Knuckle Chop
This was listed FOR SALE and it got my wheels turning . . .'39 E with '52 wishbone.
It was one of those "like they used to ride" scoots.
A little loose, unkept, ragged, leaky, but ok for the do-it-yourselfer.
In other words: Perfect.
The price was reasonable. Hmmmmmm?
Rat Bike ????????
I didn't consider this motorcycle "ratty enough" to be entered in the Rat Bike Class. It was just a little dirty. (Check that rear Dunlop)Sano Seven-Fitty
Some guy did a damn nice job restoring this Honda Four. It was entered in the local Abate Bike Show over the weekend.
In their prime . . .
Youth is king - once it's gone, it's gone forever. I was just thinking about Linda Ronstadt and had to go find her . . . and with the magic of the internet, there she was - just like I remember. So, I went looking for a few others and found them too.
The Culprit
No wonder she ran a little rough - a busted valve spring. The beauty of it, is the guy was still riding it. Actually ran pretty good considering the rear exhaust valve probably wasn't goin' closed all the way - floatin' around in there . . . old bikes rock !
Don't Ask to Borrow My Tool
Harley Part No. 94585-30Knucklehead / Panhead Headbolt Wrench
In the family since 1968
Value: a shitload of frogskins
Blue & Purple Fingernails
Had a couple stripin' jobs to do . . . I get paint all over myself. My pants, my shirt, my face . . .
I always have to check really good for smudges. Sparkle orange with flake silver flames and I outline in Purple.
"Leah" be kewl now 2 . . . over & out.
Intakes & Exhaust
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)
Hundred Bucks - $100 - C Note
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).
Hand Me Downs
I had to call a guy about servicing a few things on his motorcycle. It was his dad's bike that we worked on years ago. His dad is gone now - and it's been handed down to the son. The trailer door came down and my jaw hit the floor. Awesome! I got it running in about 15 minutes, but the cups and oil lines leak so bad - the oil is running all over the motor, smoke is rolling, the carb is seeping, but I'll get it sealed up. Pretty neat bike - huh?
Donnie Smith Show & Swap
You had to kinda look around to find some cool shit goin' on this year - but it was worth the trip.A "little" something for everyone. By Sunday, the crowd is gettin thin and you can move around a bit more. I see Steve Driscoll was there - airbrushing up a storm. Some unique stuff I didn't see last year. 1967 XLCH sold for $1000 bucks. That green panhead was damn cool !
Wrinkle Paint
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' . . .
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