Noot

Tator sent me this photo....

Looks like South Dakota???

Don't forget to mark your calendar for February 16th

The Capitol City Swap Meet & Show

at the Iowa State Fairgrounds - DSM, Iowa.

Go to Kung Fu and get some tacos & Hamms . . . Go to GT, Go to Cyclepedia, Get a Big Tomato, Go see Brad, Go see Jeff . . . Go see Gilly, Go find Sully . . .!

Bump Start . . .

Do this with a Twin Cam too many times and throw the flywheels out-of-true - eat your oil pump bearing and ruin your day.....

The HeliCoil, invented by a smart German in the aeronautics industry, allowed the use of lightweight components (aluminum) to be used in engines. The ability to meet torque specifications in aluminum with a corrosive resistant thread (stainless). HeliCoils get a bad reputation because installers don't follow directions.

1. Use the proper drill size and tap

2. Always break off the drive tang

3. Finish with the new HeliCoil just below the surface

4. Use Loc-Tite (as recommended)

5. Never remove fastener when engine is hot (ie: spark plugs,

timing plugs, engine covers, etc . . . )

6. Readily available

HeliCoils are an effective (and very cost effective) fix to stripped threads. Yes, there are many other products that you can argue are equal or better, IF installed correctly. Most other inserts require a hole so large, that if it ever comes out - you are really screwed . . . (pun intended)
If I met this German in a hall, I'd buy him Weihenstephaner.

" Here I go again . . .

. . . down the only road I've ever known . . . "

Early Sportster frame (recently purchased). Let's build a bike !

I'm thinking something like that '52K but, with twice the power.
Run a '59CH motor, PB cams, Branch Heads(Big Noot has a set),
DC Linket(bored for an X9), dry clutch, chopped fender, short wheelbase, steering dampener . . .

Just tie on a sleeping bag and go like hell . . .
What else do I have to do ?????

Make it resemble Warner's Bonneville Bike !

Cable & Wire Tricks . . .

I saw this method used on Jay Springsteen's XR one year at Springfield. Take small rubber hose and cut it into equal, short lengths. Next, run those tiny zip-ties around the wires(or cables) and through the hose to make a cool separator system. Works great on push/pull dual throttle cables too !

Cold Weather Depression . . .

I may have to head South to ride soon ?

Displacement . . . Did you know?

K Model = Bore: 2.750. Stroke: 3.8126 (3 13/16") Cubes: 45.28

KH Model = Bore: 2.750. Stroke: 4.5625 (4 9/16") Cubes: 54.19

XLCH 900 = Bore: 3.00 (3") Stroke: 3.8126 (3 13/16") Cubes: 53.89

S&S Cycle Super B Series

The S&S B ( and it's big brother the Super D) are tried and true.

There are a few different versions - but, all function the same.

Pros:

Very affordable ($50 - $100)

Easy to Tune (Variety of common jet sizes)

Top end power !

Simple to operate - Few moving parts
They like cubic inches (74" to 96")

They look cool. - Easy to polish !

Cons:

Look for worn throttle shaft (kits to fix)

No accelerator pump (works better with electric start)

Have to cut the ball off your cable (leads to frayed ends)

If you have a 80" shovel - and don't want to pay $350 for
a Super E Kit.....

Try a B on for size.

Public Message

My condolences to California, Nevada . . . yada yada yada.....

Happy Times . . .

I really dig this photo . . . they just look like they're so happy together. Riding that pan chopper, hangin' with friends. She's got her new fringe leathers on . . . He just had his buddy do the top-end . . . everything is just golden at this very moment.
The photographer who took the shot could see it too . . . Hope they are still together and still rolling down the highway. Looks like a mini Packer-Type hat he's got on the fender????

'38 EL - Assembly Line

Another '38 lower all done . . .she's tight too . . .

Original Races

Andrews K Cam

4 fins (sleeved by Advanced)

Almost all original HD parts . . .

Rocked, Wired & Blues'd !

On any Sunday afternoon . . .

I heard a rare sound yesterday as I got home from an "old parts in the barn" mission. It was the sound of a sole XR500 Honda motor. On again, Off again, On again, Off again. The locals had scrapped away the snow for a track on the main channel of the mighty Cedar River. The older, vintage motors have such a nice rumble to the pipe. Then a CRF took the track - and those kinda sound like shit. Sorry. They have an annoying exhaust note (that I see why citizens soon call the cops). Even after I got home, the sound was blurring out the Redskins. I think the cops will soon shut this down, just like all the rest. My solution would be mufflers. (like the days of the Sacto Mile, when "boom cans" at lower decibels actually made the bikes go faster) However, it makes you want to ride again.

