As today’s motorcycles become more high-tech, the simplicity of a vintage bike becomes more appealing. Among the simplest are Japanese  models from the 1970s, particularly the Hondas. That’s why people visit Dave Stefani, whose San Francisco shop looks like a mechanical surgery  ward.

"The Wizard of Old Wheels", written by Todd Oppenheimer, originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly, a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You'll find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and other resources on our site — all free of charge and free of advertising.

Written by Owen Edwards

Introduction by Chris Egusa

Narrated by Göran Norquist

Produced by Chris Egusa

Music by Mike Snowden / Blue Dot Sessions