Dave Chapman
@wrenchmonster.bsky.social
Motorcycle / Scooter Mechanic Instructor, ASE Certified Mechanic, Retired Semiconductor (High Speed Memory) Electrical Engineer / Marketing VP, Liberal Jack-of-all-Trades Fix-it-Guy.
www.WrenchMonster.com
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Customer: Do you see any issues with my bike? WM: When was the last time your brake fluid was changed? C: Oh, don't worry. I just checked it. It’s full. WM: It's black. C: What color is it supposed to be? WM: Clear. C: Oh...
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Customer: Do you see any issues with my bike? WM: When was the last time your brake fluid was changed? C: Oh, don't worry. I just checked it. It’s full. WM: It's black. C: What color is it supposed to be? WM: Clear. C: Oh...
Austin Texas, USA hears you.
November 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Austin Texas, USA hears you.
On the plus side...pad wear looks even...
November 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
On the plus side...pad wear looks even...
Customer: "My rear brake isn't working." WM: "Ok...Let's have a look..."
November 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Customer: "My rear brake isn't working." WM: "Ok...Let's have a look..."
Wheel bearings & dust seals. DONE.
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Wheel bearings & dust seals. DONE.
It had been completely frozen.
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It had been completely frozen.
It's Itty bitty carb day!
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 PM
It's Itty bitty carb day!
This is new. An ant colony in the engine.
November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
This is new. An ant colony in the engine.
No Kings Rolling Protest today.
October 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
No Kings Rolling Protest today.
Worst scooter ridden to the shop: Both tires flat, missing rear axle nut, non-functional front brakes, blown fork seals, no charging voltage, heavy rust. Installed an axle nut & told him to walk it home. (And no, he has not had rider training or gotten a license.) God protects fools.
October 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Worst scooter ridden to the shop: Both tires flat, missing rear axle nut, non-functional front brakes, blown fork seals, no charging voltage, heavy rust. Installed an axle nut & told him to walk it home. (And no, he has not had rider training or gotten a license.) God protects fools.
Today, the Q3 is getting a Class III Hidden Hitch. So many fasteners to clear access to the frame tubes!! Still have not figured out why they want the tail lights removed. I think they are just f**king with me.
October 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today, the Q3 is getting a Class III Hidden Hitch. So many fasteners to clear access to the frame tubes!! Still have not figured out why they want the tail lights removed. I think they are just f**king with me.
Little Red the Adventure Scooter (a Tank 200 EFI Pro... actually 168 cc) delivered 1392 miles of fun at an average speed (while moving) of 33 mph (42 hours of rolling forward) in 10 days. Failed to start once due to water contaminated fuel (cured with Beryman's B-12 liquid...always in saddle bags).
September 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Little Red the Adventure Scooter (a Tank 200 EFI Pro... actually 168 cc) delivered 1392 miles of fun at an average speed (while moving) of 33 mph (42 hours of rolling forward) in 10 days. Failed to start once due to water contaminated fuel (cured with Beryman's B-12 liquid...always in saddle bags).
Tucked in in Harrisburg WV
September 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Tucked in in Harrisburg WV
Scooter Tour: 800+ miles in. Average speed (while moving) 33 mph. Smiles per mile ~ infinite.
September 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Scooter Tour: 800+ miles in. Average speed (while moving) 33 mph. Smiles per mile ~ infinite.
IPACampus & checking tomorrow's route. (IPACampus: One IPA beer, one shot of Compari.)
September 17, 2025 at 9:54 PM
IPACampus & checking tomorrow's route. (IPACampus: One IPA beer, one shot of Compari.)
Scooter Touring! What a hoot! Little Red the Adventure Scooter is doing great. Just past the midpoint of our 1200 mile adventure. Virginia and West Virginia are spectacular.
September 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Scooter Touring! What a hoot! Little Red the Adventure Scooter is doing great. Just past the midpoint of our 1200 mile adventure. Virginia and West Virginia are spectacular.
Now that's a party! Whisky tasting. Host keeps the leftovers!
September 7, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Now that's a party! Whisky tasting. Host keeps the leftovers!
OCTOBER 18th
NO KINGS DAY
Get out, be loud.
NO KINGS DAY
Get out, be loud.
September 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM
OCTOBER 18th
NO KINGS DAY
Get out, be loud.
NO KINGS DAY
Get out, be loud.
Little Red the Adventure Scooter and her new two scooter carrier are ready to travel. Look out, Appalachia! Slow rollers are coming your way to molest curvy pavement at 35 mph for 30 hours or more.
August 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Little Red the Adventure Scooter and her new two scooter carrier are ready to travel. Look out, Appalachia! Slow rollers are coming your way to molest curvy pavement at 35 mph for 30 hours or more.
The scooter trailer is getting an upgrade. Two rails, and longer to accommodate two 150cc scooters in anticipation of hauling them 1500 miles for a 1000+ mile Appalachian adventure. Stay tuned!
August 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The scooter trailer is getting an upgrade. Two rails, and longer to accommodate two 150cc scooters in anticipation of hauling them 1500 miles for a 1000+ mile Appalachian adventure. Stay tuned!
12 days. Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi. Green, hot, humid, twisty. Sorely needed fun. (A bunch of distilleries, too.)
August 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
12 days. Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi. Green, hot, humid, twisty. Sorely needed fun. (A bunch of distilleries, too.)
August 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Catfish Night, baby!
July 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Catfish Night, baby!
OMG. What is with these gorillas who install drain plugs with 100 nm of torque. The spec for this one was 20 nm. So lucky to get this one out without damaging the crankcase!
July 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
OMG. What is with these gorillas who install drain plugs with 100 nm of torque. The spec for this one was 20 nm. So lucky to get this one out without damaging the crankcase!
So many customer conversations start with "I just bought this bike, and want to know how much it will cost to get it running again..." And so often the answer is "As much as you paid for the bike." Ignorance is not knowing. Stupid is not asking before buying.
July 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
So many customer conversations start with "I just bought this bike, and want to know how much it will cost to get it running again..." And so often the answer is "As much as you paid for the bike." Ignorance is not knowing. Stupid is not asking before buying.