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I had to go a bit deeper into my Concours 10. The body panels weren't the problem.

Chippers are brutal. The one I used at a college money making job removing American elm trees that died from Dutch Elm Disease in the...

I can push the pistons back into the caliper. See no corrosion on the sides of the pistons. Is compressed air the only way to remove...

In 1965 I had a yamaha 80 with an enclosed chain...loved them.

And inspect the cylinder walls. Maybe polish, or hone, or even replace if necessary. Upon reassembly replace the brake fluid. I've...

Thank you! I will pursue that course of action.

Sounds like the pistons are stuck and an overhaul is due... Over the years the rings swell/crystallization accumulates in the grooves...

Well, the (230VAC powered) gadget I obtained for ze GF's garden is by far not "as manly" as the P&S powered pictured above... whilst...

I would show a pic but although its still gross, my PT guy says it looks fine and the wound heals from the bottom up (just now). Its...

Being a farmer/rancher is very dangerous, as is working in machine shops. 80 percent of the pain is gone now...the main thing is to get...

Being a farmer/rancher is very dangerous, as is working in machine shops. 80 percent of the pain is gone now...the main thing is to get...

This is the 3rd rear tire I've put on this bike since I bought it. This time, the brake pads do not retract at all when the peddle is...

Nah! Work and chores around the house lead by far in all accident statistics... just as this case here proofs again... It hurts looking...

I find less time and desire to do day trips, unless Frosty is available. I had to give up fishing, home brewing , and canoeing in...

This year is the second year I've been retired and the first year I'm over 20,000 miles without any multi day trips. Day rides are my...