The Shop Manual w/ Ari Henning

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Thanks to Progressive for sponsoring this episode of The Shop Manual. Learn more about America’s #1 motorcycle insurer at: https://www.progressive.com/lp/motorcycle-comoto Turning a vintage motorcycle into a dependable daily rider can be a challenge, but there are a handful of key mods and upgrades that will help modernize your ride and make it a lot more reliable. In this episode of The Shop Manual, Ari gives us an overview of the steps he took to restore a 1974 Honda XL250 and turn it into a one-of-a-kind custom. RevZilla has all the parts and upgrades you need for your own restomod. Here are some of the products Ari did to build this one-of-a-kind bike. Electronics: Motogadget mo.unit blue power distribution device https://rvz.la/3VcoRDL Motogadget Chronoclassic speedometer https://rvz.la/3K2mFs5 Motogadget mo.blaze pin LED turn signals https://rvz.la/3UObbxn Motogadget wiring kit https://rvz.la/3wIuY9m Duraboost AGM 12V batteries https://rvz.la/3wD98Ee Denali Mini Soundbomb 113 dB horn https://rvz.la/3V9a24A Suspension, brakes, and tires: Shinko SR241 “Golden Boy” tires (the unofficial official tire of CTXP vintage adventures) https://rvz.la/3wEFPRy Race Tech Gold Valve Emulators https://rvz.la/4eRIFnM Progressive 490 Series adjustable shocks https://rvz.la/3UOE502 Spiegler braided stainless steel brake lines https://rvz.la/3V3Lb24 Nuetech Tubliss Gen 2 tubeless tire system https://rvz.la/3yjdsZA Controls: Motion Pro CR Pro SE throttle assembly https://rvz.la/4dPgXaw Motion Pro Dirt Control II grips https://rvz.la/4dJ6jSN Motion Pro throttle cable https://rvz.la/3UKn1IK Motion Pro clutch cable https://rvz.la/3WIXVMU Motion Pro fuel line https://rvz.la/4apdlZR Miscellaneous and useful stuff: Bolt Hardware metric bolt kit https://rvz.la/4bNpXuZ Moose Racing universal ignition switch https://rvz.la/4boreJ2 Thanks to Progressive for sponsoring this episode of The Shop Manual. Learn more about America’s #1 motorcycle insurer at https://bit.ly/4bxgurZ