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Our thanks goes out to Justin Zerwekh of Santa Ana Ca. Justin is our first submission to the Customers Rides Blog. Take a look at this very clean 1978 CB750. VERY COOL! Remember we are looking to show off our customers rides. If you have a project, finished, or just a cool shot of a […]
Be sure to check out the new “Tips and Tricks” section located above in the links bar “About/Tips”. We have grouped our tips by Hot Rod and Cycle, in their own sections and then filled them with tons of new tips. Do you have a tip or trick for us to post. Contact us at: […]
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This will be known as “The Road Warrior” IN MEMORY .. This Motorcycle is dedicated to the Brave Men and Women of HS-6, and to the memory of “Indian 617”, recently LOST with all hands. The crew of Indian 617: LCDR Eric Purvis, LT Allison Oubre, AW1 Grant Kerslake, AW2 Aaron Clingman, AW2 Sean Ward. […]
Storing a removed drive shaft is best handled with a sock. Place the sock over the U-joint and it will hold the caps in place and prevent the grease from getting smeared anywhere.
Used serpentine and V-belts make great strap wrenches. Combined with pliers or vice grips, you can get a hold on just about anything round.
Charging system acting up? With the key off, the system should read 12 volts on a voltmeter. Fire up the motor and it should read at least 13 or 14 volts. If it doesn’t, then you have a problem.
Caught in a jam with only a standard wrench to try and turn a metric bolt or nut? Spare change from your pocket, like a penny or dime, can be used to slide between the wrench and bolt, taking up the slack and allowing you to turn the fastener.
– Working with fiberglass can be an itchy and scratchy experience. Cover your arms with baby powder before you start the job. – Got a good cut on your hand? The best thing I have found is pour or dip the effected area into motor oil. Yes it sounds stupid but the oil reacts with […]
Tapping holes is no cause for concern until you break a tap in the hole. To prevent binding the tap and risking breakage, turn the tap a 1/2-turn forward and a 1/4-turn backwards, then repeat until completed. You will never break a tap again, as the 1/4-turn rearward clears the tap debris.