Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

AIR POWER!

I wanted a saw to cut away some factory bracing on my custom Z900A4 project frame around the head stock so that I could replace it with superior tubular bracing to stiffen the frame up.

I grabbed all the cutting tools I could find, but none would get into the space I wanted to cut. It’s not the first time I’ve wanted to get into a tight space with a cutter. Many years ago I bought a cheap reciprocating air saw at a bike show, which turned out

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