by Randal Birkey | Jan 16, 2013 | Tools
You may have noticed that I have purchased a number of the tools that I use to work on my motorcycle at a retail store called Harbor Freight Tools. They have an online store as well. Well, I have to say that my experience with them has been hit or miss. The motorcycle...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 11, 2013 | Vintage
1976 Triumph Bonneville 750 I am very excited to have purchased this motorcycle. I will be taking delivery of it tomorrow in Madison, Wisconsin, and hauling it back to the Chicago area. As you can see, it is very clean! I will be the third owner of the bike, which is...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 6, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Avon Motorcycle Tyres, Maintenance
Avon AM26 Roadrider Rear Tire The 130/80-17 MEZ2 stock Metzeler rear tire I put on my 2008 Bonneville about a year and a half ago was showing signs of serious wear in the center. It had a very distinctive flat spot and I was noticing some slipping during turns. I...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 4, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Firstgear
In my last post I shared about my experience purchasing some heated gear for riding in the cold Chicago winters. Here I’ve taken a series of photos showing how I have integrated the gear with my current riding clothes. These are the heated Firstgear socks Tehn I...
