Look, ma, I'm a unicycle!

unicycle: noun
A one-wheeled human-powered vehicle

Today the front wheel came off, along with the tank and the front fender.  None of this was technically difficult, though there was one secret bolt that I had to ferret out before the wheel would come off.

I purchased something today that will come in handy-- a pneumatic mechanic's stool.  This is terribly useful, since it will let me roll around the bike at its level, holds tools right at my feet, and will let me return my dining room chair to its rightful location.  It was only $25.  And when I'm done, I'll probably use it as a piano stool... who cares if it has Craftsman emblazoned across the top?

I've started trying various tricks for removing rust from shiny bits.  The most interesting one is soaking the rusted part in molasses-- five parts molasses to one part water.  I've heard that a model T restorer swears by it.  Steve, I haven't tried Coke yet, since I don't have any.

Is it insane to wash your motorcycle fender in the kitchen sink?  Most of my LiveJournal friends say no.  Feel free to weigh in.

And because Paul has been nagging me about it, I opened up the bevel cover and took a look.  The Ducati bevel drive is truly a work of beauty!