This isn’t something typically parked in the garage (we’re metric maniacs), but helping out a friend who’s having some trouble. Two broken exhaust manifold bolts on this Buell turned out to be quite a bit of work, but she’s back together now and ready to start putting back and forth to work.

Took the opportunity to get out for a few hours on Sunday. Cruised up to Conway, NH and back via some decent back roads, like 153, 160, 11, and 117. Lots of sun, lots of good pavement, and very little traffic made for a perfect combination.

Installed new fork seals and bushings in this CBR. The rebuild kit for this machine was quite a bit more expensive than other, similar bikes…not sure why. Our new customer is happy and that’s the important part. Another one down the road!

A few challenges, but she’s looking good and ready to roll.

• New chain and sprockets
• Oil and filter
• Complete brake and clutch fluid flush
• New LED turn signal mirror block offs

Highlights…

• The fit, finish, and light weight of the Ducati bodywork is impressive!
• The road test afterward was enjoyable as well.

Two more bikes in today. It’s getting a little tight in here, but no complaints. Waiting on some parts, but all three will be finished up in a few days.

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There’s a whole lot of sexy going on here. Just got a 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale in for some routine maintenance. She looks pretty good parked next to the S1000RR.

Metrics is pleased to announce that we are now a dealer for Driven Racing USA. Driven designs, develops, and manufactures race-inspired performance products for motorcycles worldwide. Their high-quality line of products is proudly manufactured in the USA. Metrics is happy to be accepted into the Driven family and to be able to offer their superior products to our customers.

It’s been a tragic month for the Irish road racing community. In addition to the earlier losses of Dan Kneen, Adam Lyon, and William Dunlop, there was another incident at the Southern 100 involving James Cowton, and three other riders. Sadly, 26-year-old Cowton passed away from his injuries.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/44815725

With newly rebuilt forks and a new clutch cable, this ZX6R is ready for the rest of summer in Maine.

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Dani Pedrosa, the constant fixture of the Repsol Honda MotoGP franchise, has announced he intends to retire at the end of the 2018 season. Always a top contender, he never managed to grab the title of “world champion” in the premier class.

https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/dani-pedrosa-announces-retirement-1058850

In a tragedy for the Dunlop family and roadracing fans everywhere, William Dunlop has passed away following a crash in practice at the Skerries 100. More details are available here .