B.S.A. Proper Stopper

Greetings Blogfakers, Albert here.
What's new in the world of shedgineering. Hey ! That's another new word ! Crikey, they slip off the tongue like a well rounded cider...Hardly have to explain 'shedgineering' do I ? It happens all the time here in 'The Old Sidevalve Bar', the vintafake capital of Blighty.
Well I got meeself some almighty stopping power. Yep !. Real nautical sea bed stuff to slip between the forks of the VBobber.....should cut the knots with eye popping retardation....
 Ka.... Ka... Ka...ain't that reet Olive ya curvy flagon filler....

But beefure yas all can see mi new VBobber bling 'av got ta dig mi way ooot t'at bar.
Is that a small flurry of snow we have before us ?

Behold.....I present my B.S.A. part. (British Sea Anchor)
Solid English iron...........
Seized and Crusty......... (just as we like em in Yorkshireshireshire)

Fill my flagon Posh.....The Tightie-Whitie brigade of L.A. ain't got one of these babies.....

Headlampius Mantodea Part 8 - Shaping my rammers

Greetings to all you enthusiastic Vintafaker blogspot readers. And greetings to those who are less enthusiastic after stumbling on this informative jotting by accident, it's ok....you'll live !!!!!
Anyway's I'm here !!!! Yes.it's me - Albert Cracklefrostyport. Despite the covering of snow and the ever stream of condensation dripping from the roof of 'The Old Sidevalve Bar' onto my Barnet Fair I have been busy. The way I see it is the long and winding road to Virago imortality will never be reached if I don't persevere against all odds.
So, today I raised enough mojo to make a small but perfectly functioning tool.
Below - I bring before you the one and only Crackle-bar-tweeker. Mk1.

It would have been impossible for me to make this most useful workshop aid without raiding my stock of  well seasoned 25mm angle iron. (In fact if the council workers hadn't left it outside my gaf overnight in the shape of a roadsign to warn of dangerous roadworks I would have been lumbered......no iron - no tweeker)
Rub the rust off, bit of a waft with the MIG, cut a guiding channel in the brass forming die on the old Myford and hey, rock and roll, bring on the good times.
More Big Bertha blowtorch action and before you know it the rammers each have a couple of sexy bends.

More to do but the end is in sight...
Hey Posh ! - Is it flagon time ? - You betcha !

Headlampius Mantodea Part 7 - India joins Blighty

Greetings Vintachaps. I have news.....This week a small part of India declared diplomatic immunity!
Yes, the Madbull Genuine Replica Royal Enfield Delhi Headlight is now officially 'BRITISH'

Before our happy headlighty could be accepted into Blighties Virago Wonderland (The Old Sidevalve Bar)
the upper mounts had to undergo further fabrication. Previous blogs have shown various bits of turned brass masquerading as useful VBobber components ...the time was upon us, they now had to become united....
Big Bertha would crank up the heat....I would apply flux and silver solder....
But before all that could happen, the aforementioned turnings were wired into position.

Flame on ! -

Then, more lathe time. Turned a couple of 'rivet type' fastening screws from a piece of brass scrap and with matching threads also cut into the mounting bobbins all of a sudden the Headlampius Mantodea is becoming not just a dream but almost reality...

Then, the 'BRITISH' Headlighy could be gently hoisted into position for a project review..A stand back full eyeful....Phew ! Sweet !

No where near finished yet but feel the vibes from that little beaut !

Hey Posh fill mi flagon reet ta' top....here's to Vicky the cor blimey Delhi headlighty queen....
I'll bet The Prince of Tighty Whities ain't got 'owt like these on his Vintafake lookalike H.D.

Headlampius Mantodea Part 6 - Delhi Delighty

Greetings Vintafaker fans.
Did I open the hand sewn sack from Delhi ?
Yep, eventually curiosity got the better of me. Snip snip went the scissors and I was in....
Ooooh.....it's a genuine Madbull motorcycle part.....Neat !
Quality......Rare........Just like the real thing....(but better)..........
My headlamp will be all of these and more.........

The box didn't rattle so there's still hope the glass is in one piece....
More snipperty snipping of box and I'm the first person in Blighty to view this valuable import......
Hey....what did I tell you ?
मुझे बताओ कि तुम आदमी नुक़सान, इस हेडलाइट बहुत अच्छी गुणवत्ता आइटम है.बेहतरीन शेफ़ील्ड स्टील से बनाया गया था.अपनी मोटर साइकिल के लिए भाग्य लाएगा.

I like my lucky lucky Madbull Genuine Replica Royal Enfield Delhi Headlight......
I'm gonna wear it today in 'The Old Sidevalve Bar'......How cool is that ?

Flaaaaaaaaagoooooooooooon time.......
Let's drink to all those naked Royal Enfield delivery riders who rode day and night to bring vintafake happiness to your Uncle Albert......cheers guys !

Big tease - Strip tease

Fill ya flagons vintabloggeees for today is a good day...

a day of teasing..........and tickle-ation........mmmmmmm wonderful

I woke up very excited..........because I knew that a large package awaited my attention.....mmmmm
I had been forewarned !
The Royal Enfield Delivery Team had traversed hill and dale.......mountain and valley.......
crossed many continents and seas to finally reach 'The Old Sidevalve Bar' in deepest Yorkshireshireshireshire.....
Knock..Knock....It's me Young Licky-Vicky Royal Enfield Delivery Service Rider with a parcel for Albert....

Blimey........There's a theme here ..... no clothes required if Enfield mounted.........
Whatever.......I took the goods in hand........and gazed at them in awe.......a sight to behold......
Presented perfect despite the mileage..........
with a soft outer......
and an untouched centre......Phew.....


Gather round - Have a closer look at what Albert has had in his hands today...

Wrapped in swaddling clothes.........
Preciousness from Delhi.......
Ya gonna have to wait a bit before I cut this little baby open........I'm still eyeing up the handywork on the outside..........

Flagon time.......and deep breaths.......this isn't good for the old ticker......

Vicky and the Famous Royal Enfield Emporium

Who's Vicky ?............What and where's the 'Famous' Royal Enfield Emporium ?
Yes vintabloggers, once more I shall bring education to your armchair. Light a pipe, pour a small sherry and relax for here on this very page you will read of how Vicky became the Headlampy Queen of Delhi

Here's a picture of Vicky with the Bolshoi Bicyclettes. She's 2nd from the left with the large knobbly knees.
Travelling the Gulag Archipelago in a swimsuit, white ankle socks and a crash hat made of flowers was no life for this Moscow Hottie, Nay.....................and thrice nay........................Sharing a saddle with five others is beyond any human endurance.
The call of the Bhuna was overwelming....
Taking only leather gauntlets and 40 woodbines Vicky jumped on the first motor vehicle available and headed south ..................and further south ......................and even more south.

The journey was arduous.......................taking it's toll on the machine and clothing as the pair crossed desert, mountain and jungle.
The sidecar was lost .................. then the flowers ........................  .the socks and hat too ..................... the gauntlets ................. and eventually the swimsuit                      

But Vicky rode on.....................Destination Delhi................

Take care Vicky - Safe journey.. See you in Delhi.....