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This photo is from a poster I ripped off the wall at Rapid City HD (old location downtown). We were on our way to the 1/2 mile on Hwy 44. King won it that night. He raced for Team Corbin on a Honda RS750. Rich King is from Waterloo, Iowa and he was our local dirt track star. Now retired. He can still be found promoting the sport - and I hope he puts on another race this summer. His son Aaron King will give 'em hell at the Springfield TT, Saturday Night May 23rd. Should be a great race as always !
S&S stroker cylinders and pistons for a panhead. Freshly honed for fitment - ready to go ! Got 'em done last nite !
There is a civil war reenactment near Bradford (Nashua), Iowa this Saturday. I believe I'll go witness the battle. The photo above is from around 1863 near Hagerstown, Maryland. Dead soldiers. Not a pretty sight. Hope the boys in Nashua use blanks?
I found this in a box of stuff at a swap meet - paid a quarter for it. I researched this - and some old duffer told me it was from Santee Manufacturing Company. All that is Art Deco is cool.
The early Sportster-style dry clutch set up is one of the best in motorcycling. It's design is basically still common on the XR750 race bikes. This clutch works great as long as you keep it dry. The plates are housed in a sealed clutch basket, the tranny mainshaft is hollow - and it's disengaged by a series of pushrods. Until very recently, many top fuel drag bikes still used this clutch. However, if it gets wet(and you're using Raybestos Dry Plates)you're screwed.
The K Model needed a refresher . . . it was wet and it had been 2 years since it was serviced. With the cover off, you can see the internals. The red springs are heavier Barnett springs - to help it hold under the massive torque of 40 horsepower ! The front compensating sprocket is about as vintage as you can get. It's in good shape - so I keep running it. Goth Girl gave me the Devil Doll sticky about 3 years ago.
I really dig new old stock parts. Spankin' new parts, left over from bygone eras. I just received my WLA, Non-Vented "Eaton" Oil Tank Cap in the mail. Nice. Original olive drab paint with decal. It came in the original package, with cosmoline wrapping. A part over 50 years old, still in the package - NEW !
Mike Brass had this motorcycle for sale. It was on the Noot's Custom Cycles billboard for about a year with no takers. I don't think there was anyone man-enough to start it? It was bad ass. Wonder where it went? I heard some young punk bought it and crashed soon after - figures. Young punks are usually fearless and . . . stupid. $8000, not a bad price for thrills. Bike is bitchin'. Cool is good. (you know it's been awhile due to the "instant" camera print)
I stole this photo from the blog: Blue Collar Moto. I can't believe I've actually been considering selling my digger . . .
I must need counseling too? Diggers fucking rock !
I've got magazines with thousands of photos so I'd better start posting some . . .
Dodgeville, Hollandale, New Glarus, Verona, Black Earth, Spring Green . . . ever been there? Twisty roads, dairy farms, beer signs, PBR(in a can), limburger cheese sandwiches, Betsy, Tom, Old Sauk Road, Fat Squirrel, Thruxtons and the movie Sunshine Cleaning (go see it). All from a weekend in Wisconsin !
This old timer was doing exhibition laps on his WR at the Sturgis 1/2 Mile last year when his chain came off and he coasted to a stop - right in front of me. He was riding the same motorcycle, on the same track - where he had won the race some 50 years earlier. Quite an accomplishment if I say so myself. Hope he's back this year.
Maybe we should all just get rid of every Harley, Honda, Yammy, Kaw, Susie . . . every bike we own and just all - everyone - get a Triumph. And not a new one - an old one, like 1970 or older. You can do whatever you want with a Triumph. Drag race, dirt track, road race, hill climb, tour (well maybe not tour). They make great chops. Then we'd all be in the same boat. Wouldn't that be wonderful? The motorcycle above is Scott's (official contributor to churchofchoppers.com) It's the most bitchin'est Triumph I've ever seen and exactly the way I like mine!
I sold my Iver Johnson today. It was purchased by a bicycle artist from Colorado who has something to do with New Belgium Brewing Co. (Fat Tire Ale) Iver Johnson was an arms, motorcycle and bicycle manufacturer in Fitchburg, MA. A good ol' USA bicycle plant ! This bike is so cool. Skirt guard(still intact), chain-link treads, Mesenger No.1 saddle, stainless fenders, golden ring bell, wise-lock, Iver truss frame. There is a men's version in the National Bicycle Museum in Sparta, WI that matches this one. I purchased it about 15 years ago in Mercer, WI. They said it was from a wealthy family around Milwaukee. Iver Johnson made quality arms. An Iver Johnson pistol shot William McKinley and Robert Kennedy. Maybe we'll see it someday in a Fat Tire Advertisement? I'll miss her. But I'll always have the photos and the memories. Sad day . . . money isn't everything - but I need it for the military bike !!!!!
It's been Kate Winslet for quite awhile now. Any movie with her in it is a must see. Well, Kate's out . . . now it's Amy Adams. I paid big money to see Sunshine Cleaning in Madison - and it was worth it. Hot chics cleaning up blood. It's much deeper than that - but, who cares? Go see it - good flick.
