1976 Honda XL250 Carb rebuild

I intended to just flip this bike but when a friend wants it, you have to give it some real attention.

Carb rebuild.....I will have it for you by Friday!!!

Didn't want to have to do this but I am glad I did.

The "mechanic" I bought this bike from must not have had a float bowl gasket..

...so he used this red crap that obviously reacts with gas.

I wonder why it was cutting out at 4,000/5,000RPM on the way to the gas station today.....

Stripped.

I think I want to make a dirt-bobber out of one of these or an XL350.

Not for me though...who wants one?

Carb bath and new jets, needle and gaskets on the way.

Oh yeah...went on the first mini road trip of the year today.  

Too much to post....coming soon.

Mixtures

Moyou tired and bundled after Zionsville

Christmas in March

I will always love this park

Friday and an extra.

George and Moyou

Horrible picture of the boys

Hutch and the germ

Night time

is the right time.

The constant companion.

The road warrior.

The newest fix-up.

I.V.'ed up and ready for some brake shoes, tank and seat.

Hope M. likes it.

1953 Honda 90 Benly J

1953 Honda 90 Benly J

Benly = Convenient in Japanese. 便利。

I would pay some money for one of those tank side emblems...or a high res. file....

The germ \\\\\///// Maiden Voyage

The germ got its first ride....

I don't know what I got it up to because it doesn't have a speedo yet...

Still needs some carb and electrical tweaking......

Oh, and I should probably get insurance...

      I blew 3 bulbs....including the 30 dollar fog light....boo. 

 Ordering a regulator tonight!  

The last two chinese engine bikes I worked on didn't have this problem...the opposite actually.  

At least I know I will be bright at night!

Japanese Curry

It's been a while.

If the price is right......

Splurges and come-ups

There is a good reclaimed store open outside Fountain Square on College ave. that has some stuff and good prices.

You ask why?  

I say shifter lever.

The hot and cold emblems twist off.

The white half marble is swap-able.

Welcome to the olympics of cloth wiring.  

It looks neeeeet.

Bodega

Sorry about the crappy cellphone photos.

First art show with bikes tonight.

Turned out to be pretty fun.

Met some new people.

Got to see some good friends.

A few students even stopped by! - ありがとう

Jeff!

Bikes....

......in a gallery.  

Special lighting helps to illuminate the flaws!

Come out tomorrow night!  5 till ?  

Tim is in it too!

Bring your wife and husband and kids and dogs.  

No cats.

A ton of other really cool crap besides our smelly bikes.

Wear a bandana and get in for free!