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Author Archives: Ian R. Sandy
Carburettor Rebuild – GT750
With the engine in the frame, and the electronic ignition fitted in my GT750 project bike , it was time to dig into my box of bits to see what I could do in the carburettor department. The local Water Buffalo … Continue reading
GT750 Rebuild – Instruments
For my GT750 project bike, I was faced with the option of either rebuilding or replacing the gauge set as I was starting with just a box of bits as seen to the right. I have been collecting these for … Continue reading
The Coyotes Aren’t Singing !
It appears that winter may finally have truly arrived here in Calgary, as the current temperature according to the thermometer by the back door is about -25 C, and the local news channel cheerfully reports that with the slight breeze … Continue reading
A Sad Day
Warren D. McKendry November 18, 1926 – November 28, 2008 Warren passed away this morning after a lengthy fight with cancer – he was a role model husband to his wife Isobel who previously passed away in 2001, a hard working … Continue reading
Suitably Retro
For the past several months, I have been looking for a suitable set of turn signals to fit the 1966 Yamaha YA6 that I bought earlier this year. I haven’t had too much trouble finding other bits and pieces – original … Continue reading
Cancun, Chichen Itza and Pyramids
We are in transit back from our Cancun getaway, and I am pleased to report that we had a good time. While the weather was windy it was not too hot which made it perfect for doing some sight seeing, … Continue reading
Stuff That Works
Every once and a while, you come across something that works even better than advertised , and as this just doesn’t happen very often these days, one really does have to celebrate the event !! The other day, we were … Continue reading
GT750 Speedometer Drive
In the process of putting together the front wheel for my GT750 project bike, I noticed that the speedometer drive housing had a problem. Basically the output shaft to the speedometer cable would not turn when the wheel was spun. … Continue reading
Pirate Free ?
I’ve been taking a look around the anti-piracy site Microsoft set up to honour their Global Anti-Piracy Day, which they chose to observe October 21. It includes quite in interesting map outlining what they are currently doing about their perceived problem, … Continue reading
A Compost’d Tale
Like many folks, we gladly spend the $4 in gasoline to get our $3.50 in deposit refunds as we recycle cans and bottles, and we also brave -40 C weather, howling winds and snow to drag paper and cardboard to the … Continue reading