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« Last post by DomP on May 25, 2024, 12:57:05 PM »
Good bit of Metalwork there Dom - always a nice feeling to make something yourself.
Thanks Ted! Do you know if I'm barking up the right tree with my led's as I think you've done similar? Currently the fronts won't light up at all.
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Get down there George, it's a great show with a great atmosphere 👍
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Good bit of Metalwork there Dom - always a nice feeling to make something yourself.
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« Last post by Athame57 on May 25, 2024, 11:24:26 AM »
Dave, I'm in disgrace.....I live right here in Shadwell and didn't even know this was going on! 
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[ Guests cannot view attachments ] [ Guests cannot view attachments ] Hi Bryan and thanks,
Do you mean push down from inside where the slide goes in? Unfortunately the system will not allow me to post any pictures at the minute.
Thanks
Brian
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« Last post by Craizeehair on May 25, 2024, 10:45:27 AM »
Thank you, as per previous advice I’ve seen here I will put a piece of white paper close to the front tappets and check for splashes.
I presume the amount of oil will be sufficient that there would be no doubt that it’s there?
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« Last post by DomP on May 25, 2024, 10:45:23 AM »
Ignition bracket
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« Last post by DomP on May 25, 2024, 10:42:45 AM »
Bit of an update, made up a gauge and ignition brackets out of 2mm steel bent in a vice with lots of mapp gas, lots of hacksawing and even more filing. Really happy with the results!
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Norton were there showing three bikes, the new Commando (special deal of that, a £2k off deal, only now £13K!!). The V4CR was dessed in the 125th anniversary colour scheme, yours for £49K. They also had a V4 in the colours of the Steve Hislop White Charger that won the IOM in 1992 and not for sale.
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I visited the Bike Shed Show in Shadwell (or The Bike Beard Show) in East London last night. To me this is the best motorcycle show as its all one-off builds and some of the ingenuity has to be seen to be believed.
One particular bike was based on a 650 V-Twin Honda and it is a Steam punk build called Isambard. It was built as homage to Brunel and is based on one of his locos. When you first see it looks ugly but looking at it closely the build is pretty special especially the copper work for the water cooling and the sight glass used for the fuel tank level. The cockpit resembles a steam train as do the front forks and the throttle cables!
Some other really nice bikes were there as well including a really neat 500 Honda and a unique Kawasaki Z900 for those who want to keep biking on four wheels when they can no longer manage two!
The show is on over the next two days and really worth a visit. They show the MGP in the cinema, there are live bands, craft beers, food and a really nice vibe.
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