Family – Friends – Projects
It’s nice when projects come together like you want them to. After receiving a few deliveries of parts and a special tool, the Royce Union DTX 650 mountain bike is …
On the Road Again: Royce Union Project Bike Read More
An abandoned bicycle has become my latest project
New Project: Old 21-speed Royce Union Bicycle Read More
After a few months of work, the ol’ ATC 90 is back in action. This was not a restoration, but rather a series of long-overdue repairs needed to get it …
ATC 90 Running Strong Read More
The ATC 90 engine work continued today, focusing on the head. I took the carbon-caked valves to the wire wheel, which made easy work of removing the carbon. While the …
ATC 90 Engine Work Read More
For 4 decades, our Honda ATC 90 has loyally served the family, providing 4 season fun and utility for all ages. For the past few years, however, it’s grown harder …
The ATC 90 Gets Some Attention Read More
Embarrassingly, it’s been more than 2 years since I’ve posted an update on the 1966 Honda CL77 project. Since May 2018, we moved to a new home and we’ve been …
1966 Honda CL77 Scrambler – Wheels Laced, Trued, and Engine Side Covers Painted Read More
Earlier in the year, my coworker John told me about a small abandoned boat on his wooded property. He had recently moved to the house and discovered the boat during …
Horst Waterbike Restoration Read More
Hauling rusted metal scraps from the woods became a bit more interesting when a metal nameplate fell from the debris
A Nameplate in the Woods Read More
The kick-starter on the 1965 Honda CA95 Benly Touring stopped working – again. Time for a better repair.
Engine Repairs on the 1965 Honda CA95 – Again Read More
While cleaning the garage I stumbled on an old vise I had planned to use decades ago. It’s a vintage Garfield Pow-R-Arm hydraulic articulating vise. The vise can be positioned …
One-day Rebuild: Garfield Pow-R-Arm Vise Read More