Reassembly Begins
274 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 MoreParts are Painted
This 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 MoreAbigail’s Egg Race
A few weeks ago Abigail’s class held a fun event. Each student was to make an egg race car out of things found around the house. The goal was to …
Abigail’s Egg Race Read MoreLacing a Wheel
With 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 MoreGetting Ready for Reassembly
The ’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 MoreReady for Painting
After a few months of scrubbing with steel wool, sand blasting, filling, sanding, priming, and repeating those steps, the ’65 Honda motorcycle parts are ready for the paint shop. My …
Ready for Painting Read MoreMemorial Day Gathering
It was a nice 4-day weekend for me and a welcome break from the constant meetings and phone calls at work. Predictably, we had our informal gathering in Alden. I …
Memorial Day Gathering Read MorePlaying in the Sand
When I was a kid, I loved to play in the sand. The sand was soothing and compliant, almost therapeutic. After a day of sand blasting motorcycle parts, I’m starting …
Playing in the Sand Read MoreBack in the Saddle
Since acquiring the vintage Honda saddlebags a few months ago, I’ve been wanting to get them cleaned and treated. Several people suggested that I take them to a tack shop, …
Back in the Saddle Read MoreBlessing of the Bikes
A week ago, after learning that I’d be down-state this weekend, Al suggested that we take our bikes to the Gibraltar Trade Center for the “Blessing of the Bikes” event. …
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