FL Police
When I was first hangin' more at the family shop, my dad had me working and servicing this panhead whenever it came in. The guy was from Ames, Iowa and I eventually took the whole bike apart and we rebuilt everything. He put quite a few miles on it every year. It had that square "police oil bag" and other cop goodies on it. Wonder if he still has it?
Print for future reference . . .
Sorry about the photo lighting - but, the guy wouldn't let me have it to photocopy - and I thought somebody could use this . . ?
Where is she now?
Sometimes you wonder whatever happened to the girl in the Allied Advertisements? Did she go on to have this huge modeling career? Is she just a housewife now? Is this gal a famous movie actress - and I just don't recognize her? Where the hell's she at . . . damn it !
L.B.S.M.
Long Beach Swap Meet looks to be a good one? Plenty of goodies. 4 speed case, rigid frame, 32E generator, SU carb w/ remote float, pistons, rings . . . and the '64 CH custom. Bacon just moved there a few weeks ago. He'll be ridin' year 'round now - Hmmmm, maybe just maybe . . ?(pic stolen from Chris K.)
Dragon Spray'r
You know the proper way to paint a dragon? I didn't think so . . . This dragon has class . . .and class is in session.
Bob Spina can hook you up.
Vegas baby . . . get your dragon while they're HOT !
Spring is coming . . .
This one makes a nice desktop background . . .(why are his rings on the outside of his glove????)
The Flying Weasel Garage
Met this talented painter named Mike at the Cedar Rapids Swap Meet. He does some really cool paint jobs with lace & flake. He fabricated his own method to "louver" gas tanks and fenders - and everything looked real professional. See his blog at: flyingweaselgarage.blogspot.com. Mike is located in Keokuk, Iowa - Go see him when you're in the area (bar next door).
Indy Mile Tickets - On Sale Now
Tickets were quite a bit cheaper in 1976 !($2 Parking - $5 Admission)
Components
Everything needed to be gone through . . . it was a mess. If you've ever tried to get a new set of field coils in a generator - you know what I mean. What a bitch. You need to c-clamp 'em about 10 times (while tightening the screws more & more each time) - then grind a little on the shoes.
Shit. Damn. This sucks. Finally the armature will fit and spin freely.
Hawbaker's XLX
From it's bone stock humble beginnings - It was never fast enough for him. This thing killed off a bunch 'o jap bikes in it's day. The heydays of Noot's Custom Cycles !
AMA
Hope Mike Kidd can help save the Grand National Dirt Track Series . . ?Do yourself a favor and go see a couple races this year - you'll be glad you did.
My 1st Harley
Back in 1989 when I was fresh out of college, partyin' all the time - rough shape I was. My dad ran a HD custom shop and this '79 came in, wrecked with a busted case. He said if I'd quit spending my money on all this party crap - I could get a bike. He was right. So I bought it for $600 and we took a newer '82 case half (with Hitachi starter) and mated it to the older '79 case half. I painted and polished everything, 2 into 1 header, Mikuni smooth bore, Superglide tank, Pirelli's - she was kinda quick. A former owner gave me a photo of it the other day. (I never really had a good one) When I rode it down the street for the 1st time - you never forgot the pride you feel when you did it yourself.1975 Indy Mile
The autograph is from my 1976 Indy Mile Program. The programs had the pics from the previous year. ('75) It's all history now . . .
Holy Day
Today is Sunday - and what I really need to do is put down the drill and bevel tool for awhile before everything looks like swiss cheese. I just love drilling holes !
to the body shop . . .
Finally got the "ok" to bring my chevy in to get the side-swipe fixed on the driver's side. The door is creased a little . . . it makes my stomach hurt thinkin' about it. I can only look at this side. Of coarse, my body man looks at it and says - "No problem, we'll get it fixed - just be calm - everything will be alright." Whew. I feel better now.
Favorites
I like the nuns, the clutch tool, the 4 speed . . .But, what's with the 28+ tooth sprocket?????
$69.00
I know - many of you wouldn't give .02 for this shit. But, I need it for a project - not really of my choosing. The oil bag is cherry (not a dent) - Dry plates? Hey, I got 4 bikes that use 'em. Tranny gears & shafts are all HD and perfect. The best deal was the Fubar pipes. They sound like crap, but look cool . . . and these don't have the ugly channels & t-nuts. How about the flawless Guide headlight?!?!? Next stop - the AMCA Meet in Fremont, NE - Support your local swap meets !
Spina's Alphabet
I had to letter a barstool racer yesterday. I was stumped for a simple lettering style - but, never fear - I busted out my handy lettering guide Bob Spina made for me. I didn't have my camera, but you've got to believe me - The "Brigg's Bar Hopp'r" with the "Big 5 Horser " turned out way way cool. I tossed in an old Spina photo from back in the day for your viewing pleasure . . .
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