Below are a few tips & resources to help make your motorbike project go smoothly… 1. The “Parts Sources” Cheat Sheet Nothing kills momentum like staring at a computer screen trying to find a 50-year-old gasket. Here is a categorized list of the “Heavy Hitters” in the vintage world. The Big Box (General Metric): Dime […]
I’ve always liked to ride in the morning. Sometime just after 8:00am when all the commuters are already at work and the roads are empty. Most of my rides fall into the category of slow relaxed rides out through the Ohio countryside. I find early morning riding is also a big plus when the summer […]
The most daunting moment of any project is the transition from “looking at the bike” to “taking it apart.” It’s the moment the bike stops being a vehicle and starts being a collection of components. To ensure your project doesn’t end up as a pile of mystery bolts in a cardboard box, you need a […]
You don’t need a five-figure tool chest to build a vintage bike, but you do need more than a rusty pair of pliers and a butter knife. Vintage bikes have been sitting for decades; their bolts are seized, their screws are soft, and their clearances are tight. If you’re starting from scratch, here is the […]
Mileage, Memory, and a New Space at 69… I find a unique kind of clarity when I’m weaving my way down a twisty Ohio back road. It’s a rhythm that I have been addicted to for most of my life. Recently, I crossed the 69-year mark on the odometer of life. It’s a number that […]