Tech
Can I build a custom motorcycle?
- Can I build a custom motorcycle?
- Skills you need to modify your motorcycle (article) [BONUS download included!]
- Planning a custom motorcycle build (article) [BONUS download included!]
- Book list for motorcycle customizers (article) [BONUS download included!]
- Motorcycle Inspection Checklist (article) [BONUS download included!]
Engineering for motorcycles
- Basic properties of metals (article)
- Threaded Fasteners (bolts & nuts) (article)
- Introduction to limits & fits (article/video) [BONUS download included!]
- Introduction to torque (article/video) [BONUS download included!]
- How to use threaded inserts (“helicoils”)
- Top 10 shop fluids & lubricants
- Introduction to bearings (article/video)
Coming soon:
- How to pack bearings
- How to identify bolts
- Engine oil
Cool motorcycle shop equipment
- A simple timber motorcycle build platform (free plans/article) [BONUS download included!]
- Motorcycle build platform (advanced) (article)
- Air compressor overview for motorcycle shops (video)
- Hercus 9? lathe restoration (article/video series)
- How to build a killer (lathe) bench (article/video series)
- Radial draw tube bender build (article/video series)
- Building a 12V & 24V bench-top power supply (article, schematics, drawings)
- How to build an air-tool rack (video)
- Reverse engineering a DIY anvil build (video)
Coming soon:
- Shop tour!
What tools do I need?
- Hand tools basics (article/video series)
- Tools: Price vs Quality (article)
- Wrenches – how to choose the right ones (article) [BONUS download included!]
- Screwdrivers and screw types (article)
- Pliers for motorcycle maintenance (article)
- Recommended tool list: mechanical (article)
- How to make: Motorcycle Chain Master Link Pliers (article/video)
- Socket Storage Project (article)
- Top Tools: Angle Grinders (article) [BONUS download included!]
- Top Tools: Dremel Multi Tool (article) [BONUS download included]
- Workshop safety and hazard awareness (article/video) [BONUS download included]
Coming soon:
- Hammers and mallets
- Measuring tools
Working on motorcycle mechanical systems
(Brakes)
- Dyna rear brake caliper repair…and fail (article/video)
Engines
- The ABCs of carburetion (offsite, free PDF download)
- The ABCs of fuel injection (offsite, free PDF download)
- Custom exhaust construction (article/video)
Coming soon:
- How to identify worn chain and sprockets
Working on motorcycle electrical systems
- Electrical basics (article/video series)
- The contact breaker (points) ignition system (article)
Coming soon:
- Electrical 101 – Voltage and batteries
- Electrical 102 – Series circuits
- Electrical 103 – Parallel circuits
- Electrical 104 – Resistance
- Electrical 105 – Conductors (wires)
- Electrical 106 – Soldering
- Electrical 107 – Crimp connectors
Chassis and frame modifications
- How to fit a frame hoop (article/video)
- How to modify steering stops to suit a custom front end (article)[BONUS download included!]
- How to shorten a steering stem (article/video)
- How to make fender struts (or a sissy bar) (article/video)
- How to remove a steering stem bearing (article/video)
Coming soon:
- Chassis jig
- How to clean out fork seals
- How to shorten a steering stem
- How to smooth a top triple clamp with files
- How to restore a spoked hub
- How to re-radius a fender
Paint & polish on your motorcycle
- How to restore and polish metal surfaces (article/video)
- How to paint your motorcycle parts (article/video) [BONUS download included!]
Coming soon:
- How to paint an engine (cheap!)
- How to remove paint
Welding & fabrication on your motorcycle
- Essential metal fabrication tools (article)
- Introduction to welding (article) [BONUS download included!]
- First TIG welding lesson (video) [BONUS download included!]
- Getting started with metalshaping – beater bags & mallets (video)
- Getting started with metalshaping – tucking forks (video)
- Getting started with metalshaping – making a shrinking bowl (video)
- How to metalshape a custom fender (video) [BONUS download included!]
- How to QUICKLY layout bike lines with a wireframe buck (video)
- Tools & techniques for making holes (Facebook Live video/article)[BONUS download included!]
- Ideal Speeds For Drilling Metal (FREE calculator – Google Drive & Excel)
- What welding equipment should I buy? (article) [BONUS download included!]
- How to anneal aluminium (for metalshaping) (video)
- How to fabricate a motorcycle luggage rack (video)
- How to weld repair cast aluminium parts (video)
Coming soon:
- How to weld repair cast iron
- Getting started with metalshaping – hammer and dollies
- Getting started with metalshaping – slapping hammer
Inspiration – some of my projects
Coming soon:
- Tool repair with TIG welding
- Brain dead workshop fun – TIG torch holder
Product reviews
