Grinder Project Completed for $11
This weekend started like the previous one – lots of snow. The project from the previous weekend was still in pieces, so I wanted to wrap that up. After studying …
Grinder Project Completed for $11 Read MoreFamily – Friends – Projects
This weekend started like the previous one – lots of snow. The project from the previous weekend was still in pieces, so I wanted to wrap that up. After studying …
Grinder Project Completed for $11 Read MoreToday the snow fell again as winter refused to leave. The slushy snow was mixed with rain, so it would be another day indoors. A year ago, Ryan gave me …
Next Project: Hilti 5″ Angle Grinder Read MoreI’m particularly fond of my 1965 Honda Super Cub. It’s the first motorcycle I’ve owned, and I took my road test on it. After a few seasons of riding, it …
The ’65 Super Cub Gets Some Tweaks Read MoreBetween the rain drops and gale force winds, I insisted on taking the ’65 Honda around town. I’ll be hauling it down-state tomorrow, so this was my last chance to …
Touring on the ’65 Honda Benly Touring 150 Read MoreToday I had the pleasure of putting 23 miles on my newly restored 1965 Honda CA95 Benly Touring 150. I took it easy since the engine is still breaking in, …
Restoration Complete Read MoreAfter spending most of the day working on the ’65 Honda project, I got to a point where I could give it a test start. I still had some work …
She Runs! Read More274 days after I began disassembling the ’65 Honda in Alden, I finally started to reassemble the pieces. Since the wide white wall tires are still on back order, I …
Reassembly Begins Read MoreThis afternoon I had the pleasure of picking up the motorcycle parts from the painter. The parts look fantastic, painted in a metallic black with a clear coat to give …
Parts are Painted Read MoreWith this ’65 Honda restoration project, I’ve learned that I like some tasks more than others. I dislike sandblasting, along with polishing aluminum. I do enjoy lacing spoke wheels, and …
Lacing a Wheel Read MoreThe ’65 Honda Benly is at the paint shop, in the care of my nephew Eric. The painting is scheduled to be done June 26, so until then, I cleaned …
Getting Ready for Reassembly Read More