Comments on: 1929 BSA S29-19

By: Les Elmer

Les Elmer — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 02:30:40 +0000

Hi Bob.

A very long time since you contacted me via the VintageBike.co.uk website but I do hope that you’re going OK and still have your 1929 BSA S29-19? I’d love to see some further pictures please to post up on my FB page for our 1929 and 1930 S29-19 2 Port light motor cycles (link to my FB Page is below)

https://www.facebook.com/BSA2PortLights/?eid=ARAPCs3u-5NnP7B9UECvIEMorYzFzpAiLM88RU4n_076aDr2diPufcXe_QirusNR0UsW4e14aZY7XogH

All the best from a lovely sunny Summers afternoon here in Auckland.

Regards, Les

P.S. My email is elmers@xtra.co.nz if you’d like to reply via that channel.

By: Les Elmer

Les Elmer — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 02:29:31 +0000

Hi Bill.

A very long time since you contacted me via the VintageBike.co.uk website but I do hope that you’re going OK. I now have a Facebook Page for 1929 and 1930 S29-19 2 Port light motor cycles (link is below)

https://www.facebook.com/BSA2PortLights/?eid=ARAPCs3u-5NnP7B9UECvIEMorYzFzpAiLM88RU4n_076aDr2diPufcXe_QirusNR0UsW4e14aZY7XogH

All the best from a lovely sunny Summers afternoon here in Auckland.

Regards, Les

P.S. My email is elmers@xtra.co.nz if you’d like to reply via that channel.

By: Les Elmer

Les Elmer — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 05:35:22 +0000

Hi Bill.

Well, I finally saw your reply to my posting…only 3+ years after you posted it Sorry about that mate and hope you still have your BSA 1929 S29.. Ny carb is an AMAL, but there is no “correct” carb IMHO, as guys back in the day swapped the manufacturer’s fitted parts just like young fellas (and not-so-young fells do today. Old Arthur is still going strong & I kicked him over today just to make sure…started 2nd kick so all good. Sadly however he currently has a flat rear tyre, and as I’ve just had my contract IT job end early and just pre-Christmas, I’m a bit focused at present on looking for a new job to pay the mortgage etc. He passed his WOF (Warrant of Fitness) just 2 weeks ago so he’s all good for some great Summer rides asa I get around to pulling that wheel out and getting it repaired. Please drop me a line to my email address as I’d love to get some pix of your S29-19.

Cheers, Les

By: Bill Kriner

Bill Kriner — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:45:50 +0000

I had enjoyed reading about Arthur and his love affair with Artie, I had not been so lucky as to restore something that old before, but did manage to restore a Harley Davidson WL. It was a blast to get all the pieces and bead blast them into reasonable service condition. I had my share of rebuilds with her now, and finally she is running as she would back then back to bone stock, not stroked or sets of drag pipes to get more umph out of her. Stock! Runs just great and looks good too!

Oh I think the red color is great!

By: Bob Mitchell

Bob Mitchell — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:49:20 +0000

Hi Les,

My name is Bob Mitchell and I have a going BSA 1929 s29, however we know that it does not have the original carburetor, can you tell me what model and make of carburetor is correct. My email address is centurycottage@gmail.com.

Regards,

Bob

By: John Nisbet

John Nisbet — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:46:38 +0000

Les looks a nice Bike I have Owned and ridden Many B S As in my 80 years but never owned or seen a Twin Port Great to see that you use it I am afraid that My riding days are over Though I still own a 1927 A J S side valve and often get tempted to have a go again best of luck with the latest rebuild .At My age I stilll enjoy Reading .Looking and talking about Bikes ….John

By: Les Elmer

Les Elmer — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:13:52 +0000

Hi Denis. Sure, my email is elmers@xtra.co.nz Cheers, Les

By: DENIS

DENIS — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:52:31 +0000

Hello,
On my blog, I’d put the picture BSA s29.

http://bsa4.93h.ps29portlight.over-blog.fr/

The engine, serial number, options, copy logbook.
With the owners I know in the world.
An Italian, Czech, Australia and two in France.
If you agree.
What you think?
It can be useful for us.
That way we can see the difference models.
Can you give me your email address

BYE DENIS

By: Les Elmer

Les Elmer — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:45:36 +0000

Hi Didier.

Sorry for the slow reply…I only just spotted your posting.. My BSA is not painted in an original colour. They were almost always mainly black (frame; wheels etc) and with a BSA-green (or chrome) tank.

The colour of mine is more like the old Indians which I’ve also loved since I was a kid. All the best for your restoration.. I would love to see some pictures of your bike (now) and also after you have restored it…

Cheers, Les

By: Didier

Didier — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:29:53 +0000

Bonjour
I am French and I began a BSA S29 in 1929 as yours. I realize all the mechanics (including crankshaft), wheels and paint. I congratulate you for your restoration and history which relates to your motorcycle. I have liked painted the same color as your my BSA. Can you tell me: if it is the original color and the color reference if it exists.
Merci.