Don 18
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Nice garage Eddie, it looks awesome. Keep up the good work! Tell your dad that Jess and I say "hi"!
Don
Don
Motorcycle Roadracing Garage
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Small world Don! How you guys doing?
Will do, for sure. Say hi to Jess from us, as well.
theaaronmiller
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Totally awesome, start to finish! I am going to have to incorporate the flush mount lift in my shop. Where did you find the industrial cabinet hardware? Maybe I missed it, but are you located in Ohio? I have a small business selling motorcycle parts south of Akron. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Aaron. Located in Michigan. What's the name of your business? I may have heard of it, as I'm down in Toledo a fair amount.
Here's where the cabinet hardware was found:
http://www.richelieu.com/en/
They have catalogs with pages upon pages of options.
theaaronmiller
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Thanks for the link, I can't believe the amount of hardware they have. My business is Greentown Cycle Parts. Most of what we deal in are late model sport bikes.
purpurite
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I have been reading this forum for many years, getting ideas and inspiration for my garages and workshops, and have been waiting for my LAST home to begin my final garage build with all of the bells and whistles. There are some fantastic garages here, but this is the first one that made me say out loud, "he's doing everything exactly how I will do it—except mine will be road race cars instead of motorcycles." 
Kudos for doing it right the first time, doing it smart and making a workplace that is perfect for maintaining your hobbies. I'm jealous, and inspired.
Well done, looking forward to more photos and progress.
Kudos for doing it right the first time, doing it smart and making a workplace that is perfect for maintaining your hobbies. I'm jealous, and inspired.
Well done, looking forward to more photos and progress.
I have been reading this forum for many years, getting ideas and inspiration for my garages and workshops, and have been waiting for my LAST home to begin my final garage build with all of the bells and whistles. There are some fantastic garages here, but this is the first one that made me say out loud, "he's doing everything exactly how I will do it—except mine will be road race cars instead of motorcycles."
Kudos for doing it right the first time, doing it smart and making a workplace that is perfect for maintaining your hobbies. I'm jealous, and inspired.
Well done, looking forward to more photos and progress.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
Racing anything is cool - bikes or cars.
One of the latest updates in the garage has been the base cabinet for the sink. It's nothing crazy - basic cabinet with a good-sized sink to wash stuff. It's an Elkay 18-gauge sink with a Delta faucet. I was able to find a friend who was able to provide a nice discount on the sink and faucet, which saved a good chunk of money.
Same butcher block top as the other cabinets currently have, so everything matches. I'd like to do some sort of backsplash, as the drywall isn't fully straight (it curves slightly), so that would hopefully take up that gap - as well as function like it should for handling a mess.
One potential issue with a backsplash is the current plug/switch placement shown in the photo. It'll have to be cut around to make work, or moved altogether. Not sure on the best plan of attack here yet to make it both functional and look decent.
I'd also like to eventually put a parts washer here in some capacity, as well as mounting a vise on the left side of the top. Not sure yet what the best route would be for both of these either.
Cabinet is 6ft. long. Was originally going to be 4ft., but glad we went longer. It leaves enough room to park the Jeep off to the left. I might move the garbage into the cabinet and put a hole to keep everything inside the cabinet:
Another angle:
We had family over for Christmas Eve so I obviously had to do a little decorating:
Same butcher block top as the other cabinets currently have, so everything matches. I'd like to do some sort of backsplash, as the drywall isn't fully straight (it curves slightly), so that would hopefully take up that gap - as well as function like it should for handling a mess.
One potential issue with a backsplash is the current plug/switch placement shown in the photo. It'll have to be cut around to make work, or moved altogether. Not sure on the best plan of attack here yet to make it both functional and look decent.
I'd also like to eventually put a parts washer here in some capacity, as well as mounting a vise on the left side of the top. Not sure yet what the best route would be for both of these either.
