Author Archives: brian

Apparently the best swap sales are in the spring, but I was still waiting on the bike to arrive on the shipment to know what parts I needed. In September I was going to be able to catch two of … Continue reading →

Of course like anything it takes time…. Course, like anything worth doing, it takes time… and in my case, a few muttered curses and a good helping of misplaced optimism. First order of business was to get the wheels off … Continue reading →

And the fight to get complete continues. CVMG September monthly meeting Eleanor and I attended the September CVMG meeting for London this week and presented the BSA project at their request. I brought along the DELL projector I’d repaired a … Continue reading →

So, progress today — I managed to get the frame down into its 3 major pieces. Not only is it now ready for powder coating (should I decide to get fancy), but I can also say with a straight face … Continue reading →

Was tackling yesterday an issue with the Vulcan 800. Had to 3D print some new components for the rear signals, but that’s another story and maybe I’ll post about that, but want to stay focused on the BSA here. Today … Continue reading →

We last left our story where I was contemplating how to remove the foot peg now that the reverse-thread bolt had been conquered. Several whacks with the BFH (Big F@$#% Hammer) had already been administered, but the peg responded with … Continue reading →

The story continued today, but first was a shopping trip this afternoon with Holly to get some necessary components. I worked on the rear signals for the VN800 (’98), which now officially qualifies as “vintage” — not because of its … Continue reading →

Today was a bit of networking to begin. Headed with my neighbor for a motorcycle ride to Chatham (103km) for breakfast with the CVMG (Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group) members at “HUNGRY MAN’s” Family restaurant. Was a good meal and we … Continue reading →

Goal was to strip down the front end and be left with both (A) and (B) as the front suspension removed from the assembly. … Removal of the handlebars did not pose any issue (easiest part of the day). The … Continue reading →

Not sure I thought I’d get this far today, but here we are. I started today with the foot pegs and pedals as a goal. The right one (gear lever) is still attached—mainly because the bolt/nut is now perfectly round. … Continue reading →