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  1. AFJ

    New bike day!

    The code on the tires will tell you when they were made so they may be still usable. Sounds to me like a minor check of spark plugs (gap), carbs and fresh gas & oils might be all that is needed. I had a '78 R100/7 bought used in the mid 90's and ridden for a decade. One of the best of the...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    No riding M/Cs here in S. Ont. at the moment. Below freezing, snowing. A good old-fashioned winter. Have had to blow snow four times so far and it looks like it will be the 5th time before the day is out. AFJ As suspected blew the snow out of the driveway. After supper went to the meeting of...
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    Interesting break down stories?

    Once had a Lucas "Magdyno" equipped bike lose spark about 15 miles from home. Luckily, not far from a fellow I knew. Pushed the bike there. Got wife to come with the car. Went home got the trailer and rescued the disabled Brough. Found a replacement armature from a fellow Brough club member in...
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    Am I the only one to own (much) more than one set of motorcycle gear?

    Started riding M/C with leather jacket, gloves and IOM legal "pudding basin" helmet & goggles. If raining or snowing, added long rubber raincoat and hip waders. (1958-1959). By the 70's and 80's - jet pilot ( DOT Approved) helmet & goggles Waxed cotton 2 piece riding suit. By the 90's, full...
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    Favourite Place you Visited in 2024

    50th CVMG Annual Vintage Motorcycle Rally, Paris (Ontario) Fair Grounds, June 15th, 2024. 51st CVMG Annual Vintage Motorcycle Rally, Paris (Ontario) Fair Grounds, June 14th, 2025
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