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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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