It's been just over a year since I bought the Bonneville and I'm much further behind with the restoration than I ever intended.
There are numerous reasons for this - some more valid than others.
First, restoring a bike much more time consuming than I ever thought it would be. There are so many bits and it requires a steep learning curve.
Secondly, it's much more expensive too. And not made any easier by the fact that no single supplier seems to have ALL the parts you need when you need them.
Thirdly, I have spent a lot of time and money on the bike and haven't really got anything to show for it.
In other words, I have lots of shiny bits of metal lying around the place but nothing - so far - ressembling anything that looks like it might be a bike.
Finally, these days I'm more likely to be found up to my elbows in baby goo rather than bike grease.
My 18-month-old daughter - like the bike - is demanding much more of my time and money than I thought she ever would.
Recently, however, she's started nursery so I should now (hopefully) have more time to devote to the bike.
The aim is to get a rolling chassis, complete with painted and straightened frame, by October.
Then at least I'll have something to wheel round and hang her Christmas presents on...
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