Our bud Andrew is at it again with another great motorcycle video. This time he took a trip over to the Royal Enfield factory in India to make a video about their new Himalayan adventure motorcycle. Video speaks for itself so check it out and then check out some of Andrews other work on his […]
Took a drive out to Mike A’s garage to get some tubing turned down to match the ID of the swing arm tubing. I’m hoping to have a lathe again soon. Turned slugs tacked into the swing arm. Anyone know what the best practice is here? I’ve typically tacked them, assembled the part, and then […]
If you’ve ever taken a look at a KZ650 and researched its history you will know that it was produced to be faster, lighter, and more powerful than any other 650 and 750 during the mid-to-late 70’s. For that reason I had desired this bike for awhile. I spotted one on craigslist for $500 and jumped […]
First step in modifying… Take a good part and render it useless. I’ve also found that one of my favorite bikes is based off a 77 or 78 CB750F that has a wheelbase of 58.9″. My modifications should give it a comparable look with the rear wheel placement. ****EDIT the wrenchmonkee bike description says it […]
I’ve decided to give the KZ a little more length in the rear for looks and function. This is a bunch of work for a slight change but I think it really gives the KZ improved proportions. Looking through some of the old magazines in the shop I found a Cycle Guide from ’81 with […]
See my other post here regarding how my 74 Z1 frame was cracked. Adam helped out big time and welded the frame where it was cracked. Creating those extra frame braces and gussets was not easy so huge thanks. We did all this and placed the bracing and gussets based on pics we’ve seen from […]
In case you don’t follow BikeExif.com our friend and local Philly guy, Bill Becker, has yet another article about a recent XS650 build. If you attended a 2 Wheel Tuesday at The Abbaye this past summer you might have seen Bill stop by on the XS650. It looks great in the pictures but the up […]
I don’t think having a newer modern dirt bike would be as much fun as an old shitty dirt bike. Hear me out on this one… I’ve been going back and forth with my friend Kevin about this. He likes to disagree with me for the sake of disagreeing. He thinks (and I’m paraphrasing here) […]
If you didn’t already know… dirt bike weekends fuckin’ rule. Last weekend, 12 of us packed up after work on Friday and headed 3hrs outside Philly to Bald Eagle State Forest. Around 10pm our crew of old Toyota’s was cruising down a gravel road in the pitch black. Ed and I in front, were pounding […]
I called the main forest office twice today and got all the details from some lady. Here is what we’re gonna do: Leave philly friday at 8pm. Nov 6th Meet at aramingo wawa gassed up and ready to LEAVE AT 8pm Get to forest/campsite at 11ish. Easy drive, all highway. $5 toll on turnpike I […]
Man, you guys fucked up. I know it was slightly a late notice thing, but real big bummer you missed this. It was amazing. Here is the run down: Nesco vintage race track is basically some private MX track some old dude made in south east NJ. He replicated tracks from the 70s. It’s not […]
It’s going to be a good weekend camping. Always fun when you get a bunch of friends together on old crappy dirt bikes. Below are some photos from this past weekend.
– Weekend of Nov 7 – 8 – Bald eagle State Park (3 hrs away) – 200 miles of Legal dual sport trails. No permit needed Put this camping trip on your calendar if you want to come. As long as there are at least 6 people into it, the trip is happening. It’s close […]
If you’d like your Toyota turd polished up… I’m available for hire. 1988 Toyota Pickup below. Details: – turd
We rode dirt bikes in Wharton state park NJ this weekend. (Pine barrens) – most sand I’ve ever experienced – got sand in my eyes and cried about it – Tyler rode with no shirt – bens bike shit out – random truck dudes helped out and threw it in their truck – went to […]
Gentlemen- I am going on a dirtbike trip to the Pine Barrens this Saturday, August 22nd. Wanna go? Meet at Cast and Salvage at 10:00 gassed and ready to go. If you enjoy the satisfaction of drinking a cold beer after having the best ride of the summer, bring a cooler. We will ride around for […]
If you’re currently at work and not all that excited to be there then I wouldn’t suggest reading further… I recently heard from Philly resident, Josh Laskin, who earlier this summer quit his job and started a cross country adventure on his BMW motorcycle. I think we’ve all thought about what Josh had the balls […]
I remember when Iron & Air first launched a few years ago. They started from scratch and have become a well known name in the vintage motorcycle world for their original content and high quality photos. So, I was really excited when I found out that they were going to run a post about our […]
Gentlemen- I received a letter from Dan Cotterpin this week. It was postmarked from Cedar Rapids, Indiana. The return address was “Floating VesselI Mallard Chevy 350, V8” I took a photo for you, but thought I would write it our for all to read. Enjoy it. I know I did. “Dear Ben- The speedometer died […]
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Another half-dolphin. The kz1000r-S1 is the holy grail of KZ’s. So, even a S1 replica is badass as shit. Love it. head was ported by Larry Cavanaugh like mine. has webcam 110 like mine. 1100cc Curious to see what it’ll sell for. Obvious difference I see is it doesn’t have dual plug / dual coil […]
