750 Norton Commando Engine Rebuild
April 2016 This winter I took my lump over to Herb’s Garage. Herb Becker that is, engine builder of the bike that won first place …
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Open heart: open wallet
October 2013 To think she was so happy just a few days ago…. I pulled the head and barrels to see what damage has been …
Spring in my step
February 2015 With spring just around the corner, and the annual pilgrimage to the CVMG Paris Rally, I have been working on getting my Puch …
New tires – old Puch
February 2015 The original equipment Semperit tires on the ’66 Puch 250 SGS are getting a wee bit, well, tired. With my current push to get …
Dead of winter – parts on order
February 2013 Eight inches of snow fell in the last few days and it feels like winter! The garage is nice and cozy and Alison …
SIP in Southern Germany
A couple of years ago I was on my honeymoon, we stayed in Southern Germany visiting family. I knew I was just minutes away from …
Mid Ohio 2012
August 2012 As I was in Indiana this summer, I took the opportunity to drive 3.5 hours west to the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at …
Choke on this
April 2012 In response to Ed’s implied question, and I paraphrase here, “What the hell have I been doing?”I could drag out the usual answer …
Puch parts – and progress
February 2012 I bit the bullet and ordered a new (low) Magura handle bar, and a complete headlight assembly as my chrome rim is shot …
Twingle motor in a crate.
August 2011 250cc Sears Allstate twingle puch motor new in original Sears shipping crate. Includes mufflers and tailpipes, new carburetor, new coil, everything needed to …