Noot

Saturday is Armed Forces Day

Remember to fly your Stars & Stripes !
Note: Flag Kits aren't expensive,
and they can show your patriotic spirit -
If you don't have one . . . go get one today !

The flywheel scraper had been ground down previously. It was about 5/16" away from the flywheel. Most likely by an inexperienced builder in the past trying to put the larger 8 1/2" diameter flywheels in a 8 1/8" type case. Early knuckle flywheels are smaller in diameter. We had the scraper welded up - and we machined it back down to it's original position so it scrapes oil effectively feeding the oil pump cavity - and most of all . . . not dragging down our flywheels in excessive oil - reducing our power output.
Or something like that . . ?

The cases are washed in hot water, blow dry and painted - and paint is baked. The fumes are gnarly. This seals all the welding pores from previous welding and abuse - This Knuck will LIVE ON !

19" XLCH Front

I keep busy . . .

Wet sanded rim - and buffed (dangerous)

Acid etched spokes & nuts - cadmium plated

Blasted, powdercoated and rebuilt hub

Spoked wheel and trued with proper offset

Wally's Knucklehead

My friend Wally wanted to stroke his knucklehead motor . . . and thought he'd try the Truett & Osborn Kit. You get the flywheels(stroker), I-beam rods, quality cast stroker pistons, all assembled and balanced. We stuck 'em in the truing stand to check 'em out - and they're nice and perfect. I was impressed with the quality, fit and finish. Jim's shafts. Nice package.

Nitrous Powered Shovelhead Motor

For our bro Munchy !
Built to run . . . fastest shovel on the block . . .

Wiseco Pistons with ( special camshaft - undisclosed )
Fresh Bore - Fresh Lower
Fresher than Farmer's Market !

www.dirtyhero.com

. . . I see he's also got some shots of Vintage Torque 2014

Need a 9/16 box end . . .

Dream Bike

Rally cars are the coolest . .

Scrambles

This type of racing would suit me better. No jumps (at least not huge motocross jumps like they have now). A fast, maybe a little rough track with grass run-off. Small, twin shock bikes . . . light weight - and jet it to run with the day's conditions. A good set o' tires.

at Ricky's . . . Music and Metal

A lot of people know all about music . . . that's the easy, fun part. To play an instrument takes commitment. It ain't easy. To play in a band, write your own tunes - that's another level. More commitment. An electric guitar in one hand - and an acetylene torch in the other hand - More commitment. Ricky has talents that many of us don't have, or haven't committed ourselves like he has. I look at all these builders as each of them having something special that is their "expertise." It's hard to do it all - some more than others. While everyone was still sleeping, I'm gazing around in Ricky's shop. Man, his band (The Big Iron) has played with some righteous bands - on the same stage. That's cool as fuck. History you can't take back. It's cool I got to meet this guy that few know about . . . credit where credit is due I guess? . . . and we're pretty cool friends now.
Rock On !

Digger Mania

This Sportster is really super cool. He worked really hard on it - and I wouldn't change a thing. When fired up, it's got a nice bam bam bam rap out the pipe - and sounds solid and crisp. A true custom digger - with a style that . . . never goes outta style. Leaf by Bob Bond !

Ken Pressgrove of Topeka, Kansas

All Ken ever wanted to be was a champion motorcycle flat track racer. It's all he ever knew - and he lives on (as seen in the movie) On Any Sunday . . .

Jammin'

Did the jambs on the '66 . . . which were covered in 40 years of over spray, nicks, scrapes and primer scale.
Knock it down with a purple scotch-brite . . . clean with wax & grease remover, tape it all off - then add your favorite Artesian Turquoise basecoat/clear to a can of reducer, shake & spray. You can buy the clear (can form) right off the shelf at your local Car Quest. Factory look - all done in your driveway.

Boondocks Truck Stop

This truck stop has great pie. Always has - always will. This Strawberry Rhubarb was so damn delicious with it's sugary crust. I sat on the hood of the Dodge and savored every bite. If you can picture this place (see photo above) - it's old. Boondocks was "the stop" for travelers in the 1960s. Dad gassed up his new Biscayne, mom used the restroom and powdered up, the kids got a toy. The smell of fried chicken with mashed potatoes - or How about a hot beef sandwich ? Truckers, travelers . . . and a lonely soul on a motorbike with a big pack on the back. Boondocks was the oasis at Hwy 20 and I-35 freeway. Today - it's still open. Easily passed by high mpg vehicles. A new truck stop, cleaner and more modern is on the opposite side of the freeway - but, it will never see my business - as long as Boondocks has the Come On In - We're OPEN !

Kansas City Vintage Iron: Day Deuce

You get out of your area . . . and you find some nice, old iron running around. All the decals on the dual-carb knuckle were hand-air brushed ! That entire motorcycle was pretty neato.
How about a 1st year YZ ?