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 …
250 SGS
Seized
October 2015 I guess expecting reliability from a 49 year-old un-rebuilt engine is unrealistic. I was happy so far as I’ve only addressed cosmetic issues …
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…) …
CVMG Paris Rally: 2015
June 2015 Another Paris Rally, great weather – here’s a few pics of what caught my eye this year.
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 …
it all went black
June 2012 In my mania to get the bike together for the CVMG rally, I’ve sprayed the nacelle, chain guard and fender with Tremclad. The …
bondo, primer, fender, nacelle
At long last I am actually doing some real work on my ’68 Puch 250 SGS. I replaced the oil in the tank with some …
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 …