Restorations

As this load of drivel is about motorcycle restorations being performed (term used loosely) at Thrash 'em Motorcycles, I thought it best to list a few of the makes and models that I would love to work on if I can get my grubby little mitts on them.

Seeing as how they are very hard to find in this region, other than through trawling the 'net or attending classic bike shows, as it stands for right now, this is basically just a wish list. Anyway, here's the list in no particular order:

-BSA B44 Shooting Star
-Triumph T20 Tiger Cub
-Triumph T100SS
-Norton 750/850 Commando
-BSA A50 Royal Star or A65 Lightning
-Any small British trials bike
-And lasty, a BSA Bantam

There are a few sources that may be of great help in knowing where these beasts exist; one is Allan Johncock of the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum in Vanderpool, Texas.

He has been previously mentioned in this epic story and he surprises me with his latest acquistions every time I visit his collection. If anyone knows of a machine to be had or knows a mate who knows someone that once seen one, he's the one.

Mike Brown, also mentioned before, is another who may know of such things.

Also, I shouldn't forget the British Motorcycle Owners Association (BMOA) based in Houston, Texas. They stage an annual Rallye (their spelling not mine) which attracts classic bikes from this vast state to a tiny little town, village really, for a weekend.

Classic bikes can be seen, heard and ridden in all their glory as well as displayed and parts sold, bought or traded. Various vendors are also out flogging their wares, clubs are in attendance, field events are held and BBQs are going as well .

If a classic bike is wanted, those are the ways to find them.

The hunt will be on at a later date. But first the wee Starfire needs to be finished. Back to reality for now I guess.