The OEM rear carrier on the SS has been bugging me, not so much the weight limit but the size and shape are not very load friendly so decided to knock one up. It can be removed in seconds to refit the seat if required (unlikely in my case). The load limit on the OEM carrier is due to it locating on a plastic bracket but it wouldn't take much to fab up a steel replacement to increase the limit substantially. I didn't really want a large after market rack like the TEC offerings stuck on the back so came up with this which is ideal for me. I had some steel tube lying round from a previous project so it would've cost me nowt if I hadn't made a complete spice shop of the measurements first time round so had to lash out £10 on some new stuff. Let's see,......measure once, cut once, swear lots........ Yeah, got that one wrong!
Took a run over to Krazy Horse Oxford... for a drool They have some beautiful machines, just a shame my photographic ability is shite
Had a ride over to the local airfield to look at this beauty. Her name is Sentimental Journey, one of five surviving B-17s that can still fly. There was an opportunity to go for a flight, but to the tune of $500. That’s too many bike parts! After that I spent the rest of the afternoon cruising country lanes. The nearby mountains were covered in clouds, so being stubborn I headed that way. I spent about half an hour getting rained on while navigating the twisties. Made it home with a big grin and a dirty bike.
This weekend it is at Tri Cities Airport in eastern Tennessee but it’s home field is the Commemorative Air Force Base in Arizona.
This video is the B-17 starting up and getting ready for takeoff. It’s funny that the frames per minute filmed make the props look like they are barely moving. I’ve not attempted to upload a video yet so I hope it works!
just sprayed it with some Hycote stonechip I had lying around which doesn't need primer and is quite hard wearing.
Grabbed a bite at one of the local towns and spent some time relaxing at the lake. Enjoying the weather while it's still warm in Michigan.
Ooh, ooh, ooh.....I like that Norton! Looks like a fun day out, MrB. I love drooling over motorcycles, too.
I used to use metal ammo boxes back in my shooting days, mostly 303 with a couple of larger ones. Very well made and vary cheap back then. I paid £2 each for the 303 boxes. Same with ex mod jerry cans at £3 each!! There was a place in Sheffield that was piled high with all that stuff, now long gone.
I hear that Norton was "saved" by TVS, @Sandi T, so still a chance to own one, such as they are. I was able to sneak out, under positively threatening skies, to a small tavern sponsored car / bike show. Just a few miles away. Bikes consisted of two Ural sidecar rigs (with driven sidecar wheels) one Indian, and the prerequisite Hogs. I parked Virginia in the middle of that lot. Decent cars, as you can see, including a USMC Hummer, and a 1 Ton 1952 Army truck. Chatted with the good guys and made a splendid exit with Virginia sounding nicely. A much needed boost to the soul.
Run over Kirkstone Pass, which was VERY wet, up to Penrith, breakfast in The Filling Station at Keswick then back home over Shap which was VERY wet n windy. Lovely ride but some horrible bits in it .