Cabinet is 6ft. long. Was originally going to be 4ft., but glad we went longer. It leaves enough room to park the Jeep off to the left. I might move the garbage into the cabinet and put a hole to keep everything inside the cabinet:
Another angle:
We had family over for Christmas Eve so I obviously had to do a little decorating:
yab969
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WOW ... love your sport and your garage too !!!
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TheGunCollector
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Great garage build brother! It's was a pleasure reading through the thread. I raced CCS from 1995-2000 with a few select AMA Pro SuperSport races in 1999 and 2000. Reading your thread, and seeing the pics sure gets the racing genes moving again. I've thought about going racing again, or just doing a few track days with my S1000, but in the end I realized I spent enough money and I was fortunate to walk away from the sport with great memories, few injuries and satisfying results. I'm 37 with a family, house, and multiple businesses that rely on me. I wish I had the roughly $200,000 I spent though!
Congrats again! How old is your pops? Maybe I'm not too old. lol
Congrats again! How old is your pops? Maybe I'm not too old. lol
You got out! Congratulations. Every time we want to get out, we somehow get sucked back in for another season. Certainly great memories and great people. I've had a few injuries that have set me back, but have been fortunate for the most part.
My dad recently turned 60. He's still going strong, winning most of the lightweight expert races on that SV650.
Let's not talk about the money spent vs. saved. LOL.
Linda@Lista
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Loving the garage so far! Looks like you're fast on your way to becoming one of the true garage enthusiasts on here
thudson331
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WOW great garage! I have been looking for slim flush lighting like you have with no success. Do you mind letting us know make/model or where they were purchased?
Thanks Linda.
Thanks! Lithonia for the lights. Agreed - I really like them being flush.
Thanks! Lithonia for the lights. Agreed - I really like them being flush.
We haven't gotten our bikes for the upcoming season yet, as things are still being finalized with sponsors, but I really needed a vise - and finally picked up this Wilton. It was pretty cheap actually - 4" in size, with the aluminum magnetic jaws to go with.
Also picked up a small drill press from one of the guys on our crew who was upgrading to something bigger. For our purposes of drilling bolts, this works great. It will eventually sit inside a cabinet on the far wall, but without that complete yet - this will have to do.
Also picked up a small drill press from one of the guys on our crew who was upgrading to something bigger. For our purposes of drilling bolts, this works great. It will eventually sit inside a cabinet on the far wall, but without that complete yet - this will have to do.
andyaus
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Picked up an air compressor also. Went far too long without one. Decided on a California Air Tool, given some of the feedback here on them. I didn't need anything crazy in size, so this was perfect. Super quiet and it fills quick once turned on.
In the original wiring of the garage, we planned on having the compressor in this lower cabinet. We ran a separate circuit for it, to avoid any trips with a bunch of other things drawing power. I had planned on cutting out the cabinet to make it wider and fit something bigger, but this compressor fit perfectly without needing to do that. Overall height was 1-2" too tall, but without the wheels installed, there's an inch or so to spare.
Please excuse the camera phone-quality photos.
Installed w/50ft. hose. Note lift table control also housed in this cabinet. Will later be mounted up on the side of cabinet:
Gauges, dual inputs. Upper clamp holding compressor in place:
Mounting. Note GP Tech seat pad that compressor is sitting on. Also wing-nut on lower right to hold compressor in place, from moving when on. Access to drain valve is along the back left, which is easy enough to access.
In the original wiring of the garage, we planned on having the compressor in this lower cabinet. We ran a separate circuit for it, to avoid any trips with a bunch of other things drawing power. I had planned on cutting out the cabinet to make it wider and fit something bigger, but this compressor fit perfectly without needing to do that. Overall height was 1-2" too tall, but without the wheels installed, there's an inch or so to spare.
Please excuse the camera phone-quality photos.
Installed w/50ft. hose. Note lift table control also housed in this cabinet. Will later be mounted up on the side of cabinet:
Gauges, dual inputs. Upper clamp holding compressor in place:
Mounting. Note GP Tech seat pad that compressor is sitting on. Also wing-nut on lower right to hold compressor in place, from moving when on. Access to drain valve is along the back left, which is easy enough to access.
