I got the jig assembled yesterday, though I still need to attach the legs (the smaller tubing crossways under it). I have four threaded leveling feet (in the McMaster-Carr baggie). I also … Frame jig assembledRead more
Year: 2017
Use it or lose it
I was down in the basement this morning and moved Bultakenstein’s rear wheel out of my way (yet again). I happened to check at the date stamp on my rear tire: 4310. … Use it or lose itRead more
Frame jig on its way
I just ordered Chop Source’s “basic” frame jig kit. Essentially I’ll have what’s shown in the photo, minus the center cradle supports and transverse legs. The center part I really don’t need, … Frame jig on its wayRead more
Swingarm comparison
My twin-shock swingarm arrived yesterday. It’s not quite the bolt-up replacement I was hoping it would be, but it will work if I decide to go that way.Compared side-by-side, the DT175 swingarm … Swingarm comparisonRead more
Abandon the monoshock?
So, a few months back, I happened to find this photo of a converted Bultaco Pursang on the web. Looking at it, all I could think was that if I had simply … Abandon the monoshock?Read more
The 1st Rule of Troubleshooting
Here’s another example why the first rule of troubleshooting is “change only one thing at a time.” I replaced the condenser and plug. The bike started right up. But I had another … The 1st Rule of TroubleshootingRead more
First Commute, More Failure
Well THAT didn’t go according to plan. The bike developed a high-RPM miss on the way to work, which got worse on my lunch break, and then it wouldn’t start at all … First Commute, More FailureRead more
IT LIVES!
Having just come back from a cruise through my neighborhood, I can report with some excitement that my ’74 Honda CL125S is officially back on the road. I haven’t ridden the bike … IT LIVES!Read more
Seat work
I finished the four frame lugs, cut the tubing to length, and mocked up the seat loop. I’ve decided to have it professionally welded. Unfortunately, my neighborhood welder can’t get me in … Seat workRead more
Defective Switch Madness
I haven’t updated this in well over a year, but I still have the bike. And it’s still not completely roadworthy. The big issue was an electrical problem that I just couldn’t … Defective Switch MadnessRead more