cfh at engine school

 Had a very nice cuppa with Lawson & David from Powerhouse Automotive in Sheffield this afternoon. They were kind enough to explain to a clueless noob (Richard, not Max) how an engine works and how to make it better. As they said, I'm not going to turn the 250 into a 400 but a bit more 'go' will be always be welcome. Dynos, porting, boreing, inlets, outlets, skimming, mixtures, needles, mid range, top end... just about clung onto the conversation but my brain is spinning a bit. They deffo know the deal so if you're in the North and want your motor to be better give them a call.

 They were also keen to stress that they're in the middle of a re-location and usually the place looks like a doctors surgery rather than a clean version of my shed.

  Davids project scooter. Gonna need the pedals to help round these parts. 7 hills. Just like Rome, but better.

 Brake overhauls too... They're well known for that.

Yeah, that'll be a nitrous bottle on the side...

Real livin

Freedom, the open road. Riding into the sunset. Travelling the land discovering new places. That's the dream.
The reality is a trip to Shepherds Bush Post Office, to find a massive queue of people on a grey winter day.
A 3 minute ride yeilds 1 request for the age of the bike, wailed from the window of  a white van.
Livin the dream!

Been on t'internet

Looking at all kinds of pics. I was on this Retro Wrench FB page, Which let to this Alambiccus blog. Thats where these pics are from. Let Your eyes simulate their prescence.

No to compulsory high viz

Sign this petition to rebel against the high visibility law.
https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/26931
And while You're at it have a look at this cool small honda that was sent to me by Laurent Huille.

Truth

Just found pictures of this golden oldie on t'interweb. Chevy based drag bike. Truth. Old pics, old bike. Nice.The pics found here 

busy weekend

Started off with the Sheffield chapter headin' to Newark for the beard stroking festival.

 lots of 'out-of-my-league' stuff going on. although...

 ...who scored Han, Ackbar & an Imperial Guard? "It goes BRAAAAAAP"

 malco eyed up this beaut. Thinking of riding around 'full douche' which would make all your days.

 perfect for the BMX track

 look at those exhaust fins. amazing.

 this weapon was tucked away behind empty Caberg boxes.

 birdsnest & eggs FTW

Newark is a great place to pick up LP's of violin concertos and airbrushed piss-pot lids.

 Sunday was a good un. The gang amassed at the sheds and headed off for a burn around SE London.

 reprobates at Greenwich

 biggest turnout so far

 20mph at Rotherhithe

Even did a video! BEWARE - NOT SAFE FOR WORK SONG. PUT HEADPHONES IN.
NO, REALLY. (Unless you're co-workers are rogues and will appreciate it)

next ride up north soon. you should join us.