Best air filter cleaner and degreaser -Maxima CleanUp

 
Through my experiance working in a dealership I have found Maxima CleanUp to be my all time favorite cleaner and degreaser. You can use this stuff on just about anything. I always use it to clean air filters. It leaves no residue or suds like soap will. I also use it when detailing a used bike. It takes off grease and grime around chains and swingarms,motors,forks, and brake discs. Just spray it on, let it sit and spray it off with a stream of water. It costs about 8 dollars a can. I highly recommend it!!!

Here is a description I found on 

http://www.mudthrowers.com/inc/sdetail/6299          

      Maxima CleanUp is a heavy duty, multi-purpose degreaser ideal for motorcycle, ATV, personal watercraft & automotive maintenance. 

• Grease, oil, And Road Tar removal
• Breaks down dirt
• Pre-soak for grease/oil stains on clothing
• Foam Air Filter Cleaner 
• Safe For Use On Alloy Wheels, Plastic, And Fiberglass
• Contains Rust And Corrosion Inhibitors

Flat tire today/Bad day for the bike

Riding to work this morning I ran over something. It wasn't just a nail it had something connected to it and it stayed in my tire for a while. It tore up my tirehugger pretty bad. Then at the end of the day I was in a hurry and was putting my bike on a race stand to plug my tire, and I dropped my bike. The stand was bent and it was half way holding the bike up when I noticed it was going to scratch my swingarm. So, I was letting it down and it went completely down, then I went to lay it on the side stand and it must have only been half way down and the bike fell. I damaged my mirror, and left pipe, and broke the end off my clutch lever.  Currently I am making a custom shorty lever. Feels nice actually and don't think I'm gonna buy another one.

reBlog from Torch: Midlife Motorcycle Madness Motorcycle Blog

I found this fascinating quote today:

I have compiled a list of a few things I’ve learned while commuting back and forth to work and taking several longer trips in the short amount of time I have been riding. Not in any particular order;Torch, Midlife Motorcycle Madness Motorcycle Blog, Oct 2009

You should read the whole article.

My Top 5 Favorite Bikes (that I have actually rode)

1. Bimota SB8R
   
2. Suzuki SV1000
3. Yamaha R1
4. Yamaha Roadstar Warrior
5. SV650 (naked)

Pics from Carlisle Bikefest 2009

I only got to stay for a few hours, but managed to get some awesome pictures!!

Ride to Johnstown PA 10/19/09

Here is a pic of my bike from todays ride to Johnstown PA. 85 miles total roundtrip on Rt.30 and 271. It was a bit chilly but still fun. These roads are great and I highly recommend if you come to western pennsylvania to ride them.  Lots of curves and awesome scenery!

10 tools every mechanic should own

1. A good quality Multi-meter (Fluke,Snap-on,Craftsman)
2. A Spring loaded center punch
3. An assortment of large metric and standard impact sockets(22mm-36mm)
4. Tap and Die set (the more the better)
5. Damaged bolt removers (Craftsman/Snap-on or even Harbor Freight)
6. Motorcycle scissor jack
7. Crescent Wrench ( always comes in handy as a last resort)
8. An assortment of Large metric and standard wrenches (22mm-36mm)
9. Assortment of different sized C-clamps 
10. Air compressor and air tools   
    

All these tools have saved my butt at least a few times. As far as brands go I recommend Craftsman for the quality and convenience.