The Bear's Livery Small Engine and Mechanical Hobby Shop

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Today I returned a fully serviced Cub Cadet rider (no pics) to it's Warren owner, then started on an older Scott's edger that needed a wee bit of welding and to be brought back to running condition. Now people, I'm no professional welder, but, in a pinch I can stick some stuff together if need be with my fluxless wire welding machine especially if it saves my client $$$.
Renee Barbera wanted to see if I could save her 2003 vintage power washer. We made it spit fire, so it's worth trying to save. Even if I have to replace the pump, dollar for dollar she will be way ahead compared to replacing it! Happy Saturday my fantastic followers! 🫡🫡👌🏻👌🏻🥂🇺🇲🇺🇲

06/03/2026

Today's after "werk" project was doing an oil service on my 1994 Honda Goldwing trike. I did an oil change, changed out the windshield, upgraded the dash lights to LEDs. I'm pretty happy with the results!
Have a great night everyone!

06/02/2026

Devon brought a couple machines by in the past and liked the work and The affordability!
Last night (or the night before? 🤔) he brought his inoperable edger by. Carb was gunked. So I gave the machine a full service as the air filter was clogged, the spark plug (wrong heat range) was badly fouled and the oil old and compromised.
Sounds pretty sweet huh? One (maybe two?) Day turnaround when possible. I love my repeat customers!

05/30/2026

Happy Saturday! What a beautiful day so far! Today I'm working on Shelia's mower, hard starting issues. I found a clogged air filter, fouled over spark plug and a very dull blade. The oil was low and very dirty and there was water contamination in the carb. Anyway, I'm putting it all back together and it will be ready here in short order! Have a swell day!

05/10/2026

To my clients and followers..

05/09/2026

Hi there clients and followers!
I had some crunch time going on these past couple of weeks!
A week ago I attended commencement for my degree in Business, it felt good fulfilling that dream at last!
There was a flurry of "my lawn is high and my mower is broke" work last week. Most were results of referrals from clients, and for that I thank you!
Today I serviced my last machine until June.
Veterans activities at Ft Knox and attendance in various parades now takes center stage.

04/26/2026

I finally took a day off, after being fortunate enough to get all my work caught up and delivered yesterday.
Took FULL advantage of this Nice day to gather with our car buddies and visit. Too many to mention.
I washed and detailed the this morning in preparation of attending the Holy Cross Blessing of the Rides. Nice turnout, good lunch and greater company!

04/25/2026

Look and listen to Mystique's mower! HOOO BOYEEE! It needed a replacement air filter box, and a good carb cleaning. Now with a bath, fresh oil, spark plug and sharpened blade, it's ready to pull her around here yard with intent and vigor! They are happy when they run right. I found water throughout the fuel system, and in the carb.
PRO TIP!! Store your equipment under cover or in a garage/shed. Use a good airtight fuel can, and IF you have to store outdoors, put the machine under a tarp and switch to using ethanol free fuel, ethanol fuel absorbs water, right out of thin air, ethanol or recreational fuel does not!