April 16, 2018
Spike at One Hundred – comic genius Terrence Alan “Spike” Milligan was born this day in 1918 in Ahmednagar, British India. Formative years in the sub-continent and Rangoon as well as a memorable stint in the British Army during WW2 he went on to basically create the comedic structure of the late C20th. Along with Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine, the BBC Radio series The Goon Show was born. Writing the goofy scripts with Eric Sykes it’s groundbreaking zaniness gave much needed inane laughter to a post war blighty.
Left to right: Neddie Seagoon, Professor Osric Pureheart, Eccles, Bluebottle…
Later TV beckoned and a lifetime of writing; including nonsensical poetry or memoirs.
“It’s all in the mind, you know.”
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April 15, 2018
Technical Lines – side elevation of a racing spec Triumph T120TT. Reminds me of a draughting table, set square, and 0.15, 0.25, 0.5 & 0.7 Rotring drawing instruments.
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April 14, 2018
Smart attire – Motorsports photographer Don Morley looks seriously dapper with his Trials Norton. His career capturing action of two and four wheels is legendary. Being an author his several books surveying classic British motorcycles are also considered legend. A lifelong trials rider he obviously enjoyed life behind the handlebars as well as a professional one behind the viewfinder.
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April 13, 2018
Beach Body – surf breaks along a sun-kissed sandy coastline whilst a one-piece swimsuited gal poses coyly astride a pre-unit Triumph sled.
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April 12, 2018
Star Man – today marks the 57th anniversary of Colonel Yuri Gagarin’s flight into space.
Poyekhali!—Let’s go!
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April 11, 2018
Hump Day – need to lead your dromedary down the highway? No problem; the camel driver just scoots ahead of their utilitarian ungulate and they trot along quite attently.
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April 10, 2018
Police Steed – bobby on a Beeza. When British motorcycles reigned supreme the local forces used the best of ’em to get along the road with speed. Nice monochrome ink painting advert with a happy sergeant copper swinging his police boots over an A10 escorting some VIP no doubt.
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April 9, 2018
Che – standing in proud resolution as if photographed by Alberto Korda, who captured the famous Ernesto Guevara image, this Triumph Cub evokes its mid Century heritage. The black headlight nacelle is elegant engineering against the steel blue tank.
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April 8, 2018
Five Crows – companions on a ride. Appropriately a Triumph 6T Thunderbird. The linocut is quite perfectly composed, with the necessary dark and light creating the image beautifully. The crow is one of my favorite birds; intelligent, curious, blue black plumage as dark as a storm. From the capable artisan hands of Matylda Mcilvenny from Sweden. See her work at the Etsy shop GoneUndoneSthlm.
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April 7, 2018
Dad’s Army – classic BBC comedy from the seventies. Currently being repeated on Netflix; well written, and superbly acted. Captain Mainwaring and his second in command Sergeant Wilson in charge of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard which includes Lance Corporal Jones, Privates Frazer, Walker, Godfrey and Pike…
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April 6, 2018
Tat’s a nice motorbike- late sixties Bonnie laid up outside an Inking establishment. Lifetime Tattoo is a parlor located in Denver so our Coloradan ‘Lydia’ enjoys mile high biking of the British kind.
“Lydia, oh! Lydia, say have you met Lydia
Oh! Lydia, the tattooed lady
She has eyes that folks adore so
And a torso even more so
Lydia, oh! Lydia, that “Encyclopedia”
Oh! Lydia, the Queen of tattoo
On her back is the Battle of Waterloo
Beside it the Wreck of the Hesperus too
And proudly above the waves
The Red, White and Blue
You can learn a lot from Lydia…”
Attorney J. Cheever Loophole
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April 5, 2018
Specifications
Make Model
Triumph Trident T150 750
Year
1968 – 70
Engine
Tansverse three cylinder, pushrod OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity
741 cc / 45.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke
67 x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Cooling
Air cooled
Lubrication
Dry sump
Induction
3 x 26 mm Amal MK1 carburetors
Ignition
Individual points & coils
Starting
Kick
Max Power
58 hp @ 7250 rpm
Transmission
4 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive
Chain
Gear Ratios
1st 13.00 / 2nd 9.00 / 3rd 6.64 / 4th 5.26:1
Frame
Single downtube, duplex cradle
Front
Telescopic fork, hydraulic
Rear
Swingarm, dual shocks
F Brakes
8 in TLS drum
R Brakes
7 in TLS drum
Front Tyre
3.25-19, Dunlop K70
Rear Tyre
4.10-19, Dunlop K70
Dimensions
Length: 86.0 in
Width: 33.0 in
Height: 43.5 in
Wheelbase
56.3 in
Ground Clearance
6.5 in
Seat Height
32 in
Dry Weight
460 lbs
Fuel
5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Top Speed
105 mph
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April 4, 2018
WAAF – Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, furthering our WW2 flight theme look at this tiger gaped Bonneville. Jerry can pannier is a appropriate detail, and the big wartime yellow ringed roundel seals the deal. As they say: ” Smoke me a kipper, I’ll be back for breakfast!”
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April 3, 2018
Air Force Blue – here’s what the pilots would have used to tear across the airfield to get to their aircraft and take off to fight against the Luftwaffe. A BSA M20 in splendid condition sitting under the wing of a Hawker Hurricane.
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April 2, 2018
Mike the Bike – born this day in 1940 Mike Hailwood went on to become one of the most naturally talented road racer of all time. As well as a maestro at GP in all sized engines he could also beat the best of ’em at the Isle of Man TT. His 1978 comeback for the Senior TT is the stuff of legend. Mike looks most comfortable as pillion to James Bond Film actress and ’69 Miss World Eva Rueber-Staier on a Triumph motorcycle. photo taken at Thruxton, UK, on 1st August 1971
He was awarded the George Medal for bravery after pulling Clay Regazzoni from his burning F1 car at the S Africa Grand Prix in 1973.
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