Team work

[shipman]

Other things we get up to....for anyone who knows what they are looking at.

 

My pal Chris supplied the hub (c1958 Norton; Brake (c1964 Honda).

 

I've made all the fittings by hand in stainless, modified the hub spoke flanges and did all the polishing;

Chris built the wheel using stainless rim and spokes. He will be making a new spindle and adaptors to fit my 1956 BSA single.

 

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever

its loveliness increases

it will never pass into nothingness.

 

Keats

 

[Charter33]

Superb - please keep reporting on your progress with this impressive project.... looking forward to seeing the final outcome!

 

 

[shipman]

The 'new' brake is the latest in a prolonged saga, with the objective of trying to get a 1950's British bike to stop before petrol/gasoline is banned altogether.

Those that know, these bikes are notorious for accelerating when the brakes are applied!

Here's a photo of the BSA, a labour of love to keep running, but when it does it puts a smile on my face.

That's Chris on his 1920's Brough Superior: a faithful replica he built entirely himself, buying only bare pre-machined engine castings, rims, spokes and handlebar levers.

[mtaylor]

Looks to be a great project going on, Shipman.  

[Javlin]

Oh how my Brother would luv to see these he was a biker from the age 11 or 12 doing dirt bikes.The guy rode Triumphs,BMW,Harleys,Honda,Yamaha and the last was an Indian methinks.You have fun with that luv.

[popeye the sailor]

I'd say that enthusiasm is the mother of invention,  and the love just enhances it