The Tank Bike (tank motorcycle) is among the world’s biggest motorcycles. It was built in 2007 by a group of German biker blacksmiths from Harzer Bike Schmiede (the Harzer Bike Blacksmith Shop). The T... more

New wheel bearings front and rear $60 New steering stem bearings $45 Rebuilt front forks $50 New swing arm bearings and bushings $105 New brake rotors front and rear $300 Rebuilt front and r... more

I’ve been working on her since August 2017. She was left in the garage for 10 years with a full tank of fuel! March 3rd is her birthday and she runs like a bat out of hell once again. New wheel be... more

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Smoothly we come to an end of my story about Morocco. Today, it's Marrakech and then we go towards the ferry and Spain. Also I'll write some tips when planning a route for this country. Villa Yves Sa... more

Started a complete overhaul in August of 2017. The bike was left is storage for 10 years with a full tank of fuel! Never do that by the way. She was tagged and inspected March 3rd 2018 and runs like a... more

One of the most popular dreams among those who travel around the world is to open their hostel. And we, perhaps, will open a tire workshop))) We passed more than 15 thousand km on Argentine tires, an... more

In Morocco, you need to stay in riads - hotels located in old houses, with very beautiful oriental ornaments and motifs. You can find a super option for 60 euros. The famous Moroccan tea In th... more

It turned out that entering Brazil = entering the summer. We did not even have time to undress, the real heat at 27 degrees crushed and melted us so that we could not get together for two days. Accl... more

This 1983 Honda Goldwing 1100 was customized by an unknown builder. Apparently, the builder’s creation was inspired by the 1930 Art Deco Henderson.... more

Bars did end up coming yesterday. Got them and the riser "on" after work last night. Bike master "super bike" bend 7/8 and outlaw racing risers. In my opinion a really nice setup f... more

Got my risers in. But bars didn't come in this week, damn it, but I can still get somethings ready for when they do. (Tomorrow hopefully) Top triple. Whack the ignition loop off. Will be moving... more

Waited to get the forks on 'till after work today. There is a 50 ton press in a shop next door where I work. Did not want to dremel the lower race off the stem yesterday when I could press the stem an... more

Thought I'd post up this week's progress this morning. I'll be update later this weekend with what ever else I got. I tried all the rear calipers in my horde and nothing was going to jive. Consult... more

Got my two wheel spacers done. This one picture represents hours of standing in front of the lathe. Going to just have to trust me on that, lol. Good news is my axle hole is perfect after using som... more

There is a reason why I take so many damn pictures. It helps me step away from "get it on and working." and let's me take some time to see if parts "look pleasing". Went to be... more

Work, snow, and family obligations took up most of my weekend. But I was able to get a couple important steps done. In order to make the spacers mentioned above I needed to get the swingarm torque... more

Rethought how I was going to trim that part for the lower dog bone mount. New plan in pic below, old in the last post. After ALOT of file and deremel work. Not wanting to remove any more mater... more

Today I didn't make any progress on the bike. Physically that is. I did how ever pick up a very key tool for completing this project. Atlas 618 manual lathe... Fuck yeah.. She is a runner, and se... more

So, all in all things are working out well. I'll work on my bearing and rear shock issues next. For now here is how she's looking. According to the rear valve stem I'm very nearly on my center too... more