Family – Friends – Projects
On Sunday, January 28, I picked up the parts from Scott, the man who performs a Vapor Honing (blasting) service in Grand Rapids, MI. I couldn’t be happier with the …
1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Vapor Honing Read More
On December 23, an early Christmas present (from me, to me) arrived in the form of new pistons and cylinder liners for the 1966 Honda project. I am working to …
1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – New Pistons and Cylinder Liners Read More
This weekend I was able to complete the disassembly of the engine head. Compared to today’s overhead cam engines, this one is a bit different, being a one-piece head. Still, …
1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Head is Disassembled Read More
With the Dnepr project finally behind me, I’ve turned my attention to the 1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler restoration. The bike has been disassembled for a several months, but the engine …
1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Engine is Apart Read More
When the starter failed on my 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100 after only 6700 miles, I searched online for a new replacement. The part is made by Denso and is similar …
Dissecting a Failed Triumph Bonneville Starter Read More
Ryan and his dogs spent a long weekend with us is the north, joining Eric and Elise at Sherry’s house for outdoor fun. Eric helped Ryan reassemble his 17 year …
October Fun Read More
After 20 months of weekend work, the Dnepr MT-11 was back on the road today, looking more like its late 1930s German ancestor. I took a 12 km test ride …
Update: Dnepr is Back on the Road Read More
Today we received our Amish-built barn, made by Cedar Creek Storage Barns in Manton, MI. The barn is 14 feet wide by 24 feet deep, and will hold the pontoon …
Amish-built Barn Arrives Read More
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted an update on the Dnepr project, so I thought I’d share a few pictures. I worked about 10 hours on the project …
Update: Dnepr Wiring and Cabling Progress Read More
When I started the Dnepr MT-11 rebuild project, I decided early on that I would conceal the electrical components that were originally exposed to the elements. Not only did their …
Update: Dnepr Electrical Pieces Read More