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Brian Downing
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Motorcycle keys
Started Aug 2, 2010
Long Beach Swap Meet
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Downing Mar 24, 2010.
Tools to pull bearings on my BMW R25/3
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Downing Apr 21, 2009.
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Brian Downing commented on Gary Jackson (aka #3)'s event 'OktoberTech'
I'll check that I have everything I need and drag the 90S down to your place, Thanks Scott.
Brian Downing commented on Gary Jackson (aka #3)'s event 'OktoberTech'
Sounds like fun Scott! How about supervising me do my push rod seals?
Brian Downing replied to Jim's discussion 'R.I.P. Gary Nixon'
I watched Gary race at Oulton Park in the famous "Anglo American Matchraces" back in the 70's and he could ride! Then several years ago I met him in person at the Baltimore Motorcyle Show. I mentioned the Match Races and the next…
Brian Downing commented on Gary Jackson (aka #3)'s event 'OktoberTech'
I don't have any loose connections but I may loosen some up just to see the tool in action!
Brian Downing commented on Brian Downing's photo
Sorry Chuck we slept in this morning!
Chuck commented on Brian Downing's photo
Hi Brian; Headin' for The Casino Inn for breakfast around 8:00-8:30 tomorrow morning. Feel like two rides in two days pal ?
Brian Downing commented on Brian Downing's photo
We missed you Chuck! Everyone was asking "Where's Chuck?" I figured you owed them all money or something!!
Chuck commented on Brian Downing's photo
Hi Brian; ( GREAT PIC's ) I had to work and was not able to go on the run. Look's like a good time was had by all, and some nice bikes showed up. ( A good picture is worth a thousand words)…
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Brian Downing commented on Scott's photo
Where did you get that one Scott? You going to rebuild it?
Brian Downing commented on Mike's photo
Adds a new dimension to "Animal husbandry"
Brian Downing commented on Mike's event 'Spokesmen Brewery Bash'
Oh yes, I can feel the waves of Airheads approaching even now!! Way to go Mike.
Brian Downing commented on Jesse Fox's video
COOL JESSE!
Never made it to Cadwell, did Oulton Park, Aintree, Donnington, Mallory and the Isle of Man though!
Thanks for the link.
Brian Downing commented on Jesse Fox's photo
That's the one! Looks in not bad shape too! at least better than my rusty relics!!
Another orphan followed me home!
Bought another old Japanese bike. This time a 1960 Fuji 250. Not the Rabbit scooter, a single cylinder motorcycle. Can't even find a picture of this one anywhere on the web!No pictures right now as the parts are in the powder coater, I'll post some as it comes (Slowly) together.More happy news I tracked down somebody to rebuild the DSK cams and followers. Schneider Cams behind Rocket Motorcycls. Resurfaced them for $90 in a couple of weeks. They look real good now.I need to find a place to…See More
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Brian Downing replied to Brian's discussion 'cylinder re-bore'
I'd vote for Floyd's they did a good job on my BMW.
Profile Information
- Which member/club/shop invited you to Spokesmen?
- Jan
- What motorcycle/s are you currently riding?
- 1957 James Captain 197cc's of throbbing 2 cycle power.
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Another orphan followed me home!
Bought another old Japanese bike. This time a 1960 Fuji 250. Not the Rabbit scooter, a single cylinder motorcycle. Can't even find a picture of this one anywhere on the web!
No pictures right now as the parts are in the powder coater, I'll post some as it comes (Slowly) together.
More happy news I tracked down somebody to rebuild the DSK cams and followers. Schneider Cams behind Rocket Motorcycls. Resurfaced them for $90 in a couple of weeks. They look real good now.
I…
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Comment Wall (24 comments)
- At 7:41am on August 27, 2010,
Chuck said… - I took that picture out at one of the Mods V Rockers Runs.
( Think it was last year ) ?
- At 8:31am on August 20, 2010,
Chuck said…
- That's Cool; I'll have the poster no problem. I also have some late 70's Cycle World and Rider mag's you might like to look at ?
- At 7:49am on August 17, 2010,
Chuck said…
- The Eleven Club is at 3519 El Cajon Blvd, more info on the Spokesmen web, see you there.
- At 5:39pm on August 16, 2010,
Chuck said…
- Brian; I'll be at the Eleven Club gathering on the 19th at around 8:00 PM. If your going to be there I bring that Hell on Wheels poster if you still want it ?
- At 8:25am on July 10, 2010,
Scott said… - I'm free Sunday from noon on.
Want to give it another go at making it go?
If so, when is convenient for you?
Mike V. may be renewing head gaskets tomorrow as well, another excuse for me to avoid my own particular mess :o)
Maybe he would like to get in on the fun with James' R60.
- At 7:32pm on July 8, 2010,
Jesse Fox said… - I prefer mercury over a gauge..on old bikes anyway. I'll give you a call in the a.m. Thanks!
- At 7:12pm on July 8, 2010,
Jesse Fox said…
- Great! Don't need the gauges, have the blue set w/4. Any chance of me borrowing those from you tomorrow for a couple of hours? I'm in San Carlos also.
- At 7:03pm on July 8, 2010,
Jesse Fox said…
- No, they are for the Wing. Looks like 5mm w/ .8 thread.
- At 4:54pm on July 8, 2010,
Jesse Fox said…
- Brian...you wouldn't happen to have a set of 5mm manifold adapters for carb syncing would you?
- At 3:56pm on July 8, 2010,
Chuck said…
- Brian; While at the Hell on Wheels event I picked up an extra event poster ( The brown and yellow one ) Would you like it ?
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