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 …
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 …
Snow can’t stop a Puch
Photographer John Chillingworth took these photos at the 1953 Motorcycle Skiing championships, held at Ehrwald in Tyrol, Austria. The skiers held on to ropes attached to the backs of motorcycles …
Paris CVMG Rally – 2014
June 2014 This year we decided to bring a plethora of bikes in a cubevan. We thought we were being smart and prepared but of …
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 …