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In one of my very first HappyWrench.com posts, I provided some sage advice on how to buy a vintage motorcycle.  It was based on my years of experience buying and selling used bikes. I still …

Over time, restoring old motorcycles obviously brings with it a level of technical expertise – carburetors, wiring, compression, etc.  There is so much to learn and it takes time. However, when I think about the …

The topic of whether or not to name your motorcycle is a contentious one.  People feel strongly on both sides.  Some think it is downright silly; others an absolute requirement.  I have been told it …

So, my wife makes fun of me sometimes, because she says that I agonized over the purchase of my wedding band longer than she did hers.  First off, that is a load of “you know …

I currently own a 1972 Harley Davidson FLH Shovelhead that I picked up for a steal off of Craigslist. The story here is that this is actually my second early 70’s Shovelhead.  The first (a …