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B.U.S.

Chapter 36 B.U.S. Early 1980s ( Photo 1 ). This is what the outside of the work-shop looked like back in the day, this photo was taken in...

The Old Bridge

CHAPTER 35 The Old Bridge 1980`s I traveled the 17 miles down to Wick village from Pontycymmer to pick up, my then girlfriend Gaenor,...

VINCENT BLACK SHADOW

CHAPTER 33 Vincent Black Shadow 1966 A Vincent Black Shadow came thumping its way up the hill heading straight towards myself and my...

Townie`s

CHAPTER 33 TOWNIE’S 1980`s It was a Saturday. Just an ordinary Saturday in Bridgend town. Myself and Wobble had just been down into the...

Tomatoes

CHAPTER 32 Tomatoes Flat #3 1980`s DISCLAIMER THINGY At the end of this story is a complete breakdown of the dos and don’ts of using...

RALLY`S

CHAPTER 30 RALLY’S ( Photo 1 ) . A very apt image, this picture tells a thousand stories. If you never went or attended a motorcycle...

CLOSE CALL`S Part One

Chapter 30 Close Calls late 1970`s -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Close...

STRANGE HABITS AND PARTY TRICKS

CHAPTER 29 Strange Habits and Party Tricks 1970`s-80`s I have some very strange friends with some very strange habits, and the following...

THE YAMAHA CAFE RACER PROJECT.

This blog is going to be an ongoing updated progress report of one of the bikes that I'm rebuilding, at present I own 6 bikes, 3 of which...

COPPER # 3

CHAPTER 28 COPPERS 3 DUCATI 160 1972 1972 was the first year that I was legally allowed to ride on the road, I obtained my provisional...