The Watcher

This kid loves motorcycles

Blast Room

Yesterday I built a simple soda-blasting hut out of some 2X4s and some tarps. It folds down for easy storage. It also doubles as a motorcycle shelter. Time to get some CB360 motor parts blasted!

Photoshoot

Mildly Interesting

Logo sticker on some old CB750 engine guards.


Speaking of, they look good on the CB

Comeback Special

After 7 years the Spirit of '76 has a new motor. I had my buddy Francisco come over this weekend to pull motors out of 2 other CBs and put the good motor in my '76. Back-breaking work... these motors are stupid heavy. I need to spend about $100+ on cables, chain, grips, etc to finally button her up, but it shouldn't be too long. I originally bought this bike to have a good 2-up bike, Of course I tore it down shortly after I got it. This will be the fastest bike I own, which is plenty fast for me.

The Carb Whisperer

CB360 update

Bunch of stuff ready for soda blasting. I'm in process of making a little blasting hut.


Carbs rebuilt


Valves were really caked. Cleaned up, some pitting, but will use.



So Craig at Front St Cycle in Dayton, OH of all people had the chain guide I needed. It's the rarest part on these bikes. The tensioner was recalled in the 70's, so there's old and new versions of those. They never recalled the guide. And no one makes them. This new one looks brand new!


Also got a fender. I'm not spending any more money, except the motor, on this bike until the motor runs. Once that happens, then I'll concentrate on aesthetics.

Hayward Hoopties

Me and Max visited our buddy Joe at his shop today. The Pierson Brothers Coupe push car is in there being restored. A few other 30's Fords, one a from '50s Hot Rod magazine cover. Cool stuff and Max loved it all. The Rugiero Merc has some interesting history if you look it up.

Mod Inflitration

I got invited to borrow a scooter and ride in the San Francisco Scooter Rally this weekend. I'd never ridden a scooter before. It took a bit of practice to get that whole twist shift thing down, but otherwise, no problems. My '62 Vespa had 8" wheels, which is not the most comfortable thing at highway speed. I found myself in a highspeed death wobble on the bridge that had me clenching my butt cheeks. It was a fun a day being a Mod... but in the end, I'll always be a Rocker.

SF Classic Scooter Ride 20132 from Chris Martinez on Vimeo.