Alpha Big End Bearings
Alpha is the world's foremost manufacturer of crankpin bearing assemblies for single cylinder British bikes made with one piece connecting rods and built up cranks. Alpha crankpin assemblies will replace original roller bearing assemblies, or upgrade plain bearing Royal Enfields and Tiger Cubs to roller style. An Alpha "drop in" roller bearing conversion for unit BSA singles that were originally equipped with RH bushings is also stocked by BCS under pt. # 40-0391/A
Alpha big end bearings are factory dipped in oil, then in a plastic sealing coat, to eliminate corrosion and possible damage during storage and shipping. Buying a matched, fresh, complete Alpha assembly is better than searching the world for individual shop-soiled New Old Stock race, crankpin, cage and rollers, usually paying more and getting less.
Alpha Bearings currently stocked by BCS are listed here, but models and applications not listed here are also available from us upon request, as Authorised Alpha Importers and Distributors:
423-AMC6
crankpin assy, AJS/MATCHLESS single
EA
423-B14 crankpin assy, PU 1 cyl,
exc.GS
EA
423-B14/GS crankpin assy, Goldstar
EA
423-B24 crankpin
assy, 1961-63C15,1962-63 B40 EA
423-B25 crankpin
assy, 1964onC15, 65onB40
EA
423-B26 crankpin
assy, BSA VICTOR
ST
423-B28 crankpin
assy, BSA B50, steel caged EA
423-N3
crankpin assy, NORTON, exc. OHC
ST
423-RE13 crankpin assy,
ROYAL ENFIELD
ST
423-T11 crankpin
assy, CUB, 1964on
ST
423-T7
crankpin assy, CUB/TERRIER, PRE56
ST
423-T8
crankpin assy, CUB, 1956-61
ST
423-T9
crankpin assy, CUB, 1962-63
ST
Carrillo heavy duty connecting rods are the ideal upgrade to the stock rods, and the perfect time to install them is when replacing the crankpin bearing. Contact BCS with the part # for the stock conrod for current availability and price of the Carrillo rod, and forget about breaking a rod, ever!