First post

Hi to all the old bikers - especially those reprobates from the 60's!

Old British bikes are my passion (in spite of the oil leaks) and hence this post. I have six in varying degrees of restoration. I belong to the Cape Vintage Motorcycle Club and the Triumph Owners Club in Cape Town.

I am constructing a website - not yet published - covering the restoration of British motorcycles.
It will include details of all the vintage and classic bike clubs, publications, tips and tricks, articles on restoration, rallies, runs and outings, where to get stuff repaired or where to obtain those elusive bits. Each Blog will also have a regular article on some aspect of restoration - e.g. the black art of wheel re-spoking, sealing old petrol tanks, spraying, etc. etc.

I am approaching all the clubs to invite their members who have email (some of the oldies don't have this new-fangled stuff!) to add their names to a mailing list. They will receive a monthly newsletter covering current stuff not necessarily appearing on the website. The newsletter will also appear on this Blog.

I am ever hopeful that it will create communication between the clubs and will be useful for exchanging or obtaining those rare bits required for out hobby. I am hopeful that we can publish each club's newsletter if they will allow this - which is always interesting reading.

I need some feedback and hopefully some encouragement for this rather time-consuming project so please send me an e-mail to ekirkwood@netactive.co.za and let me have your comments of what you would like to see on the website or what info you would prefer on this Blog.

Ride safe.
Eddie