Friday, March 29, 2013

Honda MR50

Something I am working on while waiting for some parts.



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Saturday, March 23, 2013

1992 Heritage Softail

A good cleaning, service and some new parts. Looks and runs like new.


I do more than just Cafe Racers!!!
Come by the shop if you are in Richmond IN

Sunday, March 10, 2013

1969 Honda SL350



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My SL350 is one of my favorite rides. I have ridden it just the way it was found, with the exception of new tires and a tune up. The seat was pretty worn out and it was a very uncomfortable,so I bought new foam rubber and a seat cover off of ebay. The cover was sewn about 1/2 inch off center and a bit twisted. I took it to Bob Snively of Snively Upholstery and he was able to make it fit. Bob  literally made a silk purse out of a sows ear and it is much more comfortable.
I am tempted to do a complete restoration, but it would be a shame to loose the character of this bike.
For now I will keep riding it the way it is.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Daytona Bike Week, Maybe Next Year


This morning I got up and left for the shop. I snapped the top photo while standing on my back steps. Then I got in my truck and, I called Steve, we have been friends since elementary school, to ask if he was still leaving for Florida today. Yes he and Shirley had left and were already 200 miles from Daytona. He sent this photo about 5:00 pm He is behind the camera. I guess I can't be too jealous since I did the same thing, the day after Christmas, when it snowed about 12 inches.



 

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Wow another snow storm. This is a long winter. I guess it just makes me appreciate spring even more.


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Saturday, March 2, 2013

GL1000 Carbs Ready to Install







 


Sonic cleaned, all new o-rings and gaskets.


These were some nasty, stinky carbs when they were brought to my shop.


Should run like new!!!!!



Thursday, February 28, 2013




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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Lack of Posts

I am working on some stuff, but nothing post worthy.
I will be back soon with some cool stuff.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

CX500 Carbs

A customer brought these in after working on them. He admitted he had probably screwed something up. A good cleaning and several new parts and now they should work as good as new.


 
New o rings, jets, air cut valves, other parts and a good cleaning.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Ape Hangers on a Harley

Working on something a little different today. I had to lengthen the wires and do a few other items to get the bars ready. The fender came back from Spurriers Body Shop. Excellent job as usual. I wanted them to fix the scratches in the top, but they redid the whole thing so it would look like new. Now I need to find a good seat to bring the whole bike together.





Sunday, January 27, 2013

New item on my wish list Bultaco El Bandido

I was looking for a Bultaco when I found my Montesa 63m it has taken about two years to piece the Montesa back together and I have decided to resleeve and repair a couple of fins on the cylinder,but all in all is just about ready to ride.
I have been looking for another old dirt bike and I think I will make this one a priority.
This bike has enough power to chuck boulders at everybody behind,but was said to handle like the swing arm pivot bolt was missing. Who cares, if I want to ride something that handles great I'll buy a new Honda.



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