Dice Issue #48

Cant wait to get my hands on a copy of the new Dice Mag Issue #48! Ive always held this mag in really high regard, they've been 'doing it right' for almost 50 Issues, with some exciting changes rumoured for issue 50! 

Super Stoked that my bike is getting a feature in this issue. Here are some extra pics that may not have made it into the mag.

Thanks to Jason Lang for the photos, taken in the mystical crack-head woods around the corner from my garage... Worlds most unlikely location. Nice work guv. 

High Test Speed Co. Bike #21 - Go Vote!

Go HERE and Vote for Bike #21 as the Born Free 5 x Show Class Peoples choice build.

Travis from High Test Speed & Machine Company is putting an insane amount of work into this 1960 Panhead.

Ive only met Travis once, but the dude is really modest, super talented, and obviously lets the work speak for itself.
One Look at that springer and you know this bike is going to be killer! GO VOTE NOW!

Greybeard Knowledge...

The Vintage Motorcyclists Workshop - By Radco

Just got this book in the mail as a late Christmas gift.
I cant recommend it highly enough if you Own / Ride / Maintain a vintage British machine.

Heres a write-up about its author and content...

First published in 1986, this book has become regarded as a classic and is being reissued by Haynes to meet popular demand. Presented in the format of a Haynes Manual, Vintage Motorcyclists Workshop is aimed at the amateur, who is encouraged to attempt almost every aspect of restoration work himself, within the confines of the home workshop. 

It is packed with detailed practical information and illustration compiled by a highly respected motorcycle restorer. 

Screw threads for the vintage motorcyclist: 

cycle threads and other screwforms; 
taps, dies and chasers, with notes on materials; heat treatment explained. 

The cycle parts: rebuilding wheels, brakes and forks. 

Engine work, the top half: inspection; checking piston and ring wear; machining pistons; valves, guides and seats; timing checks. 

Engine work, the bottom half: flywheels; con-rods, crankcases, bearings and bushes; lubrication. 

Transmission: belts, chains, gearboxes and clutches. 

Carburation: servicing carburettors; tuning various types (Amal, B&B, Binks, BSA, Triumph, Senspray, Schebler, Bowden, SU).

 Electrics: magnetos, dynamos, magdynos, cvc units, coil ignition, alternators and lighting. 

Paintwork: preparation; stripping; rust removal and protection; coachpainting, masking, hand-lining, spraying hints. 

Electroplating at home: preparation; nickel plating; aluminium refinishing. 

The final touches: saddlery; gas-lamp maintenance; horns and speedos; miscellaneous workshop jobs.

ELECTRIC SPEEDWAY

ELECTRIC SPEEDWAY

Wish I had some spare change lying around for this thing.... 

Vintage speedway Racing game currently on ebay.

Posting header: RARE VINTAGE. B.S.A.? RACING GAME,HOLLOW ,LEAD GIRDER FORK MACHINES by B.G.L.LON

BATTERY OPERATED SPEEDWAY GAME
PROBABLY INTER- WAR . THE 8 GOOD HOLLOW CAST MACHINES LOOK SIMILAR TO THE 1920's B.S.A. SLOPER WITH SAME TANK SHAPE AND GIRDER FORK DETAIL.