rocker1

I used to sell honda's and punted on many a CB100, Super little bike. the SR and the XS both have super engines. I used to race sidecar Enduro with a Norton Commando engined outfit, Had I continued I would have gone to an XS motor.They used to take them out to 920cc and I believe even more now.

Cracking bike, I always liked them when I sold them in the 70s. However at 19s 7lb and 6'3" I look like a bear on a cycle. Just love those downpipes.

Happy new year to all. On the way out yesrerday I saw the aftermath of a car/bike accident. Although I was in my car I saw this motorcycleist in the garage moments before. He saw me looking at his bike and nodded hello.I saw him ride away at moderate speed. However less than 10 minutes later I saw the bike with the front stove in laying in the road. Two things; 1) Let us remember all those brother and sister motorcyclists in hospital at this festive time. 2) Please everyone remember car drivers do not always clear there lines of vision before driving and at best are IDIOTS. STAY SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. rocker1

Hello XS1100 Sadly someone has already made Castrol R candles, saw them advertised years ago in VMCC catalogue. However I have never tried it but I am told that an eggcup of brake fluid in a tank full of fuel will produce the same smell. Real Casrtol R in the fuel will gum up the carb/injectors. Regards and happy new year Rocker1

Hi All I once made a wind driven generator from a car alternator and catering size food can. The alternator wes mounted vertically and the can fitted over it with a reinforced end and slots in the side bent out to form vanes similar to the cowlings seen on chimneys.With this type of rotor there is no need for complicated slip rings/contacts as it will be driven from any direcion without having to track the wind. Running through a regulator/rectifier it kept my boat batteries well topped up. One last thought I use an old cordless drill (battery failed)in my camper to pump water by soldering a pair of leads and running it from the van batteries. why not use an old battery drill to power your piller drill, you can buy them cheap if they have dud batteries from car boots. I also use an LED cluster as a low volt light. All the best Rocker1

Be careful most vehicle polishes/waxes will be melted off, The recomenation is "hand hot" and some synthetic rubbers and most plastics will over time become more brittle.

[img][/:\Documents and Settings\Bobby\My Documents\My Pictures\TALMAG 2010img] Trials - Talmag MCC. Date: Sunday 30 January 2011 starting at 9:30 AM. Location: Hungry Hill, Aldershot. Hi Peeps Just thought I would tell you all of this wonderful event.

Hi ITCHY Yes I have been a Druid for the past 50 yrs or so.Never did take to conventional beliefs. Used to go to stonehenge and camp within the stones, until english heritage made them its very own gravy train.

Hi A friend has a asbestos removal buisness and he tells me the next thing that will require specialist removal is glass insulation. It brakes down into shorter strands and dust with age and will not "wet" like asbestos.

Hi All Although not a Christian myself I would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and to thank you for making this old fart feel welcome on this forum.

Hi the whole country has gone to the dogs, I am a 60year old fitter and turner and was made redundant 18 mths ago. I am currently working in a commercial zinc plating shop, a really crap job but at least I have somthing. My wife is a biologist with a first class degree and is working as a receptionist in a local hospital. perhaps we should go and work in poland!

Hi XS1100 Here is a photo of a B50 MX I owned. A real Beast.

Hi XS1100. I do have a Honda TL125 that I love and have owned for I think 13 or 15 years. and a Suzuki DR350 enduro.and have only just sold my Honda Blackbird. I like all bikes and love a small classic Jap perhaps a Honda C110.

Hi XS1100 I wouldnt want you to think all my bikes are specials / hybrids but I had a T150 in a race frame and loved it. I prefer the 150 to the 160 as they are much lighter.