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
I recently replaced the front tire (and tube) on the Honda CB750K project with a new period correct Dunlop K70 tire. The tire that was on the bike was worn out and the owner wanted the replacement to be as Continue reading Balancing Front Tire with Ceramic Beads – Honda CB750K
As I indicated in an earlier post, I’m now primarily focusing my attention on the Honda CB750K reconditioning project. This is the same bike I had in the shop – and profiled – earlier in the Spring of 2013. Originally, Continue reading Honda CB750K Reconditioning – Part 1 (1977 Model)
I was recently diverted with a quick project for a friend of mine. The owner of this thrower is the same person who owns the Honda lawn mower I did the engine transplant on last winter. He recently dropped off Continue reading Ariens SS32 Snow Thrower Carburetor Cleaning
The fourth video in the series of repairing the top end of the 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 due to several leaking valves. This segment shows the actual installation of the cylinder block onto the lower end of the engine. Note… this Continue reading Kawasaki KZ650 Top End Reassembly – Part 4
The third video in the series of repairing the top end of the 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 top end due to several leaking valves. This segment discusses preparing the cylinder block for installation just before dropping it over the pistons.
This is the second in the KZ650 top end reassembly video series. This segment discusses preparing the base gasket, cylinder and pistons before placing the cylinder block back in place. The detailed video is below…
A childhood friend of mine recently dropped off his two-year-old Husky 455 chainsaw for me to look at. It had become difficult if not impossible to start and he had taken it to a commercial small engine repair shop for Continue reading Husky 455 Rancher Chainsaw Top End Rebuild
I’ve been considering getting a new video camera for some time. I did my due diligence, researching reviews – both private-party and professional – as well as debating features versus price. As I’m a fan of Panasonic products, I was Continue reading New Video Camera Review – Panasonic HC-V720
I’ve been thinking about getting a soda blaster for a while, so I recently picked up this 10lb capacity soda blaster kit on eBay. This is intended as an augmentation to my blast cabinet which I usually use with glass Continue reading Soda Blast Tank – 10lb Unit