~ Where I finally get to build a bobber ~
Valve-check intervals depend on many factors like cam profile, lobe hardness, the kind of followers or buckets, valve weights, average rpm and so on. Manufacturers run tests to determine valve train wear and set inspection intervals accordingly. The first few … Continued
The ZN is actually in fair condition for being 31 years old and, for the most part, was probably taken care of. The side covers, on the other hand, haven’t aged gracefully. There are a lot of bobbed bikes (and … Continued
After reading a multitude of internet threads about painting motorcycles, here’s how I painted the ZN’s tank using just rattle cans. Yeah, you really can do that—or so I’ve read—so I decided to give it a shot…both out of curiosity … 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
The bike’s been home three weeks now, and in between snowstorms here in the Northeast, I’ve been working towards the first major milestone: Will it turn over and will it start? Here’s a list of what I’ve done so far. … Continued
So, one of the first questions someone encounters when embarking on a bobber project is…how do I find parts for this old bike? Thanks to the depth and breadth of the internet, the answer is not as hard as you … Continued
1984 Kawasaki 1100 LTD for sale. The bike needs a side cover gasket, easy to get to. Also needs front turn signals. Other than that it’s good. $700.00 cash or trade. It runs and the clutch is good. That was … Continued
Heads up: This is simply my two cents as someone who’s not a trained mechanic, engineer, fabricator or anything remotely similar. I’m just an avid, lifelong rider who’s spent a lot of time looking at and thinking about bikes. On … Continued