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[Thoughts] Overseas OEM Parts Mail Order. The Truth About Japanese Bikes Being Unavailable Domestically
It's tough when even small OEM parts are hard to come by these days. With Kawasaki's Z-series and Honda's CB-K models, I'd think "well, that's just how it is... -
[Thoughts] Facing Your Motorcycle by Working Backward Through Life
Discontinued, discontinued, discontinued... What on earth should I do? How many should I stock up on? You might as well work backward from how many more year... -
[Thoughts] Discontinued parts hell. Motorcycle OEM parts getting out of hand
One reason work progress has been slow lately is the increasing number of discontinued OEM parts. The approach of disassembling first and then sourcing parts... -
[Thoughts] Feelings. The motorcycle is not the problem at all.
Repair and maintenance work also requires customer service and interpersonal skills. Honestly, there are people with all sorts of hobbies and ways of thinkin... -
[Thoughts] THE Motorcycle Maker OEM Parts World
OEM parts are wonderful things that provide stable quality, supply, and pricing around the world. In recent years, discontinued items have been on the rise, ... -
[Thoughts] Preparing for retirement—or not enjoying life now?
The other day, I came across [Professional] My Wife and I: Living as Craftspeople | One of Today's Greatest Lathe Craftspeople on YouTube and found myself wa... -
[Thoughts] Surprise! Now the Z650RS? Kawasaki is relentlessly strong. Please, Suzuki, fight back with the Katana!
Here it comes—the Z650RS (parallel twin). It's like anything goes now. I have a feeling this one will sell out too. I really wish Suzuki would fight back wit... -
[Thoughts] Come on, SUZUKI—doesn’t Suzuki have the Katana?
To be honest, I feel like there haven't been any hit models lately. Honda's already hard to get, Kawasaki's used bikes cost more than new ones, Yamaha too, a... -
[Thoughts] Few aftermarket parts? Pondering a rare bike. I gave it some thought.
Customers often tell me, "My bike doesn't have many aftermarket parts available, you know?" I hear that pretty regularly. Is that really that important? I wo... -
[Thoughts] Like leather—scars and stains are history. Thinking about my motorcycle’s battle marks.
I'm basically a penny-pincher, so I'm in the camp that likes to keep things clean. I don't really worry much about the original paint job either, and I think...
