Service Sheets

Below are the first service sheets that BSA published. Please note that I am still missing a few. If you have one of the missing service sheets I would very much like to receive a scan to supplement the list.

NumberDateDescription
0Introduction
1May 1930Piston rings
2May 1930Convert foot operated brake to dual hand and foot
3May 1930Oil consumption
4May 1930Tanks
5May 1930Chromium plating
6May 1930Adjustment of the steering head
7May 1930Steering
8May 1930Adjustment of sidecar detachable wheel
8AMay 1930New type rear number plates
8BSeptember 1930Methods of fitting new rear number plates
8CSeptember 1930New type of rear number plate and tail lamp for machines fitted with Lucas Magdyno lighting set
9May 1930Mid season changes
10May 1930Adjustment of taper roller wheel bearings
11Missing
12September 1930Sparking plugs
13September 1930Tappet guide locking studs on 1930 2.49 h.p. Side-valve 2.49 h.p. O.H.V. and 3.49 h.p. Side-valve machines
14September 1930Adjustment of gearbox on 1930 2.49 h.p. Side-valve 2.49 h.p. O.H.V. and 3.49 h.p. Side-valve machines
15September 1930The fitting of flywheel assemblies to crankcase
16September 1930The fitting of 1927, 1928 and 1929 flywheels into new crankcases on inclined engine models
17October 1930Engine and frame numbers
18Missing
19December 1931Gearing
20April 1932How to get the best out of your O.H.V. model
21April 1932Carburettor jet sizes for 1924-31 models
22March 19321932 Carburettor settings
23April 1932Method of gaining access to the front portion of the three wheeler power unit
24January 1933Gearing
25January 1933Sparking plugs for 1933 motor cycles
26January 19331933 Carburettor settings
27Missing
28January 19331933 Gudgeon pins complete with pads
29Missing
30Missing
31Missing
21Missing
33January 1935Engine & frame numbers for 1935 motor cycles
34January 19351935 Carburettor settings
35January 1935Sparking plugs for 1935 motor cycles
36January 1935Gearing
37January 1935Replacement of the primary gear oil retaining ring and oil flinger washer upon the three wheeler power unit
38March 1935Petrol consumption
39July 1935Air cleaners
40List of all special service tools for all motor cycles 1930-1935 inclusive
40AList of all special service tools for all motor cycles 1930-1935 inclusive (continued)
40BList of all special service tools for all motor cycles 1930-1935 inclusive (continued)
40CList of all special service tools for all motor cycles 1930-1935 inclusive (continued)
40DList of all special service tools for all motor cycles 1930-1935 inclusive (continued)
40EDecember 1936List of special service tools for 1937 motor cycles
41December 1935Engine and frame number for 1936 motor cycles
42December 1935Sparking plugs for 1936 motor cycles
43December 19351936 Motor cycle carburettor settings
44December 1935Gearing 1936
45December 1935Motor cycle speedometer gearing
46February 19363-Speed and 4-speed gearbox
47Missing
48February 1936Oil leakage from primary chaincase
49Missing
50February 1936Mid season changes
51February 1936Motor cycle four-speed gearbox
52AFebruary 19361936 Empire Star models front forks
53March 19367.48 h.p. O.H.V. model mid season change
54July 1936Models X-0, B-1, B-2 and B-18 crankcase air release valves
55Missing
56July 1936All models renewal of valve springs
57Missing
58Missing
59November 1936Sparking plugs for 1937 motor cycles
60November 1936Ignition time for 1937 motor cycle engines
61November 1936M21 1937 motor cycle and No. 6B sidecar chassis
62February 19371937 Motor cycle carburettor settings
63November 1936Piston rings
63February 19381937 and 1938 piston rings
63ANovember 1936Piston rings butt end clearances
63BJanuary 1938 1937 and 1938 piston rings
63CDecember 1937Warning piston rings 1937 and 1938
February 19381937 and 1938 piston rings
February 193863e February 1938 Warning piston rings 1937 and 1938
64December 1936mid season change Lightweight gearbox 1937 "B" models
65December 1936Mid-season change "B & M" group motor cycle hand change fulcrum pin
66February 193766 February 1937 Engine connecting rod 1914 - 1937
67Missing
68February 1937Mid season change gearbox fixing on all 1937 "B" models
69March 1937Mid-season change valve rocker lubrication - 1937 B21, B22, B24, B25 and B26 models
69AMarch 1937Mid-season change valve rocker lubrication - 1937 B21, B22, B24, B25 and B26 models
70March 1937Push rod cover and joint washers for 1937 O.H.V. "B" models
70AMarch 1937Push rod cover and joint washers for 1937 O.H.V. "B" models
71July 1937Cylinder holding down bolts "B" and "M" group O.H.V. models
72July 1937Missing
73July 1937Oil leakage from mag drive - 1937 "B" and "M" group models
74July 1937Oil leakage from oil tank filler cap on the 1937 "B" and "M" group models
75July 1937Gudgeon pin circlip - 1937 "B" and "M" group models
76August 1937Mid season change excessive oil delivery from crankcase release valve on 1937 "B" models
77October 19371938 Carburettor settings
78Missing
79October 19371938 Sparking plugs
80October 19371938 Ignition timing
81October 19371938 Gear ratios
82February 19381937 and 1938 "B" and "M" group machines oil level in primary chaincase
83February 1938The oil dip type air cleaner
84February 19381938 cylinder liners
85Missing
86February 19381938 Cyliner liners and pistons
87Missing
88February 19381938 "B" group 250 c.c. side valve and overhead valve models engine mainshafts and flywheels
89Missing
90Missing
91December 19381939 Spark plugs
92December 19381939 Ignition timing
93December 19381939 Gear ratios
94December 19381939 Carburettor settings (home)
94ADecember 19381939 Carburettor settings (export)