Its been over 20 years since I attended the swapmeet at McLeans Island and so after a chat with Baron McSnotty I decided to join him in his pilgrimage to the island that splits New Zealand from Stewart Island. Early starts have always been a hallmark of the Barnstormer lads adventures and this was no
Canterbury Branch VCC swapmeet Mcleans Island Park 7th – 9th Oct 2016 Read More »
The weather changes have been noticed and with the finer weather there is definitely more motorcycling take place. We have been told by the weather readers on the tube that we are in for an early spring, evidence of which is already visible. Hopefully it doesn’t mean that we will have a extremely wet summer.
Whats Happening in September? Read More »
For 1927 the 3.46hp Royal Enfield came in 2 models. The Model 350, a side valve of 346 cc, and the Model 351, a OHV of the same capacity. The 346 cc model was first introduced in 1924 and came fitted with Royal Enfields commonly used all chain drive 2 speed countershaft. Upgrades for 1925
1927 Royal Enfield 3.46HP Parts Manual. Read More »
A nice and informative booklet of 30 pages from the manufacturers of AMAC carburettors of Birmingham. As with the carburettors themselves the information is very basic but it does have the information on setting up or ‘tuning’ for the single lever H type of 1920, and the double lever Type H of 1920, as well
AMAC 1914 ~ 1920 Carburettor Hints and Tips. Read More »
The lads and lasses of the Nelson Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Club are hosting the 16th National Classic Motorcycle Rally for 2016. This year it is being held at Kaiteriteri on the weekend of 18th to 20th of November. There will be 2 routes, a shorter one of 70km for the more older or slower
16th National Classic Motorcycle Rally. Read More »
