Zinc Electroplating
In just one year, the Ukrainian-built Dnepr motorbike has accumulated what appears to be decades of rust. While the painted surfaces are fine, most bare steel pieces have an even …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Roars Again
Today was a perfect day to work outdoors. Temps were in the high 50s, the air was calm, and the sun was bright. The unseasonably warm weather was also perfect …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Engine Reassembled
Sometimes the smallest thing can have the biggest impact. A few weeks ago I started the reassembly of Ken’s engine, but I didn’t like how much “free play” the rear …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Engine Reassembly Begins
This weekend I was finally able to get back to the Big Bear rebuild project. The engine crankcases were resealed and joined back together. I used a tap to clean …
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Nicki’s Kayaking Trip on the Wolf River
On October 3, Nicki and her friends took a kayak trip down the Wolf River, east of Memphis. The section of the Wolf River that they explored is referred to …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Crankcase is Split
Today I reached a milestone with the ’99 Yamaha Big Bear engine rebuild – the engine crankcase is now split. If all goes as planned, I should begin the reassembly …
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Graceland, Memphis, TN
Since our last visit to Memphis, Deb has wanted to tour Elvis’ Graceland mansion. On Monday we checked that item on her “to-do” list. The room decor ranged from interesting …
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Sun Studio, Memphis, TN
Today we visited Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. This is the legendary place where Sam Phillips recorded early music from Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Ike Turner, Howlin’ …
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Update: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear Engine Removed
On Saturday, September 12, I made some good progress with the Big Bear. The rear axle and engine have been removed, and most of the engine has been disassembled. I …
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New Project: ’99 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4×4
I’ll be rebuilding the engine from Ken’s 1999 Yamaha Big Bear 350 4WD ATV
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