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 …
restoration
Finishing touches
September 2015 Final push to get the Puch 250SGS on the road.Certified. Appraisal booked. Tightened the seat springs (which necessitates seat, gas and oil line removal…) …
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 …
M125 – seize the day
February 2015 I was in the process of ordering parts for my ’66 250 SGS when I thought I “might as well” get fork and shock …
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 …
1974 850 Norton Commando
June 2014 This beauty is for sale, 1974, 850 Commando. New rubber, Avon Roadmaster TT100 New Boyer digital ignition – first kick start Dual Amal carbs …
Amal tips
I had my Amal concentric carbs sleeved by Bruce Chessel of Woodstock ON – it was the best thing I’ve done for the bike. Sleeving …
’74 850 Commando – start at the fenders.
February 2014 I’m getting the ’74 850 Norton Commando ready for sale in the spring. Phase one is to dig out the parts and see …
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 …
Anglo-Germanic love affair
I’m dipping my toe into the into the world of BMW motorcycle ownership and it seems that I’ve discovered another subculture of motorcyclist. Which leads …