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10/08/2026

The effect of temperature and elevation sometimes gets conflated because it is generally colder at higher elevations, but in fact they are separate variables on tuning. One of the benefits of CV carburetors over mechanical slides is that they self tune for these variables quite effectively. This is a big reason they became the standard on most street bikes by the 1980’s. It’s also worth clarifying that the pocket tuner shows two main jet types. In this video I’m referring to the red numbers which are for the large round main jets found mostly on street bikes, but in blue it also shows hex main jets found on VM and TM series carbs. I hope this helps and ride safe!

09/24/2026

Watch as we dissect some really rusty fuel tanks to get a closer look inside the process of rust removal. We show how to set up and use electrolysis, as well as explain different acid based solutions and why vinegar is our favorite. Then we’ll pit those DIY techniques against the store bought B’laster Metal Rescue. Finally, we compare all 3 results and weigh the strengths and weaknesses of each one!

What’s your favorite technique?

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09/19/2026

Ethanol is made from corn 🌽 and has some major benefits. It’s renewable and pollutes less. Newer bikes are tuned to account for its 30% lower energy content and have fuel systems designed to handle the alcohol, so it’s not as big of a concern for modern bikes.

Anything from before the mid 2000’s, however, was not designed for it. Carburetor materials, fuel lines, and steel parts - like tanks and fuel pumps in these older bikes will corrode and rust from water ingress. Updating components helps, but the best thing you can do for these old bikes is ride them regularly. So what’s your opinion on ethanol? Are the upsides worth the drawbacks?

09/16/2026

Today we’re going through this 2004 Honda Shadow VLX600 top to bottom. It was dug out of the back of a garage where it had been forgotten about for a decade. Battery- dead, tires- cracked, gas- nasty, oil- stinky, forks- leaky, valves- actually spot on… but worth checking!

Hopefully sharing my techniques will help you get a bike running or inspire someone to give it a try!

09/11/2026

I’ve hauled everything from loads of parts bikes to $20k show bikes across the country with this technique and have never had a mishap. I just make sure to keep 3 straps for each bike I plan to haul. If you have a wheel chock, you can get away with just the 2 front straps, but I like having a third to keep the rear from bouncing around regardless.

A note on picking straps, as they are not all created equal. First, choose ratchet over cam buckle every time. Buckles can’t cinch down as tight and more easily lose tension. Second, there will always be a load rating on them and while the lightest (usually 500lb) straps are technically rated for holding a motorcycle down, they are made of such thin metal that they break easily and I just don’t trust them. I suggest 1,000-1,600lb limit straps.

What techniques have you learned for securely hauling motorcycles?

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day everyone! Hope you get to relax and recharge 😎

08/29/2026

Sticky clutch plates are fairly common when a bike has been sitting for a while. It doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with the clutch unless you notice other symptoms as well, like the clutch slipping under load. I prefer this warm up method over “shocking” the plates loose by popping it into gear until they free up. That might be faster but it’s harder on the clutch and could damage the friction plates. One other good option is to roll the bike to get it in gear and just start riding it. Usually within a few shifts the plates frees up!

08/21/2026

Shoutout to all the Miracle Max’s out there reviving those “mostly dead” motorcycles 🤘

08/18/2026

I built this girder front end instead of a springer because it’s simple, strong and relatively easy to diy with basic shop tools. Next I’ll build a custom frame for the Honda NT650 engine to replace the Shadow 600 frame I started with. I’m going for a cyberpunk futuristic chopper blending old school design with modern tech. If you’re into this check out the full build series on YouTube to see how I made this front end step by step and follow along for the rest of this project!

08/11/2026

A well balanced wheel is important for stability and usually becomes noticeable after around 40mph. It’s good practice to keep the weights centered on the rim. So if you have to mount them on the side lip (as shown), split them across each side as equally as possible. Front wheels are more noticeable when unbalanced than rears, but it’s good to do both for the smoothest ride 🏍️

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