Tuesday 13 March 2012

Jobs to do

I've done some thinking, and here is a list of all the jobs that need doing (so far!).

clean rust out of fuel tank
sort out electrical fault
fix ammter needle
fit new front mudguard stay
fit new battery
fix loose carburettor top, and clean carburettor
change rear mudguard
replace gear selector and shaft
repaint bodywork
replace kickstart rubber
fix on front numberplate

That's it for now! It seems like a long list, but hopefully it will go down fairly quickly (famous last words).

Sunday 11 March 2012

Welcome

This is a blog I have created, to document the progress of the restoration of a BSA SS80 motorcycle, and to use as evidence for my Duke of Edinburgh's Award skill section. To give some background, my Dad bought it when he was 17, and used for 2/3 years. Then, one day, it developed an electrical fault, and was put away in the garage. 31 years later, this afternoon, we removed it from the shed to begin its journey of recovery. Just to wet your appetite, here is a picture of it. Click to see it in larger, shining glory!