this guy rebuilt a 1970s honda using only parts he machined himself — even the bolts — and documented the whole thing
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6/22/2026 · 6/22/2026
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this guy rebuilt a 1970s honda using only parts he machined himself — even the bolts — and documented the whole thing

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