In memory of my Dad.
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In memory of my Dad.
My Dad passed away in October. For over 12 months he had been fighting cancer. He went in his sleep at home.
He was not a mad keen rider like me. Yet it was him who said I should get a bike when I first needed transport.
He had previously sent me a photo of his bike. I had known for years that he had owned a little Trumpy. I had always thought it was a Tiger Cub. 2 weeks ago he told me it had a 150cc engine. So its a Terrier not a Cub. He took this photo of his bike in January 1955.
On ebay my sister found a Terrier for sale. So in memory of our Dad we have bought this bike. I shall get it going and my sister can own it and ride it.
I am totally stoked with it. Looks like someone started a restoration on it. There are new rubber boots on the rear plungers. New chrome on the plungers. Repo seat and springs. The engine does turn over. Just needs me to dance skyclad around a burning Honda to get the electrics right. One must always appease the spirit of Lucas and his possessed electrics that came fitted to all Brit bikes.
He was not a mad keen rider like me. Yet it was him who said I should get a bike when I first needed transport.
He had previously sent me a photo of his bike. I had known for years that he had owned a little Trumpy. I had always thought it was a Tiger Cub. 2 weeks ago he told me it had a 150cc engine. So its a Terrier not a Cub. He took this photo of his bike in January 1955.
On ebay my sister found a Terrier for sale. So in memory of our Dad we have bought this bike. I shall get it going and my sister can own it and ride it.
I am totally stoked with it. Looks like someone started a restoration on it. There are new rubber boots on the rear plungers. New chrome on the plungers. Repo seat and springs. The engine does turn over. Just needs me to dance skyclad around a burning Honda to get the electrics right. One must always appease the spirit of Lucas and his possessed electrics that came fitted to all Brit bikes.
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That's a nice thing to do and practical to boot.
I bet your dad would be excited and proud of you and your sister.
I bet your dad would be excited and proud of you and your sister.
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Re: In memory of my Dad.
Looks like a great little project & a great reason for doing it
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paul- Posts : 7738
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Nice one.
gus- Posts : 6176
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Location : Cygnet ,Tasmania
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What an excellent project. The mere fact that you even found such an obsure bike suggests that it was meant to happen. Good luck with it.
Ewok1958- Posts : 3940
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It's always nice to hear from you Ross, even though this is on a somewhat sad occasion. I love the project, and am sure that it will give you and your family great joy.
Hammy.
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Hammy- Posts : 4446
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What an awesome idea. I think it needs a turbo though
reddog- Posts : 2523
Join date : 2010-09-27
Age : 46
Location : Allanson WA
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First of all, my sincere condolences Ross.
What a great thing to do, in memory of your father. I`m sure he would be proud of what you`ve done.
Its a nice looking bike!!
What a great thing to do, in memory of your father. I`m sure he would be proud of what you`ve done.
Its a nice looking bike!!
mtbeerwah- Posts : 1787
Join date : 2010-02-20
Location : Brisbane
Re: In memory of my Dad.
Condolences on your loss. My dad died last month, so I know a bit about what you're going thru.
The bike project - what a great remembrance and tribute - looks wonderful.
The bike project - what a great remembrance and tribute - looks wonderful.
SVDon- Posts : 99
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Location : Smith, Nevada USA
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Condolences for your loss, but what a awesome way to honour and remember him
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Cheers guys. I Dad has been gone 2 months today and i think about him everyday.
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