Noot

A few rebuilt mills for my friends . . .

Cool stuff . . .

Always tryin' to slip some BMX in there . . .

Hangin' with Chad & Chris . . .

They always got something goin' on . . . I can dig it.

29692-56R Intermediate Gear Stud

K or KH Upper Motor Mount Spacer

I'm missing one spacer . . . Maybe you have one ?

This head needs the head gasket surface fly-cut. The rocker arm studs are still in this head. Big Noot dug out this fixture for panheads and shovelheads. It has a series of holes to displace the studs - and it bolts directly to a precision ground surface. He made it so you have a couple different ways to mount this to your mill bed. The head sits level, indicate with thin shims for ultimate precision. The fixture also swivels to allow seat cutting if necessary. Saves a lot of time.

"Krusty"

In 1938 - this motorcycle engine was spankin' new . . .
As per the owner's request,
I'm rebuilding this engine and leaving the outside
with original patina.
Rebuilt . . . without losing a look of age.
I call him "Krusty" with a "K"

1957 - New Year's Resolutions

I need to start "dressing the part" when riding motorcycles. The rider's cap, proper boots, proper collared shirt . . . get a bit more professional.
For 2015 . . . I will try to take my motorcycling hobby a step further. Proper dress and motorcycling etiquette are being overlooked in our sport. Whether it be an AMA Club or Outlaw Club . . . a proper dress code uniform is a key aspect of respect - for you as an individual enthusiast, and/or a member of a club - and the sport of motorcycling.

Home Movies

Holy shit !

Bud's Ironhead and Roasting Chestnuts . . .

On Christmas Day - when Bud is sittin' next to the open fire . . . listenin' to the smooth-n-easy sounds of
Fu Manchu . . . he can "load up" on a few pics of his Noot's Built 1000cc custom built ironhead - almost ready for his resurrected, born again Sporty digger . . . Glory Hallelujah.

Clapper Restoration

Chad repaired the cast iron fins on my KHK cylinders. Excellent workmanship ! His business (Clapper Restoration) repairs frames, sheet-metal, cast iron, forgings . . . I really appreciate the skills for this type of work, since I've attempted to do some of these repairs myself. There's different techniques and skill required to "repair old hardware" . . . vs "fabricating new hardware" since the metal is usually old, rusty, corroded and needs special attention. Chad also has a knack for quality paint jobs - and has painted many original, factory-matched H-D fuel tanks, fenders, frames . . . you name it. He'll even paint your pop machine !

Bob Spina called me . . . Merry Christmas

He wanted to wish me a Merry Christmas and see what was up in Iowa ? Cool. I hadn't heard from him for awhile, and I usually wait 'til I have a paint question, or something neat to talk about. We've always been good friends, and I'm glad to hear he now has over 66,000 miles on his custom Harley FLHX - and it just started seepin' oil out the back rocker. It's been a reliable bike. That's a lot of trips to LA and back. I just got to get back out to Vegas and see my friends soon. You all have a Happy Holiday too . . .
just like me & Bob.

$15K to $20K or more now . . .

Walleyes are still biting . . .

Only 9 days left on my fishing license . . .

Margaret Wilson

This last summer, Margaret passed away. She lived an incredible life in the ratings of us motorcycle enthusiasts. She was in her 90s, but rode motorcycles for like 70 years. That's a long time. I can only hope to ride bikes for that long. The Motor Maids (which she was a member) sure got their money's worth with Margaret. She was like Leo Payne's step-mother too. I'm sure she gave him motherly advice along the way.
Whenever I saw her, I'd say "Hey Margaret !" and she'd tell me some stories, and it was a real treat to talk with her. Margaret (and her husband Mike) are one of Iowa's greatest motorcycling hall-of-famers - and real nice people too . . . (see previous post June 2012 on the Wilsons)