Lacing 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 MoreFamily – Friends – Projects
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 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 MoreAfter 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 MoreIt 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 MoreWhen 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 MoreSince 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 MoreA 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. …
Blessing of the Bikes Read MoreThis afternoon we celebrated Aunt Marianne’s 80th birthday at Joe and Becky’s place. All four of her sons were there along with the rest of us. As always, the food …
Happy 80th to Aunt Marianne Read MoreI thought I’d share a nice Easter photo of Daryl & Jacqi’s family. Thanks for the picture, Jacqi. The girls are getting so big, and look how tall Emily is …
Happy Easter Read MoreOn this sunny day before Easter, I finished the 1965 Honda engine. It took me longer than I had expected, but the engine is now ready to be installed in …
Engine is Ready Read More