Rikki & Spina . . .

Striping a kit at Sturgis . . . Rockett Drum Works !

www.rockettdrumworks.com

KUSTOM K

Anymore . . . you only see these in Japan.

The Mug that got away . . .

I saw one of these For Sale at a swap meet last year (new in the box) . . . $30.00 - I didn't buy it . . . now, whenever I see this ad in old magazines . . . Rats !

Sanford & Son

I have never been a fan of using parts on motorcycles that were not really designed to be used on a motorcycle . . . such as:

Hot water handles for jockey shift knobs

Ford hood emblems for air cleaners

BMX pedals for your kicker

Beer coolers for saddlebags

You get it . . .

I had a hard enough time using a chain link (at least it's bike related) for my spring clip. They use these for exhaust springs too you know? Hey, it's a Diamond side plate !

You can go under one condition . . .

.....you have to wear your Lee Marvin sweater . . .

( we had a blast on New Year's Eve )

Triumph

Keep Fight'n - Keep Jammin' 2013
Plus, he looks a bit like Michael Geltz . . .

New Orleans

Simple . . . but, rockin' . . .

Hope Joan's out & about this year . . .

Morty says . . .

Tell Rich I'm on my way . . . this sucks.

2nd Chances . . .

This tool is made by Sunnen. They are kinda expensive. Big Noot bought it a long time ago. Last time I used this tool I had it a bit tight - and twisted up the whole thing. Big Noot wasn't real happy, but, he fixed it. Now I'm using it again.

Don't fuck it up ! I didn't . . . it worked great !

I'm glad he gave me a second chance on this one . . .

Kenny Boyce won't know about this . . .

Honda RS 750

There was a time when these things totally wrecked all hopes for the Harley-Davidson Factory Team . . . but then of coarse Parker and Werner punched a big hole in Honda . . . and they finally gave up and went back to road racing.

Fresh Tail . . .

I'm out for a walk in Whittier, Iowa. Kinda bored (at the in-laws) needed a break. I see this perfect, fluffy red squirrel having a great day in the sun. Here comes a big, white Dodge wood hauler. This stupid squirrel doesn't get out of the way - and flump, bump, squeek - here he is . . . I thought he was dead - but, then his eyes were lookin' at me. I got him sorta revived - telling him I was gonna make pinstriping brushes out of his tail if he didn't at least try to live. I'm walking down the street with this (now bleeding) squirrel (now named Harvey) . . . and now I'm gettin' blood all over my favorite pants and gloves. He took his last breath - a long sigh - and that was it. No more Harvey. I felt kinda bad (didn't cry or anything like that) come on dudes . . . so I buried him in the snow (a thicket of corn stalks) at the in-laws front yard. So. the rest of the story is . . . I go down to the local tiny little store - and the lady starts asking me why I'm carrying this squirrel around town . . . yada yada yada . . . now, I'm like "That Squirrel Guy" . . . in town. I heard all the funny stuff from them . . like "I thought you were making squirrel soup tonite" or "Hey, let's throw him in the smoker" . . .
yada yada yada . . . All I keep thinking is . . . poor, stupid Harvey . . .now will be forever remembered on the world wide web of the internet !

Off the Darkroom Floor 2012

TWENTY THIRTEEN . . . Here we come !

Break Her In . . .

Swiss Cheese Wheels

Hopefully Jeff Wiley can do something with these . . . ?

He can fix anything but a broken heart.

The best method to . . .

. . . route your lines for late model outside oiler panheads. Tap that gear cover and away you go. If you want to run anything other than a M74 . . . this is a must situation.

Jeremiah Chi-Town Hustler

Jeremiah Chicago (hey, that could be anybody) . . . I like my name for him better. I finally came-out-of-the-gutter and gave him my elusive phone number. Oh, fuck. Here we go ! He called me back in less than 2 minutes . . . see you soon !

Good Times Saloon 30th Anniversary Party

Saturday Nite - December 22nd, 2012

What can you say that's not already been said about this neighborhood bar?

So much shit has happened in this place, parties, bands, crazy stuff . . . but, best of all the meeting of friends that haven't seen each other for a long time.
Kenny told me personally, stop in and say "hello."