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Trials and Tribulations (and good times) of my motorcycle projects and other garage tinkering. Learning and building things. Building, wrenching on, and riding Harley Davidson Evolution Sportsters, Big Twins, and anything else with two wheels. Currently working on building a 1999 Honda Shadow ACE. I also post information on other DIY projects I tinker on.




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  • Sportster 2:1 Mini-Speedometer
    1988 Sportster

    How Fast is Fast…

    April 12, 2021April 13, 2021 by herseyc
  • Garage built sissy bar
    1988 Sportster

    Garage Built Sissy Bar – Part II

    April 8, 2021 by herseyc
  • Brake Crafters
    1988 Sportster / 1999 Honda Shadow

    Brake parts and rebuild kits…

    March 29, 2021April 3, 2021 by herseyc
  • How to Build a Custom Motorcycle
    1988 Sportster / 1990 Sportster / 1992 EVO Big Twin / 1992 Heritage Softail / 1999 Honda Shadow / Other Stuff / Tools

    How to Build a Motorcycle…

    February 23, 2021March 19, 2021 by herseyc
  • Noco Battery Charger Quick Connect
    1988 Sportster / Tools

    Charge!!! Battery Charger Quick Connect…

    August 9, 2020 by herseyc
  • Old school king queen Harley Davidson Sportster seat.
    1988 Sportster

    Old School Seat…

    July 15, 2020 by herseyc
  • Sportster Carburetor
    1988 Sportster

    Running right…

    May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by herseyc
  • LED Headlight
    1988 Sportster

    Let there be light…

    May 5, 2020 by herseyc
  • Headlight Mount - Headlight attached to mount.
    1988 Sportster

    Headlight mount…

    April 30, 2020November 12, 2020 by herseyc
  • SportsterProject.com Tank Decal - Step 3
    1988 Sportster

    Decals…

    April 20, 2020 by herseyc

Category: Other Stuff

Other stuff, kind of a catch all for things which may or may not be motorcycle related… There are other things I am into besides motorcycles. Gardening, planted aquariums, Jeeps, DIY project, and more…

Stop with the Stopping and Starting and Stopping and Starting…
Jeeps 

Stop with the Stopping and Starting and Stopping and Starting…

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by herseyc

I love my 2020 Jeep Wrangler JL! It’s comfortable, fun to drive, and looks great. However, there is one thing I dislike about my Jeep, it has this stupid Auto Stop-Start or Engine Stop-Start (ESS) “feature”. This is where when you stop…

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Added a Vent and Fan to the Greenhouse…
Gardening 

Added a Vent and Fan to the Greenhouse…

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by herseyc

Happy Friday! Looking forward to getting out on the bikes and also excited about getting my garden going. With longer days and temperatures warming up I was having some trouble controlling the temperature in my greenhouse. I decided to add an automatic…

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How to Build a Motorcycle…
1988 Sportster 1990 Sportster 1992 EVO Big Twin 1992 Heritage Softail 1999 Honda Shadow Other Stuff Tools 

How to Build a Motorcycle…

February 23, 2021March 19, 2021 by herseyc

Saw this on my instagram feed (can’t remember who shared it). I decided to pick up a copy of How to Build a Motorcycle – A Nut and Bolt Guide to Customizing Your Bike by Gary Inman. Enjoyed the read so figured…

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Couple of DIY Projects…
DIY 

Couple of DIY Projects…

January 11, 2021April 2, 2021 by herseyc

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! Looking forward to what the new year brings… more motorcycle rides, new motorcycle projects, more good times… Our Christmas was great and we spoiled the hell out of the grand babies….

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2001 Sportster Rocker Box Leak
Other Stuff 

2001 Sportster Rocker Box Leak

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 by herseyc

A buddy of mine, Cory, recently picked up a really nice 2001 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom. The bike is in pretty decent shape and mostly original. There were a few things that needed to be addressed, it had been sitting for…

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DIY Backyard Greenhouse Kit Build
Gardening 

DIY Backyard Greenhouse Kit Build

December 1, 2020April 2, 2021 by herseyc

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Over the last few weekends I have been building a 8’x6′ greenhouse in my backyard. There are a lot of inexpensive greenhouse kits available, the reviews on these range from “Great Greenhouse” to “Complete Junk”. After…

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Axle Flipping…
Other Stuff 

Axle Flipping…

August 6, 2020 by herseyc

I have a small utility trailer I picked up a few years ago from Tractor Supply. Nothing fancy, just a single axle 5′ x 8′ Carry-On utility trailer. The trailer sits very low to the ground, the rear of the trailer often…

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Bear vs CRV…
Other Stuff 

Bear vs CRV…

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by herseyc

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July Weekend. Mine did not go exactly as planned. Had hoped to take a ride with Sandy on Saturday and then work on the Sportster a bit on Sunday. On Friday night my son, Johnathan,…

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Skulls are cool…
Other Stuff 

Skulls are cool…

June 23, 2020June 24, 2020 by herseyc

I had other stuff I should have been working on, but this seemed like more fun. I had a piece of scrap aluminum laying around so I whipped out a quick Willie G Skull. Needs some more polishing but turned out pretty…

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DIY Console Table…
DIY 

DIY Console Table…

June 15, 2020April 2, 2021 by herseyc

A little DIY woodworking over the weekend. Sandy wanted a console table to hold plants for behind the couch on our screen porch. I came up with a quick plan for a table and headed to Lowe’s to pick up some lumber….

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Links and Resources

  • JP Cycles – Aftermarket Parts
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