Noot

Szechuan Porridge

My wife cooks up some bizarre meals for us. She's really into cooking. There was this big ginger root floating 'round in there . . . I don't know what this really was . . . but, it sure was good !

Caddy Air Induction

. . . whoever did this - Nice Work ! ( From Viva Vegas 2011 )

I guess there's a Motorhead Box Set (which retails for $600.00) that Lemmy has told his fans NOT to buy.
It has like 60 albums worth of early Motorhead - But, he thinks that's too much money for his fans to spend on their music. Lemmy is cool. We all agree.

Save for future reference

How to modify your DC Linkert for performance:

Top Photo - Bore carb body to accept 9X butterfly (M74B)

Lower Photo - Machine a float-bowl spacer for extra fuel

Solo Indian

It's lonely being an individualist . . .

XLCH Clutch Cable Bracket

This mounts to left side of crash bar boss on frame.

One Fast Brit . . .

. . . my new email buddy, Sir Patrick, sends me pics of his KHK Bonneville blaster. He's quite knowledgeable of the KR, XLR platform. Professionally built. On to the next cafe . . . catch him if you can? Wow !

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 . . . )