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
Self-aligning flange bearings
I was looking at some of the smaller ball and needle bearing sizes on McMaster-Carr’s website. I’m thinking of using these self-aligning, flange-mount roller bearings to mount my shifter crossover linkage. Less … Self-aligning flange bearingsRead more
Gearshift design
I mentioned this in passing early on, but one thing I am planning on doing is building a crossover shifter arrangement for a modern standard right-brake/left-shift arrangement. (I’m old enough that my … Gearshift designRead more
Seat tube fittings
I cranked up my lathe to make the fittings to connect the pieces of my new rear frame section to each other and the existing frame. I’ve finished one of the four. … Seat tube fittingsRead more
Laser cut engine plates
So, the laser cut (yes, really laser cut) rear engine mounting plates Garrett had made arrived yesterday. They’re absolutely perfect. Here they are mocked up with some allthread. The bottom mounting stud … Laser cut engine platesRead more