Testing the new GoPro Hero 10 in TimeWarp Auto mode

Triumph/BSA Wrenches found at the 2022 Inland Northwest Motorcycle Show

 

Homemade Polishing Wheel

Take an electric motor, mount it on a Harbor Freight stand, add a safety switch and you get a decent parts polisher for not a lot of money.

 

This very large funnel is a great tool for using with large containers

This funnel will hold a gallon size container.  I found it excellent for pouring gallon size rust remover into a motorcycle fuel tank.  The are available at many chain auto parts stores.

 

Cleaning the chrome on the 1978 KZ1000 LTD

A friend turned me on to never-dull years ago.  I've good luck with it.  Look at the before after photos of the Kawasaki's exhaust below.

 

Removing Striping Decals and Prepping Tank for New Stripe Decals on my KZ1000 LTD.

Ready for new Stripe Tape

Didn't work

Didn't work

Didn't work.

3M Stripe Eraser worked great but left a bit of a ridge.

Didn't work

Didn't work

Didn't work

Meguiar's and an inexpensive Harbor Freight 6" Orbital Polisher make an excellent team.  After polishing the ridge is very close to gone.  I'm afraid that taking it down further could affect pain 

 

Vapor Honing at Classic Moto Works in Kennewick, Wa.

The crew at Classic Moto Works showed me their Vapor Honing set-up and the results.

Harley Rapido engine after Vapor Honing

Close up of results.  Nice satin finish.

 

Harley-Davidson dealer promo scrwedriver

Picked this up years ago.  Don't remember where I found it, but I've had it a long time.

 

MertsHands by Mert Lawwill -- Prosthetics for motorcyclists and bicyclists.

Mert Lawwill developed these to get motorcyclists and bicyclists back on their bikes. Check out his website at www.MertsHands.org  I spoke with him the last two years at Mecum and the Quail Gathering.  Just a great guy.

CRC Battery Cleaner

Great for battery acid cleanup.  Used it on some of my vintage bikes.  Cool indicator identifies acid.  Easy to apply.

Big Dog Motorcycle Jack

Great jack for big Harleys.  A bit too much for smaller bikes.

Assortment of vintage motorcycle tools for sale at the 2019 Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction

KTM Multi-Tool Wrench

Found this on my travels. 17mm, 21mm, 27mm, 31mm, and tire iron. Great for the tool kit.

Index card cabinets used for small parts storage

Found these at a local shop.  They work great for storing all kinds of small parts.

Carburetor Cleaning Supplies

Stuff I recommend for breaking up grime and getting into nooks and crannies.

Purchase dental picks and brushes from the local Harbor Freight.

Turkey Roaster used for carburetor cleaning

I was looking for a cheap and easy solution to clean a multi-carb set-up without using harsh chemical.  I've good luck in the past with untrasonic cleaners, but there aren't any big enough for price I'm willing to pay.

I have also had good results using a crock pot for parts cleaning.  They're cheap and plentiful at thrift stores, but not big enough for multiple carbs.  Then I started thinking about a turkey roaster.  Many have a removable cooking pot, adjustable heat controller, and they're big enough to hold multiple carbs.

I searched the thrift stores with no luck.  Then I checked out the local discount stores.  I found this one on closeout at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

I only used water.  I'm worried about putting anything flammable in a hot pot with the heating element in close proximity.  I turned the roaster down to a simmer to prevent warping the carbs.

Overall I am pleased with the results.  Low cost, low effort, and minimal hazardous waste to dispose of. 

Nitrile Gloves -- A must have for working with solvents and cleaners

For years I ignored gloves when using solvents or other harsh chemicals.  The health risk and skin irritation is just not worth it.  You can pick these up up any auto parts store.  If you buy in bulk the cost per gloves comes down dramatically.

Tools used to loosen and tighten 2015 Ducati Scrambler Axle Nut (for chain adjustment)

Harbor Freight Impact Socket Set

Harbor Freight battery powered impact wrench

Craftsman torque wrench