Metal Working Basics: How to use hand punches

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September 1st, 2010 by grail21 in How To | No Comments

Gypsy Run 2010 Pics

Gypsy Run 2010 motorcycle run photos

Gypsy Run 4 was a blast. Great time, great people, great ride. Big success. I have tons and tons of pics and as usual will go about posting them in random fashion over the course of time. Here’s a few I quickly processed.  

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August 31st, 2010 by grail21 in Motorcycle Events, Moto Art & Pics | No Comments

Precision Measuring with Rules & Calipers

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August 30th, 2010 by grail21 in How To | No Comments

Scenes from the shop

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August 29th, 2010 by grail21 in Moto Art & Pics | No Comments

Scenes from the scene

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August 28th, 2010 by grail21 in Moto Art & Pics | No Comments

D.I.Y Lathe Tech

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Form turning tools (for soft metals & plastic)

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Using taps & dies in the lathe

As always, click the pics for bigger.

August 27th, 2010 by grail21 in How To | No Comments

Scenes from the Road

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Few shots via the helmet cam from some rides this summer. Mount up tomorrow a.m for the GR4 adventure.

August 26th, 2010 by grail21 in Moto Art & Pics | No Comments

How to fit & install a fairing

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August 25th, 2010 by grail21 in How To | No Comments

Gypsy Run 2010 Final Reminder

Get your shit sorted and hit the road. Guaranteed good time. Few more memories from last year.

See you on Friday.

http://www.eastcoastgypsyrun.com/

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August 24th, 2010 by grail21 in Motorcycle Events, Moto Art & Pics | No Comments

Cutting Sheet Metal - 101

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August 23rd, 2010 by grail21 in How To | No Comments

Visions from Rhinebeck 2010, Sunday Edition

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August 22nd, 2010 by grail21 in Moto Art & Pics | No Comments

Visions from Rhinebeck 2010, Saturday Edition

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August 21st, 2010 by grail21 in Moto Art & Pics | Comment (1)

Metal Drilling Tips & Tricks

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August 20th, 2010 by grail21 in How To | No Comments

Eastern Boarder Brainfood

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Few shots from earlier in the summer at Eastern Boarder in Danvers, MA.

August 19th, 2010 by grail21 in Moto Art & Pics | No Comments

Moto Part Obsessed

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For the parts obsessed. Click for the enlarge (it’s teh huge)

August 18th, 2010 by grail21 in Moto Art & Pics, Parts | No Comments

Everything you wanted to know about motorcycle fork seals

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Well, I suppose if you’re a sadistic motherfucker, you’ll need more in depth info than this. Lord knows we love moto obsessed weirdos - but this 3 pager should fill your noggin with the downlow on moto fork seals. Click for bigger.

August 17th, 2010 by grail21 in How To | No Comments

Flat Track Inspired Custom CB 100

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Gifny at Hajarbroxx Motorcycles in Indonesia is straight up killing it with this flat track inspired 1976 CB100. Great lines, simple design with some beautiful details and killer pics.

August 16th, 2010 by grail21 in Spotlight, Bitchin' Bikes | No Comments

One World Tour DVD



Our friends Zack and Scott of Choppertown / Brittown fame have a new flick coming out. These guys always deliver, check out the trailer above - you can pre-order now and save yourself a couple bucks.

August 15th, 2010 by grail21 in Video | No Comments

Greasebag Memories 2009

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August 14th, 2010 by grail21 in Moto Art & Pics | No Comments

Gypsy Run 2010

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Gypsy Run is right around the corner. Get stoked. Walter always puts on a killer time. Leave your pussy at home and bring the rain gear.

http://www.eastcoastgypsyrun.com/

August 13th, 2010 by grail21 in Motorcycle Events, Moto Art & Pics | Comments (2)