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Specializing in custom motorcycle improvement and design internationally.

06/18/2026

The Suzuki GSXR 50 is like the Grom of the 80’s. It was the smallest of the mini sport bike craze. With the RM85 engine thrown in, it should be able to keep up with the times! Which model of mini race bike would you want to see made today? 🏍️

06/13/2026

This old school technique only takes a few tools to change your tires. Most importantly, 4 tire irons. A valve core remover tool like mine is helpful especially if you are doing a tube type tire install. Rim protectors are optional but highly recommended to protect the lip of the rim from scratching and gouging. With those few tools the only thing left is practice and a good set of knees!

06/08/2026

Think of it this way, no bike sold on a showroom floor didn’t start well or they wouldn’t have sold that bike. So easy starting has always been a very important goal for bike manufacturers and there’s no reason for a bike to become hard to start if it’s working properly. Whether it’s kick or electric, carb or fi, points or CDI, cold or warm out, a bike should be able to fire up within a few seconds/ one or two kicks 👍

06/03/2026

I got this syringe for free at Top Golf ⛳️ 😅 but you can buy them for cheap at any farming supply store or pharmacy too.

Remember, brake fluid starts to breakdown after about 2 years of service. Consider it part of your regular maintenance to flush the system and you’ll save yourself more work or sticky brakes in the future! 👍

06/01/2026

A mechanic’s mini game 🎯

05/25/2026

Anyone can adjust their own valves. In this video we go step by step to make the process simple for shim style valves. I give a tip for removing them that just takes a zip tie instead of the special tool. I also test compression before and after to see how big of a difference simply adjusting the valve clearance makes…spoiler- it’s big!

05/18/2026

If you ever work on Japanese bikes, pick up some Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) bits asap. I spent way too long using Philips heads and stripping out bolts on carbs, engine covers and handlebar controls. When in doubt, check the bolt for a little dimple on the face of it - that means it’s a JIS bolt. I’m not brand loyal or sponsored by anyone but I’ll say the set I got is made by Vessel and I am very happy with them!
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05/11/2026

When in doubt, check your valve clearance because the symptoms don’t get noticeable until damage is being done. Valve clearance intervals have gotten much longer in recent decades largely due to improved materials for valve seats and valves. On this KZ the manual recommends 3,000 mile valve clearance checks to avoid the possible risk of a valve tightening up and becoming damaged. Valve clearance also has a direct influence on valve timing, which affects performance too. Thankfully it can be a relatively easy part of preventative maintenance and getting to know your motorcycle!

05/06/2026

If you use a magnet to remove the old shims make sure to check if it became magnetized. If so, demagnetize the shim if you ever plan to reuse it or else it will attract metal debris and wear the cam lobe prematurely. Alternatively, you can use needle nose pliers to remove the shims to avoid that possibility. New long form going into this valve adjustment coming soon! Thanks for watching 🤘

04/24/2026

Fun Fact: I showed electricity flowing from positive (+) to negative (-). This is the “conventional” way to illustrate it thanks to how Benjamin Franklin assumed electricity worked when he discovered it. However modern science has revealed that electrons actually flow from negative to positive! But since we can’t very well change the poles on batteries and terminals or remake all wiring diagram symbols without confusing everything, we’re kind of stuck showing things backward from reality.

In the ‘70’s when electron theory was contentious, Triumph used “positive earth” systems that reversed the polarity to run (+) through the frame and points. Looking back…Were they doing it backwards? Or ahead of their time? 🧐

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