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Back Wheel must turn….

Posted on 4 July 2025 by brian

Even though it’s rusty and is still holding Scottish air inside the wheel is just sliding along the ground now. Likely occurred after using the brake pedal (which by the way is on the left foot and not the right … Continue reading →

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Discovery beginning

Posted on 1 July 2025 by brian

August 10th, 2025 Here I am catching up on the bike and the events over July. I started by stripping down you can see that I removed the Gas tank, seat and the cover over the Battery compartment.  The Gas … Continue reading →

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Bike travels to Ilderton

Posted on 30 June 2025 by brian

 Once the bike was picked up then E received the shipment details.  Things were underway   Vessel: MSC BHAVYA / V:07W17ETS: 05-MAY-25 / LiverpoolETA: 16-MAY-25 / Toronto Found this site https://www.marinetraffic.com/ and was able to track the ship from LiverPool.  It … Continue reading →

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Set the scene for the restore..

Posted on 16 June 2025 by brian

Ok, so I’ve been somewhat planning this since the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025.  I started researching BSA clubs in my area and joined several on FaceBook.  I was trying to get more details about shipping as well … Continue reading →

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Day of Shipper Pickup

Posted on 24 April 2025 by brian

Felt it would be good to see the bike as it was ready to be sent on it’s way from Scotland (Kirkintilloch) to it’s new home in Canada (Ilderton). Harry had prepped the bike by giving it a wash and … Continue reading →

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Prep schedule to ship

Posted on 23 April 2025 by brian

Continuing the story.. it picks up in December 2024. E had discussed with her company the possibility of using their shipping channels to get the bike from Kirkintilloch to Ilderton and the Owner of Armstrong was pleased to assist with … Continue reading →

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The Beginnings…

Posted on 1 April 2025 by brian

The Prelude: Where It All Began (early) It actually started back in 2024—or maybe even earlier. Let me share the prelude to this story. On a trip to Scotland with E (Mid 2000’s), we made time to visit her dad’s … Continue reading →

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