Project Elsie Episode 4 – Stripping the engine. Ok I know I started the engine strip in the last exciting episode but this episode will be even more exciting and the strip will be completed – how much more excitement…
If we’re being honest we’re not a huge fan of two-stroke bikes but we are a sucker for Elsie’s! So, whilst our bounty (white) 350 LC is off being restored, (see here) we missed the sight of her in the…
Are you sitting comfortably? Good, then I shall begin. I am an old git. I was born in 1964 which means that when I reached the great age of 17 I was allowed to ride a 250cc motorcycle – something…
Project Elsie Episode 3 – I mean how hard can it be? When it comes to getting the flywheel off it is somewhat harder than I had expected!! I had heard that they can be on rather tight and have…
Project Elsie Episode 2 – Operation get the engine out So here we are at episode 2 which I have cunningly called operation get the engine out because this time I intend to get the engine out. I told you…
Project Elsie Part 1… January 18th – that’s when it happened. It was one of those moments where you have to take a minute or two to let things sink in because you simply can’t believe your luck. Let me…
So, after collecting her in May and just looking and admiring the old girl in the workshop for the last 9 months, it is time we decided what to do with our resident RD350 LC 4L0. These bikes are getting…
Our SS50 has become a collection of small bits, packed in boxes that are scattered around the house, shed and workshop. Breaking the Honda down to its component parts has confirmed two important factors; firstly, getting all the parts required…
What do you do with an Australian Suzuki ‘Water Bottle’ that’s been left in a chicken coop for more than 20 years? Restore it, says Carl Schubert, who told his story to pal Karl Webster. You just gotta love the…
Last time, we concluded with forks seals that aren’t for moving and a side panel that isn’t for painting … neither would be quick fixes but the saying goes ‘slowly, slowly catchy FS1e’ Alan took the forks away to…
