Updated Dec 19, 2021 ...
Kind of Bluish
Listen in as Tim, Travis and Robin discuss paint work, iron man rallies and light travel tools. Music by Otis McDonald. Download our feed here.
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The Gist
Travis is almost finished painting a (totalled) Ninja ER6-N. Even after the long prep, it's a three-part process. One layer primer meets a next layer of blue meets a third layer that's metal flake.
Speaking of maintenance, listener Dominik is looking to perfect is mobile tool collection. Fortunately Tim's latest bit of kit has him covered. Well, that and a few typical DIY go-tos.
Also in this episode, MSTA (Motorcycle Sport Touring Association) president Patrick Mogevaro wrote us a great article. Kentucky's "Hillbilly Triangle" is a most excellent route. Robin reads it turn by turn and feature by feature.
Model Focus
The (prospective but not definite) 2020 Honda NC700V ...
Kit We're "Blatantly Pushing You To Buy"
FIX IT STICKS LIGHTWEIGHT MOUNTAIN SET - The Fix It Sticks Lightweight Mountain Set is the ultimate kit of tools for bicycling enthusiasts which consists of two sticks that create a T shape for added leverage and have 4,5,6mm hex and T25 bits included. LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT - Weighing only 51 grams, it is the lightest bicycle multi-tool you have ever used; it is extremely compact and durable; no moving parts. MULTIPLE MOUNTING OPTIONS - This bicycle multi-tool comes with the bracket that mounts under any standard water bottle cage; it holds both sticks securely and provides easy access to the tools; take the shop tool experience with you on the road. PROVEN QUALITY - All Fix It Sticks products are designed, engineered, and tested in Chicago, IL, and manufactured to exacting standards at high-end facilities in Taiwan. FIX IT STICKS LIGHTWEIGHT ROADIE AND MOUNTAIN SETS - The Fix It Sticks Mountain and Roadie Sets are created by cycling enthusiasts to help you fix your problems so you can keep riding
Noteworthy Articles
Listener Questions
Dominik wants to build a custom (any "Clime" or place) motorcycle tool kit for his 2019/BMW/RnineT/Scrambler. He'd prefer stainless steel and/or titanium for strength and corrosion resistance. His bike is riddled with torx, so "sourcing" is our game.
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