Repair, Recondition and Restore
I’m not a fan of ethanol-blended fuel for small engines, particularly for older engines or equipment that sits idle for extended periods of time… like most of my small engines. I’ve simply had too many carburetor and fueling system problems, Continue reading Isobutanol Blended Fuel – Alternative to Ethanol?
Below is a relatively short video that demonstrates how I lapped the valves on the Kawasaki KZ650.
Recently the driver-side power window on my daily driver – a 2000 Ford Ranger with 175,000 miles, started making clunking and chattering sounds when it reached the fully UP position. I suspected the window regulator, which controls the window movement Continue reading Replacing a Power Window Regulator – Ford Ranger
I know, I know, it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Spring and summer are a busy time around here as we have a small hobby farm which can keep us busy during nice weather. I’ve also been quite busy Continue reading Kawasaki KZ650 – Removing the Valves
I’m back to the KZ650, after being distracted by other projects over the last six months, including the Honda CB750K and a few other diversions I’ll eventually be posting about here. In any event… the next step for the KZ650 Continue reading Kawasaki KZ650 – Cleaning the Cylinder Head Combustion Chambers
The video below details the reconditioning and final project review of the Honda CB750K I’ve been working on over the winter of 2013/2014. To reiterate, “reconditioning” in this context means returning the bike to a safe and ridable condition, but Continue reading Final Project Review – Reconditioning a 1977 Honda CB750K
The short video below describes a simple modification I did to the side stand on the Honda CB750K project so it would work with the 4-into-2 exhaust system installed on the bike. Though I would have preferred to use an Continue reading Honda CB750K – Side Stand Modification
Linked below is a relatively short video describing the replacement of the tachometer drive oil seal on the Honda CB750K. When I got this project last fall the bike was leaking oil from almost every place imaginable and I thought Continue reading Tachometer Drive Oil Seal Replacment – Honda CB750K
A Dremel is one of my favorite go-to tools… I use mine all the time, almost daily, certainly when I’m doing serious work. For small engine and equipment repair I find it virtually indispensable and there are situations where there Continue reading Dremel Tool & Accessory Organization
I’ve been using the Harbor Freight manual tire changer w/motorcycle adapter for a number of years now, and though it’s not perfect, it is quite serviceable especially when one usually works alone like I do. One challenge with this unit Continue reading Harbor Freight Motorcycle Tire Changer Clamp Improvement – Mojoblocks