Repair, Recondition and Restore
I know, I know, I’ve been a little delinquent in posting recently… I’ve been tied up on a few other projects around the house (and shop) that have distracted me over the last month or so. In any event, I Continue reading Using Duct Tape as Motorcycle Wheel Rim Liner – Honda CB750K
This simple technique will help prevent marring delicate surfaces under fasteners, such as fresh paint or chrome. Using commonly available plastic milk or beverage containers and a regular washer as a pattern, one can quickly and easily make a plastic Continue reading Preventing Surface Marring – Homemade Plastic Washer
I saw this simple little spark plug gaping tool at my local big-box store the other day while I was browsing about. It was inexpensive, less than $2.00 so I picked it up. This gauge is two-sided, one being imperial Continue reading Spark Plug Gaping Tool
I’m a big fan of spray brake cleaner for general cleaning or degreasing, especially on carburetors and recessed areas of equipment. In fact, I rarely use carburetor cleaner, I prefer brake cleaner for almost everything. I find brake cleaner does Continue reading Plastic Safe Degreaser/Cleaner
This is another oldie-but-goodie technique to achieve a smooth finish when using common spray can paint. I thought this was method was pretty well-known, but I occasionally run into folks that have never heard of it. Warning: This is one Continue reading Smooth Finish from Off-the-Shelf Spray Paint (“rattle can” paint)
I remember exactly where I learned this little tip, from auto mechanics school many years ago. The instructor was very deliberate in ensuring all the students understood how to properly install a cotter pin when used with a castle nut. Continue reading Cotter Pin – Proper Installation w/Castle Nut
This temporary fuel tank is something I’ve needed for sometime. I’ve tried using spare motorcycle tanks, which I thought would be ideal, but they just didn’t work out for one reason or another. I decided to rethink the whole thing Continue reading Temporary Fuel Tank
This how-to article I wrote several years ago for posting on a popular Kawasaki H2 user forum. It was well received and I thought it a natural fit for this blog. Though the text refers to a Kawasaki H2, this Continue reading Lower Fork Finish Restoration
Admittedly this little tip isn’t rocket science, and I have no idea where I picked it up, but it’s pretty handy. I use this frequently, particularly when reassembling a fresh project. This is a simple way to protect fasteners from Continue reading How to Avoid Tool Damage While Tightening Fasteners