Going to rebuild and upgrade my rear shock

New video out this weekend showing how to upgrade your old gs500 rear shock, to a much better, sv650 rear shock....

Much, much better than the stock Pogo stick......

Whilst I was idly passing time I've been seriously considering the kick-start problem. This is the problem caused by moving the foot pegs back into the swinging arc of the kick-start. Thus.... &n...

Couldn't resist a solo drive to Honfleur via Pont Audemer. Then a leisurely drive back along the back roads through the Vexin, as beautiful as ever....

Upgraded...

Feels really good initially. My wood clamp failed in the end but my long 14mm didn't! That's a head bolt from a Honda civic and a lug nut welded together....

The competition models of the Tiger Cub had an extra bolt on the swinging arm to further secure the lower shock mount, these are connected to the normal lower mount via two brackets. They have been c...

The sprocket is held on with 8 bolts and was very easy to remove I have ordered new bolts and spring washers from Greystone Enterprises for when the sprocket is ready to be replaced. This Sprocket is...

Revisiting and enjoying one of my favourite rides. The A3072 from Bickleigh to Crediton. #divvymanstravels...

Looking for neighborhood watch tools...

(Pads have been pushed back to stop rust patches on the discs whilst stored over winter. Hence the block of wood behind the brake lever)....