bikes, builds, and behind the lens

Is sumoto a word? I guess it is now, I wanted the alliteration.

It’s not just Youtube, but let’s be real it’s mostly Youtube… Beyond builds filmed in the garage, you’ll find some ancient artifacts in the form of blogs (remember those?) and my attempts at digital and film photography.


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check out the blog

A relic of the pre-video days, I used to document my builds with a write-up. Mostly in forum posts but have copied them here, going back to the beginning of my Honda Grom build in 2016.

the new bike! – 2022 Honda CRF450RL

I wonder if anyone that watches the youtube videos I make read this… I doubt it but if they do they’ll get the inside scoop.……

the grom build – top end rebuild

That’s right, it’s top end time! I finally hit my 20,000 mile goal, which is when I told myself I would tackle the top end……

the benelli build – cam and reflash

Deja vu? Nope, doing the exact same thing to the Benelli that I did to the Grom almost exactly one year later. DCR provides a……


photos, equipment, and more

Like photos or nerding out about camera gear? Check out some of my favorite shots over the years as well as a snapshot of what equipment sits on my shelf.

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