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Rockin To The Oldies
Posted by Rob Brooks | Jul 2, 2021 | Nuts & Bolts, Ride Life | 2 |
GPI Pro Series Motorcycle Stands
Posted by Ted Edwards | May 28, 2021 | Nuts & Bolts | 0 |
Lost in Translation
Posted by Christian Pierce | Oct 14, 2020 | Bikes & Gear, Ride Life | 0 |
Motorcycle Tank Restoration
Posted by Rob Brooks | Aug 19, 2020 | Nuts & Bolts | 2 |
How To Ruin Your Chain & Sprocket Swap
Posted by Ted Edwards | Dec 1, 2019 | Nuts & Bolts | 2 |
Slow Bike Fast
by Ted Edwards | Aug 11, 2021 | Legendary Bikes, Nuts & Bolts, Ride Life | 18 |
Deposited like an ambulance delivering two terminally ill patients, a pair of ancient Honda Trial 90s were dropped off in front of my house silently; no fanfare, no excitement, no hurry or joy, unloaded quietly, then slowly rolled into my garage, their future operating room. Last licensed and running when President Clinton was entangled with Monica Lewinsky they languished outside for dozens of years worth of northwest sub-zero temps and triple digit heat. Decrepit and decaying, my job was to get them running. I promised their owner I could. I opened my mouth again.
Read MoreRockin To The Oldies
by Rob Brooks | Jul 2, 2021 | Nuts & Bolts, Ride Life | 2 |
A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to wrench on an older bike, a 1969 Triumph T100. An acquaintance had asked if I could help him get it running again. He had told me the bike would kick over after some tickling and kicking (it’s still a full kick-start), but not stay running more than about 30-40 seconds. Conceding that I am no master mechanic, yet interested in seeing if I could bring it back to good health, I agreed to take a shot at it…
Read MoreGPI Pro Series Motorcycle Stands
by Ted Edwards | May 28, 2021 | Nuts & Bolts | 0 |
I ordered the GP Pro Series stands from GPI Industries which set me back $249.99. GP Pro Series stands are mandrel bent from one piece of 1 3/8″ tubular carbon steel meaning no joints, no wobbly bolts holding them together and no major assembly, just attach the wheels and they are ready to use. A lifetime guarantee accompanies every stand but after looking over their one piece construction I can’t imagine where they would fail.
Read MoreLost in Translation
by Christian Pierce | Oct 14, 2020 | Bikes & Gear, Ride Life | 0 |
There are few universal truths in the world, but one I’ve come to learn with regard to motorcycle repair is that if an aftermarket part promises it will fit, you can be damn sure it won’t. Inevitably, something always gets lost in translation. Yet knowing these dangers, I still venture into the world of aftermarket parts hoping and praying that things will be different this time.
Read MoreMotorcycle Tank Restoration
by Rob Brooks | Aug 19, 2020 | Nuts & Bolts | 2 |
I’ve found that old bikes, or even those that have just sat unused for months or years, tend to exhibit some of the same symptoms of age and neglect- gummed carbs, seized brakes, cracked hoses, and of course, rusted/corroded tanks. None of these are insurmountable, but the first symptom I always check for, is the rusted tank. So often, people who claim, “It ran when I parked it” have likely left fuel in it as well, if even in a small amount. Over time, gas evaporation occurs, replaced with H2O moisture accumulation, and left unattended will create the conditions for rust in the tank and corrosion on the inner gas cap.
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