Recent content by Basketcase

Did you ever get the small sprocket? With the laws in ON. it might be a good idea to get one that will give you a top speed of 150 - 160 kms/hr. I've read in the past that the 750's are very under-rated. They almost have the power of a 1000 cc but they are almost as light as a 600. Best of both...

I can't make it this year (just laid off) but I went last fall and it was amazing. The museum is sick. That "Old Man Barber" definitely has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" THANK GOD! I went down in my TDI wagon and stayed in a motel about 30 minutes away. Had to drive through a small tornado on...

This sounds good. I hope to have one of them done by then. Thanks everyone for the welcome.

Has anyone here tried to build a bike with two 21 inch wheels? They look awesome but I wonder what the handling would be like? I imagine they would not be so nimble or flickable. Slow handling in the turns? I Guess you'd need a large rear sprocket to make up for the large rear wheel and maybe a...

Well I'm finally getting layed-off (after 30 years of working) and I'll get a chance to do some projects (if the wife doesn't nag me into getting another job). I have my 1977 Bonnie in the back of the garage in pieces and a 1972 Daytona in the basement. I've started on the Daytona, it is...

If you need inspiration you should check the TriumphDayt-owners group on Yahoo. There is a guy on there who is putting one together and doing a photoessay on it. I think it an early 70's so there is a bit of difference but it is excellent work. Okay I found the link...