dark...
Someone loves her though, checkout the flatslides and gauges!
Racing. Wrenching. Restorations. In the Land Downunder
Monday, May 30, 2011
Mancave is almost done!
New workbenches, bike lift... more importantly a 42in Plasma with big sound system, hooked up to my XBMC media database to watch bike videos and races whilst working. :D
Thursday, February 10, 2011
New Workbench
Now just need to build some shelving and pack stuff away to reveal the long
lost floor, and I may just end up with my first real workshop!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
TECHNICAL EXTRA ELECTRICAL THEORY: BY JOSEPH LUCAS
Positive ground depends upon proper circuit functioning, which is the
transmission of negative ions by retention of the visible spectral
manifestation known as "smoke". Smoke is the thing that makes
electrical circuits work; we know this to be true because every time
one lets the smoke out of the electrical system, it stops working.
This can be verified repeatedly through empirical testing.
When, for example, the smoke escapes from an electrical component
(like, say, a Lucas voltage regulator), it will be observed that the
component stops working. The function of the wire harness is to carry
the smoke from one device to another; when the wire harness "springs a
leak," and lets all the smoke out of the system, nothing works
afterwards. Starter motors were frowned upon in British motorcycles for
some time, largely because they consume large quantities of smoke,
requiring very large wires.
transmission of negative ions by retention of the visible spectral
manifestation known as "smoke". Smoke is the thing that makes
electrical circuits work; we know this to be true because every time
one lets the smoke out of the electrical system, it stops working.
This can be verified repeatedly through empirical testing.
When, for example, the smoke escapes from an electrical component
(like, say, a Lucas voltage regulator), it will be observed that the
component stops working. The function of the wire harness is to carry
the smoke from one device to another; when the wire harness "springs a
leak," and lets all the smoke out of the system, nothing works
afterwards. Starter motors were frowned upon in British motorcycles for
some time, largely because they consume large quantities of smoke,
requiring very large wires.
It has been noted that Lucas components are possibly more prone to
electrical leakage than Bosch or generic Japanese electrics. Experts
point out that this is because Lucas is British and all things British
leak. British engines leak oil, shock absorbers and hydraulic forks and
disk brakes leak fluid, British tyres leak air, and the British defense
establishment leaks secrets ... so, naturally, British electrics leak smoke.
electrical leakage than Bosch or generic Japanese electrics. Experts
point out that this is because Lucas is British and all things British
leak. British engines leak oil, shock absorbers and hydraulic forks and
disk brakes leak fluid, British tyres leak air, and the British defense
establishment leaks secrets ... so, naturally, British electrics leak smoke.
From the basic concept of electrical transmission of energy in the form
of smoke, a better understanding of the mysteries of electrical
components - - especially those of Lucas manufacture - - is gained by
the casual user.
of smoke, a better understanding of the mysteries of electrical
components - - especially those of Lucas manufacture - - is gained by
the casual user.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
XS650 Club Ride
The XS650 club met to attend a Charity ride day at Nepean Raceway.
The charity was for an old racer that died of cancer so money raised went half to his family (McFarlane Trust) and other half to the Cancer Clinic.
We had a great day watching all the old bikes racing flat track
This Triumph must have been the shiniest bike in the paddock.
This XS has a purpose, and its not just to look pretty.
Herb's fleet of Yellow Trackers.
The "other" Jamie's fancy Sparx alternator
Club parking, I have never seen so many XS's in 1 place at 1 time!
Spy Pics of a couple of projects in the works, they are both amazing!
The charity was for an old racer that died of cancer so money raised went half to his family (McFarlane Trust) and other half to the Cancer Clinic.
We had a great day watching all the old bikes racing flat track
This Triumph must have been the shiniest bike in the paddock.
This XS has a purpose, and its not just to look pretty.
Herb's fleet of Yellow Trackers.
The "other" Jamie's fancy Sparx alternator
Club parking, I have never seen so many XS's in 1 place at 1 time!
Spy Pics of a couple of projects in the works, they are both amazing!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Longbeach Motorcycle Swap
Longbeach swap meet was awesome, so many parts so many people and bikes. 95% Harley but still an eyeopener. Saw the following:
a beautiful unrestored Kawa 500 for $4000 and a nice Triump for $4ooo also.
a beautiful unrestored Kawa 500 for $4000 and a nice Triump for $4ooo also.
The crowd was from central casting, I didn't know people like that were real!
Lots of clothes, parts, tools, bicycles, and a couple of cars. Probably would have filled two drive in theatres!
neilc
Back to Five Dock
Got a chance to visit the old neighbourhood whilst out onsite for work, oh boy do I miss living so close to the best deli's in Sydney!
I took the opportunity to visit Ranieri's Deli and pickup a load of Italian goodies, and make some pizza for dinner. :)
REAL mozzarella cheese. I really don't know how they call that yellow grated stuff at the supermarket mozzarella, it looks nothing at all like the real thing!
Awesome ham, fresh olives, Raineri's own secret recipe marinated capsicum, and semi dried tomatoes. Topped off with cheese broken up by hand, one for me, one for the pizza, one for me.... Pizza base and sauce from Raineri's too.
Served with a nice glass of red, looks and tastes just like the real thing!
If you are in Sydney, and love good food, it's worth a trip... P & R Raineri's Deli 97 Great North Rd Five Dock
I took the opportunity to visit Ranieri's Deli and pickup a load of Italian goodies, and make some pizza for dinner. :)
REAL mozzarella cheese. I really don't know how they call that yellow grated stuff at the supermarket mozzarella, it looks nothing at all like the real thing!
Awesome ham, fresh olives, Raineri's own secret recipe marinated capsicum, and semi dried tomatoes. Topped off with cheese broken up by hand, one for me, one for the pizza, one for me.... Pizza base and sauce from Raineri's too.
Served with a nice glass of red, looks and tastes just like the real thing!
If you are in Sydney, and love good food, it's worth a trip... P & R Raineri's Deli 97 Great North Rd Five Dock
Sunday, August 29, 2010
The Parallel Universe
Friday... Lunchtime... I recieve an email from Deus Ex Machina... They are celebrating the Parallel Universe on Saturday!? WTF? How about some more warning next time?
Some great rides showed up... Real nice unrestored, but perfectly running Triumph.
The boys from Evolution bought some of their bobber projects, built from cheap ass 250 Honda and Yamaha twins.
Few more nice classics...
This BSA really should have won the best stock bike trophy.
I parked along side some Kawasakis W's whilst the rest of the Yamaha 650s were a bit further along.
Sweet trophies were handmade by one of the Deus Mechanics!
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