Category Archives: Wrenching

So, about 10 miles out of Kingman, AZ, I noticed that the speedometer needle was buried at 0mph. As I was going about 70mph at the time, I found this to be a titch odd. The bike was still running … Continue reading →

I picked up the Barnett clutch yesterday. While soaking the friction plates in motor oil before installation, I thumbed through the SVS’s service manual and actually managed to find the wear limits for the old plates. I’d been looking for … Continue reading →

I’m no longer sick, my shoulder is feeling better, the sun is finally out, and the weather is gorgeous. So I’ve been driving to work all week. It’ll be a good thing in the long run — I’m finally being … Continue reading →

Finally finished the write-up for the stainless steel brake lines. I’m liking the new lines, btw. I don’t notice much difference in the rear (then again, I never use only the rear brake), but the front does seem crisper. I … Continue reading →

I got pretty bored earlier this week while home from work with strep throat. Let me tell you how fun strep isn’t for a motorcyclist: you feel just fine other than that wicked sore throat, but you can’t go to … Continue reading →