~ Where I finally get to build a bobber ~
Getting the motor back into the frame consists of several steps. First, there’s degreasing the upper half of the motor—valve cover, cylinder head, block and crankcase. After scraping, brushing and blasting with Non-Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner to remove the heavy … Continued
This job can be one of the most tedious and maybe the most aggravating. Plain and simple, old gaskets are stubborn. Even when they easily lift off the mating surface, they seem to leave a trail or layer of stuck-on … Continued
One good thing about working with an old bike is that, unless it’s a concourse restoration or something along those lines, certain blemishes are okay. Today, there are more bike builders walking this planet than ever before. The market is … Continued
The bike (Suzuki GS850L) is apart and organized into boxes for inspection and repair/replacement. The motor is out of the frame in the process of being repaired. After the motor is repaired, it will go back into a re-painted frame. … Continued
This post is a continuation of my last that dealt with godliness (of sorts). After cleaning, disassembling and cleaning all the components, the next step is inspect everything and figure out what needs to be repaired or replaced. This step … Continued
Hi there. John’s wife Maria here. So far, I’ve stayed behind the scenes, posting John’s blog entries and editing photos. This week, I offered to take over the writing duties and tell you about a little DIY project my handy … Continued
Cleanliness is next to godliness, so they say. Maybe what they ought to say is that cleanliness is next to impossible when dealing with 30-plus-year-old bikes. But not wanting to rock the boat and being in need of a spiritual … Continued
Preparation seems to be the key to just about everything, right? While it may not exactly feel like spring around here now, I’ll bet my rock bottom dollar that it’s just around the corner and (here comes another trite saying) … Continued
Nearly 32 inches over the weekend…a new record for 24-hour snowfall. Next: My plan for restoring a 30-year-old motorcycle
I’m tired of winter…and it hasn’t even started. Normally, December looks something like this in the Lehigh Valley… However this year, the weather here in the Northeast has been downright balmy compared to normal temperatures for this time of year. … Continued