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Wrapping a motorcycle exhaust and wrapping it well is both an art and a science. This post covers my experience in this area and a few tips or tricks I can share to help you get it done successfully (by the way Tip #6 is probably the best one, so don’t stop reading half way …
Let’s face it. Air compressors are freaking awesome. They open up a whole new world of possibilities in terms of tools you can buy (always a plus) and projects you can complete at home. I recently started shopping for a motorcycle-specific air compressor myself, as I have run into more than a few situations on …
Motorcycle-Specific Air Compressor Advice – Air Compressors are Awesome! Read More »
Disclaimer: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. When you buy through links on this website, we may earn an affiliate commission. Okay, so it is time for a super quick “did you know” style post. Which are better, six point sockets or twelve point sockets? In this case………..(spoiler alert)…….less is …
6 Point vs 12 Point Sockets: Battle Of The Sockets! Read More »
If you Google “motorcycle movies,” you will come up with quite a few different lists of motorcycle films, documentaries, etc. The first time I did a search, I was actually shocked by how many motorcycle movies exist. The quantity, however, started to make more sense when I realized that most of the films were made …
Motorcycle Movies for Mechanics – Wrenching Inspiration (Not That You Need It) Read More »
Yesterday was an amazing day – basically, like Christmas for the motorcycle nut. Why? Because yesterday was the 2017 Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show. I went early and stayed basically the whole day. For those of you that have never been to the Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show, it is part swap meet (where I …
Dania Beach Vintage Motorcycle Show – Photo Tour Read More »
Hey there folks. You are in for a really big treat with this post! So, I was required to spend four days last week in Milwaukee for work. That’s right, Milwaukee in late January……brrrrrrrrr cold. However, there was a huge silver lining to having to make this particular trip up north in the middle of …
An Unofficial Virtual Tour of the Harley-Davidson Museum Read More »
So, I have recently started researching the pros and cons of a primary belt drive conversion for my 1972 Harley Davidson Shovelhead. As you know, the Shovelhead project is a big deal for me and is featured a lot here on HappyWrench. Reasons to Convert to an Open Primary Belt Drive Why this sudden interest …
Open Primary Motorcycle Belt Drive Conversion [Pros and Cons] Read More »
This is a short and sweet post covering a critical issue – how to safely replace the fasteners on your motorcycle. This post makes me VERY nostalgic for my first motorcycle, which was a used (non-running) 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 (see the About Us page for more of that story). To be honest, I basically had …
Safely Replace the Fasteners on Your Motorcycle – Understanding Bolt Grade Read More »