BSA B50MX Side Panels
I now have complete right and left B50 MX side panels for your bike. I don’t drill mounting holes because various B50s had different mount locations. You simply tape the covers in position and mark holes from inside with a marker. Use a brad-point drill to make a clean holes.
I know when you search the web for these they are rare, pricey or out-of-stock. Now they are back. They come in black with either white or yellow number panels.
$289 per pair
BSA Left Side Panel for C25, B25 and B44
I now have new left side covers for 1967-69 C250, B250, and B44 BSAs. These are compatible with the highly sculptured and beautiful fiberglass tanks. I know eBay has these side covers posted all the time but 95% are very used after 50 years. If you don’t want to screw around with old covers that have been repaired multiple times, just start fresh with a new one.
I make them in white only because making them in matching orange, red and blue would have driven the price up and UV light may cause an inherent mismatch.
I have not drilled the mounting holes but I have molded in drill points as a guide. Before you drill, cover the backside of the intended mounting area with masking tape. Duct tape the plate in place then use a marker to mark the holes from the inside. You should drill a 1/16” pilot hole and follow with a Brad point drill to make a clean hole without chipping the gelcoat. Drill before you paint or you’ll be visited by Mr. Murphy.
Left side cover in white - $89.00
Future Café Kit for B25 and B44
I am developing this café kit for B25 and B44 owners of the best looking tank BSA ever designed. I know there are detractors but their taste is wanting. My goal is to make a tail, an abbreviated front fender with my characteristic flip, and a ¼ fairing. I think the side covers are in good supply so I won’t worry about those or tanks. If you are a 25 or 44 owner and would like updates sent to you via email-Just write phil@phillittleracing.com and say “put me on the BSA café report list”.
Café Tail
This is not a bench style universal café tail like you see on the web. It is highly dedicated to the B25/44 frame with the sculptured fiberglass tank. The lower edge lines will flow with the tank and side covers. The tail itself will attach to the original front seat catch and rear supports like the original if not the original.
You can classify me as a poor marketer because these unit singles are not in huge abundance. When I search BSA singles on the web I am bored to tears. They all look stock because owners have no custom alternatives. I want to change that.
BSA Café Tail Progress Report
A time back, I started roughing out the cafe tail dedicated to B25 and B40s with the sculptured tank. I have progressed (in my spare time--in short supply) so now I can show you the epoxy foam-filled back end.
The tail will attach to the original front seat catch and hopefully the stock rear support bracket. To do this I have to make a shelf under the hump to attach the bracket and the taillight/license plate unit. This will have a side benefit of becoming a trunk space. It will be acccessed through a hole under the seat. You’ll simply pop off the Velcro attached seat cushion. Thus far I am pleased.
Next I’ll be working on the modified Piranha quarter fairing by adapting it to accept a cheap smoke fairing to keep the costs lower. Shields from Gustafsson are wildly expensive now. More later.
Progress 4/10/25
Here is the tail in its first coat of Duratech high build primer. I will sand it and shoot more primer and sand it some more until the surface is totally smooth.
Café Quarter Fairing
I have this fairing with a dedicated opening for the stock lamp. And I have a line on cheap windshields, (the greatest cost of fairings) so wish me luck-it may not work out.
Progress 4/10/24
Here is the fairing almost ready to make a mold. That is the shield I’ll be using.
Café Front Fender
I chopped down one of my universal fenders (see below) to start this café styled version. It will much sexier than this lump shown.
BSA B25 & B44 Café Front Fender Report 4/6/24
I’m designing it to fit the two stock forward fender supports. It has the traditional British front rolled edge. To match the wonderful tank sculpturing I added a flip at the rear. The side skirt lets the viewer know it’s not a stock fender and it it’s not too crazy for an old bike. The portion behind the fork cut out and the forward portion slips easily under the braces for easy mounting. I’m not going to pre-drill the mount holes because I won’t know how buggered 57 year old front ends will be, and other BSA models have a different brackets after 1967.
BSA B25 & B44 Café Front Fender Report 7/13/24
This is the café front fender pre-mold pattern. It will fit BSA B25/B44s and other BSA /Triumph models to around 1970+. I’m very pleased with it. It is café-like but retains an old English look.
Universal Fenders
5" (left, top) and 4.5" (right, bottom) fenders
I know that some of you BSA & Triumph builders will be turned off by fiberglass fenders but hear me out. Now if you just have to have stainless fenders go ahead and buy one for $225 to $600. If you are painting your fender to match the factory paint or are doing a custom paint job, consider fiberglass for the price and ease of prepping for paint.
BSA and Triumph original painted fenders
My fenders are reproduction fenders from the originals, yes with the bead on the front edge. Another nice feature is that you can trim off the rear edge if you are doing a period café bike. I intend to do that to my 1967 Starfire. Another thought for you... when a stainless fender dents you are screwed. When fiberglass takes a hit, it’s repairable. You may have to carve out the sides for fork clearance.
I almost forgot you vintage dirt trackers who are doing a solo seat and pillion pad rear end. You should buy the 5” fender to fit over your 18” or 19” tire.
I offer two front fenders:
- A 5” wide fender arched for 18 & 19” tires - $125
- A 4½” wide fender arched for 17 & 18” tires - $125
Fenders are made to order and the turnaround time is 4 weeks.