Noot

These motors are nice since you can slip on a cylinder and check for possible coil bind, etc. Make sure all your measurements and calculations are correct. You can simulate the motor running and listen for clicks and ticks - listen for incorrect gear lash. I had to turn off Molly Hatchet for a minute . . .

Bummin' around Anamosa . . .

It always interests me the different ways people attempt to go fast on a motorcycle. Car engines, drag bikes, streamliners, multi-engines, minimalism . . .

- Joe checks out the sidecar rig

- Noot & Frankie discuss their meeting in Sturgis

Aftermarket UL Late Model Covers . . .

Trying to get reproduction parts to function as the original parts can be challenging. Many times you can end up with actually a better performing product . . . but, special tools and/or modifications are almost always required.

GM - Bright Headlights ! M.A.D. Enterprises

Mark Hamilton is a genius. His wiring kits for 1965-1972 Chevrolets are the best. Full instructions and the finest quality wiring available. Fuse-able links, Bosch relays. soldering advice . . . complete wiring kits to supplement and replace your "faulty engineered GM wiring system." You are not replacing the entire harness - you are just adding and replacing and upgrading to your existing system. My '66 has great headlights now and I've had the kit for about 10 years with no problems ever. Call Mark at the number above - or go to his website and read about his upgrades. These kits work !

Nice Rides . . . 1966

Viking Chapter - St. Paul, MN - Fairgrounds Meet

Very good meet and fun to see everyone . . . there aren't many like this anymore. Small meet, but you get a little of everything . . . motorcycles, parts, show bikes, history, food & drinks !

Side Valve Rumbl'r

Me & Joe stopped by Pat's garage he's been workin' on . . . drywall, electrical and all that it takes to have a workable place to work. I always liked his WLD stroker he built. The sound from my camera video is crappy at best - but, this thing sure sounds cool in person.

Good Times Saloon Renovation

Not sure what they'll call it now . . ? Any suggestions ?

UL Pinion & Breather Timing

Big twin side-valves locate pinion face 7/16" from gasket surface - different than overhead valve motors.

Time your breather, and always rotate motor in operating direction and check it again with timing mark. The top hat "ears" were interfering with the splines on this new pinion shaft, so I modified it to fit properly.

Minnesota

Morty says, "There's an owl on the roof . . .

"and . . . I don't mess with owls by the way . . ."

Gunder, Iowa

Wish someone would make this into a neat bike shop. Then I could ride over, have a Gunderburger, and check out the scene. Do engine work, restorations, parts, internet sales, race gas, t-shirts, tires, propane(for grillin') . . . all with low taxes and Iowa hospitality. Hmmmm?

Sketches & Thumbs

Trying to come up with a flyin' eye (from the side).

An old timer from out west moved to town.

He drives this totally bitchin' '64 Buick LeSabre . . .

He wants these on lower front fenders.

Will paint 'em in reverse - on opposite side.

Maybe with cowboy hat ?

Hey Chad . . .

It ain't rained since I installed my fender ! My bro Rattlecan fixed up my old chopped CH fender I've had since 1990 . . . no more hi-fi red - now high gloss black and free of dents. It fit perfect.

Jackyl Will Kick Yo Ass

Blues & Southern Metal !
Friday Nite @ The famous Surf Ballroom - Clear Lake, Iowa
Support Rock n Roll to save your souls . . .

The Harley-Davidson Model: UL

Chasing threads, checking bores, grinding and lapping, cutting seats, measuring and reading and double checking . . . many times parts don't fit after chroming. I see so many 45 cylinders, but then these things seem like big bores ! This is fun, man.