St. Paul Vintage Meet
Livin' out of a van, saw some bikes, bought some parts, drank some beers, rode to Porky's, went to Benassi's, spent some money, talked to Phil, traded with Bromie - stopped at Cabelas - that's about it. A good time was had by all - despite a little drizzle . . .
Minnesota State Fairgrounds Swap Meet and Bike Show This Fri & Sat
JUNE 11th and 12th, 2010 - Ride up to the Minnesota State (St. Paul) Fairgrounds for the coolest swap meet and bike show you'll ever see this weekend. Enter off Snelling Avenue.Camping is cheap on the grounds with showers.
Neat dinner ride to Porky's Drive Inn Friday Nite.
Parts everywhere.
Damn good bike show. Vincents, Harleys, Triumphs, BSAs, Nortons, Matchless's, Sunbeams, JAPs, Jawa's, Clevelands, bad ass Indians, Ducati's, all the brands represented . . .
Come see it for yourself. You only live once.
Drink ice cold Hamms when you can - see you there !
(Pictured: original photo from the St. Paul Fairgrounds - Motorcycle Corps.)
Over 70 years ago . . .
Fred Hamm of Pasadena, California"The Iron Man" of long distance riding records.
1936 Knucklehead EL (61 cu. in.)
1825 miles in 24 hours (record set in 1937)
Pete Hill in Sturgis
Big Noot said he ripped it down Main Street and quick rolled it back into the trailer . . . cool.Poor Performance
With the popularity of these rising - (shit, they're everywhere again) I just wanted to note that Custom Bike March 1982 did a flow test on about 25 different air cleaners and this one was overall dead last with the worst performance. S&S Teardrop was the best. Highest flow was a velocity stack or no air cleaner at all. Hey, just stick a rag in it - or yer paintleg. Don't Let Your Harley Down?????The Benassi Bros.
I have a couple friends of mine from Mpls./St. Paul. The brothers: Benassi. They collect & restore old Harleys - like their 1948 FL. I'll see them next weekend for the AMCA Viking Chapter Antique Meet at the St. Paul Fairgrounds. We drink Red Dog. Shoot the shit. I like their last name - sounds a little 'Italian' . . . you get me? Be good - you could come up missin' . . .
Panheads Never Die
They may have some modern components here and there . . . but, the 'mill' they're runnin' remains the same good old panhead motor. 1948-1965.
A Paint & Body Man
Wojo shoots some clear on my parts for the '78 Bastard Stepchild. His shop is pretty cool, built it himself years ago - a lot of history in there. Lots o' cars built and painted there. If the walls could talk? Thanks Wojo !Only in Iowa
Friday Nite Show & Shine at "Cattle Congress" Waterloo, Iowa. Grab your lawnchairs, coolers, a camera and cruise in the '66 for a night of fun. About 300 cars - not bad. Pizza at Mama Nicks.
Decisions Decisions
Morty "the Official Shop Cat" has been ridding our yard of unwanted critters for years. But, lately he hasn't been killing the baby rabbits. He just plays around with them. Makes a new friend. Shows them around the shop. And then - they must do something that makes Mort go and BITE THEIR HEADS OFF . . . HA HA HA HA HA !
Worth Rebuilding !
Early 4 speed case & gears . . . no cracks - looks nice and straight -Get after it !
Leg Man?
A guy at Kwik Star was telling me about the lower legs of his bike . . . all about his legs . . . blah blah blah blah . . . The only thing I could think about was the legs of his woman standing nearby . . . wow !(wish I'd had my camera)
Spina's "On-the-Run" new paintjob . . .
Spina likes to change his paint on his trusty FLHX every year . . . and when it's ridin' season he can't be without his wheels - You dig? So, he's doin' a "Paint on the Run" job - one piece at a time. Uncle Bob Spina, "The fastest paint gun in the West !"
Jeff & Irish Rich
Jeff says, "Rich, look at me when I'm talkin' to ya . . "
(2 icons of the industry)
(2 icons of the industry)
Mission Accomplished
Kevin's EL is ready to go. Fixed the broken valve spring, the major oil leaks and adjusted the clutch - he has a brake light now too . . . hopefully a happy customer?
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