Pretty much my intention, aside from fun stuff like windshields etc. I'm just always interested in learning more.
Bikes these days are so good out of the box, all that is required is to ride the damned thing! If you feel the need to tinker, and get full of grease in the process, c'mon up and I'll let you work on the Knuck for a while. I figure that should cure ya! :-D
15 years of the Shovelhead Low Rider took care of all that for me. The fun part was, you could actually do stuff to improve the bike, like add electronic ignition, S&S carb, etc. I'd rather get an old British sports car if I feel the need to putter in the garage. I like to actually RIDE my bike!
... old English sports cars and puttering in the garage is ALL you'll do!
Yeah, but what smells and sounds better than a '74 TR6 or MGB? Nothin..cept maybe a Shovel with drag pipes right after a nice Gunk job.
It used to be you could get a substantial increase in power because the factory engineering of Triumphs, BSAs and HDs was so pi$$ poor. A few hundred bucks might get you 10-15% more power. Today a few thousand bucks might get you 3% more power. Hardly worth it. That's if that 3% gain on top doesn't cost you a 5% loss in the low and midrange.
I forgot you WERE a Shovel guy! I felt, and still feel your pain! :-D
