1947-1962): service and repair manuals

A manual on your BSA Twin (1947-1962)? Here are Haynes and other service and repair manuals on these BSA motorcycles. They provide detailed instructions to solve technical problems yourself and to repair or replace parts.


BSA A7 & A10 Twins (1947-1962) - Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

Haynes Owners Workshop Manual on the BSA motorcycles:
- A7 (497 cc, 1947-1954)
- Star Twin (497 cc, 1947-1957)
- Shooting Star (497 cc, 1954-1962)
- Golden Flash (646 cc, 1949-1962)
- Super Flash (646 cc, 1954, USA)
- Road Rocket (646 cc, 1956-1957)
- Super Rocket (646 cc, 1959-1963)
- Rocket Gold Star (646 cc, 1961-1963).

This Haynes manual on the BSA A7 and A10 Twin provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintenance, repair and overhaul of the engine, the clutch and the gearbox.
The cooling system, fuel system, ignition, exhaust, steering, suspension, brakes, final drive and electrical system are also described.

  • Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

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Author:Jeff Clew
Specs:128 pages, 27 x 21 x 0.7 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photographs and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 1988)
Series:Haynes Owners Workshop Manual (0121)
EAN:9780856961212
Book: BSA A7 & A10 Twins (1947-1962) - Haynes Owners Workshop Manual

BSA A7 & A10 Twins (1947-1962)

Language: English

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The Book of the BSA Twins - 500 cc & 650 cc (1948-1962) - Clymer Manual Reprint

Floyd Clymer manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of BSA Pre-Unit Twins from the years 1948-1962.

Versions: A7 Shooting Star and A10 Road Rocket.

Engines: 2 cylinders - 500 and 650 cc (OHV).

  • This Clymer workshop manual for BSA A7 Shooting Star and A10 Road Rocket 2-cylinder motorcycles contains complete technical specifications and detailed instructions for maintenance, repair and overhaul of all components: engine, carburettor, fuel system, ignition, clutch, gearbox, front fork, rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and lighting.
  • Reprint of the Clymer Motorcyclist's Library / Pitman Ltd edition.
Author:W.C. Haycraft
Specs:142 pages, 21.5 x 14 x 0.7 cm / 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.28 in, paperback
Illustrations:b&w photographs
Publisher:Pitman / Clymer / VelocePress (USA, 2010)
Series:Floyd Clymer Manual Reprint
EAN:9781588500977
Book: The Book of the BSA Twins - 500 cc & 650 cc (1948-1962) - Clymer Manual Reprint

The Book of the BSA Twins - 500 cc & 650 cc (1948-1962)

Language: English

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BSA Service Sheets - A7 & A10 Pre Unit (1947-1962)

After World War II, BSA resumed civilian motorcycle production in 1945. They continued their pre-war practice of issuing 'Service Sheets' for repair and technical information, which were initially exclusive to dealers and often had inconsistent print quality. It wasn't until the early 1960s that BSA began publishing model-specific workshop manuals for the general public.

This manual is a comprehensive compilation of BSA's service sheets from the late 1950s and early 1960s, identified by part numbers 00-4017 (pre-swing arm) and 00-4047 (swing arm). These sheets, totaling 44 in number when excluding duplicates, cover various aspects of pre-unit A7 and A10 models from 1947 to 1962.

In addition to these service sheets, 14 more sheets from a 'dealer-only' ring binder publication were included, resulting in a single manual comprising 58 service sheets, spanning 190 pages. This manual offers a valuable resource for those interested in maintaining and understanding the entire range of pre-unit A7 and A10 models.

Specs:200 pages, 27.5 x 21 x 1.1 cm / 10.8 x 8.25 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photographs and drawings
Publisher:Veloce Press (USA, 2021)
EAN:9781588502452
Book: BSA Service Sheets - A7 & A10 Pre Unit (1947-1962)

BSA Service Sheets - A7 & A10 Pre Unit (1947-1962)

Language: English

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[HR] BSA Unit Singles (58-72)

BSA Unit Singles - 247 cc, 343 cc, 441 cc (1958-1972)

Marcus Daniels

English | paperback | 118 p. | 1988

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Years: 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962


Last update:27-03-2024