Noot

Kayak Competition

This has nothing to do with motorcycles . . . but, a whitewater kayak course was built on the Cedar River (completed last year) and we will host a competition on June 28-30. On any weekend, people travel 150+ miles to test their skills and work the waves. A gal was "surfing" with a small wake board on the main large wave at the old beauty dam. She stayed in the same spot for about 5 minutes (like a virtual wave machine).
It has also opened up fishing spots hot with bass, walleyes, crappies and I even caught a yellow perch. It has really opened up as a rec area - I can walk down and fish. Everyone needs one of these in their backyard . . . Fun.

HEAVY Shop

Hey Pete, I stopped by . . . but, nobody was home ?

Indian Motocycles

Every Friday in N. St. Paul

Paul took us over to Newmann's(oldest bar in MN) for a beer and to check out "Back to the 50s" Friday Nites . . . the street blocked off, a band playing on every corner . . . cool as shit. I never saw such a variety of neat iron runnin' around. I guess they do it every Friday. North St. Paul is a separate little town with it's own historic district. Cool place . . . go check it out !

Super X Hill Climber

Oversize rear gear . . .

Low. lean & stripped down . . .

A look of shear pride and determination . . .

To blast it up and over the top !

Magnacycle

This bike is the best example I've seen in person(at the Nat'l Museum). I believe it was built by either Ness or Perewitz ? I've unsuccessfully tried to find one, and buy one over the years - but, no luck yet.

Unleaded Fuels

It really doesn't get much better. The pan is running great and 48-54mpg was achieved during different runs.

Pacman, definitely one of the best pinstripers around . . . I dig his style . . .

I'm always checkin' out pinstriping by Pacman (Jack). He does awesome work. I follow his blog and Jeff Wright has him as a contributor at COC. I talked to him for the first time the other day, and he told me a "Bob Spina Story" which is exactly the way it is . . . so, I know it's true. You can't make this shit up !
Pacman has way cool t-shirts now available - so, if you are having problems with your curly Qs . . . order one and use some tracing paper and copy his designs.
Shirts(and sometimes original art) are available at:
Pacman Line & Letter Co @lineandletter.blogspot.com

Neil Hayden's Panhead

Neil said Noot (elder) helped him out with this build . . . and it runs great !

Destroy & Rebuild . . .

Jeremiah's 4 speed had some issues. We will get it all assembled to factory specs again - and start anew. Old Harleys are like Zippo lighters - you can rebuild them. Unlike a Bic lighter, you throw away.

Breakin' The Law . . . Breakin' the Law !

My friend Gordy (police officer), will be writing his own tickets with this baby. Andrews cam, Dyna and ready for speed . . .

Steve Droste - AMA National No. 92

Iowa native, Steve Droste was once, one of the hottest motorcycle dirt track racers in the country. His battles with Keener, Springsteen, Roberts, Beauchamp and Gary Scott sealed his place in the glory days of flat track racing. Droste moved around to help keep him in the hub of the racing series . . . from Iowa, Utah and even Flint, Michigan to chase the title.

Wally & his Triumph

. . . since high school. Rain or Shine.

Got a little more done . . .

This is the: Coolest Motorcycle . . .

. . . I've seen in awhile. Old time choppers are kinda " it " right now . . . but, this is what's coming back.
The stripped down dresser - and classic full dressers.
It's only natural.

Me & Peter Egan . . .

. . . years ago on the Slimey Crud Run - Madison, WI. I look kinda young ? It's before I lost my Mack hat in Davenport. Funny, the things you can remember. I consider him "the" most knowledgeable and insightful motorcycle (and auto) journalist. Plus, the guy has raced and probably rode over a million miles.

Old Fart Racing 2

Last two photos from my friends at Lucky Bastards M/C . . .

from Willow Springs Raceway paddock area.

Thanks LD !

Old Farts Racing

S&S L-Series parts breakdown . . .

Hope this helps . . ?

National Motorcycle Museum Vintage Weekend

Pictured above: Mike Wilson with his K-Model racer

I hope to see Mike on June 8th at the NMM. I heard he had some recent medical problems since we talked with him last year. Mike is gettin' up there in years . . . but, you would never know it by talking to him. Did you know he was the last racer to run a 74" Harley in the famed Peoria TT ?