Long Time

So it has been a long time since I've posted to this blog. Kevin and I have had lots on the go. Home renovations, work, two new pups, the list goes on and on. My Honda CD175 is basically done and ready for the road. Kevin took the whole thing apart and put it back together with some new parts. Everything was basically loose and falling off. Once we get some vet bills paid off I will save up to register and insure it... may not happen until the spring. All in good time.

I have a few motorcycle themed pieces on my Etsy store for anyone interested. One painting from a series I had done and some postcards available for purchase. The link is www.gooddaystudio.etsy.com

The long drive

I finally got the chance to drive out to British Cycle in Wolfville, NS. Thursday myself, Mary-lynn and Isaac (my brother) drove out to pick up some parts for Kevin and to take a look at some screen printing supplies. Unfortunately the parts aren't for the BSA - we picked up a 2 person racing seat for Kevin's 1970 Triumph, a break light, a Triumph mug and I got myself this BSA key ring :)



I have the feeling that the BSA rebuild will be on hold for a while longer. At least until fall. We are preparing to do a lot of work to the house this spring/summer so all our funds and energy will be spent there.

Kevin and I did make it to Access Nova Scotia yesterday and got our Hondas titled and our licenses updated! We are now officially motercyclists! Whoo Hooo! A little more upgrading on the bikes and we will get the insurance and be on the road this spring. It's exciting but with the state of the roads I am more than a little nervous about hitting a pot-hole and learning to fly.

It's official

We now officially own and are licensed to operate our motorcycles! The course was intense and jam packed but so much fun. The instructors on the course were extremely motivating and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend it to anyone in Canada thinking of learning to ride. The course is put on by Canada Safety Council and can be found online at www.ridertraining.org

time to learn!

So we are officially going next weekend to take our motorcycle course to get our licenses. I am so excited. I think it will be an even longer winter knowing I can just hop on the bike once the nice weather hits this spring! I am sure it will be worth the wait. Other news - we are saving up to build a garage this spring so we have some place to store and work on the bikes. We now have a collection of 6 and the house is filling with parts etc.

Kevin's new 1973 Honda CB350

Kevin finally got his new Honda delivered from his friends place this morning. He couldn't wait to get it home. I thought I would attach a few pics for you to check out. It is a real beauty.

Honda fever

Who knew Honda made such beautiful machines? It was fate that this 1973 CD175 fell into my hands. I first laid eyes on it in July and it blew me away, when I saw it for sale on kijiji I didn't hesitate to respond to the ad. Now I won't feel the need to rush the restoration to get it on the road first thing this spring. This bike is a little smaller and probably a little easier to handle than the Gold Star will be - great for learning on. Don't worry, the BSA will always be my first love. Although this is one pretty motorcycle.

We've been busy working on the house this summer, so no work on the bike since last post. By October you should see a lot more happening! I am sure it will be a long cold winter, meaning lots time for indoor projects.

Before and after shots

These parts have been soaked in degreaser and glass-bead blasted. What a difference! I can't wait start putting it back together. Nice work Kevin!