Wrenching

Ghost expounds upon:

Wrenching Philosophy

• To Thine Own Self be True
• Thinking Ahead
• Educate Your Guesses
• The Performance Mod Mindset

Safety Upgrades

• A Louder Horn
• Brighter Headlights
• Extra Tail Lights & Running Lights

Optimizing Your Bike for Touring

• Highway Pegs
• Luggage Rack
• Gauges
• Saddlebag Hardware

Common Repairs

• Front End
• Base Gasket Repair
• Camshaft Replacement

Performance Mods

• The Wake-up Call

Cruiser Photos

• Right Side
• Left Side
• Rear
• Dash
• Glamour Shots

Vector Photos

• Evolution

Overview

So . . . you want to do your own wrenching?

If you do, start by puchasing the official factory manual for your bike. If there is a separate parts manual, buy that too. Then read the Wrenching Philosophy links available here; they will prepare you for the journey ahead.

This section describes many of the changes I've made, un-made, revised, and re-made on the Cruiser. Note that this section covers both maintenance and performance modifications.

Some of the more recent additions describe my efforts to turn the Vector into a sport-touring platform.