Mr. BSA and his A10

Few people are aware of the multitude of machines employed by the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol.  Today we profile the BSA A10 pressed into service by Patrolman Smith.  This particular A10 has been restored by Patrolman Smith who has a unique affection for the British marque.  The members of the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol will sometimes refer to Patrolman Smith as "Mr. BSA" because his knowledge and enthusiasm for the brand is so keen.  Please enjoy the following photographs of this BSA A10 which were taken at Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol secret lodge number one.  

The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol Concludes Another Successful Moose Patrol Season

Here we are in November of 2014, already.  There is snow on the ground and all the patrol bikes have been put away for the season.  Once again, The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol have assembled for their annual get together to celebrate another successful year of moose patrol endeavours.

Unfortunately a couple members could not attend this end of season meeting and their company was missed.

The following photograph was created for posterity.  Enjoy.

The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol--November 2014.
Still handsome and humble with dignity.

The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol at Mid Ohio 2014

It's been a long summer for The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol and we have been busy with various moose patrols this season.  As a result this blog hasn't been updated very recently.  So without delay, please enjoy these photos from our Mid Ohio trip in the summer of 2014.  




 

Patrolman Smith

Patrolman Tippett

Patrolman Orcutt

Patrolman Girdwood

Patrolman Scottie

Patrolman Armstrong

Breakfast coffee

Beautifully turned out Indian Scout

Battle of the Italian Air Cooled V-Twins

Ever wonder what sounds better, a Ducati 90 degree V-twin or a Moto Guzzi 90 degree V-twin?  The investigative minds at The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol have been wondering about this same question themselves.  So, a no expenses spared comparison was arranged in the hinterlands of Ontario where The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol were able to test these two noble machines in a contest of speed and sound.  A crew of 63 people, the best of Canada's audio and video technicians from the CBC, were on hand to document this two wheeled experiment.  The short film you are about to see is the result of this documented event.  Grab your popcorn and moose sausage with mustard and enjoy.

The Honda SL. The Ultimate Bush Bike. Part 3

On this date in April a member from the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol paid a visit to Patrolman Orcutt at Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol secret lodge # 4.   The following photographs were made at that time documenting the restoration process of the 1973 Honda SL 125 "bush bike".  This bike was acquired by the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol for $150.00.  At the time the bike was a rolling chassis, in very rough condition.  Using skill and ingenuity and Rust-Oleum paint sourced from Home Hardware, Patrolman Orcutt was able to create a respectable running machine.  The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol looks forward to putting this bike into moose dragging duty when fully completed.

Patrolman Orcutt's moose patrol vehicle is this incredibly tidy Honda Goldwing.  The exceptional torque of this machine allows it to drag two or three moose at once, depending on moose size.  Pint sized nurses from Collingwood are particularly fond of this reliable and sturdy machine.

This is one of the moose swivels commonly used by the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol when dragging large moose.  

The Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol would like to thank the manufacturers of Rust-Oleum paint for making a decent rattle can paint shooter.  It's not perfect but its better than most.

This is the beverage area at Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol secret lodge # 4.  You have two choices of what you want to drink.  Rum or Rum.  Straight or with a maple syrup chaser.

Some of you might recognize this medal.  This was awarded to Patrolman Orcutt for heroic endeavours in moose dragging in 1978.

When the correct bolt or nut can't be found the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol has been known to substitute glue when restoring a motorcycle. This is the extensive Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol secret lodge # 4 glue collection.

This is a novelty, oversized Estwing hammer.  I am not really sure why this is in  Royal Canadian 
Motorcycle Patrol secret lodge # 4 

This "Mistress of the Moose" statue was crafted by an Iroquois warrior and gifted to the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol in 1964 as part of the "moose wars" peace settlement between the Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol and the great Iroquois nation.

This is the home theatre entertainment system at Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol secret lodge # 4.

Old school Royal Canadian Motorcycle Patrol moose trail helmet.

This is what a proper bush bike looks and sounds like.