DICE Facts & Gossip

Luke is cuttin' it close if he's going to Born Free III.

Jeff and Brad deal with the cops (due to cars doing burnouts I suspect)

The biggest Sinner gave me a huge hug and a squeeze, so I decided not to stay at the clubhouse.
Maybe next time.  Thank you for the offer - all cool dudes those Sinners !

There were more cute gals this year.  Nice !

The Speed Merchant was well represented by Denver Dan.  Nice quality parts I got to see first-hand for your Bonneville, Thruxton, Sportster and Dyna.  thespeedmerchant.net

Chopped & DICE'd

 

As I rode home with the sound of my pipes . . . I couldn't stop thinking about . . .

Tom Fugle is so full of history.  If you ever have a chance to stand around and chat with the man - you'll never forget it.  

Chopper Dave is doing all types of casting, and a lot of custom "one off" pieces.  Get with him about what you want and he'll be happy to get you a quote.  Seriously.

Ricky, Tony and Mike are pumped about their trip to Cali for Born Free III.  Good Luck on your 4000+ mile journey.  

Chris and the CR crew are still the party masters - so great to see you guys and your gals.  We'll hook up this summer for more.

Carl, Matt and Co. were down from Aberdeen.  Carl's bike was so loaded - for real or for effect - that was cool.  Matt and Brittney kick ass.

Josh and Slippery Pete are still my idols, even more now than ever before.  Wouldn't it be great to go on a run with the Chicago crew someday?  Holy fuck that would be cool.

Dustin, Dan and the Sinners from Cali (thanks for spending your hard earned money to come and see us - great to see you again.  

Gilly, Sully, Jeff, Brad, Billy . . . without you guys - Des Moines would suck.   Brad can't hardly contain himself when he talks about his trip to the Isle of Mann for the TT. I really need to get there someday.  Oh, and wait 'til you see Jeff Wright's FXR.  Insanely Innovative.  I like it a lot.

The Nesstique

This motorcycle is now at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa

FP @ The Reverb

This crazy fucker, Taime Downe and his band Faster Pussycat rock Iowa tomorrow night in Waterloo.  I'll have to ask him how the bike trip to Mex went with Gilby . . . 80's rock-n-roll at it's best . . . support the sport of heavy metal - Chains over Belts - VO5 over grease . . . get down and rock it !

Kelly's Pan

Kelly is into guns, black powder, buckskin, tractors, metal shavings . . . and thankfully - Panheads.

Get the tools out - Again . . .

Old Reliable wasn't feeling too well, so I had to stop at Jeff Wiley's for tools and advice.  Jeff said, "Try this, do this . . . now get outta here kid - I'm busy."

J&P Cycles 1st Annual Vintage Meet

Through storms, rain, wind, hail, breakdowns . . . all in 150 miles - but, I made the J&P deal in Anamosa, Iowa.  If you haven't been to the National Motorcycle Museum - it's now better than ever.  Really a super cool deal.  Thanks John (and George) . . . and Jim Long too.

Share Your Cheese

I added a little "cheese" up the middle.  It's all cheese isn't it?  Why does there have to be cheese up the middle?  Don't know if I like it or not?  Wipe that shit off and start over? - fuck it - I'm sellin' it anyway.
C liked it . . . Now off to Pete for clear jizz . . .

Red, White, Blue, Green & Drab

. . . back from the Memorial Day Run on the 45

Spina Art (via cell phone)

Uncle Bob sprayed out an eagle for the Memorial Day weekend.  Bob's birds are the best.  No templates, no cheesy art-tool "easy way out" friskets . . . all one-of-a-kind art.  Only one like it.  Period.  Dig It.
This bird is watchin' you. 

J&P Cycles - June 3rd, 4th and 5th

John Parham and company are hosting a swap meet, museum open house and show this weekend in Anamosa, Iowa.  I guess the museum moved to a building that used to be Wal-Mart - so, it must be big? Right?  I might just check this thing out.  Plenty of stuff to look at from John's personal collection, "on loan" classics and JD art . . . what more do you want?  Hill Climb Sunday - hit it !

S&S B Carburetor

1. Works the best on Shovelheads (74" or 80")

2. Not bad on Ironheads

3. You need to keep them a bit on the "rich" side

4. Not really great on Panheads (although old timers will argue this)

5. Throttle shaft will wear out

6. No accelerator pump
7. Work great on Kawasaki Drag Bikes !

Leaf

I whipped out some variegated red leaf last night.  Outlined with a bit of Fire Red . . . more stripes and we be ready for some clear stuff.

AEE in Blue

Rain Rain Go Away . . . Stop Back Some Other Day . . .

It'z Ride Yer K 2 Work Day

. . .  with my trusty COC back pack filled with goodies !

The year was 1970 . . .

 My friend sent me this photo.  It's either Denver Mullins, Dan Haggerty or the guy that lives down the street from me - I'm leaning towards Mullins due to the trick front end and pullbacks.

Tires Tyres Llantas

Should I throw some new rubber on this thing?  Change the oil? (just changed it in Oct)  The rubber is now getting down there since this photo was taken.  I used to nut & bolt this baby - check everything.  It's turned into this "jump on and go" bike.  That's asking for trouble.  Do I risk it?  Hell, run it to the Shuffle and Dice and update it before Sturgis.  Just ride the SOB !  The Black Bike has never let me down.  Ever.

Church & Tacos

 . . . always go great together !

Bastard Stalled Again

The curly haired dude is Michael Lang, organizer of the big Woodstock peace, love, music deal . . . My question is:  If he's using this BSA as his "pit bike" . . . how'd he get this thing started and going the whole time?  They are known to start hard . . .  those 441 Victors are really a bitch, aren't they?  Maybe that's why she's smiling?  He appears to be concentrating pretty hard.  Where's the bike now?

Dry and Sealed

My 2nd favorite type of mushrooms . . .

Slightly crisp, buttery flavor - perfecto !  
(served with ditch asparagus and chopped game bird)

Outside Oilers

Always check your Installed Spring Height and Spring Free Length.  The Go/No Go told the story.  These babies needed a shim.  The "special tool" machined the head to sink the lower collar. 
All better now.

DC Choppers

 . . . blows the cobbs outta the bike, while dad looks on . . .
(hangin' with Tim at the swap (Sturgis awhile back)

Dingo's 80"

'78 FX cases with late model 80" wheels, S&S rods, Andrews A, with late pump . . . she's built nice & tight ! 
Ready for the highway and cheap gas . . . Ride on Brothers -  
Summer is Upon Us !

1947 Sunnen Hone

Originally a dry hone - I need to make it a wet one !  Still have to get a pan, pump, etc.  Then,  I'm doin' lifter blocks, races, wrist pin bushings . . . just get more stones and mandrels.