Recent content by Kawi4Life

One could always just have every last piece of a bike powdercoated and have the "best" and/or "longest lasting" finish of all. At some point, you do reach a point of diminishing returns. Personally, if I still own a bike when a rattle can paint job needs re-done, chances are I'd be ready for a...

Free? Dang I need to start hanging out where you guys pick up used tools! :)

Would you like to double your money? That is a sweet mic for just $7! 8)

While I would not build or ride a bike that still had the swing arm and just struts instead of shocks, I see nothing wrong with a legit fix rear frame, so long as the seat has some form of movement. If I were still young and had not had so many orthopedic surgeries, I would still have a rigid...

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Gets a little cramped at times but like mentioned by others, it is better than having no roof over the bikes.

Yeah I paid less than the asking price for the scooter for all three of my bikes combined! Of course, they weren't advertised by a pair of young ladies of questionable character.

Hey now, the blonde one is kinda cute ... :-*

A small piece of Newark, NJ history that I picked up at an auction this morning for $7 and plan to use as a "topper" on the sissy bar I will be bending up for the Kawi Vulcan 750. It cleaned up real nice with a few minutes at the wire brush wheel and high speed buffer. Few coats of clear...

Just an easy way to cap off the open ends of the frame rails that were cut to remove the old rear fender struts. ;)

I haven't posted any of my bike work here as my style isn't anywhere near cafe, nor are my skills much above a shade-tree hack. :-[ The Vulcan 750 as it sits today ...

New brake light for the Kawi Vulcan 750 build and a replacement points cover for the one missing on the Kawi KZ400 I plan to start in on next. The cover looks like it should clean up nicely with a little time on the buffer.

A new 135a mig welder and mask for my 53 birthday.

Kid got it for me from Dime City Cycles. She hates when I sing the old Arlo song.