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Trust, but verify.

I am not a trained engineer, I'm a hobbyist that found myself building things. These writings are based on my own experience, the experience of people I know, and whatever information I have been able to glean from various books, magazines, web fora, etc.

The information presented here is meant as a general discussion, and not detailed design procedures. Motorcycling, or actually anything involving a vehicle, can be a dangerous activity, and the risk level can be increased if you are using improperly designed/constructed components on your vehicle. Machining, fabrication, casting, welding, cutting and the use of toxic resins, gases and materials are potentially health and/or life-threatening. Please make use of suitable personal protective gear. Please try to not hurt yourself.

If you are unsure about what you are doing, please find someone who knows more than you do about the task and ask for advice. If you are SURE about what you are doing, you may be in even greater need of expert help! The older I get, the more cautious I am about what I think I understand. Design and construction covers a lot of information, and no one person can know everything. Even experts sometimes get a visit from Mr. Murphy.

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