Great Pages for Understanding Fasteners and Engineering Concepts

I have been using this site for ages. It’s called “The Engineer’s Companion”,and it has information needed to really do great restoration. No cost to use,no scam,nothing but great information about the engineering aspect of restoring and building great bikes.

From the Introduction:

The FAQs included in the Engineer’s Companion are the [...]

Maine! Two Moto Morini 3 1/2 bargains!

Another Winter Project Special! The Maine craigslist has these two ’75 Moto Morini 3 1/2s,one a runner,the other a “complete”parts bike. They are located in Wicasset.

Owner states:

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Winter Project #3 —Ducati 500 Twin Project in Boston

$850 Firm. It is interesting. It is rare. It is a Ducati. I have a rule not to pounce on other people’s bikes and will never post an advert that I think is a scam. This ad doesn’t seem to be a scam. Anyone that wants to buy this bike is going to do some [...]

Winter Project #2 —1964 Triumph —Bobber or Original.

Your choice. Our Second Winter Project Bike is a 1964 Triumph 650 that has had a hard-tail section added —NOT WELDED –on,Add a swing-arm to take back to “normal”or finish…

1964 Triumph,project,clear title –$1800 (Huntersville,NC Exit 23/HWY 77)

Owner states:

“1964 500cc,matching numbers frame/motor,[...]

Winter Project #1 —BSA B50 Project near Seattle

With winter closing in on the northern US,it’s time to start thinking about a project bike to do while the snow piles up against your doors. Project #1 follows:

BSA MXB50 –$350 (Oak Harbor)

“The B50 motor is ruff and will need work was used on the flat track. The MXB50 frame [...]

1960′s Gilera 98cc Giubileo

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This 1960′s (unknown year) Gilera is NOT a sears bike,but a “true”Gilera. It’s located on the Spokane Craigslist and is yours for a mere $350.

Ok,it’s not going to go fast,but they are sweet little bikes. This one’s missing it’s muffler (real ones were in-house and tough to get) and [...]

Suzuki Cafe/Streetfighter –93 gs500

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This former Suzuki GS500 has been completely rebuilt into a SteamPunk streetfighter. It is on the Craigslist in the San Fernando Valley (LA). Paint is all stripped off,lights,plastic —all gone. $2900.

Owner states:

Bike started as a super reliable and quick 93 Gs500. Then It was stripped of any unnecessary items (plastics,blinkers,bulky [...]