Holy Juice Brake
I like the way he had this hydraulic brake set-up on the rigid. Smooth little anchor tab was welded on. Holes and slots . . . and have you ever seen a chain with bar & shields on the side plates?
"Super" Paint
This chop was lined up at the DICE Magazine Booth in Vegas. Somebody did some cool paint with a bit of leaf and a brush . . .
Doug Dorr
This paint gun and plaque was in Spina's office - presented to him from Doug Dorr (Kool Tool Artist and Painter)
Billy Hofmeister
I've known who Bill("Billy") was for years. Watched him race dirt track at many many local events. Pretty damn good rider. His ol' man ran Faribault HD for 3 decades and was an accomplished racer himself. He helps design and sell these trick street-track-dirt-race-frames for Sporties, Buells, whatever. They are pretty damn cool. Not cheap - but, worth the price. He'll let you test one for yourself. Check 'em out at the site of grandnationalreplica.com . . .
'41 FL bottom end
JIMS makes nice sprocket shafts. Always measure them (they can be undersized) If the screw for the crank pin lock is wiggly or loose, I don't use the lock. S&S doesn't use them. You don't want the lock to come loose and fly around in there. Use locktite and proper torque on the nut and you'll be ok for street engines.
Just a little . . .
Threw some simple stripin' on Kelly's pan parts . . . jazz it up a bit. Nuthin' 2 funky. Jus a wee bit 'o One Shot. Git it on my clothes, my nails . . . my ear?
I git it all over. More on me . . . I look like Roth.
I git it all over. More on me . . . I look like Roth.
Hungry for turkey ?
I just can't get my mind off Miss Turkey. She is just the sweetest . . .
and I'll bet she has a cool accent.
Totally Righteous Dude
Carl is alright by me. He sure helped me out of a jam, sent me a spring and a plug & gave me some great technical advice. If you need anything for your early 61" or 74" restoration - get with these guys. They've done their homework.
Grand Theft Auto
The last couple weeks (yes, weeks) this 'vette has been sitting at a local grease monkey auto shop outside. I'm thinking car trailer, 4:15am, log chain, drag it through some guy's front yard, get it to California, strip it, sell it, pawn it . . . go to jail?
Tiffani thinking . . .
. . . about riding her ironhead Sporty. She's so damn cool !
I need to get the Fastlane series on DVD.
Jumpin' Out
Hux's Sporty is jumpin' outta high. We gotta keep 'em high. High is good. Maybe we fix it? Why you say?
I like Hux.
I like Hux.
Bits & Pieces
Mismatched cases, mismatched flywheels, different years, different tapers, different ways of doing things . . . all adds up. Hope it runs someday? Still is progress. Still staring. Still dreaming.
Oh shit . . .
Sticky front brake had me pushin' the front on sandy corners. Like riding dirt track. Get it fixed before you bite it . . . Fixed it last night . . . gummed up - needed a thinner washer . . . The K is back today - No harm done - All is right again . . . whew.
GS at Donnie Smith
This cool 550 Suzuki is the one I picked . . . Neato Street Racer for Urban Assault. Plus, the plaid paint matches my boxer shorts . . .
'39 Lower End
Original 1939 EL is together and bolted. Spins free with proper end play. Thanks Carl and Matt for your help over the phone. Thanks Wiley too ! Dynamically balanced at 52%.
Crisis in Japan
You can Paypal $20 to maguro999@hotmail.com if you want to help Motoyan get some water for the Japanese people (especially children) that can't drink the water because of the radiation. All gifts are appreciated. Thank You ! PS. I know not everybody is rich, but every little bit will help. I talked to some people who know Motoyan - and they all said he is legit and a super person . . . so, there you go. It least you know your money will be spent wisely. Thanks Again !
Harley Factory Photo
Looks like he's testing a 5 speed transmission - with a neat jockey-hand-shift-deal to get it in all the gears. A factory 5 speed jockey shift ! A product that never made it to the dealership . . .
Allan Girdler
Nobody knows more about a Harley XR, XRTT, XLR, K, KR, KK, KH, KHK, KRM, XL, XLCH, XLH, XLX, (I'm sure I left a few out) . . . he's the guy. You've seen or read a book or two by him over the years. If anyone reading this has his phone number, email or address, I'd like to pick his brain about a couple things sometime.
Still the one . . .
This is still one of the coolest Panheads I've seen.
(We were just talking about it the other day . . .
and I knew I had a photo of it.)
and I knew I had a photo of it.)
Courtesy of Dutchman Photos
Quit your whining . . .
If you're doing much for engine work . . . changing cams, pinion gears, etc. You really should have the neat little kit available from Jim's. You get a couple sets of pins and some detailed instructions (and chart) that tells you how to measure your camshaft and pinion gear. This way you get the correct cam / pinion gear combination so you don't have a "whining" or "clicking" gear case. You don't want binding or undue stress on your pinion shaft, bushings or bearings. Retail: about $20.00
Latest Spina Shirt Design
Czech dis shit out homeboy . . . go Vegas baby or go home . . . badass on yer back or on yer Merc . . . totally cool designs from Uncle Bob . . . been there - done that - still doin' it ! Only in Vegas - git with me and I git you some . . . (2 blocks off the strip)
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