J&P Cycles - June 3rd, 4th and 5th

John Parham and company are hosting a swap meet, museum open house and show this weekend in Anamosa, Iowa.  I guess the museum moved to a building that used to be Wal-Mart - so, it must be big? Right?  I might just check this thing out.  Plenty of stuff to look at from John's personal collection, "on loan" classics and JD art . . . what more do you want?  Hill Climb Sunday - hit it !

S&S B Carburetor

1. Works the best on Shovelheads (74" or 80")

2. Not bad on Ironheads

3. You need to keep them a bit on the "rich" side

4. Not really great on Panheads (although old timers will argue this)

5. Throttle shaft will wear out

6. No accelerator pump
7. Work great on Kawasaki Drag Bikes !

Leaf

I whipped out some variegated red leaf last night.  Outlined with a bit of Fire Red . . . more stripes and we be ready for some clear stuff.

AEE in Blue

Rain Rain Go Away . . . Stop Back Some Other Day . . .

It'z Ride Yer K 2 Work Day

. . .  with my trusty COC back pack filled with goodies !

The year was 1970 . . .

 My friend sent me this photo.  It's either Denver Mullins, Dan Haggerty or the guy that lives down the street from me - I'm leaning towards Mullins due to the trick front end and pullbacks.

Tires Tyres Llantas

Should I throw some new rubber on this thing?  Change the oil? (just changed it in Oct)  The rubber is now getting down there since this photo was taken.  I used to nut & bolt this baby - check everything.  It's turned into this "jump on and go" bike.  That's asking for trouble.  Do I risk it?  Hell, run it to the Shuffle and Dice and update it before Sturgis.  Just ride the SOB !  The Black Bike has never let me down.  Ever.

Church & Tacos

 . . . always go great together !

Bastard Stalled Again

The curly haired dude is Michael Lang, organizer of the big Woodstock peace, love, music deal . . . My question is:  If he's using this BSA as his "pit bike" . . . how'd he get this thing started and going the whole time?  They are known to start hard . . .  those 441 Victors are really a bitch, aren't they?  Maybe that's why she's smiling?  He appears to be concentrating pretty hard.  Where's the bike now?

Dry and Sealed

My 2nd favorite type of mushrooms . . .

Slightly crisp, buttery flavor - perfecto !  
(served with ditch asparagus and chopped game bird)

Outside Oilers

Always check your Installed Spring Height and Spring Free Length.  The Go/No Go told the story.  These babies needed a shim.  The "special tool" machined the head to sink the lower collar. 
All better now.

DC Choppers

 . . . blows the cobbs outta the bike, while dad looks on . . .
(hangin' with Tim at the swap (Sturgis awhile back)

Dingo's 80"

'78 FX cases with late model 80" wheels, S&S rods, Andrews A, with late pump . . . she's built nice & tight ! 
Ready for the highway and cheap gas . . . Ride on Brothers -  
Summer is Upon Us !

1947 Sunnen Hone

Originally a dry hone - I need to make it a wet one !  Still have to get a pan, pump, etc.  Then,  I'm doin' lifter blocks, races, wrist pin bushings . . . just get more stones and mandrels.

Purple Flame Job

The sweet smell of One Shot enamel filled the air . . .

Air Cleaner Efficiency

1. Air is directed through louvers in the top / back of air cleaner.

2. Air is channeled down the edges of the inside and the air is forced up through the center.

3. Dirt particles are suspended in the oil pool at the bottom of the air cleaner.

4. Air is directed up through oil soaked mesh filters in the center and sucked through the hose.

5. Air is then directed through air horn into the Linkert M88 series carburetor.

6. This system also aids in cold weather operation.

Don't forget mom . . .

. . . or the grass seed.

Organized Clutter

Stop the Insanity

"Stock is Cock ????"

Kool Kool Kool Kool Kool Kool Kool

More . . . Doug Dorr . . .

Always weld your pin . . .

Dreamin' of Jeannie

"The day momma socked it to the Harper Valley PTA . . . one of her hits.  She's was a hottie !

F.T.W.

Flaky top, scallops, steels, whites, hot rod black, Mexican blanket - just may have to make this a car site? NOT !  My heart is still in it with old Harley's and 2 wheelers . . . but, rods are cool.

VLV 14 cont . . .

 . . . pretty sure those gals might be sisters ?!?

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 . . .

Biker Art

Doug Dorr

This paint gun and plaque was in Spina's office - presented to him from Doug Dorr (Kool Tool Artist and Painter)

1976

Loud . . . Fast . . . Bar to Bar . . . those are the rules.

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.