Why do I need to do this? On elderly ladies like Genevieve we need to take into account valve seat recession caused by normal use and the fact that this can accelerate though the use of modern lead-free fuels. (Although I do use a fuel additive to help with this) What tools do I need? […]
Task – Adjust valve clearances on my old 1925 350cc sidevalve Read More »
November 15th Sunday. Cambridge Swapmeet. Start 7.00am Held at the Cambridge Racecourse and hosted by the Waikato Branch of the Vintage Car Club. General things mechanical with some vintage/post vintage motorcycle parts.
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Burt Munro aged 58 at the Pioneer Club Flying Half Mile outside Christchurch NZ. Timed at 143.5 mph. Our man Burt would definitely have to be a true Barnstormer. His dedication to the modifications of his vintage Indian Scout was outstanding. Even though his Indian and Velo race bikes were never that pretty they were exceptionally fast. Naturally every keen
A True Barnstormer #1. Read More »
October 24 ~ 25th (Labour Weekend) Classic Racing Pukekohe (or Hampton Downs) TBA Hosted by the NZ Classic Motorcycle Racing Register. Classes for Vintage and Prewar bikes. Fun for all.
Classic Racing Pukekohe Read More »
Sunday 24th May 2009 Yes it is still on wet or fine. We will be leaving Pukekohe from outside the Paerata Dairy on SH22 (opposite the old Dairy Co) at 9.00am travelling through to Papakura via Blackbridge Rd, and onto Clevedon meeting others at the Clevedon Pub Carkpark at 10.00am. We then travel as a
Chip And Fish Run Update. Read More »
