Motorcycle safety, musings and more.
During this rebuild project, I've done plenty of hard things. I slaved over the engine with brushes and chemicals to prep it for paint. I banged up my hands tapping out bearing races, struggling for each millimeter of movement. I've made …
[Read more...] about The Hardest Thing About My First Motorcycle Project
Why do people build custom motorcycles? There's at least one obvious answer: they do it so they can have a custom motorcycle. But if all you wanted was to own a custom motorcycle, there are easier ways to get one. Maybe even less expensive …
[Read more...] about 4 Reasons You Need a Motorcycle Project (According to Science!)
Disclaimer: I'm now an affiliate for Matt's Krank Engineering Community! More on that after the article :) There are a lot of people building beautiful, inspiring, innovative custom motorcycles these days. I mean a lot. As I’ve …
[Read more...] about Krank Engineering: Helping New Mechanics Build Their Skills
It was a cumbersome job that required four hands, preferably more. J held the frame’s front end, while I gingerly eased the back into its snug fit against the engine. Paint scraped, I grimaced. Everything was smooth, jet black, and unyielding. …
[Read more...] about Emergence: The Motorcycle, The Mechanic
If there’s one thing I love about Portland, it’s springtime. Wave after wave of pink and yellow trees, sunny daffodils, lacy irises and vibrant tulips line the streets. Texas, I love you, but Portland's got your springtime beat. Oh, and fall here is …
