Sunday, 28 April 2013

More autojumbling.....

More from Stafford.























Stafford

Got me a Villiers engine, a rare as rockin' horse shit original Mk1 Avon speedmaster 3.50x19 NOS, like new, and got Danny a CB350 tank.
Show room was a bit too crowded for my temperament so mostly pics from the jumble...

















Friday, 26 April 2013

She's on the road.....

Got the Nickel bike MOT'd today, taken off SORN and she's back on the road!

Still some fettling with the clutch and timing to do, plus some heavier weight oil in those lowered forks - but on the whole a big success!

Forgot how much I love this bike.

Big thanks to the guys at CMC in Northampton for the MOT - who always fit me in at short notice, and provide a good chat on old triumphs.




Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Fifty Years of Kicks - Motorcycle Documentary

Got this from my good mate Tom's site (shedmade cycles), fantastic and properly inspiring, I don't care if you like riding dirt or not, it's a lovely life assuring short film, and the two guys seriously rock - I hope I'm half the man when (if) I make it to my 70's!

More 2 Stroke Bobber Madness

I'm still obsessing over old smokers - Bantams, Excelsiors, James' whatever as long as they're old and cool - Love this, apparently built by Zero Engineering but can't find anything more - if you've any details send em over.

Also after a smoker project - prefer an excelsior or James but anything rigid with girders would be awesome - if you've got anything get in touch!

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

She Fired.....

Nearly there....just a bit more work on the timing side of things, and cleaning of carb and petcocks and it's MOT time....and not looking too shabby!



Saturday, 13 April 2013

Trumpet for Sale

Benny's got this cool triumph project for sale, check out the details here - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321106912960

If only I had the money and the space.....


Happy Kiwi.....

Kiwi Mike nipped past so we could fix his slipping clutch on his new CL - Heavy duty springs fitted, a bit of fettling and all is good!




Thursday, 11 April 2013

Together again.....

Engine and frame back together on my Tiger....now just gotta button up the electrics, get a battery, oil and fuel and fire her up......




Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Down & Dirty

It was on Monday - the yellow peril got a maiden voyage (and many a crash - including taking out half a tree).....but my highlight was watching Tom somersault over the bars on hitting a snow drift........deserved I think after I made him wet himself all day with my constant crashing!



Saturday, 30 March 2013

Wheels wheels wheels

Another set complete - Nick's lovely wheel ready for the ongoing CB550. Those Coker Diamond treads look great!


Friday, 29 March 2013

Z400

Our Andy's gone and got himself a wee KZ400 project......a bit more than a bit of spit and polish on this one - we'll make it cool tho!




Remembering Summer

Last year.....short summer but a good one!





Monday, 25 March 2013

Pathracer Progress

Just gotta find the right tyres and get a chain on it.......(excuse the shitty iphone picture)


Rock Solid Light

Hugo shot me a great deal on one of his beautiful hand made lights.....simply beautiful craftsmanship.

Cheers buddy, I love it!

Check out RockSolidMotorcycles awesome work Here!