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Students Rebuild 1960s Honda Bike; Vote for Them on Facebook

A column celebrating area kids' achievements showcases the Build Moto group at the Port Washington High School.

Know a great kid who made Eagle Scout or did your local soccer team take the championship? They may be our next Patch Whiz Kid honoree.

Each week, Port Washington-Saukville Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments.

We want to hear about these amazing children and teens, and select one each week as the Patch Whiz Kid.  Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to Editor Lyssa Beyer.

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This week Whiz Kid's include students Sean Hollaran, Joshua Stephen, Dylan Johann, Brandon Boeselager and Colin Baake of the Build Moto group at the . 

The Build Moto Mentor Program helps students learn restoration techniques working with vintage bikes, according to a press release from Build Moto Mentor Program. Each teams recieved a $2000 budget and 90 days to rebuild vintage Honda CB or CL 160’s. Starting May 23, vote for the group to win by visiting www.facebook.com/Buildmoto

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Whiz Kid’s Name: Dylan Johann
Age: 15
School:
Freshman at Port Washington High School
Accomplishments
: In this build, I have copied the tank profile and turned it into a fiberglass seat.  I have learned more about machining and put my knowledge into practice when making new carburetor spacers and altering the pistons for our engine.
Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: "I enjoy doing this activity because it always presents something new and challenging. I keep doing this activity because I think it’s very enjoyable and I think it is very satisfying to see my hard work pay off.

"This build is an opportunity for me to learn new skills that I can apply to my own projects. It also allows me to show my skills through the work that I have done on the bike."

Whiz Kid’s Name: Josh Stephen
Age: 17
School:
Junior at Port Washington High School
Accomplishments
: For the bike build I did almost all the fabrication on the exhaust. I used our manual mill as well as our CNC mill to fabricate parts for our bike.
Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: "This bike build has offered many experiences in machining and fabrication that otherwise would not have been presented to me. I also get to learn 'old school' techniques to rebuilding the motor for our 1960s Honda motorcycle, as well as creative ways to make more power.

"Personally, the build means a lot to me. I put in countless hours on this project with five other guys that I have gotten pretty close to. I think that we have a good chance at winning a competition that will likely be recognized on a national level which is still hard for me to grasp. To have gear heads like me read about our 'nothing-special' high school and this competition is a great feeling."

Whiz Kid’s Name: Sean Halloran
Age: 15
School:
Sophomore at the Port Washington High School
Accomplishments
: Turning this run down motorcycle into an AHRMA race bike.
Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: "I don’t enjoy the work that I have been doing but I feel obligated to finish the build and enjoy the work I have done on the bike.

"It means turning parts into something useful for us to use. An after-school activity that makes for long days and short nights at home to do my homework."

Whiz Kid’s Name: Colin Baake
Age: 17
School:
Senior at Port Washington High School
Accomplishments
: Designed and built rear sets (foot pegs).  Worked with painters in the community to get the bike painted. Worked on paint design and motif.
Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: "I enjoy the build because I love fabricating and the mechanics involved in completing the build. I love getting my hands dirty and the team work and having this great opportunity keeps me going and hopefully all the hard work pays off.

"The build to me is an awesome opportunity ... because I am going to school to be a mechanic and I am currently working at Homestead Automotive in Saukville for my apprenticeship, and I love working on anything with wheels and love finding ways to improve on what I start."


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