Field Notes
Notes from the shop
Practical writing on motorcycle repair, restorations, and keeping bikes on the road around North Haven and New Haven County.
- Restoration
Apr 12, 2025 · 5 min
Why a vintage Honda restoration is worth the wait
A bike that sat in a basement for twenty years is not a weekend project. Here is what actually goes into bringing one back — and why the timeline runs the way it does.
Read the note - Maintenance
Mar 4, 2025 · 4 min
Getting your motorcycle ready for riding season in North Haven
Connecticut winters are hard on a bike that sat for months. A short checklist of what to look at before the first real ride of the year.
Read the note - Diagnostics
Feb 10, 2025 · 4 min
How to tell your motorcycle needs a mechanic — not a quick fix
Some things you can sort out in a driveway. Some things you should not. A short guide to reading the signs your bike is giving you.
Read the note - The Shop
Jan 15, 2025 · 5 min
Finding an honest motorcycle mechanic in New Haven County
A good mechanic is hard to find and harder to keep. A few things worth thinking about when you are looking for one around here.
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