Started in central Missouri, ended in southwestern Kansas. 530 miles, less than 100 on interstate freeways. Still mostly following US 50 Found a great place for breakfast. Motel in Cimarron let me par...

The exposed sides of the tank and cover were painted with about six coats each of black and clear lacquer, hand rubbed after each three coats. This series shows the progression of the final finishing...

The exhaust adapters…………Tri-Angle Metal Fab made the rough blanks, I bored them, notched them, and took some material off of the outer surface. They press into the heads and the Factory Metal Works pi...

After some trial rides earlier in the week, I started out for CA from my sister's house in Indy. Stopped for lunch at the Route 67 diner while en route to US 50, which I plan to follow all the way to...

Having a beer...

 In parallel with the oil tank I was also working on the tool cover of similar shape that goes on the other side of the bike. There is no earthly way to do a good job stripping, cleaning, or pai...

On July 11th last year, while on the Triple Nickel in OH, the plug on the forward cylinder exploded out the head, stripping the threads. I was on a trip from Boston to Sacramento to start a new job....

A bit moist here and there but any ride out in a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a great ride out ?...

I thought these were a good deal for $120.00... nice machined aluminum, sturdy fittings, quality fasteners. The package finally turned up and it only contained one mirror. There was no mistake... they...

Back to paradise (Alvarenga-Arouca-Portugal)...

Some questions.....   The main crank bearing came out (as it should) with the crank, but needs to be replaced. I've been advised to keep it in but the timing side bearing is likewise shot and I...

Buttermere, Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick and home...