I finally witnessed the S&S X-Wedge FXR. Way bad in person. Looks like something Batman would ride. Very professionally built - but, what else would you expect from S&S? I'll still take the XR or the Vincent . . . (that Vincent was totally wicked)
Everything is a "Hundred Bucks" now . . . hell, a couple years ago this tank was $5, $10 . . . now if it's got a lame 70's paint job it's $100 . . . I wouldn't have this on my scoot even back in the day. It's kinda fug'ly . . . That tin primary cover was all beat to shit - with crappy chrome too. I need to beat up more of my good parts. It's easy to build a rat bike (but apparently expensive).
You had to kinda look around to find some cool shit goin' on this year - but it was worth the trip.
I use PJ1 Wrinkle Paint (make sure you clean the tip and the can) it likes to stick up after one usage. I then spray Plastic-Coat Flat Black Hi-Heat over the top to dull it up - otherwise it's too shiney and looks like ass . . . Keep the wrinkle a uniform thickness and lay it on a little heavy, but don't get a run or yer screw'd. Tricky stuff - but if you do it right - looks bitchin' . . .
Wouldn't it be great to have a motorcycle like this? You could race around town and pretend you're a GP racer from the past . . . and everyone would know it's you coming !
When I was first hangin' more at the family shop, my dad had me working and servicing this panhead whenever it came in. The guy was from Ames, Iowa and I eventually took the whole bike apart and we rebuilt everything. He put quite a few miles on it every year. It had that square "police oil bag" and other cop goodies on it. Wonder if he still has it?
Sorry about the photo lighting - but, the guy wouldn't let me have it to photocopy - and I thought somebody could use this . . ?
Sometimes you wonder whatever happened to the girl in the Allied Advertisements? Did she go on to have this huge modeling career? Is she just a housewife now? Is this gal a famous movie actress - and I just don't recognize her? Where the hell's she at . . . damn it !
Long Beach Swap Meet looks to be a good one? Plenty of goodies. 4 speed case, rigid frame, 32E generator, SU carb w/ remote float, pistons, rings . . . and the '64 CH custom. Bacon just moved there a few weeks ago. He'll be ridin' year 'round now - Hmmmm, maybe just maybe . . ?
You know the proper way to paint a dragon? I didn't think so . . . This dragon has class . . .
This one makes a nice desktop background . . .
Met this talented painter named Mike at the Cedar Rapids Swap Meet. He does some really cool paint jobs with lace & flake. He fabricated his own method to "louver" gas tanks and fenders - and everything looked real professional. See his blog at: flyingweaselgarage.blogspot.com. Mike is located in Keokuk, Iowa - Go see him when you're in the area (bar next door).
Tickets were quite a bit cheaper in 1976 !
