The head is all apart and I’m cleaning carbon. After cleaning well, valves look quite good, guides have very little play. I’ll check, but I think I can just lap the valves. Still loads more cleaning to do. (It is pretty messy) I think I’ll try to get the head done before I start with the bottom end....

I did contact that person.   If not worn out- a fair price (also has seat grinder). But then I realized it may not do small valve stems without searching for a proper collet. So I’m going to keep my eyes open. One with the stone on the right side for stem ‘truing’ is more useful for other things. I ...

I am sort of looking for a valve grinder. I foolishly didn’t bid on a nice old Soux machine (ok, years ago).

Anyone know of a functional one around for not a load of cash?

I certainly always enjoy seeing what others are doing. I don’t know much about machining parts, although something I’ve always been interested in doing. I’ve mostly finished the new wiring harness and installing lights on the old OSSA Explorer. As soon as that is done, I hope to start in on the Bene...

Thanks I have a portable sandblaster (gave away my cabinet and got a vaporhoner). Yes, I want lots of time and room for the engine. It is pretty straightforward, but I want to keep focused on it when I start. I have not gone through the head yet either. Of course, I may go riding tomorrow instead of...

I managed to get a bit of time to work on the big Benelli (I got a darn cold too- slowed me down). I stripped the rest off the frame, just need to take off swingarm now. Next I’ll sand or sandblast the frame before painting (might powder-coat, but probably paint). Still have things to finish before ...

I have done nothing! Too much other stuff going on and not the time to really dig in.    I really need to finish stripping the frame, then I can use the other lift for stuff. I like using my ‘main’ lift for working on the engine, since it is big, well lit and can set at just the right height for wor...

Looks like YouTube blocked it due to copyright.

I will keep my eyes open.
There is a trials area in development right now up at Foothills.
I don’t think ready for any big announcement or anything, but will be a close place to go and do some fun riding.

Definitely not vintage. But thought some may be interested. I ordered a custom setup for a new bike, but since it took awhile it ends up I’m getting the 2021 model that had the changes I wanted (plus some more improvements). Electric-Motion Escape R This is a trails bike- electric, with larger batte...