MidlandsA10

[MidlandsA10]

Gents (and ladies?),

Thought I ought to take the chance to introduce myself as I'm spending an increasing amount of time on here!

I cut my teeth on Bantams, and did a short 'weekend' apprenticeship with Rex Caunt around 2010.  I've since had and rebuilt a couple of japanese bikes (FZR600, ZXR750's etc).

During lockdown, I thought I'd tick off a British twin from the bucket list, so bought a '54 Plunger frame.  I've been slowly gathering parts, and along the way accidentally ended up with a '58 A10 Super Rocket frame and engine, which I have given to my Grandfather as a joint project.

The latest on the Plunger is as follows:

The frame/forks/plungers are away being painted.  The big end is being upgraded with thick flange cylinders and 8.5:1 pistons.  I plan to use a 356 camshaft with this.

We probably have a Rocket Gold Star project planned with the Road Rocket (sacrilege!) - but in my eyes, the top of the pyramid for styling.

Looking forward to sharing my progress.

Tom

[Greybeard]

Hi, 
I presume you are located in the UK Midlands. So am I.

[Roger (Doomtrainbarx)]

Me too   

[Minto]

Et moi!

[Greybeard]

I'm 8 miles south of Coventry; you?

[Roger (Doomtrainbarx)]

5 miles north of Nottingham.

[MidlandsA10]

Well I'm dead in the middle of both of you then, in Charnwood. 

I'm usually in London with work, however lockdown has been a great excuse to spend some time locked in the workshop at home.

[WozzA]

I can see a get together on the horizon.. 

[scotty]

  Tom

Your in the right place for your A projects.

Look fwd to seeing your adventures.

I’m also from the Midlands.
Born and raised in Lichfield Staffs before running away to join the circus.

S

[Greybeard]

I can see a get together on the horizon.. 

How about that? Can you suggest a suitable midpoint pub? Leicester seems to be midway between Nottingham and Leamington Spa, (me).
Anyone else fancy riding in?

[RichardL]

Count me in. 

Richard L.

[Greybeard]

Count me in. 

Richard L.

ok, I'll check out a suitable midway point....

Looks like Portugal may the best option. I'll start fitting the flotation devices.

[a10 gf]

^^^  may I propose Rockall  Great for motorbiking !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockall
btw, strange the Chinese have not claimed it yet, and built a base lol

Great topic, if you make the meeting (in Midlands that is) be sure to post some pictures.

 

[MidlandsA10]

I'd be keen - would be great to see some A10's in one piece for once!

[berger]

my satnav sadly passed away on that blinkin bandit i told him not to buy     but i would have a go at it from chesterfield to leicesterish, i know i will get lost i always do can't help it ------ thick me