~ Where I finally get to build a bobber ~
Is it just me or is there something supernatural about a good cleaner? It’s almost like a religious experience, isn’t it? Okay, maybe it is just me. It’s possible I may be a bit fanatical in this area. When you … Continued
Every shop needs a shop dog, and my home shop is no exception. So meet Mollie the Collie. She’s our family pet, a member of our family and a fun distraction from life’s bumpy road. My family and I are … Continued
For the last post in this three-part series (see the first two posts here and here), I have a round-up of a few more fun tools and gadgets that make a great addition to any bike shop. Tire Changer with … Continued
Now that I’ve written a bit about my shop and essential equipment here, I’m going to move on to my most-used tools. My tools aren’t high end Snap-On or Matco tools, but I have what I need to get the … Continued
Some things have finally calmed down, including the big snow-making machine in the sky. And while there’s a break in the action we call ‘life,’ I decided to attempt the next two items…priming the tank (done; more in an upcoming … Continued
Next up on the bike are (a) priming the tank and (b) seeing if the motor turns over. I have all the materials on hand and I’m itching to do both, but since I’m momentarily hampered by both polar-bear weather … Continued
A few years ago, I began parting out old Japanese bikes and selling them on eBay. It’s been an enjoyable learning experience and gave me some extra income to boot. After a few go-rounds with heavily rusted parts, I looked … Continued
The internet is flooded with information of all kinds. Some of it is good. Some of it is, shall we say, dreadful. It’s no different when it comes to stripping the exterior of a fuel tank. The internet readily offers … Continued
With reality and impatience biting at my heels (see previous post), I decided to improve my patience at a later date and, instead, deal with ‘reality’ by cleaning the tank with a revised process that can be done safely indoors. … Continued
Soon, the weather in the northeast will cooperate and let me to carry on with BYOB. December and most of January were fairly mild. Of course, all that went to hell in a hand basket when I picked up the … Continued