Noot

Probable cause . . .

I thought I'd check the timing on his magneto before I disassembled the engine. It was a solid mount mag - and timing was very retarded. This can make your engine run hot. Above optimum temps. This may have led to scoring. Piston-wall clearance was +.005, so it was plenty loose for cast pistons.

Ironworks - June 1999

Side Valves

I've got flatheads on the brain . . . ULs, WLs . . . you name it . . .

Sportster Shop

I like this guy . . . cool shirt.

This is trick . . .

Somebody do this again . . .

Salinas . . .

. . . I like that seat, tank & rear frame section. Cool rims.
Zoom in for more trick stuff . . .

R. Rockett

. . . and his custom yellow Commando.

Resur-Erection

This dude . . . they call 'em "Rattlecan" . . . got a whole shed o' 45s. Fresh'd up dis one. Kept her a bit gnarly lookin' . . . Beauty is in the eye-of-the-beholdest . . . Sure iz purdy !

Silver Flake Lids . . .

Are nothing new . . .
What's he drinkin' ?

Abuse

Pistonology

K Model (on Left) 45 (on the Right)

Each has a different type of wrist pin and keeper.

Each has a different wrist pin location.

Different size rings.

Different compression.

Not interchangable.

(The K piston has cool PCP knurling somebody did - awesome !)
This post for the benefit of a blog follower . . .

Fabers

Art is fun . . . do some . . .

He said . . .

. . . don't worry, I can weld anything . . . aluminum, brass, plastic, cardboard, styrofoam . . .

great - just great , now what ????

Kenny Farrell

A famous local stock car racer passed away this week. Farrell was the guy you wanted to be when hangin' with the neighborhood kids - racing homemade buggies down hills.

"Hey, I get to be Kenny Farrell this time!"

The glory of it . . .

. . . ready for action !

Go RED LINE

From my vintage patch collection,

Just need to find the right cap mate . . .

Pete Willis

They say, "Don't f**k with British rockers . . . or road racers."

Kelly & Spina

Old school art & paint royalty . . .

Mann's Girl . . .

Tom Kelly

Original art at my house . . .

The Ultimate . . .

Fuser

Read the book - Watch the movie

de Cosmo'n

All cosmoline can be removed more easily by:

- soak with WD-40

- heat part slightly

- wipe with shop towel

- blow off excess with compressed air (away from you)

- clean in parts washer

- blow dry

The old style, one-piece oil ring is a thing of beauty ain't it ?

Wide World of Sports

Tarabanko . . . the greatest of motorcycle ice racers. Howard Cosell would announce the action - it was a wonderful and exciting way to spend a cold winter day watching races.

Steve Morehead and __________________

Randy Goss? nope . . .
Randy Texter? no (but, good guess with the 65)
Randy Renfrow? no (but, another good guess with Team Honda)
Randy Green? Yes - National Number 65W

Tim Bender

Bender could hang off a sled with style. You could tell it was Bender just the way he threw that thing into the corners. He was very innovative - and experimental with his race sleds. Often out front . . . a very tough competitor. Still active in the sport . . .
Proudly sponsored by Olav Aaen . . . (one smart Swiss dude . . . )

Waldheim, Saskatchewan

Scott Parker

Indy Mile, just concentrate and win that No. 1 plate.

D's Leathers from Dee Johnson (Randy Goss's mom-in-law)

Autographs, promotions, money . . .
He's just tryin' to make a livin' at this.

BMXA 1978

I remember buying this issue at Red Owl. Took my Murray (Stingray copy) and we welded gussets, double clamp, knobbies, made the Bendix a freewheel, Avocet saddle, fluted post, KKTs . . . I was radder than most. Me and my brother promoted races, our track, our rules . . . we won most of them - a fixed deal for sure . . . (now I'll get back to work)

NOS is New Old Stock

So my friend Chad asks if i can go through his Harley 45 engine. He's got all the parts . . . hey - I say no problem. He shows up with original HD stuff, still in the boxes. Still in this hardened wax-like stuff. Cosmo grease everywhere. It takes like time to get the shit off . . . we're talkin' goo city here. But, the pistons and valves look so nice. Original Harley-Davidson parts. Back when steel was steel and quality mattered. If you can - buy NOS. It's usually better. Oh, Save The Boxes ! (he told me twice)