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I have ridden many bikes over the years, from a Suzuki TS125s to Suzuki Katana 1100s. I like the 250 class (especially 2-strokes) because it...
Thanks Phil - been very busy with work unfortunately. Spent today mocking up the SST250LC to see what needs to be done Fitted the FT400/500...
Finally fitted the rear narrowed swingarm / suspension from Honda FT500 (disc brake conversion).....:cool: Ian B. [IMG] [IMG]
Thanks Phil, looks good. Will give them a try, Kind regards, Ian B,
I thought I could get away with just cleaning the seat and patching up some light rust. After scraping / cleaning / sanding for a couple of hours...
Don't underestimate the fun to be had with an angle grinder....
My 2C worth re. 250s. I was in the UK when I started riding and āLā platers were limited to 250cc, as insurance companies made it impossible to...
Had a real score of Fleabay US. NOS '78 AMF-HD SS250 main wiring harness, unused for $100. Sounds a lot I know but I had at least 10 hours ahead...
Thanks, guys. 27mm it is. Ian B.
Hi, I am converting my swingarm to needle bearings from rubber bushings. There is no kit for this so I am adapting from another bike. The needle...
I like this one. Those roads are nowhere near as wide as they look..... [MEDIA]
Thanks, had some contact w/ Kadowaki - good shop but much, much too expensive for what I am looking to do. If I can find a reputable shop in Aus,...
Got the angle grinder out again and separated the rear wheel from the scrap swingram. Axle had corrosion-fused to the bearings and brake caliper...
Hi Murdo, Thanks for your email. Unfortunately I am in West Japan and all the powdercoaters here are business 2 business only. There are some...
Hi, I want to get a few bits and pieces powder-coated (not frame). Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks, Ian B.
Took an angle grinder to the FT500 swingarm and narrowed it. Fits nicely and the shocks line up with the AMF-HD frame, but with a very slightly...
That is a very sweet Bonnie:thumb_ups:. I always wanted a '70s (Tri) Bonnie or (BSA) Lightning , but being terminally short of cash when it...
Thanks. The Triumph units were Lucas IIRC? - both the CEV and Lucas are very similar. There are pattern Lucas units available for low $ (which I...
Spent about 5 hours today carefully cleaning the grimy and battered plastic chrome and polishing these original units from the '78 SST. These are...
You've done more in 2 weeks than I've done in 2 years.....:) Ian B.