This proved to be my most intense motorcycle adventure to date. 1,000 miles one way in 19 hours on a busted old bike that I hadn’t owned for even 1 day. It breaks down, I almost die. I get frozen and drenched and stall out at every toll booth. Great times! Here is part 1… Continue reading My Adventure to KY on this Old Beat Up Suzuki GS550L Part 1
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1994 KTM 300EXC Enduro Bike
I recently bought another KTM 300 exc dirt bike to get back off road. I’ve got the bug again, what can i say. This bike has come on hard times and was most definitely neglected by it’s owner. Every wear item on the entire bike is worn. The wheel bearings, steering head bearings, brake pads,… Continue reading 1994 KTM 300EXC Enduro Bike
BMW R1100RS
This poor BMW RS got towed back home through the snow storm this week. It looked shiney new when I picked it up, and it was caked with salt, sand, and road gook after the 2 hour drive home. Very sad.
1985 Yamaha YZ125
A bit of a beater that I bought on a whim. But generally a good vintage ride. Does a bike have to be 20 or 25 years old to qualify for vintage AMA racing?
1973 Honda CB350F
Check out this baby. Wow. Just an incredibly crazy vintage ride. This is the most unoriginal CB350 four I’ve ever seen in my life. Normally such small bikes aren’t decked out in full touring garb, but this one has had at least one interesting owner in the past. This baby has a king and queen… Continue reading 1973 Honda CB350F
BMW R80 Stuck Piston
The motor on the Beemer didn’t turn and I quickly found out why. When I pulled the spark plug from the left cylinder it had mold on it. When I pulled the head I found a real nasty cylinder. It must have somehow got some water trapped in there because mold and rust were set… Continue reading BMW R80 Stuck Piston
1978 BMW R80 Airhead
I couldn’t believe the deal I found on this BMW. It had been sitting in a basement for several years. Motor was stuck and it was missing the ignition (and a few other odds and ends). I couldn’t resist towing it home. The bike is more or less in great condition. The chrome is good,… Continue reading 1978 BMW R80 Airhead
After the Motor Rebuild – KZ440
After I got the motor rebuilt with the used parts (about 6 hours total work time) I put in some fresh gas and BAM, fired right up, and I’ll be damned if it didn’t run great. I checked the compression and each cylinder was now 140+!! It was amazing. I went from a completely toasted… Continue reading After the Motor Rebuild – KZ440
1982 Kawasaki KZ440 Motor Rebuild
I picked up a Kawasaki KZ 440 that needed some work, though I didn’t know what kind. The bike came with a parts motor, and chances are, if a bike comes with a parts motor, something is wrong with the motor in the bike. When I got home I checked the compression and bingo, 90+-… Continue reading 1982 Kawasaki KZ440 Motor Rebuild
1998 Yamaha YZ125
I picked up this 1998 Yamaha YZ 125 for a little fall fun. It started getting cold really fast though, so I didn’t get too much use out of it. I enjoy the small weight of these bikes and the ability to really manhandle them, though for my type of riding they aren’t ideal. I… Continue reading 1998 Yamaha YZ125