My Favorite Cellist

Richmond High School Orchestra played at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame today, Rebecca sent this photo to me after they finished. I think it is pretty cool that they performed there today.

Random Photos at the Shop

Today was for Riding

Today I rode more than I worked. That is a rare occasion

The day started out on a CB750 Cafe Racer a ride around town and to the shop.Next was a ride with Chet, I rode a Harley Davidson for the afternoon.. I finished up the day riding dirt bikes with Noah.

Now that is a great day.
Can't wait for tomorrow.

Friday Ride with Noah

No chrome Friday was a no show Friday, so Noah and I went for a short ride.

Genuine Leather Interior

Maintenance is very important.

This is one seriously neglected sprocket. I can't believe the bike it was on was still being ridden. The rear was as bad as I have ever seen.
The customer didn't want a new chain. I told him that chains and sprockets should be changed together, he replied "really", then agreed to buy a chain.

New pipe for my Montesa

 

 

 

I gave up on finding an original pipe for my Montesa, so I am going with a down pipe, that should be better and AHRMA legal.

Cafe tail section

A customer had started this tail section by using an old fuel tank, but he needed the end filled and a taillight installed. I fabricated a patch panel, welded it in and fitted the tail light he wanted to use. Not too bad for a simple tail piece. I hope he likes it.

Another Old School Cafe Racer

Going to the races!!!!!

One Year Later

 

 

 

 

 

Starting to look like a real motorcycle shop.

 

Montesa Transmission

Today I was doing the final assembly on the 63M, and the transmission just didn't feel quite right maybe I worry too much but after all this time, I decided to split the cases again and go through it again. What's another day when it has been this long.

Simple Cafe Racer Tank

This is one of the easiest modifications to a tank. I work the sides in for knee reliefs and then just skim it with body filler.

I made another modification to this tank. I removed the original cap and bung and prepped it for a flush cap.

Tig welding this in is an option, but it is a little difficult on the Honda tanks, metal is pretty thin, so I use an incredibly tough epoxy instead. It works great, holds up well and is very clean.

A little more work and then I will work on the metal under pan for the battery and other stuff.

Making a Fiberglass Cafe Racer Seat

 Most of the stuff needed.

Styrofoam cut and formed to the desired shape.

Taped and Waxed

Pre-cut the cloth.

Lay it on, trying to keep the air bubbles out.

I like to trim the edges between layers it makes it easier to cut.

More layers.

Pop it out and do some cutting of the edges

'Ready for some reinforcing and detail work.

Everything should fit nicely under this seat.

I will finish it up and make a custom metal seat pan.

Barn Fresh

This Honda CB550 was brought to the shop Thursday. I told the customer I would take a look at it and let him know what it needed. I had hopes for it, but after checking the compression to find 3 and 4 about 40% less than 1 and 2, finding several electrical issues, carb work and a lot of parts, it would be just too much, considering the overall condition. Well maybe somebody will want a project bike.

Christmas is Early

                                    

                                               It's really here. I can't believe it, it's really here.

Guess what I will be working on tomorrow!
Montesa!!!!!!