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Repaired / Modified Vehicles

Developing my mechanic skills in my workshop

Repaired / Modified Vehicles by Ben Keimpe Hofmans

Pictured:

Honda CT110 motorbike

  • A number of fixes such as replacing the gear shift spline and gaskets. (Removed and disassembled engine). Replaced exhaust stud bolts and a host of other parts.
  • Using my welder, modified rear carrier to accept pictured orange box, prior to that had modified to accept pannier bags.
  • Many thousands of Km's traveled on backcountry gravel roads with supplies on the back. All the way down to and through central Otago, around D'Urville island - all while fixing and maintaining on the journey.

Toyota starlet

  • Did some standard repairs and servicing. Replaced the cambelt, brake pads and diagnosed oil leaks in my workshop.

125cc Scooter

  • Fully replaced wiring loom after foreign material caused an engine fire. Painted and reassembled body.