~ Where I finally get to build a bobber ~
Some things are simply meant to be difficult. Generally speaking, bleeding brakes isn’t that difficult. With a little experience and understanding about the mechanics, the process becomes straightforward. I won’t say bleeding brakes is easy, just because it can be … Continued
It’s been a while, no doubt. More life issues are getting in the way of living life. With that said, let’s move along… The Victory is back on the road with a rewired tail, new micro switch at the front … Continued
Getting there… and by “there” I mean getting back to work. I got some brake work done… more to do of course. The name of the game now is “Waiting For Parts”…waiting for ZN parts…waiting for Victory parts…waiting and waiting. … Continued
Yeah, not quite. Although things are beginning to look normal … … we’re still working on it. In the meantime, my Victory Vegas let me down too. After a wild ride over terrain best suited for a dirt bike, I … Continued
Bobbers aren’t generally known for being ‘legal’ in all respects. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever owned a bike that was totally in compliance. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania isn’t too bad with its list of requirements. … Continued
(This is the last of a three-part series on making a saddle. Here are parts 1 and 2.) The upholstery There are lots of different materials for covering the saddle. I’m using Waterproof Marine-Grade Vinyl, which is a popular starting … Continued
(This is the second part of a three-part series on making a saddle. Here is part 1.) After smoothly gliding over a few bumps in the road, it’s back to building my first saddle. I’m not very artistic, creative, imaginative … Continued
As the ZN moves closer to completion and takes shape, my focus changes a little bit. It shifts from things that are mechanical in nature to things that affect the design or how the bike will look. Granted, the bike’s … Continued
Yes, mishmosh or mishmash is a real word. According to dictionary.com, mishmosh is a noun meaning a confused mess, hodgepodge and jumble. That’s a fairly good definition of what comprises this post. While it may seem like everything I did … Continued
