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The above is the parts diagram for the front forks. Getting the oil seal housing to unthread from the oil tube was the real battle. It needed a proper “special tool” to engage with the internal nut and twist it … Continue reading →

This image shows the Donnybrook Legion, where the London Branch Swap Meet was held. Plenty of parking was available—though it filled up quickly at times, the turnover kept things manageable. With the Legion open and the sun shining, it turned … Continue reading →

So tonight was the night for preparing the new home of the piston and finalizing the decision on the rings, we’d a plan to meet at Mario’s garage for 3:30 sharp. Sharp, that is, if you go by Mario time … Continue reading →

Decided before I get back to being a tool-maker I would get some prep on the engine parts as I’m likely off to see Mario (the wizard) on Thursday to confirm some measurements and our plan for the rings. To … Continue reading →

With the engine now containerized like some dodgy artifact in a museum, it’s my turn to review the pile of bits and start plotting the grand rebuild. First order of business: order the parts we think we know need replacing—because … Continue reading →

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 →