Supercharged Ironhead Sportster
Over 70 years ago . . .
Fred Hamm of Pasadena, California"The Iron Man" of long distance riding records.
1936 Knucklehead EL (61 cu. in.)
1825 miles in 24 hours (record set in 1937)
Pete Hill in Sturgis
Big Noot said he ripped it down Main Street and quick rolled it back into the trailer . . . cool.Poor Performance
With the popularity of these rising - (shit, they're everywhere again) I just wanted to note that Custom Bike March 1982 did a flow test on about 25 different air cleaners and this one was overall dead last with the worst performance. S&S Teardrop was the best. Highest flow was a velocity stack or no air cleaner at all. Hey, just stick a rag in it - or yer paintleg. Don't Let Your Harley Down?????The Benassi Bros.
I have a couple friends of mine from Mpls./St. Paul. The brothers: Benassi. They collect & restore old Harleys - like their 1948 FL. I'll see them next weekend for the AMCA Viking Chapter Antique Meet at the St. Paul Fairgrounds. We drink Red Dog. Shoot the shit. I like their last name - sounds a little 'Italian' . . . you get me? Be good - you could come up missin' . . .
Panheads Never Die
They may have some modern components here and there . . . but, the 'mill' they're runnin' remains the same good old panhead motor. 1948-1965.
A Paint & Body Man
Wojo shoots some clear on my parts for the '78 Bastard Stepchild. His shop is pretty cool, built it himself years ago - a lot of history in there. Lots o' cars built and painted there. If the walls could talk? Thanks Wojo !Only in Iowa
Friday Nite Show & Shine at "Cattle Congress" Waterloo, Iowa. Grab your lawnchairs, coolers, a camera and cruise in the '66 for a night of fun. About 300 cars - not bad. Pizza at Mama Nicks.
Decisions Decisions
Morty "the Official Shop Cat" has been ridding our yard of unwanted critters for years. But, lately he hasn't been killing the baby rabbits. He just plays around with them. Makes a new friend. Shows them around the shop. And then - they must do something that makes Mort go and BITE THEIR HEADS OFF . . . HA HA HA HA HA !
Worth Rebuilding !
Early 4 speed case & gears . . . no cracks - looks nice and straight -Get after it !
Leg Man?
A guy at Kwik Star was telling me about the lower legs of his bike . . . all about his legs . . . blah blah blah blah . . . The only thing I could think about was the legs of his woman standing nearby . . . wow !(wish I'd had my camera)
Spina's "On-the-Run" new paintjob . . .
Spina likes to change his paint on his trusty FLHX every year . . . and when it's ridin' season he can't be without his wheels - You dig? So, he's doin' a "Paint on the Run" job - one piece at a time. Uncle Bob Spina, "The fastest paint gun in the West !"
Jeff & Irish Rich
Jeff says, "Rich, look at me when I'm talkin' to ya . . "
(2 icons of the industry)
(2 icons of the industry)
Mission Accomplished
Kevin's EL is ready to go. Fixed the broken valve spring, the major oil leaks and adjusted the clutch - he has a brake light now too . . . hopefully a happy customer?
Epic Event (DICE in Des Moines)
Jeff, Brad, Dave, Jose, Dustin, Denver Dan, Steve, 9Half, Rich, Josh, Zac, Diamond D, KC Ricky, Annie, The Rev, Tom Fugle, Gouge & Co, Sully, Bill, Flyin' Weasel . . . . and everyone from California, Chicago, Milwaukee, Colorado and afar that came to this deal in Iowa - all very super cool people. Blew me totally away. Major fucking talent was there. I'm stoked and ready to get choppin' !!!! Band rocked, great hospitality, great tacos, cold Hamms - See ya'll soon again - Your friend in Iowa -Noot(see chopperdaves.blogspot.com 'cause his pics be way better than mine)
Funeral for a friend
I was reunited with friends and people I've known since I was kid. The eulogy "Ace" gave at the funeral drew loud rounds of applause and laughter. The emotions didn't really hit me until I was on my '61 Sportster in the parade of bikes leading to the cemetery. Seeing all the people, hearing his chopper start and rev in the back of the pickup at the gravesite. The burst of thundershowers as we all drag raced back into town for a fitting celebration of the life of a very good friend and an icon of this area - Critter. RIP Brother.
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