Vintage MC mechanic video

[roadcapDen]

Has some Dream stuff included...

http://www.motormavens.com/2011/03/vide ... -mechanic/

[Goodysnap]

Very Cool. Thanks for sharing.

[Snakeoil]

Yeah, I agree. I just posted the link over on the Vintage Triumph Forum.

Thanks,
Rob

[bbap]

Thanks for putting that up. I've never really thought of it in that light, but who will replace us? My kids are not interested in my hobby of MC rebuilding. I don't think it's techno enough for them. Basic tools they can use, but can they make a tool? Can they improvise a tool? No, they likely cannot. They can reinstall a windows operating system and make a cool power point for school, but the question stands, who will replace us and where will the mechanical innovations come from? Thanks for putting that up.

[Eljeef]

Thanks for that. Very poignant. It is along the same lines as Shop class as Soulcraft by Matthew Crawford. Very important subject that I hope gains momentum.

[conbs]

I for one have been doing my part.

My oldest son rebuilt a 302 and C4 transmission in a '69 Mustang when he was 17. He used to think my Dream was a dumb old bike when he was young. He is now 30. He was there a few weeks back when it roared to life for the first time in 40 years and said, "Who needs a Harley when you can have one of these?" He plans to buy his own Dream this year.

My youngest son is working to patent an idea he came up with for an attachment for a power shear. He owns a '68 Suzuki 80cc that he got from his Grampa.

They both even know how to adjust a set of points!

I get my grandsons out into the shop every chance I get. I bought a lathe last year and they are going to learn how to use it (as soon as I figure it out).

There is hope. But I agree that as a country, we have lost sight of alot that is really important.

[Dana01]

My 16 yr. old son is totally cerebral and wants to be a film-maker. I tried, but he had/has zero interest in anything mechanical. He can't even ride a bike yet :(

As a child I tried to show him hand tools, but he got bored. Oh well. He will be successful in his field .. just not mine ;)