I see this debate going on in every motorcycle forum continuously, so I am going to weigh in with my thoughts. Opinions on oil are like a**holes, everybody has one. I have owned an maintained 60-70 motorcycles of all varieties and have never had one oil related failure These are the guidelines I go by.… Continue reading What Oil Should I Use in My Motorcycle?
Year: 2008
How to Restore a Vintage Motorcycle Wheel
Restoring the wheel of an old beat up motorcycle is a labor intensive job, but if done right it is comopletely worth it. For these instructions I’m going to use some photos from a 1971 Yamaha RD350 When a bike is left outside for a long period of time it rusts, oxidizes, and generally just… Continue reading How to Restore a Vintage Motorcycle Wheel
Adjusting XL and XR600 Dual Carbs
XL600 Dual Carb, originally uploaded by evanfell. There was only one time during all the miles I put on my XL600 that it wouldn’t start. I ended up pushing it 6 miles back home through the hills. The bike had been running a bit strange for a few days, but it had never once let… Continue reading Adjusting XL and XR600 Dual Carbs
XL600R: Motorcycle Shock Linkage Maintenance
XL600R Shock Linkage, originally uploaded by evanfell. Motorcycle shock linkages (aka rear suspension linkages) need to be cared for properly. This is the shock linkage out of my Honda XL600. When I got the bike I knew the rear shock linkage was a little worn, but neglected to replace it for several months. Over time… Continue reading XL600R: Motorcycle Shock Linkage Maintenance
How to Clean a Motorcycle Carburetor, the RIGHT way.
I get asked about Carburetor Cleaning regularly both from readers and from friends offline. So I’ve decided to write a definitive guide for cleaning carbs the RIGHT way. So put your tools down for a minute, grab a beer, and give this a read. You might just save yourself a lot of headache and sweat.… Continue reading How to Clean a Motorcycle Carburetor, the RIGHT way.
KTM 500mx Piston
DSC03306, originally uploaded by evanfell. This is the piston from the 1988 KTM 500mx I picked up (see the previous post). You can see the giant gouge that was created as coolant flooded into the cylinder from the blown head gasket. When metal changes temperatures that quickly there’s really no predicting how severe the damage… Continue reading KTM 500mx Piston
1988 KTM Big Bore 500mx Dirtbike
DSC03307, originally uploaded by evanfell. This is a KTM 500mx bike I picked up as a project off of Craigslist. I have a bit of an obsession with KTM 2-stroke motorcycles. These bikes were known to be absolute beasts. In terms of power they put the competing big bore bikes of the time to shame.… Continue reading 1988 KTM Big Bore 500mx Dirtbike
Riding at Elevation
Thick Natural Sand, originally uploaded by evanfell. I’ve been out riding off-road a lot lately. This week I’ve been riding up over 8,000 feet and wow is it exhausting. The terrain is rough and the oxygen content is low. If you want to ride up this high and have a carbureted bike you’ll need to… Continue reading Riding at Elevation
I’ve Redesigned This Site
This site needed a facelift badly. It’s now much nicer. Back to business as usual.
Did I Respond To You?
Hi All! The site has been a bit dormant lately while I’ve been preparing for an all out epic motorcycle adventure. It’s about to begin and this site will be ground zero for all that the trip entails. This site has been getting lots of traffic lately which is flattering to say the least. As… Continue reading Did I Respond To You?