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Springtime is here and it is time to get the bike ready for the road again. If your bike is running a little rough after sitting through the winter months, it is possible that a basic carburetor cleaning will do the trick. A lot of people completely shy away from carburetor work, because it is …
Keeping your motorcycle brakes healthy is critical to your survival. No joke. So, it is important that when your brakes are starting to feel squishy (a sign you have air in the lines) or your brake fluid hasn’t been changed in a while, to do a little preventative maintenance. Good rule of thumb is to …
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I recently read a blog post on the J&P Cycles website that I feel requires a timely response. The post is entitled, “10 Things I Hate About My Harley.” As a impassioned Harley-Davidson owner and restoration enthusiast (see my current bike), I feel compelled to put together a thoughtful response – The 10 Things I …
How well do you remember your very first motorcycle ride? I will tell you a little bit about my experience below, but I also want to hear about yours. Please share your first motorcycle ride experience in the comments below. Anyways……… A friend of mine from college, Jeff, recently acquired his first motorcycle. For as …
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Remember those “Word of the Day” calendars? They were kind of fun in a nerdy way. Therefore, I figured I would try something similar here. Once a week, I am going to pick a technical term related to motorcycles and define it for the community. For some, these posts might seem ridiculous (“hey, I already …
Hi there motorcycle people! If you are looking for free motorcycle wiring diagrams, you have come to the right place. I have put together a list of the best free motorcycle wiring diagrams sites I could find. If you know of some others, please feel free to email me, and I will add them to …
So, I recently had the pleasure of re-wiring my entire motorcycle (1972 Shovelhead). That might sound a little sarcastic but truthfully, it was a fantastic experience. The bike’s existing wiring harness was a disaster, mickey-moused together in so many different ways. Just looking at it was giving me an OCD-induced anxiety attack. The tanks and …
Motorcycle Wiring – 10 Pieces of Advice for Your Next Project Read More »
A solid DIY workbench might not be as sexy as an air compressor, but it is a truly vital piece of your home motorcycle workshop. Personally, I have moved from place-to-place a lot in my life and generally have had to “make due” when it comes to my motorcycle work space. For example, in my …
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