Bad company?

This weekend i went in to Oslo to do the "Teddy run" on my Norton 16H. Stayed at my friend Kjetil`s place and got treated with nice wine and barbercue......But the after dinner drinks where quite special.......They where to symbolize the bike brands we where going to ride in the morning: Triumph and Norton.

"Tomsing vann" (loonie water, word play on the TOMCC club name) and El Che grappa. Both wery special:

The bootle of "Tomsing vann" is the price Kjetil won at the Britannia rally 2001. Best modified bike and best cafe racer (Featherbed, Commando engine).

"El Che" a gift from me, carried on my back for miles....Kjetil have stored it for years....Che Guevara was a Norton man.

This drink took 3 years of my life expectancy!

Che himself fiddling with his Norton.

One kick Velocette,

My brother Dag was firing up the Velocette today.

It`s not easy to tickle a Thruxton, you need a long screw driver.

Yes, only one kick. I am impressed....

Modern police equipment!

This must be the only motorized police vehicle I have a fair chance to escape from with my Norton 16H. When will Norway do like France and get scooters?

Royale with cheese in Paris.

Just back from Paris with my family. After days of  Eiffeld tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, food, wine, Lido and Pastis.

I needed some culture so I went to the Rocker speed shop.

 All you want for your rocker life style.

This must be the guitar George Harrison used when he wrote "While my guitar gently leaks"

"When the pigs float in the Seine in April, it`s time for a large calvados...." Old french saying.

I like tools, good tools that will last.....Noting to do with bikes, but one of my sons are training to be a chef. We went to E. Dehillerin (est 1820) to see where the professionals get their pots and pans. Tools of the trade where bought and I am looking forward to taste the results....

Burning Gold Star.

Eventually it looks like spring and I am a little stressed for the things I had planned to get done this winter. I am way behind schedule. I have heard that my flat track buddys have got some "new" hot engines.....So it`s time to get the dusty Goldie done.

I wantet the BSA to look like a American TT bike.

I don`t know if flames makes it go faster......But the girls like it.......I hope..

This DBD engine is genuine flat track. Raced hard in the US. It`s not so hot anymore, I had to do a lot of work to get it usable.

Still a lot on the "to do" list.....

Lucas Rally 2011

I just got this poster for the Lucas Rally 2011. This is a rally open for English made motorcycles.  What happens if you arrive with BTH, Wipac ore Miller equipment on your bike?

I think i will be there this year......

Lucas Rally home page:

 http://www.lucasrally.com/

 

There's no place like home ?

I meet my friends Tormod and Klaus at the Oslo Motorcycle show. Last time I saw them was two years ago at the same show, just before they started their around the world trip.

Now they have completed the journey and are at the show to tell the tale.

Why the large smiles? Tormod just realize that he has won “who can grow the longest beard in two years competition”. First prize: you don`t have to wash the bikes…..

Tires kept in safe distance for the ever present tire kickers…

Sensible modifications: Extra sturdy spokes and LED lamps.

Can the term “oily rag condition” be used?

No GPS, no digital clock, just the basics…..The riders view….

Evidence of fast cornering.

This is the first time I have seen a Nimbus projector holder.

Frame repair.

The map painted on the sidecar lid. Handy if you don`t know if the route are going left or right…..

The trip:

http://www.kccd.no/blog_en.html

Ariel HS Engine build up # 2

This is a follow up on the HS engine post: http://beveldrive.blogspot.com/2010/10/ariel-hs-engine-build-up-1.html

Things always take longer time than expected. Some parts was not usable and some parts was missing. And ordered spares was in back order. So i had to dig out an donor engine for some cylinder head parts.

The oil pump was worn out. So i got myself a Morgo rotary pump from my friend E Bay.....Easy...Saturday night, a few glasses of wine and internet.......and suddenly you own a brand new oil pump.

The cam has to be grinded to accept the Morgo driving nut. The left cam is ready for installation.

Pump installed and shimmed to correct clearance at the driving nut.

Some bolts missing, but the engine is almost ready for use. Have to sort out a magneto and gearbox now.

Old Style Weekend 2011

Dirty work.......

When i want to get dirty.......I tell my wife i have to work overtime....



I have a small bench polisher at work. With the face full of "polish cheese" and aluminum you need a long shower and a cold beer .......