Potential . . .

Having the ability to see beyond just "the vanity" side of something is difficult for some people.  A piece of rusted metal in the tall grass is just junk to some . . . others see the potential.  A old panhead leaking oil, a knuckle with dents in the fenders . . . A few of my own experiences:

1. The girl you don't remember at the class reunion.

(She's like, Hi Rick . . . uhhh ?)

2. The beat '73 Camaro with rust, blow-by and mismatched rims.

( It blew my doors off ! )

3. The plate of slop - is this guts or worms?

( Went back for sloppy 2nds . . . )

Thanks Pete !

 . . . you did a great job with paint & clear !   Coolest rotor around . .

Jockey Dreams . . .

  . . . and juice brakes.

Still in the family . . .

This 1946 FL was purchased new from a dealership in Des Moines.  The owner ran an autobody shop in Evansdale, Iowa for years . . . and this fine machine was then passed on to the son.  Lots of tastefully done custom touches throughout the bike.  (like the rear seat rail added chrome embellishments)  It was great to see the kid still riding it, telling the stories, and keeping his father's memory alive.

" W " Motors

 . . . a 348 or a 409 . . . they're just plain ass cool !

Rudy's Tacos !

A great place to take your date - great food, friendly service.  You don't take a number, and they don't take your name.  You sit where you want - and they somehow find you.  Good Stuff Jose !
( on Falls Ave. Waterloo, Iowa )

Mopar Dreams . . .

"Rain or Shine Friday Nite" at Cattle Congress - Waterloo, Iowa !

Heavily Psyche'd

 . . . more Crazy, Crazy stuff.  

Couldn't find my copy of Loudness "Rock-n-Roll Crazy Night"

"Born Too Late To Be Free Bike . . . "

Gettin' the big juicer brake all figured out.  McFarland spun me out a spacer - now she's lined up and lookin' good.  Fun, simple stuff these rigids.  Mechanical would be easier - but, why take the easy way?

Thank You Morris Magneto . . .

Morris Magneto got my order here.  Dave & crew can help you with tech info, products, they know what they sell.  Awesome company with awesome products !  Go Morris !

It's one of those . . .

. . . Ride your turtle tank touring bike to work days !

The best times of a kid's life . . .

Dear Wiz, "Please bring back BMXA at the local news stand . . . "

Why did I save all those issues?????

Kinda glad I did . . .

DA Enterprises 4" Risers - Restored

McFarland made me some caps (which were missing) and I sanded and polished to my lil' hearts content.  Now I'm so happy and filled with joy, since they look so cool - and Rich told me where they came from - so I know a bit of history.
 (Mfg. by: DA Enterprises of Westminster, CA)  Handlebars by Biltwell (Thanks Mike)

Yuasa YUmicron

The only battery my 900 Sportster can't kill.  Get one . . ..

more . . . CRAZY Stuff

Always measure new cam gears and pinions . . . nothing is ever "bolt in . . . "  Just waiting on parts from Morris Magneto.  I'm not real happy with them right now, they're cuttin' me close . . . poor planning on their part does not constitute an emergency on my part.  Send Morty out there..

Morty says . . .

"Please turn out the lights and go in the house . . . it's been a hard cat day . . . and stop taking my picture."
NOTE: Clock reads "Las Vegas Time"

Stroker Shovel . . .

A "sleeper" built for a local ruffian . . .

Local scene . . .

This ain't the bike, but there's some cat runnin' round my town on something similar.  It's like, WTF was that?  I'm on the K tryin' to chase him down, ran 3 reds . . . and it got away.  Fast lil' bugger . . .

Cool TV . . . or not?

Jagger will be on SNL this Sat Nite along with The Foo Fighters
and Jeff Beck too . . .

I just might watch it?

Me and "the 'ol man . . "

Working on motors next to your dad (mine is Big Noot), isn't always real glorious.  But, you can learn a thing or two if you pay attention.  I always use those band-type ring compressors.  You can struggle a bit with them - gettin' the thing on straight, loosening the bolt, tightening, jockey'n with the thing.  I've always noticed these cast-ring-type compressors in the drawer with all the Harley tools.  They work slick.  They are all tapered and smooth inside - slip right on - less apt to break a ring.  Slide right off the bottom.  Trick man !  He's even got one stashed for 3 5/8" big bore pistons.  Huh, what do you know ????? 

Just Go . . .

This photo just makes a guy want to go around a track . . . 

and see what you could do . . ?

Fit and Finish . . . Oil Pump

I very rarely ever have a problem with S&S Products.  They are some of the best in the industry.  Full instructions included.  Everything fits.  Nice, quality parts.  You get what you pay for.  When you want to build stock, modified or Crazy Shit . . . it just don't matter what . . . I say, "Go with S&S Cycle."

Country ride to the pond . . .

Big Lure = Little Fish . . .  Hmmmm?

Time for lunch . . .

Flywheels all true . . .

Assemble Timken bearing . . .

Double check everything . . .

Stop work for Taquito Rancheros Pollo carry-out order . . .

Crazy stuff . . .

I've been workin' hard on the latest project . . . tryin' my best to utilize all "Made In The USA" parts.  So far so good.  Companies like S&S, Rowe, Eastern, Colony, Andrews, Casite, James . . . you be the judge.
The best part of it all?  MADE IN IOWA !  (or rebuilt in Iowa to say the least . . . )

Public Awareness Bulletin

K Model . . . completed

Finally got the K runnin' half-way decent.  Still need about a 28 or 30 pilot and move the needle around a bit more, but, it's on the street again.  Like my new FL oil bag emblems ?