Getting closer

Hello devoted fans, the last entry saw not too much progress and the last couple of weeks have been just as hectic. Another project of mine got in the way and cost me a weeks work (more on that later) and some much needed decorating and maintenance on the Tightwad cave meant that time just flew by. (its not all glamour in the super hero world you know)

But working at the speed of light meant that i did do some work on the bike. When we were last together my deciples, I was in the process of painting some bits. Now this proved to be tricky as i dont have a spray boothe and it has been raining alot of late. But i managed to squirt a bit of paint somewhere near it and considering that i am using spray cans it did'nt come out too bad. I also had a good bit of fortune sourcing some parts from an ex-racer to the tune of two side panels amd a front mudguard. They are not perfect but not in bad condition so i will try and paint them all this week.

The engine of extreme hope is nearly ready to start up providing that i can get an exhaust for it. Now the coffers are running very low at the moment and provided that i can get a pipe for fifty quid we should be ok. (some hope)

The observant among you will have noticed that the bike is sporting a new Mikuni carb that would quite easily put me over budget, but fear not fellow skinflints it is only on loan while i get the bike running and sort out the delorto i have pieced together from bits and bobs. Also i am using a drum front brake as they are cheap and i probably will not be going fast enough to need any stopping power.

As the project is getting dangerously close to competion, i plan to bring it out to a race meeting before long. Mallory park is a bit too near but the following meeting on Anglesey could see the first outing of the Tightwad racer. We will have to see how it goes.

Well stone me, its.......

TightWads Alternative Tuning (TWAT)

This week we are looking at the brakes. Tie one end of a piece of string to the back of the bike, and the other end to a brick. When you need extra stopping power you simply throw the brick out behind you. friction will take hold and reduce the speed you are travelling at. After you have finished braking just pull in the string and brick and put it on your floor boards.

Thats it for now, so tune in next week when i will be putting on a Polish accent and not paying tax and insurance to help put money into the bike.