Tag Archives: sohc

FRIDAY and almost the weekend

Well, hope you all had a great Christmas? I had an extended one as being from the Motherland originally- I have the 26th off, named Boxing day, so a nice break-albeit the water main broke the day before Christmas eve and we still have no water, but should be back to a somewhat normal way […]

My Front Brake Is Stuck On, what do I do?

My front brake is stuck on and I cant move the bike. OK, this happens a lot, the longer the bike has been left unattended in storage, the more the chance that the brake fluid has gone all goopy and gelled up. Now to free the thing temporarily, you whack the caliper body with a Rubber […]

Gas tank, seat base and headlight ready for fitting.

      Here we are on a Throw Back Thursday, I have been busy today, not had time for a blog, but thought I would put a little something on the bike I am creating that I will put up for sale soon.   This is a unique Cafe and I am sure that […]

1979 CB650 comes out of our stable

    A little while ago I had a bloke in the shop on a bog stock 1979 CB650 Honda Four- it was a classic little bike that you really do not see on the road these days, I myself have never seen any around our area, so when he cruised in, I was all […]

ELECTRICAL PLIERS FOR B1 TERMINALS WORKS ON ALL HONDA

    I have heard from a few of you saying that they are having a hard time getting the electrical pliers they require to fit the terminals on their wires etc.     So now I have sourced mine from Japan and can now offer these to you, now they are not cheap and […]

1971 CB750 CAFE RACER FOR SALE $4000

OK- here we go with a cool little  CB750 HONDA Cafe Racer for someone out there, who wants to have a fun ride right now.       This is a cool little ride and is a 1971 CB750K with a recent motor overhaul, this runs great and is titled and tagged to boot.   […]

Just a little insight to what I do and share with you all.

We had a film crew come by, and thats nothing unusual these days anyway, as the wonders of magazine coverage and the internet, people like to come and check out what goes on at the shop, but this was a while ago and wanted to at least plonk it on here and you can see […]

BOB HANSEN ESTATE, PART II, THE WORKSHOP UP FOR GRABS!!!!!!

 If I had a few spare quid- I would go to this. The address for this sale in Fallbrook, CA will be available after 9:00 AM on Friday, November 15, 2013 11/16/2013 9am to 2pm (Sat) 11/17/2013 9am to 12pm (Sun)   Silvestro & Traner Estate Sales (760) 723-8078   Terms and Conditions: All sold […]

EXHAUST END CAP FOR 2.5 INCH SYSTEMS- NICKEL

Once more we have another cool dress up part to embellish that exhaust system of yours. Have a look at these and see if this is something that you may want to fit to your Cafe racer, brat, or chopper ride as this certainly cleans the end of the pipe up. These are hand pressed […]

Always plenty to do at the shop.

    Wow! Almost Thanksgiving already- where does the time go I ask ya? But I now have a New Helper- “Bailey Onassis Carpenter ” is now on the payroll, she is my security system and next year will be up to about 50 pounds of charm! Just wanted to show all you out there […]