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Thoughts: Motorcycle parts. Difficult to obtain? Out of stock, discontinued, backorder, and global conditions
I don't report on parts supply status every time, but a ton of parts distribution is sluggish, which means work doesn't progress at all. Honestly, ordering p... -
Motorcycles. Counterfeit products and parts—where’s the line between safe and illegal?
Since the 21st century, I feel the line between counterfeit, repro, and replica has become harder to draw. Some products that come to market are genuinely ap... -
[Thoughts] Economy always linked. What is the near future of the motorcycle industry?
It seems like we're living in a world where conventional wisdom no longer applies. The Ukraine situation probably won't have a direct impact. But I can't eve... -
[Thoughts] merlinmotorsport SPA GP1 Carbon Mirror
SPA GP1 Carbon Mirror Right Hand Side A vintage SPA GP1 mirror?I've never seen one in person, but they sure look great! In the near future, will rear-view mi... -
[Thoughts] Alternative. Oil-cooled GSX-R750/1100 rear caliper piston set 69100-17830 → 69100-08821 (GSX1100S series) compatible (*^-^*)
I can't believe I didn't notice this until today ( ﾟДﾟ)My apologies. Does this look familiar? It's an outer dust piston... Wait! Could this be... a GS/GSX se... -
[Thoughts] The ultimate bearing puller for motorcycles…? Maybe not?
(STRAIGHT) Pilot Bearing Puller Set 8–35 mm 19-8000 I really love cheap bearing pullers. The reason is because you can hammer them (*^-^*) When you get to th... -
Thoughts: Motorcycle Parts. Was the Kawasaki Rumor True? Hard to Get Essential?
With the pandemic already making things inflexible in recent years, parts issues that will be extremely troublesome are essential. Things may become even tou... -
[Thoughts] Direct or Indirect? Getting Particular About Bearing Puller Technique
Yay, a bearing puller! ♪ ↑ You see images like this all the time. If the contact surface is solid, I can let it slide, but when you set up the puller frame i... -
[Thoughts] Personal values that matter to you. How each person’s values are meaningful.
Values are different for everyone, no matter what. I don't strongly deny or affirm anything (*'ω'*) — it's more like, if it were me, I'd choose this. I feel ... -
[Thoughts] Is a helmet also expensive? Arai RX-7X SCHWANTZ
Wait! Schwantz's helmet is being sold... It's not on Arai's website... Hmm? That means there are only a few retailers. I got a little worked up. Original col...
