Noot

New guides, seats, valves, cups . . .

Back Packin' It

Running errands: Ace Hardware, Kwik Star, Theisen's, Lessin's, Car Quest, out to HD, stop for lunch . . . back to work in the garage. Time for cocktails??????

She's bored . . .

It's a bad disease . . . don't get it - instead get out and do it !

Church

J.W. "The Early Years . . . " (photo from the new shop)

I picked this up from Tim(Negotiable) at the Sturgis Swap Meet. It's the 1/4 speed oil pump breather for an XLR, KR and KRTT. For prolonged high speed, high rpm race applications.
I don't have the pinion/bevel gear that goes with it. It will be larger (more teeth) than the standard gear - maybe you have one? Check your spare parts. Thanks !

Got the Knuckle runnin' again . . .

Once it got gas - two kicks - oil is pumping - smooth as glass !

Cycle Sports Yamaha

. . . of Houston, Texas - Badass !

Iowa - Workin' Late

This '46 is fresh . . .

She rides it . . .

A motorcycle mama's trusty steed.

Quality Products

Goodson, Morris, Anderson, Lockhart, Etc. Etc. . . .

How to pack a bike too . . .

Not much room to sit? Hmmmmm.

How to pack a bike

This in-line 4 ticked away like a sewing machine, steam rising up from all the oil leaks. The rider asked for directions, never shutting off his machine. After 25 minutes - off he went !

Magnuson

Not naturally aspirated.

Bake's XLX

Big Noot with the drag bike - late 80's, early 90's - former Pro Stock National Record Holder. Iowa corn-fed iron at it's best . . . (photo from the vault)

Allied Babe . . .

Does anyone have any idea where she is now . . . she was everywhere, now she's gone. I need to contact her - it's very important.

Holland is in my blood . . .

Nijmegen Gelderland is where I come from . . .

I need investors . . .

Anyone want to go in on buying this motorcycle before it goes overseas? You need:

1. North Iowa address
2. You have to know how to set solid lifters
3. You have to know how to time a magneto(wait, I'll do that)
4. You can't be SR22
5. You need a garage(no outside storage)
6. If it starts making funny noises - pull over.
7. Includes FREE Church of Choppers T-Shirt (maybe)
8. Maybe I should rethink this? My ironhead is runnin' good right now.
9. Saddlebags NOT included.

Seriously, only $13K ? I mean chics will be leavin' their phone numbers, handles like a dream, runs like a mofo, be the baddest on the block for once in your life - just do it !

One for Mochi . . .

I'm turning Japanese . . . is she?????

Dick Allen in Deadwood

Check the custom clutch pad, tach drive mag and SU rock deflector.

Flight Time Rule No. 1

5am flight time in Vegas = "Hang at Spina's til' 3am . . ."
BEAT THE HEAT - WORK AT NITE !
( Pictured: Uncle Bob & Partsman Bill )

Rat Motor

It's done now - where's the owner? Need the bench space.

The Nuge

It was so freaking hot, plastic cups, warm beer, 2,100 good folks from Iowa, packed in the Surf Ballroom to hear Ted Nugent do Stranglehold again . . . the band was great - vocals spot on - the Gibson solid body and the Byrdland was shreddin' every note . . . for a 60 some year old guy holding a machine gun - not bad. Not bad at all. He lost the coin toss and had to ride the bus.

Me on the ice . . .

To help everyone cool off a bit . . .

Untouchable

Arlen was riding around that day and I followed him to his trailer where we talked about stuff for a bit then helped them unload
"The Untouchable" - real nice dude that Arlen Ness.

Dual Carb Pan Sporty

The Panster (that took some machining)

Skinny Dude Skinny Scoot

I'd give my right nut for a narrow springer like that - well, maybe not.
(Only if I get the 19" spool wid it . . .)

V8 Burnout in the Box

Tom Kelly, Larry Watson, Bob Spina

Magoo called Spina and told him Larry passed away. Before I knew Bob Spina, I really didn't know about the guys that paved the way in the custom car and paint industry. Larry Watson was one of them. They forgot more than we'll ever know. (see kustomrama.com for the Larry Watson story)

Ready for Sturgis . . .

Wally's Triumph

This motorcycle has "been there" and "done that" many many times.

Non-motorcycle related . . .

Habaneros in the wheel borrow, flowers, kitty cats, green grass, ain't life grand in Noot's backyard???? Happy Crap to sooth your soul . . .

Speed is King

Iowa Weather - NOW

Temp: 92 F and Sunny
Humidity: 100%
Wind: 25mph gusty
Later: Storms, Possible Hail and/or Tornados
Dinner: Pasta with Wine and a Movie

Leaky Check Ball

If your ironhead leaks past the oil pump check ball(valve) and fills up your primary and lower end after extended periods of inactivity - Get yerself a needle-nose vise grips and put some small pieces of fuel line (so you don't booger up your rubber line) and pinch the feed line shut.
Works for me. Just don't forget to take your grips off - (I always kinda straighten out the line a little before I go rippin' down the road) Maybe I shouldn't be telling you people this stuff???
PS. Zoom in and check my nifty 1/2 link that hasn't flew off yet . . .

How to fix this . . ?

I have a panhead exhaust flange repair kit - but, the flanges are slightly tapered. WTF? I need to know the exact size of the ID(inside diameter) on a panhead pipe(where it slides over the head flange) Anybody have one they can measure? I don't have any panhead pipes yet. Then I can compare my OD on the replacement flanges. Thank You ! Now I just need a machinist and someone who can weld sandcast aluminum.

Favorite Products

Can't live without 'em :
Speedy 500 - Takes off sticky shit
Malco Showroom Shine: The best detailer, hands down period
Lincoln Grease Gun in-a-can - Gets in there !
PJ-1 Blue & HD Chain Oil: Both different - both flat out work !
Novus No. 2: Windshields, Paint, Sunglasses - No Problems.
Menchaca Fajita Seasoning: Burgers, Pork Chops, Steaks, Tex Mex (I'm Addicted)

July 23rd TED NUGENT Surf Ballroom-Clear Lake, Iowa
Aug 28th CINDERELLA Tama, Iowa
Sept 12th FU MANCHU First Avenue-Mpls, MN
Oct 19th SOCIAL DISTORTION First Avenue-Mpls, MN