Parts needed

In the last posting, Kawa mentioned a list of parts needed to help get Vicky back to roadworthiness.....something we had discussed briefly once before I believe.....but had been forgotten.

So this morning Bodger put pen to paper as it were and came up with a list of items to help get Vicky from basket case status

 back to award winning museum status

OK, maybe not that but at least on the road will do.

So, off the top of my head, as I can't seem to get the actual list to show here like I want, here's the list:

Mudguards/fenders, both; headlight shell; headlight; all cables' all levers except rear brake and kick start; speedo and rubber cup housing; chain guard; rear grab rail; coil; condenser; rectifier; wiring harness/loom; all rubber parts except fork gaiters; head light fork shrouds/brackets; rear taillight mount; all side reflectors; engine mounting bolts; complete gasket set; ignition switch w/ keys; clutch springs; transfers/decals set; rear shocks; oil pump; oil tank union; AMAL 930 carb with air filter and canister ( the round pancake type); petcock; points cover; speedo mounting bracket; one pair fork top nuts; horn; silencer/muffler....

There's more if I could remember....but this is a rough idea of what's needed.

Soooooooooooooooooo if anyone has an extra lying about they don't need or run across one, let Bodger know and we can do some dealing OK? Cool....

And maybe, just maybe Vicky can be well on her way to taking part in the  October 2013 British Singles Run run from the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum previously mentioned.

Yes Virginia, there is Christmas in August

Not only did Bodger have a three day weekend which was really nice though it was still Africa hot, a few things arrived for him in the post....a couple of books to further get edjumicated on British hacks, er, bikes and one of the rarest things out there....no....not an honest politician....a side cover for Vicky.

But not just any side cover, an actual metal one. Thought that it may be fiberglass, but nope, it's metal a little grotty looking but another bit to practice the spraying skills on.

Also, got something in the mail from Hairy Larry for services rendered.......parts sales not what you're thinking you! Cheers, now Bodger can eat lunch or have a beer...:)

A grand day out

After the nonsense Bodger has had to put up with at the salt mines this past fortnight, a three, yes three, day weekend was made use of.

Yesterday (Friday) was spent having a wee drive out into the Texas Hill Country to one of Bodgers favorite places, The Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool.

It's been mentioned in a previous post or two. It's smallish with only about 60-80 bikes in there and mainly British. Granted it's not up to the same level as the NMM in Brum, but whereas the bikes in NMM are cordoned off, here you can actually walk amongst them.

Anywho.....it had been a while since being there last so thought it a good idea to pay a visit and to unwind. Got there and saw Allan the owner and caught up on doings with him.

He's in the process of restoring a 57 (I think he said) Triumph Thunderbird. Had the chrome plating done in San Antonio, the painting he's done himself in a very nice metallic blue and so far from what I've seen, it's looking really nice and will look brilliant when finally done.

Had a nose around and took a couple of pics mainly of the Rocket 3 that is something I drool over everytime I see one. Also a couple of a Commando with a Combat motor.

I was fixing to leave when outside in the parking area something caught my eye....this

Kawa  knows more about these than I do, but from the looks of it it's of Russian build vs Chinese. I am sure that it's not from Mona's Isle though judging by the three-legged Triskilion (sorry about the butchered spelling). Another clue was that the rear license plate showed it being from New Mexico.

And while I was looking this beast over, another bike shows up, one I had passed on the road a bit earlier. It parks up and I chat with the oowner who towers over me and I'm 5'10".

He rolls up on a bike that he's going to use in the upcoming British Singles Run that Allan has every year in October. Once either Amelia or Vicky are roadworthy, I'll take part in that as well.

Anyway, the bike that came rolling in was a BSA 500 Gold Star and for some reason the pics did not appear on the memory card of the camera.....botheration!!!!!!!!

I had a look at the engine number and am pretty certain it was a DBD34, but with the glare from the sun it was hard to see.

Take Bodgers word for it, it was beautiful

Facebook

Not really to do much with motorcycles I know......but yesterday, I found an old friend on Faceache, haven't seen in 27 years.

At first there were a couple of postings, one of which is if I still had my Commando.....answer, sadly, was no, it's long gone.

Then after swapping info he gives a call and we have a blether for about an hour.

Used to think that Faceache was pretty much a waste of time, but then found that you can get connected with like minded blokes and bloke=esses and thru the poower of the 'net, become "friends" with some of the big names in the motorcycling world....won't be a name dropper here.

So, I guess this "social networking" stuff isn't too bad then.