Education on a Budget: $300 Yamaha R1 (Part 4)
Two-wheeled race replicas stir emotions of speed, danger, and adrenaline. Even non motorcycle-savvy individuals view them as always game for racing shenanigans… “Hey bro!” I couldn’t tell if that remark was directed at me or just something this guy normally … Continued
Education on a Budget: $300 Yamaha R1 (Part 3)
Waiting for parts to arrive sucks. What do you do with yourself when you just blew more than one thousand smackers on something you can’t yet hold in your hands? Well, if you’re lucky like me, you have a completely … Continued
Education on a Budget: $300 Yamaha R1 (Part 2)
If you are wondering how I ended up with a lump of engine, check out the first installment of the series here. The first thing I had to do when tackling this project of stripping down an R1 engine was admit … Continued
Education on a Budget: $300 Yamaha R1 (Part 1)
It was Sunday morning and I was finishing up my second cup of coffee while learning about the origins of the three pointed star in Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car. It was a morning that warranted nothing more, nothing less. Then … Continued