Repair, Recondition and Restore
I’m a true believer in using electrolysis to remove rust, particularly for items that have a lot of cracks and crevices, such as fuel tanks. This article was written several years ago for a popular vintage motorcycle site, and I Continue reading Electrolysis in Action
The attached YouTube video describes a recent project I completed for a friend – a Honda self-propelled lawn mower engine swap. The original engine seized, probably due to an oil-related failure. The mower’s owner found a good deal on a Continue reading Honda Lawn Mower Engine Swap
I was given this Honda snow blower by a friend, who indicated it had a couple of minor issues. The choke linkage wasn’t working and apparently there was a problem with stalling or bogging when actually used in snow. The Continue reading Honda HS621 Snow Blower
Imbedded in this post is the video of the first-start of the Honda SL70. The bike actually started relatively easily, but required a little adjusting to settle down to a nice, smooth idle.
Here are a couple of photos of the SL70 during the course of reassembly. Since these photos were taken a month or more ago, I’ve added the handle bars and controls and started the engine for the first time. Almost Continue reading Honda SL70 Restoration Reassembly II
I thought I’d start posting about my current restoration project, a 1971 Honda SL70 (K0). My interest in this particular model is very typical, I wanted one as a kid in the worst way but my folks simply couldn’t afford Continue reading Honda SL70 Restoration
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
This project I completed in the Spring of 2011. There’s a few photos of the project in-process and a link to the initial start up video at the end of the text. 1973 Kawasaki 750cc H2 Two Stroke Triple The Continue reading Kawasaki H2A Restoration Project