Motorcycle Guide (Maintenance + Projects)
Guide posted by
mikeasaurus
in Bikes
Vrroooom! It doesn’t matter what you ride, as long as you ride! Motorcycles are a convenient and fun way to get around. For many, Spring is the time to drag the bike out of storage and get back on the road. Is your ride ready? Motorcycles require regular maintenance to stay in safe running order, ... read more »
License Plate Bike FenderBuild a bicycle fender from a license plate! Fenders are nice to have when you need to ride in wet weather. Road gunk spraying you from below is a lot worse than rain pouring on you from above. I wanted a fender for my 26" front wheel. Turns out a license plate works perfectly. It's the right len... read more »
Make An Easy To Build Bike Stand
Instructable posted by
Creativeman
in Bikes
This easy project solved a big issue for me, and maybe it can help someone else. I needed a way to support my bike while I was working in my shop. It had to be sturdy and dependable in supporting the bike and I wanted it to be easy to move and use. I was used to leaning the bike on something, and t... read more »
Make a light-duty block and tackleNeeding a block and tackle for my kid’s tree fort I didn’t want to go overboard with some store bought mechanism although with a bit of shopping you can find them fairly cheap. All I needed was something light duty and simple – I did try to make a double pulley similar to my antique set, but I had p... read more »
Complete Tandem Bike BuildThis is a true tandem bike build. From two bikes to one. No shortcuts. If this is what you've been looking for... here are my tips, tricks, mistakes and advice. If this doesn't seem like your cup of tea... consider it anyway! This project is a great opportunity to get creative, learn some great sk... read more »
Pencil Bike
Instructable posted by
ellenhereandthere
in Bikes
What could be more practical than a bicycle that doubles as a pencil?! It is surprisingly easy to make this fun and functional 'riding implement' out of an old kid's bike and a 4" x 4" wooden beam. Start Design on the CAD system See Woodenbikes' genius "CAD" instruct... read more »
Paper Bricks - free fuel from recycled paperEven those who try to go paper-free still have lots of paper around the house. This is especially true if you are a student. Recycling is a great way to dispose of it, but why not turn it into something that you can use and enjoy. This makes a great project for a rainy day. While the components ... read more »
Build a Bamboo Bicycle (And Light it up!)
Instructable posted by
Technochicken
in Bikes
If you have ever wanted to build your own bicycle frame, but can't afford a framebuilding class or the materials to braze a frame, building one out of bamboo and carbon fiber is a great and relatively inexpensive way to get started. In this Instructable, I will explain in detail how to build a grea... read more » | subscribe for free |
