Noot: May 2013

This is the: Coolest Motorcycle . . .

. . . I've seen in awhile. Old time choppers are kinda " it " right now . . . but, this is what's coming back.
The stripped down dresser - and classic full dressers.
It's only natural.

Me & Peter Egan . . .

. . . years ago on the Slimey Crud Run - Madison, WI. I look kinda young ? It's before I lost my Mack hat in Davenport. Funny, the things you can remember. I consider him "the" most knowledgeable and insightful motorcycle (and auto) journalist. Plus, the guy has raced and probably rode over a million miles.

Old Fart Racing 2

Last two photos from my friends at Lucky Bastards M/C . . .

from Willow Springs Raceway paddock area.

Thanks LD !

Old Farts Racing

S&S L-Series parts breakdown . . .

Hope this helps . . ?

National Motorcycle Museum Vintage Weekend

Pictured above: Mike Wilson with his K-Model racer

I hope to see Mike on June 8th at the NMM. I heard he had some recent medical problems since we talked with him last year. Mike is gettin' up there in years . . . but, you would never know it by talking to him. Did you know he was the last racer to run a 74" Harley in the famed Peoria TT ?

Des Moines, Iowa - JUNE 22

Iowa State Fairgrounds 1/2 Mile Track

Mark your calendar . . . should be a good race.

Tell your friends . . .

I really don't see what the big deal is with her . . ?

Camels & Grease

Cool Photo

Scott Parker 40X

I had never seen this photo - cool !

SPRINGFIELD MILE THIS SUNDAY . . .

Ray & Jim

. . . have met for the first time - again.

The Doors are really everywhere; on the radio, in books,
in speech and rhetoric.

It's one of the only bands that seem eternal.

It's almost subconscious - The Door's phenom.
There was no other.

Dave Polgreen

I've featured David on this blog more than once . . . and as I get to know him a bit more . . . I'm increasingly impressed by his motivation towards building custom motorcycles. This guy has a level of organization that is at a very high level. Dave got me the correct jet for my S&S GBL (but, he's pretty tight with his parts - so, don't ask). He's currently in California (lives in Minnesota) finishing up a big-twin flathead chopper for the Born Free Show. He will be completing the build "on-the-road . . ." without the aid of his well-organized shop(garage) space. Keep looking for his latest creation as Born Free gets closer . . . I'm sure it will be a knock-out winner. Also, good luck to Pete Mason (who is also out there with Dave) finishing up his latest Knuckle-Chopper build-up for BF too . . . (this photo stolen from the HEAVY CLOTHING blog was most likely snapped by Zac Doom)

Coming Soon . . . to The Charles ?

Our local theatre, which only shows PG-13 Movies.

So, probably not . . .

$1 for kids, $2 Adults

Popcorn w/Drink $5.00

(but, only 1 refill allowed - pretty strict on that !)

Hux Hi-Speed Photoz . . .

Get Down . . .

I had a limited amount of time do go somewhere. I wanted to see the David Mann Show in person, so Hux and Gordy came along and we went for it. As we got about 1/2 way up . . . the storm came and sidelined us for a brief "tavern break." We then ran into a little more rain, and drenched roads. We were wet. Then my tranny started hissing and whining. The panhead soldered on. I probably would have turned back, but Hux and Gordy (a true Iraq veteran) forced me to push ahead. The show did not disappoint - since many of my distant friends were there - and we got to catch-up on the scene . . .

FROM THE TOP:

I paid $5.14 / gallon on 7th street St. Paul

(gas went up .50-.75/gal as soon as you got into MN)

Some guy we met . . .$175.00 Beemer he put 60K on since Nov.

Nice FLH all cut down

Kevin's "Til Death" redo - he's so modest

(and had the coolest bike there)

A real-life BDR striped digger - in the flesh

Tom Fugle - making money selling his art

The real Ghost Rider (with my own eyes)

El Forasteros (not possible without this club)

Kevin & Zac (and the family under the tree)

Neato Evo Sporty (paint by Ryzart)

It's Summer in Iowa NOW !

So start acting like it . . . Fly Your Colors - Get some FTW & COC Shirts. Get Fit. Get Ready. Get on Two Wheels. Get Out There. Get It ? You'll be glad you did it - Be Good !

" The reason I pulled you over - Is you don't have a brake light . . . Now I realize you are 47 years old, and have insurance, but . . .

Now that I look at this - the brake light and horn would only work when the lights were on . . . ?
I'd wire it so when you turn on the(IG) ignition switch - it also feeds the brake light switch and horn button. ( I personally only utilized this to assist me with installing a Bosch Relay )

Mr. Fussy . . .

When it runs, it runs great . . . fun to ride. Smooth.
Rides good for a rigid - I'm smiling.

Starting it?

COLD: No Throttle - Enrichener Up - Full Advance - Full Kick

HOT: No Throttle, Full Advance -1/2 kicks only

If it don't pop, Retard timing, Pump it a couple -

If it still don't pop, Advance a little

If it still don't pop, Wide open throttle

If it still don't pop, Get pissed off . . .

If it still don't pop, CALL POPS !

Small Town . . .

I spend some time in this corner of the coffee shop. Nobody ever sits here. I get all 4 chairs to myself. Very seldom does anyone ever sit with me . . . I periodically get new art on the walls. I hear a lot of gossip about our town. They forget I'm here . . . I also like the Main Street Dam . . . it's quiet too, except for the rushing water. The side drive is nice . . . I drink my coffee and stare at the only motorcycle I own - which I can ride, and drink coffee at the same time . . .

Just waiting on parts . . . SOL

Parts are getting harder to get. NOS, aftermarket, swap meet, it doesn't matter. As the craze of rebuilding all this old stuff gets even crazier . . . parts are drying up. You almost need to stock-up if you plan on doing this for a living. I just do it for friends, etc . . . but, if you had a shop where you were really trying to pump out some work - you'd be screwed . . . no parts. Backordered. OOS(Out-of-Stock). S.O.L. !