Everyday Events (Work Log)– category –

We're making steady progress. The intake manifold is polished and looking clean There was no gasket, just liquid sealant, so we'll make one. Having the right...

A museum-quality BMW R26. It had been in long-term storage and stopped running. Let's get it running again. Remarkably simple construction—really impressive....

With a 180/60 tire, it got wider and the chain started hitting. Let's check how much clearance we can get. Well, before that I checked it by hand. The counte...

Let's continue with the work. Since removing the single seat cover is a hassle, we're going with a zipper instead. Personally I don't like drilling holes in ...

The side stand is really angled down—it's heavy, so let's extend it. We don't have material with this exact wall thickness, so we're sourcing it. The hanger ...

The time-consuming part is removing the tank and air box. It's extremely dusty. I spray on some No-Touch and wipe it clean. It gets clean really fast. I want...

It came in last November and now it's already the end of April... I think it's about time, don't you? I take photos so I don't lose track of where everything...

As an additional task, we'll replace the master tank and fabricate a bracket. It comes down to personal preference—symmetrical left and right (the majority),...

The headlight wasn't lighting up on high or low beam. I checked it when the bike came in. The light connector has 12V on both high and low beams and ground i...

Two years already—time flies! With the rear suspension so long, the bike sleeps on the sidestand, and it's heavy to pick up. I don't like that, so for once w...