Little trip, cool cars!

Did a few miles on the chops today. when we stopped for coffee, this was the scenery. Cool cars

A full day, of doing nothing!

Sun, water, BBQ, wine, great company.
A good day

Now we sleep :-)

Electrical controls, The absolute minimum!

As with the Yamaha chops I am minimizing the electrical stuff to the absolute minimum. What you see on the picks is all thats going on the bike. Buttons and switches are for wimps and sissys :-)

As always, the little details take plenty time. A spacer ring for the ignition switch

Upgraded my vacuum meters

While adjusting the carbs today my vacuum meters dropped to the ground. It had to happen at one point because of the crapy bracket they were mounted on. Decided to give them an upgrade.
Bought some small air valves and welded a little box together. The new and improved vacuum meters have been put to good use. This bikes carbs are aligned

RMC choppershow 2011, Great day!

Today we spend our time riding to and from the RMC choppershow. B-roads riding up there and the f..cking highway to get back home in reasonable time. We did well over 400 KM today...... great weather, great ride, great show. In short a good day.
RNO took away first price for the best bike. A blown Susuki Savage, what a great winner.

And the proof we were there :-)

Rogues choppershow 2011

The chops are ready for a 200km ride. Sunday we visit the best choppershow around.

So close!

You know how it is. Spend a whole day finisching a lot of little things.
I am getting so close.

Backyard Mechanic T-shirts, BM by conviction!

Had some T-shirts printed to help spread the conviction, LOL.
There is nothing more inspiring than good working home made stuff.
I have sizes M to XXL.

Drop me an email if you're interested.
info@backyardmechanic.nl

Seasons opening, Camping de Hei!

Coming weekend 2nd April, seasons opening.
I need to go............

Check out their website http://www.campingdehei.nl/kalender.htm

Stop focking about!

Today I finished all the extra side projects and cleaned the workshop.
Now its time to get the focking bike on the road. Just got the wiring to do and some other little stuff. Get moving...... :-)

No leaks, the pump is connected!

Final fiddly job done on the degreaser cleaning tank. I fitted the pump.
Everything works and the tank has no leaks. Job done, I am happy :-)

Where have the bloody fish gone to....

Oily mess, a solution!

The guys from JJ Suspension asked me to make a retainer that catches the oil when disassembling a front fork or rear suspension.
No more oily mess on the floor and when finished with the work it neatly slides under the workbench.

I have EMAIL!

I got myself a Backyard Mechanic email address today. If you want to sent me stuff, comments or questions, feel free to do so. I'll try to keep track and respond.

info@backyardmechanic.nl

Spring is here, Good times coming!

Today the weather was nice. Spend some time outside playing with my camera.
We had fun today and more is coming. It is Springtime!!!
The days are getting longer quickly now.

Degreaser cleaning tank, DONE!