A few days in a different era

I was prepping the Scout for its mot yesterday, i was in the shop at lunchtime and looked out to see a group of folk in 1930's period costume standing looking at the Indian. Went out to see what was going on.... They were part of a film project reenacting the evacuation of  kids to country areas at train stations around the highlands...





Today I was working on the Chout... Looked up as i had just put the tanks on and a lovely little 1936 MG TA pulled up. The owner showed me around the car, a 1250cc 4 cylinder fitted with a Shorrock supercharger and an 1.5" SU .. same carb i plan on using on my Chout

Adventure rider

I was on my way home from Achnasheen tonight and overtook a rider on an old moped laden with camping gear. i had to meet up with a supplier on the road home so i pulled in at Tarvie on the Ullapool road, the moped rider pulled in behind me. I spoke to him for a while, turns out hes a Dutch student, the ped is a 1966 Simpson Schwalba.. Which i think means swallow... He had ridden up the west coast of Scotland, over the Bealach na Ba ( highest mountain pass in Scotland ) in first gear most of the way! Up to Ullapool and was heading south to Hull to get the ferry home... We get loads of BMW GS mounted adventure riders stopping in at Achnasheen at the cafe, but none of them know true adventure...







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Gettin jiggy dun in the sun

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A good day outside

Jigging up a 101 frame






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Aprilia swapshop

Looking for a classic Mini in good running order in exchange for my 2002 Mille R factory


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Anvil

I got this old anvil from the farrier who comes to trim our horses hooves (we keep them barefoot) i sanded it down to get rid of the tust and gave the underside a lick o paint.



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A quiet but productive morning

Outside the shop, trying the mocked up Chout for size

http://indianchout.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/sitting-out-in-sun-shining-like-hobo.html

'57 250GT

Parked out front, i offered the free valet parking service, but the owner wasnt havin it!








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For Sale - SOLD

09 Gas Gas 125 'Racing' ,fitted with Keihin carb,S3 Stars head & too many other extras to list,this bike has had little use & has been meticulously maintained,comes with 3 optional compression inserts for the S3 head + the OEM head & spare head gaskets,OEM bars,front number plate & spare rear mudguard.


cash only,no swaps,no trades,no offers & no tyre kickers.

phone (01463) 237005 or 07500195253


more pics here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2927322432684.2110156.1549621598&type=1

WANTED Aisin AMR 500 Supercharger

Must be complete, in good order... and cheap!
 ;o)

Ol' Chuffer 2

Need to modify the seatpost on the frame to get the gearbox in but the front mounts are all in the right area, the headsteady will bolt up without modification. The frame has two options for swing arm pivot points so can be dropped at the front. T120 forks will sit 2" lower when mounted in a top yoke so the bottom frame rails will sit level.

Location:Strathbran

Plotting n scheming

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Old Chuffer

Ex mod Triumph TRW 500 sv twin. For sale as it is or will be breaking and putting on the great online scrapyard ... offers





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Its good to get back to work

Shop and Cafe back in action, woodburner keeping us warm, good coffee on tap, small but comfy workshop and plenty to get on with 8o)










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Calculating Compression ratios

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