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Nothing is cheap anymore, especially new Conn Rods for 50 year old engines, some things however are worth paying for.
There was no way I could fit the old rods, once that was established I decided against second hand ones due to availability, cost and the likelihood that they wouldn't be any better than the old ones - that left 2 choices - R&R engineering rods from the US or Thunder Engineering.
Both retail at the £300 mark, but Thunder are based in the UK, only about 30 miles away from me as it happens, so I went local.
The rods turned up today and I can confirm they are worth every penny of £300, the quality of machining is superb and the finish is awesome, every edge is nicely chamfered, the rods are polished and it is impossible to feel the join between the rod and cap, even with your finger nail.
Doing a proper rebuild job on an old brit bike is never going to be a cheap exercise, you might as well spend a few quid extra, get some decent stuff in there, so as not to have to worry about it again, and at the same time support a genuine British Engineering business sticking their neck out to keep our old sh!t on the road

Whats better than a Vtwin?

An Ltwin of course, and can be yours for a steal at £2700

This is the engine that Carl Fogarty rode to WSB championship victory, will run rings around a sportster and at this price is probably cheaper than you could pick up even a tatty version of 'Americas finest'

9500 miles on the clock and in immaculate condition, if anyone is interested, get in touch or see the link below for loads more info and pics

Ducati Monster S4 2001 for sale

tomchurchman@googlemail.com

Health and safety gone mad!

Recently, the enlightened company I work for decided to ban Bungee straps, apparently they could have my eye out, they are, however, more than happy for me to drive my 2.5 ton van home at 70Mph at 8 in the morning having just worked a 24 hour shift, nodding asleep at the wheel.
Its nice to know then that you can still have legal fun on two wheels (for the time being) without the H&S thought police breathing down your neck.
While Northamptonshire isn't blessed with the scenic views of the Yorkshire Dales, nor the sunny lanes of Cornwall, there is something we have in abundance - Mud - and shit loads of it!

Had a cracking ride out this morning, fell off twice and got plastered. The cub is about 150 miles in since its top end rebuild and running really well.

Finally got the Triumph finished up:

Gone in 60 minutes

Dry build is done, just tore into the bike and got it stripped. various parts to be cleaned up + finished welded then its off to paint.

Coming together

Decided on the wassell, got the tunnel lowered today