I have had a fairly pleasant couple of day exploring Saint John, sitting in the campsite reading and planning my route ahead with a Texan couple who are towing a trailer with two sidecar outfits behind their motorhome. Yesterday my parts arrived and I set about putting the bike back together, by 6 o'clock it was running and I came back this morning to give it a few finishing touches.
After more than 30 years of ownership I thought that I knew all there was about putting an old Triumph back together but between Gary and his assistant, apprentice as she calls herself, Dakota I learnt a few more tricks.
I have also found out that there is a vintage bike meeting near here on Saturday and am hanging around to ride up to it with a few locals, it should be a good day out and a chance to test the bike out before heading off.
Gary's business is called Old English motorcycles but he will also work on older Harleys, Indian Enfields which he used to sell and older Japanese bikes, in his words anything that has a kickstart, I will put it up on the recommended repair shops thread.
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Originally Posted by Tiffany
Hey Mark,
wait until you discover Tim Horton's, they are a Canadian coffee and doughnut shop chain (don't worry, they also serve tea). You'll soon find yourself unable to resist their doughnuts.
Tiffany
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I have already been introduced to Tim Hortons by David in Halifax, I am particularly partial to their blueberry muffins.
Gary "Coop" and Dakota outside his shop.
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