Noot

Francois Cevert

Originally a motorcycle racer - he switched to cars and then Formula One. He would pull wheelies in the paddock on pit bikes. He was one of my favorite drivers due to his style - and he was almost always smiling. Francois was a team-mate of the great Jackie Stewart and finished a close 2nd behind him many times. I believe he had only one single F1 race win in his career. He was killed at Watkins Glen in 1973 - age 29. I was devastated. I saw this photo of him on the net today and it all came back. Quite intriguing the memories which are stored in the mind only to be brought out by a single photo.

1982 - Five Foot Bunny Hop off a curb

Old Photo of Ricky Noot:(that'd be me)
Team Mongoose with Tanges
Skyway Tuff Wheel Ones(with Comp IIIs)
Addicks(48T)
KKTs
Kashamax
Fluted seat post
MCS Stem
Redline V-Bars
BMX Action Number Plate
Grab-On Grips(Zane Seeley gave them to me)
Sears Tuf-Skins with Nike Cortez (red swoosh)
Adidas Sweat Shirt
Sold it to a preacher's kid - then it got stolen(image that)
Shot with 110 Kodak

Gone, but never forgotten . . .

Bacon's Knuckle . . .

"Old School" (rare photo)

There are very few photos of this guy. A man of mystery . . . He has the best sayings and quotations.

Example: "Hey o' school, where did you go last night?
We lost you and couldn't find you?"
His reply: "Man, it sucked, too many people,
no booze, no puff puff . . . so I left."
No puff puff?

Save for future reference . . .

The KLR - I sold it

This bike ran the ice, the Black Hills, over to the Mississippi, over hill & dale and never let me down - why I sold it???? I had too many motorcycles. They really wake up with a pipe, bigger main and cut the CV spring a couple coils. Then it snarled . . .

KC Ricky's Transmission

New mainshaft and countershaft. New door bearing. All set up and ready to go in the case.
New standard rollers(23) will be here Tuesday . . . another Ironhead ready to hit the road soon !

R&M Header

Hey dude . . .

I dig the fairing ! . . . and the bright tangerine, - you can't be too bland in Vegas or they look at you funny.

Ratchet Top

10+ years ago

Jesse gave me a lighter that day . . . said to keep it. I helped with some barriers and we talked about Leo Payne and Bonneville - I was just gettin' ready to ride out to Deadwood. I was kinda a geek . . . still am a little. (easy now)

High Life Bar - Des Moines

Man vs. Food . . . Did you check that out? The broasted chicken, the bacon wrap deal . . . I didn't know they had food? I just drank the High Life and watched the vintage televisions !!

Savior

Don't know about those fender struts . . ?
Another 2 into 1 (was real popular. . .
now you can't hardly find a new one)

Fresh Bore & Hone Job

The sweet smell of Safety Kleen solvent and honing oil !

Banana Brake

Is that a Dick Allen header? Fubar? Neat bike !

Image from Sporty Garage

Wish this place was about 5000 miles closer.

Martin Hoffman

Section of original Harley-Davidson advertisement - 1970s.
Hoffman, is a realist painter from Florida. Mostly figurative paintings. How about that Sporty Roadster??? - and No face shields????

Billy Budde

Kawi/Yammy/Honda Chopper Builder - San Leandro, California
Anyone remember him?
(Reminds me of my friend Gary Wright)

Take the easy way . . ?

All these big custom bike builders usually just take the easy way with a Super E or G . . . come on guys . . . anybody know where there's a blower I could put on my '65 stroker motor? Let's build a bomb !

Gak's Pan (from Hawgholic)

This is fuckin' huge . . . I've been sending some e-mails back and forth to Gak from Japan. I've always admired the builds that come from Hawgholic and Sporty Garage. Best wishes and I'll catch up with you sometime. Ride on from across the pond ! -Noot

Magna-Cycle

I always wanted one of these - this is Eric's . . .

Photo submitted by: Gak

Basic

Save for Future Reference: Your basic belt drive, shift, foot peg set-up for open primary.
Other observations:
(Ring gear not necessary) (Bungee cord is necessary)

Morty says . . .

"I think it's time you tear down the Poison banner . . ."

Lights took a shit . . .

I'll just put on my "vintage electrical" thinking cap. Hmmmmmmm???
Thankfully - I got a magneto, I made it home!

Boring is Boring

I'm getting backed up with work - time to get back at it . . .
The VanNorman 900 boring bar has served us well.
Custom table is set up for 900/1000 Ironhead Sportster.

HEAVY & Co.

Zac and crew are first class (ok, you knew that) - An intellectually stimulating conversation was had by all. Great wares ta boot . . . get yours at www.heavy-clothing.com

Kruse's Multi-Functional Wagon

This vehicle serves many useful functions:
1. Daily Transportation
2. Taxi
3. Refuge from inclement weather
4. Boardroom for important discussions and meetings
5. T-Shirt Distribution Center
6. Decompression and relaxation zone
7. Burnout wheel chock . . . (most important)

Lords of Loud

This Lords deal in Cedar Rapids was like really fuckin' cool. These guys put on a great show on short notice. Somebody worked really hard on making up some cool trophies. Despite the rain, everyone just sucked it up - and brought their neat old iron anyway. The different engine configurations is what I really get into - and there was plenty to look at . . . Hope to see you all again real soon - and if you missed it - I'm sure they'll be another one next year!