- you need to get one thing sorted.The Brew.
The only real help you'll get when performing maintenance, fitting new pistons, or measuring the air gap in upside-down forks is from the good, old cup of char.
Its soothing ability has calmed many a restorer as he quietly contemplates the dent in his freshly-painted petrol tank. Wondering how the spanner, thrown in anger, was able to ricochet off the wall and back towards the bike in the first place.
Its energy giving potential is well-known for inducing super human strength - the sort required when swinging on the kickstart for the 87th time, after a complete rebuild, while still holding a conversation.
"Did you hear it fire? I think it fired... it'll go in a minute."
Its warming powers on a freezing, winters night have to be experienced to be believed. Until you forgot you sat the mug on a cold, steel bench and the very life feels like it's been sucked out of it. Yuck!
Its mesmerizing magic that enables the restorer to stand and stare in awe at the bike without a need, or desire, to work on it. This magic only usually lasts around half an hour - when it is time to refill the cup and start the process again. However, the amount of times you can use this power is limitless and countless restorers have spent entire evenings doing so.
Yes my friends, it is the most important tool in the restorer's inventory. The humble cup of tea has been responsible for thousands of motorcycles getting a long and in-depth restoration, and long may it continue!
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