Moto Republic

05/18/2026

To balance the throttle bodies, you need to adjust these screws…, to get at the screws, you have to have the tank off! Of course the bike won’t run without the fuel tank and fuel pump 🤬 solution? Home brewed, auxiliary, adjustable fuel pump. 😜 looks Frankenstein, but works like a charm.😆

05/18/2026

I don’t really get a chance to work on these Rocket 3’s very often. This is the 2022 GT model, and it has three drain plugs and an oil filter behind the friggin radiator. 😜 I was super stoked to find that the radiator just swings out of the way with just two bolts removed.. 😘 to you Triumph!

05/06/2026

Do you wanna take a look under the valve cover of your Triumph? Well, it takes some doing! 😜 28 minutes total. It ain’t fast, but I bet I’ll remember where all the parts go back!

05/01/2026

04/28/2026

Revealing all the complicated secrets of replacing an Aprilia’s shift lever and linkage 👀! this particular lever is from an RS 660 with the usual height adjustment (by adjusting the shift rod above), but the first I’ve come across with this level of length adjustment at the toe! 🦶Noice job Aprilia! 👍 Thanks for trusting me with your bike Jacob🙏

04/27/2026

Doing my best to install a new Michelin Power 2CT Front Tire on this SV650. It hit a brief snag. Either the axle is hella tight or there’s a pinch bolt I’m not seeing 👀! Can you find it? 🤔 Oh dang….. easily the most hidden axle pinch bolt I’ve ever seen. Way to keep a secret Suzuki! 😜

04/11/2026

Are these the best pics ever of a Triumph Truxton R ever? 🤔Certainly not, I’m kinda just taking the opportunity to show off the lighting in the new shop. 😜 feel free to reach out if you want to check it out in person. 🙏

04/11/2026

Love it or hate it, the 1290 Super Duke R certainly makes its presence known. One of the first patients visiting the new shop! EBC “trackday”brake pads, and “annoying squeak” investigation 👂. I own a 990 Superduke (and I love it!), but as it turns out more IS better! Daddy like👍 thanks for trusting me with your ride Mike! 😘

03/07/2026

Crummy news, because of the winds, Santa Anita Park, deemed it too dangerous to carry on with the event. The event will be rescheduled for a later date.

03/06/2026

Come join us at Santa Anita Park this Saturday 10AM to 2PM! 

Never been to the CALIFORNIAN? Ok, here’s the lowdown:
The Californian is a one day celebration that combines the prestige of a classic motorcycle show with the excitement of a day at the horse races. The event is built around an exhibit of vintage & custom motorcycles with family friendly activities ranging from a pine wood derby, a food truck rally, a pop-up retail experience, & art show. It’s family friendly, so bring the whole family!

This year’s marque is British, but this event will have a large variety of bikes on display of all makes and models. There will be something for everyone. Moto Republic will be displaying two custom BMW airheads built at the shop over the last year. 
Come by the MR pop-up and say 👋 hi!