JustinS
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After researching that compressor I think I've finally found the one I want to buy!
Ducati98
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garage is looking very clean. I will never forget the 1st time I rode an R6... on a test ride for a friend of mine who was going to buy it (cash in hand). I didn't even make it out of the neighborhood before I had it on 1 wheel Good luck with the racing this season! A proper garage will never hurt.
1940_dodge
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Hey sorry if I missed it, But how did you paint the walls in your garage, was it rolled on or sprayed? It looks very clean.
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sbhockey
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Wow, I've got a little 2gal cheapo compressor in the trailer for when I'm at the track. After watching a couple videos looks like I'm upgrading to there compressor. Unbelievably quiet.
Rolled. Hand-brushes for the trim and tight areas.
In other news, we picked up our new bikes last weekend - two Suzuki GSX-R750's. If bored, you can watch a time-lapse video on the start of our teardowns in the garage/shop:
It's an unlisted video, as this was the first attempt at setting the GoPro camera up. Lighting needs to be improved, but it was a decent start.
Also, shameless self promotion of what we're doing this season.
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/kraft-to-ride-yoshimura-suzukis-in-2014-wera-campaign/
It's an unlisted video, as this was the first attempt at setting the GoPro camera up. Lighting needs to be improved, but it was a decent start.
Also, shameless self promotion of what we're doing this season.
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/kraft-to-ride-yoshimura-suzukis-in-2014-wera-campaign/
JustinS
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Do you happen to have your paint code?
sbhockey
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Heard about the Yosh deal, good luck this year. Hopefully work calms down enough this year for me to get back out. After moving south last year I've been dying to get out to Barber and Road Atlanta.
Thanks. We will be at those tracks this year. Hopefully see you there!
Justin - I'll check and see.
JustinS
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You find that paint code?
Thanks
Thanks
You find that paint code?
Thanks
This is all I could read from the can:
Behr Marquee
Base 4454
Flat Matte Finish
CLRNT
OZ
384th
BL
1
284
CL
2
278
RUL
0
155
Not sure how much that helps. It was a custom color.
Recently acquired some artwork to decorate a little:
ohhhh
I like these artwork, please tell me where you bought ?Superbike Planet on the artwork.
We've been busy the past few weeks, preparing new bikes for the season. Here are some photos of the most recent work.
Ohlins shocks post-build, sprung and valved accordingly:
Suspension spec sheets:
Yoshimura axle blocks, made captive:
Wheels back from power coating:
Reassembly after swingarm servicing, wheel work and making as many parts captive as possible:
Another angle:
The garage/shop has been working great. The only thing - the lift table doesn't like brake fluid on it. Then again, not many things do!
We've been busy the past few weeks, preparing new bikes for the season. Here are some photos of the most recent work.
Ohlins shocks post-build, sprung and valved accordingly:
Suspension spec sheets:
Yoshimura axle blocks, made captive:
Wheels back from power coating:
Reassembly after swingarm servicing, wheel work and making as many parts captive as possible:
Another angle:
The garage/shop has been working great. The only thing - the lift table doesn't like brake fluid on it. Then again, not many things do!
fredtech
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Another angle:
The garage/shop has been working great. The only thing - the lift table doesn't like brake fluid on it. Then again, not many things do!
I highly recommend using a rubber mat on the lift. It makes a great working surface where you can drop tools without worrying and spills are easily contained and wiped. Debris and liquid stays inside the ribs also. Convenient and easy to clean. Cuts the noises down pretty good too. Easy to cut to your size and needs.
I got mine at McMaster Carr (part #6252T641)
Attachments
Exactly.
It's easier on an R6, as the axle adjuster is captive already, so a small bolt can go through the rear brake caliper right into the adjuster, and the whole assembly moves together.
With the Suzuki, we not only had to make the swingarm adjuster captive to the bracket, which was trickier - we also had to make the swingarm adjuster captive to the swingarm itself, which we did with some small dowel pins that slide through a groove in the swingarm.
