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Metal Rescue Product Test Real Life
Metal Rescue is a clear, water-based solution that is nontoxic, non-hazardous, has no acids, no sol- vents, and does not have a smell. Their motto is: “Safe on everything but rust.” This rust removing solution makes some big claims. I hate to…
Get the Lo-down on Tires From Harley
THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON LOW DOWN ON LOW PRESSURE AND TIRED TIRES Essential Tire Maintenance Tips from Motor Company Experts A patch of tire rubber no larger than a credit card is what connects a motorcycle to the road, and maintaining those tires is…
Fuel Tank Sealing–Tech with Visual Impact
ustom painting isn’t just about what you see on the surface. What lies under the paint is just as important. The finished product depends on excellent attention to detail and prep work. Half ass prep work will make for a poor foundation…
Tech Tips From Roadside Marty
Here is another tech tip for hydraulic brakes since that is what I am working on at the moment. You will need to “Free” the adjusters before you assemble the brakes, this is especially true if the plate has been out of service for a…
Roadside Tech Tips
Back to the Hydraulic brakes for those of you who pickup a hydraulic brake setup but your missing the anchor stud nut. Fear not! You can fix that little issue with a rear shock stud nut! They are the same locking nut! Hope this helps. Tech Tips…
Tech Tip from Roadside Marty…. Got Crusty Chrome?
So you got some Crusty Chrome? Well its time to clean it up and it doesn’t mean that you won’t have to put in a little elbow grease afterwards but it is still cheaper than buying new chrome. So go to the kitchen and look under the sink and find…
Tech Tip from Roadside Marty!
Just a little tip for you guys. Here is how to tell a hydraulic drum from a mechanical drum The Hydraulic Drum is NOT as “dished”as the mechanical one. Brought to you by Roadside Marty Stay Tuned for more Quick Tips!
The High Life Project Part 4
Life sometimes isn’t easy, so when you can find time to hang out in the shop with your friends and make cool motorcycles -- that’s the “High Life!” So after getting the rear fender mounted and radiused last month, Duke and I stood…
The High Life Project Part #3
Life sometimes isn’t easy, so when you can find time to hang out in the shop with your friends and make cool motorcycles -- that’s the “High Life!” A stock Yamaha XS650 engine will be used for mockup. Hugh’s Handbuilt is building…
Trimming the Fat Tech
A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from a builder in New York who wanted me to shorten a gas tank for him. He had chosen a tank with a shape that he liked, but it needed to be 5” shorter to properly fit his frame. I graciously…
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