Getting started with motorcycle welding, Part II
Whether you’re customizing a bike or building your own work stand, welding is a great skill to have. In Part One of…
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Wondering how to build a custom motorcycle? Our expert guides are full of practical advice to take you through the difficult bits—from buying the right bike to choosing the best books and manuals to steer you through the hard parts.
Learn how to plan the project, select the correct tools and improve your abilities—whether it’s using a grinder, firing up a welder, or wielding a spray gun.
Getting started with motorcycle welding, Part I
Most of the bikes that grace these pages that have had some welding done on them, somewhere. If you’re building your own…
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The nuts and bolts of torque
If you’re working on your bike, even if just doing mild maintenance, you need to be aware of torque. It isn’t only…
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Mighty Mouse: The indispensable Dremel tool
This week, I want to talk about one of the most indispensable tools in my shop: the Dremel rotary tool. I love…
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How to choose and use angle grinders
Our resident expert mechanic Matt McLeod reveals what he looks for when buying an angle grinder. Where would we be without the…
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How to choose (and use) the right wrenches
Nearly every time you’re working on your bike, there are three types of tools that you’ll need: Wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers. Let’s…
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How to build a custom motorcycle: Planning the project
Our resident expert mechanic Matt McLeod reveals how he plans a custom motorcycle build. I’m not sure about you, but I hate…
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How To Buy A Motorcycle: An Inspection Checklist
Our resident expert mechanic Matt McLeod reveals what he looks for when buying a used motorcycle. I take a checklist with me…
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The Skills You Need To Build A Custom Motorcycle
We’ve all been there. You’ve seen this great bike at a show, or online, and you’ve gotta build something like it. You…
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11 Essential Books For Your Motorcycle Workshop
If you live in a major city, there are probably motorcycle workshop classes near you. But what if you can’t get to…
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Feature: How To Buy A Motorcycle
Adapted from the new book The Build: How the Masters Design Custom Motorcycles by Robert Hoekman Jr., including interviews with some of…
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The Business of Customizing Old Motorcycles
Untitled builds interesting and usable old school motorcycles in a small workshop under the railway arches in north London. And they’re doing…
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Motorcycle restoration: the test ride
After weeks of wrenching and filming, our Honda CB550F is back together. The hard work at E3 Motorcycles has paid off—and it’s…
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Tutorial: Motorcycle Wiring 101
Joe Tessitore is a strange guy. Most bike builders hate working with motorcycle wiring, but not Joe. It’s his favorite part of…
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Motorcycle restoration: seat and tank
If you like to tinker with your bike at weekends, we’ve got a treat for you here. The latest clip in our…
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