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Ameliasburg 2016

Fastback July 24, 2016 July 24, 2016

July 2016 After getting the engine back from Herb Becker, it sat in the garage. As the Quinte CVMG rally in Ameliasburg approached I quickly …

1966 Puch 250 SGS mechanical motorcycles

Seized

Fastback October 2, 2015 October 2, 2015

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 …

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CVMG Paris Rally: 2015

Fastback June 25, 2015 June 25, 2015

June 2015 Another Paris Rally, great weather – here’s a few pics of what caught my eye this year.

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New tires – old Puch

Fastback February 4, 2015 February 4, 2015

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 …

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Amal tips

Fastback February 19, 2014 February 19, 2014

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 …

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CVMG Paris 2013

Fastback January 19, 2014 January 19, 2014

June 2013 My annual pilgrimage to Paris (Ontario that is…) for the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group’s annual rally. Our camp was busted buy the keystone …