JMJ And, we’re back! Welcome to the shop! After a brief hiatus to pour some concrete, we’re ready to set a door and some windows to enclose the garage bay. This will help keep the pollen down in the workspace, give a dehumidifier a fighting chance, and, perhaps, allow for a small window air conditioner. …
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What’s in your oil?
JMJ Greetings! Welcome back to the shop. The motorcycle is secured in a stand with externals removed, namely, the lower fairings, saddlebags, seat, and battery. We’re starting the engine removal process by draining and straining the engine oil, mostly to satisfy my curiosity. As expected, the oil plug has a magnetic tip. If the first …
The Workbench is Ready
JMJ Greetings! I hope everyone had a happy and blessed Easter. Our family had a lot going on, so it’s nice to have a bit of a breather. The workbench with engine stand is ready. The series of photographs below show the various stages of cutting and assembly. My thanks to Tiffany from dreamdesigndiy via …
Let’s Do The Math …
JMJ In today’s post, we lay out the criteria for assigning costs to the engine rebuild project. Essentially, if I buy a part, tool, or manual for this job that I would not have purchased otherwise, then the cost is charged to the project. Incidental costs, like replacing a worn screwdriver, do not get assigned …
First things first
JMJ Welcome! Now that the website is up and running, it’s time to write. In this post, we set the stage for the project. As explained on the Why we’re here… page, I’ve got a broken motorcycle, and I’m going to rebuild the engine. This blog is intended to chronicle the journey in words and …