Can I be a real member now?

[Dennis]

I just picked up that 1956 BSA M21 from 100 Mile House.  It is still dressed in its 1960's "wish I were as cool as Peter Fonda" finery. 

If I can find a digital camera, I'll post some pics.  Anyone curious can drop by and have laugh ( I mean look).

[Rusty Bucket]

Aah, the credibility only bestowed by those relics of that faded empire upon which the sun never sets - now deep in darkness - but the motorcycles endure yet.  
  Unlike self-imposed moratoriums on buying more motorcycles, which somehow are fleeting and ephemeral things, bereft of the required will to establish themselves for any length of time...

[Fritz]

Haven't thought of my Bikes as being Ephemeral.....as they surely will be around when I am Dead and Gone....unless whoever ends up with them when I am Dead and decide to Be Gone with them....
Congrats there Dennis....sounds like a Very Cool bike....would like to know more about it....

Oh Yaaa....Don't let Bulldog hear about it   Wow....are you filling your basement with these things now?

[Rusty Bucket]

 Agreed;  motorcycles will tend to endure - it's moratoriums that are fleeting and ephemeral Dennis had been saying earlier this year that he had too many projects, no more room,  and wasn't currently accepting any more deliveries...

[Rusty Bucket]

  ...and I stopped by today to bask in the majesty of this particular post-war monument.  Well worth the visit - even just the seat is worth seeing. Remember, the rubber-mount Sportster/chopper frame is being filled up, too, so lots of things to check out at casa de Dennis. Marvel at the miracle of modern electronics that is a late-model Sportster. 

[kaziff]

looks like the weather may be poor for a ride tonight, can we have a Beezer fire-up bash at Dennis's instead?? Kaziff

[Hans]

great scoop!

[fast1]

  I had an m-21-4 speed out of a Chevelle in my Camaro--does that count??

[Rusty Bucket]

  I had an m-21-4 speed out of a Chevelle in my Camaro--does that count??

 subordinate to the M22 in both cases

[Dennis]

I was ill yesterday and did not check the forum.  I wish I had felt better and could have packed in some gas, oil and beer to attempt to flash up the M21.

I was in bed, when Lauri says "There are 10 bikes which just pulled into the driveway."  I felt better almost immediately.

Some Tuesday in the future, I will gladly host a "lets flash up the bike (s) night."  I am expecting a new coil for the drag bike and it will be ready for its first kickover soon also.

Who knows, maybe even the 883 if I can get some spark and exhaust pipes mounted.  I would not want to start it without them.

Peace and Grease, Dennis

[Fritz]

Does it Look like this one?........
http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91733

[fast1]

  Didn't know what they looked like. Is it a two stroke or a side valve flathead??

[british bulldog]

Kurt please don't give him any ideas. I know he is a good butcher but the BSA M21 is a piece of history. I know bring that 1973 Z1 over to the shop i will show u some art work. That was was my trade been a butcher in the 60s. Hey Dennis have you checked every thing under the covers and prep work before u flash it? It might have been a long time for the old girl to do some sining again. She has a awsome voice trust me she does. THE BRITISH BULLDOG

[british bulldog]

Kurt you be a good boy or i won't tell u where that TRW 500 is. Is that a deal?

[stevecrout]

Speaking as a guy who used to fret for hours over how to slip in that one last bike in the remaining garage space I understand how you might feel about any moratoriums Dennis.

Really, the answer is as simple as buying another place with lots of room so you can fill them both up! Don't consider this need to buy old iron as anything less than a gallant attempt to do your part to preserve history for all those (who might have expected something from your estate) to see and enjoy for years to come.

The M21 is an interesting beast and should provide lots of envious gazes whilst idling at the red lights in Prince George. Here's a couple of photos of one in need of a complete makeover but all there.  Speaking from personal experience - If you could convince your wife to park the car outside the garage you could gain an extra 3 bike stalls.

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