This photo is from a poster I ripped off the wall at Rapid City HD (old location downtown). We were on our way to the 1/2 mile on Hwy 44. King won it that night. He raced for Team Corbin on a Honda RS750. Rich King is from Waterloo, Iowa and he was our local dirt track star. Now retired. He can still be found promoting the sport - and I hope he puts on another race this summer. His son Aaron King will give 'em hell at the Springfield TT, Saturday Night May 23rd. Should be a great race as always !
S&S stroker cylinders and pistons for a panhead. Freshly honed for fitment - ready to go ! Got 'em done last nite !
There is a civil war reenactment near Bradford (Nashua), Iowa this Saturday. I believe I'll go witness the battle. The photo above is from around 1863 near Hagerstown, Maryland. Dead soldiers. Not a pretty sight. Hope the boys in Nashua use blanks?
I found this in a box of stuff at a swap meet - paid a quarter for it. I researched this - and some old duffer told me it was from Santee Manufacturing Company. All that is Art Deco is cool.
The early Sportster-style dry clutch set up is one of the best in motorcycling. It's design is basically still common on the XR750 race bikes. This clutch works great as long as you keep it dry. The plates are housed in a sealed clutch basket, the tranny mainshaft is hollow - and it's disengaged by a series of pushrods. Until very recently, many top fuel drag bikes still used this clutch. However, if it gets wet(and you're using Raybestos Dry Plates)you're screwed.
I really dig new old stock parts. Spankin' new parts, left over from bygone eras. I just received my WLA, Non-Vented "Eaton" Oil Tank Cap in the mail. Nice. Original olive drab paint with decal. It came in the original package, with cosmoline wrapping. A part over 50 years old, still in the package - NEW !
I stole this photo from the blog: Blue Collar Moto. I can't believe I've actually been considering selling my digger . . .
Dodgeville, Hollandale, New Glarus, Verona, Black Earth, Spring Green . . . ever been there? Twisty roads, dairy farms, beer signs, PBR(in a can), limburger cheese sandwiches, Betsy, Tom, Old Sauk Road, Fat Squirrel, Thruxtons and the movie Sunshine Cleaning (go see it). All from a weekend in Wisconsin !
I always wanted to ride the Slimey Crud Cafe Run - wish fulfilled. The run was originally started by a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who attacked the curves, hills and banking of the Wisconsin backroads. Peter Egan (award winning moto-journalist from Cycle World Magazine is a founding "Cruds" member. I've read most all his books and articles from the last 15 years. This ride started small, but has mushroomed into about 600-700 motorcycles (not a lot of Harleys - very refreshing) running from the Red Mouse to Sprecher's in Leland, WI. It was a beautiful day with plenty to see. The last couple miles of the run - we cranked it up and tried to double all the "recommended curve speeds" - and almost got busted by an unmarked cop car . . . he just gave a stink eye, and let us pass. The '64 ran well the entire 550 mile trip. A little tired - but a great way to get summer started . . .
This old timer was doing exhibition laps on his WR at the Sturgis 1/2 Mile last year when his chain came off and he coasted to a stop - right in front of me. He was riding the same motorcycle, on the same track - where he had won the race some 50 years earlier. Quite an accomplishment if I say so myself. Hope he's back this year.
Maybe we should all just get rid of every Harley, Honda, Yammy, Kaw, Susie . . . every bike we own and just all - everyone - get a Triumph. And not a new one - an old one, like 1970 or older. You can do whatever you want with a Triumph. Drag race, dirt track, road race, hill climb, tour (well maybe not tour). They make great chops. Then we'd all be in the same boat. Wouldn't that be wonderful? The motorcycle above is Scott's (official contributor to churchofchoppers.com) It's the most bitchin'est Triumph I've ever seen and exactly the way I like mine!
I sold my Iver Johnson today. It was purchased by a bicycle artist from Colorado who has something to do with New Belgium Brewing Co. (Fat Tire Ale) Iver Johnson was an arms, motorcycle and bicycle manufacturer in Fitchburg, MA. A good ol' USA bicycle plant ! This bike is so cool. Skirt guard(still intact), chain-link treads, Mesenger No.1 saddle, stainless fenders, golden ring bell, wise-lock, Iver truss frame. There is a men's version in the National Bicycle Museum in Sparta, WI that matches this one. I purchased it about 15 years ago in Mercer, WI. They said it was from a wealthy family around Milwaukee. Iver Johnson made quality arms. An Iver Johnson pistol shot William McKinley and Robert Kennedy. Maybe we'll see it someday in a Fat Tire Advertisement? I'll miss her. But I'll always have the photos and the memories. Sad day . . . money isn't everything - but I need it for the military bike !!!!!
I traveled to the University of Iowa on Saturday to see my son Eric in a fencing tournament. He took a bronze medal in foil and the silver in sabre. The competition was fairly tough. The sport of Fencing appears easy . . . however, there's quite a bit of technique involved. It's fast paced (everyone was sweating after 3 minute bouts). There seems to be no real advantage of size or arm length. It's all about the ability to perry(block) and score on your opponent. Last week in Des Moines, he qualified for the national tournament in San Antonio. I watched about 60 bouts, and never once did I see any unsportsmanlike conduct from any competitor. . . . . and nobody lost an eye either. Amen.
