The BSA D10, also known as the Lightning, is a classic British motorcycle from the mid-1960s to early 1970s. This lightweight, two-stroke single-cylinder machine, with an approximate displacement of 174cc, was engineered for reliable everyday use and light touring, offering a straightforward riding experience. It competed in a market alongside other popular British manufacturers, emphasizing basic mechanical principles and owner maintainability, reflecting BSA's long heritage in producing dependable motorcycles.
This manual provides comprehensive coverage for the operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of your BSA D10 Lightning motorcycle. It details essential procedures for routine upkeep, including engine lubrication, decarbonizing, spark plug checks, and chain maintenance, as well as guidance on carburetor adjustment and ignition timing. The manual also covers the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electrical systems, and chassis, offering dealer-level initial setup information and familiarization for owners and technicians to ensure the continued performance and longevity of this iconic machine.
The Instruction manual what will be send to you will contain all the necessary needed information to have a safe ride on your bike..
The same manual is used by your dealer when you purchase a new bike.
CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL
AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARBURETTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT CHAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR CHAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL REMOVAL . . . .
DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DECARBONISING . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . .
FORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GEARBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IGNITION TIMING . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION (ENGINE) . . . . . . . . . .
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . .
REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . .
RUNNING-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPARKING PLUG . . . . . . . . . . . .
STEERING HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . .
TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHEEL REMOVAL (FRONT) . . . . . . . .
WHEEL REMOVAL (REAR) . . . . . . . . . .
WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Instruction manual what will be send to you will contain all the necessary needed information to have a safe ride on your bike..
The same manual is used by your dealer when you purchase a new bike.
CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL
AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CARBURETTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRONT CHAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REAR CHAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL REMOVAL . . . .
DRIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DECARBONISING . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . .
FORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GEARBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IGNITION TIMING . . . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION CHART . . . . . . . . . .
LUBRICATION (ENGINE) . . . . . . . . . .
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . .
REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . .
RUNNING-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPARKING PLUG . . . . . . . . . . . .
STEERING HEAD . . . . . . . . . . . .
TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHEEL REMOVAL (FRONT) . . . . . . . .
WHEEL REMOVAL (REAR) . . . . . . . . . .
WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . .
