by Randal Birkey | Jan 5, 2021 | After Market Suppliers, Harbor Freight Tools, Tools
Harbor Freight Low Profile Motorcycle Dolly Review January 4, 2020 I was visiting my local Harbor Freight store and saw this Low Profile Motorcycle Dolly on display. I decided to use my 25% discount coupon and went home with it in my truck. The assembly was easy using...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 29, 2014 | After Market Suppliers, Dunlop, Harbor Freight Tools, Randy's Garage, Tools
I Try Dunlop Roadsmart II tires As previously noted, I recently purchased a 2012 Triumph Thruxton 900. It had only 137 miles on it and the original Metzeler tires. I noticed right away in riding it that the tires do not grip and handle as well as the Dunlop GT...
by Randal Birkey | Mar 26, 2014 | Maintenance, Modification-Installation, Randy's Garage, Tools
In the process of rebuilding and modifying my 2008 Bonneville, I have had the need to know torque settings for various parts and pieces of the the motorcycle. The Haynes manual does not seem to have them all, or all in one easy to access place. I did some digging...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 25, 2014 | Harbor Freight Tools, Randy's Garage, Tools
Recently I had breakfast with a fellow gearhead who asked how I was doing on my Bonneville related projects. After hearing about my setup between the garage (unheated) and my basement (heated) he mentioned that he had a kerosene heater in his garage attic that he...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 5, 2014 | Harbor Freight Tools, Modification-Installation, Tools
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I am in the process of fixing and modifying my 2008 Triumph Bonneville after an accident which resulted in a broken left ankle for myself. One of the pieces that was damaged and will need to be replaced is the original plastic left...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 29, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Cafe Racer, Harbor Freight Tools, Joker Machine, Modification-Installation, Tools
In keeping with the “drilled hole look” that I seem to be exploring on other parts of my 2008 Bonneville (Giving my Gear Shift Lever New Life), I was looking at my plain OEM steel chain guard and decided to experiment with that a bit as well. I think that...
