Green Eyed Lady

I just had a meeting with a lady . . . and I couldn't get this song out of my head.  I don't really remember much about our meeting . . . except her eyes.

Lucas Oil Products

I've used Lucas Oil products for about 10 years now.  I've had great results with all Lucas products. Their 50wt motorcycle oil has been recommended by race teams for air-cooled motorcycle engines . . . so, I'll give some a try in my bikes that see lower mileage - as a trial.  Meets the highest standards set for motor oils, held up well in tests, (high flash point, etc) and it's easily available. 

1 Hour Walk to Work - Beautiful Today !

From the top:

I walk to work about 40-60 minutes most days.
Gets me some cardio.

My town was very beautiful today.

Someone threw flowers in the water for love or death?

River is like glass today.

Vandalism is death.

I meet Byron & Tony - again.

Frank Lloyd Wright House (always vacant)

The Garage I Want ( getting closer )
This guy fishes everyday - Never seen him catch a fish?

Progress Sucks (empty stores on Main, and they want to build

this big, ugly thing . . . ?)

Radio dudes give me a shout !

Bar is rebuilding (hmmm?  more progress?)

Central Park ( the town ladies in the 1850s wanted
a green space free of horse shit -

the city gave them this - still there )

Charles Theatre - Deco style (still just $2)

Morel Mushrooms

 

. . .  like candy !

Sunday River Run

Old motorcycles and wine in the saddlebags . . .

It was a blast bangin' down the back roads on the ol' Sporty again.  It was my only bike for years.  It runs some vintage XLR heads, pipes and PB cams.  I'm screamin' down the highway - and I opened it up.  It gets up on the cams and this little 883 starts gettin' with the program.  You can feel it start to pull.  You don't see old iron on the road much anymore, so you pull into a joint and everyone from full-blown enthusiasts to gray haired ladies ask you all types of questions.  You meet the most interesting people - and every now and then an old racer - and somebody who rode it out . . . just like you.  Plus, it's fun to do stuff with your dad and go ride around on scenic roads on your vintage machines.

4 5/8" Stroke

Got my baby stroker digger fired up for the year . . . dialed it in, turned some screws and it sounds crisp.  Livin' in a small town has it's advantages, like when you go screw your bike on when all da coppers at Subway.  It's the little things in life that make a difference.

Cast Iron: MADE IN USA

It might not mean a lot to people in other countries . . . but, in the USA, you don't see "Made In USA" cast in iron much anymore.  It's usually something old or antique.  A part that's 50, 100, 150 years old.  

Ass Ends . . .

Saturday is Armed Forces Day

Remember to fly your Stars & Stripes !
Note:  Flag Kits aren't expensive, 
and they can show your patriotic spirit - 
If you don't have one . . . go get one today !

Yesterday's in LaCrosse

Do the dishes . . .

Early Sportster pump parts . . .

Joe coming Friday . . .

1940 knucklehead cases

The flywheel scraper had been ground down previously.  It was about 5/16" away from the flywheel.  Most likely by an inexperienced builder in the past trying to put the larger 8 1/2" diameter flywheels in a 8 1/8" type case.  Early knuckle flywheels are smaller in diameter.  We had the scraper welded up - and we machined it back down to it's original position so it scrapes oil effectively feeding the oil pump cavity - and most of all . . . not dragging down our flywheels in excessive oil - reducing our power output. 
Or something like that . .  ?

The cases are washed in hot water, blow dry and painted - and paint is baked.  The fumes are gnarly.  This seals all the welding pores from previous welding and abuse - This Knuck will LIVE ON !

19" XLCH Front

I keep busy . . .

Wet sanded rim - and buffed (dangerous) 

Acid etched spokes & nuts - cadmium plated

Blasted, powdercoated and rebuilt hub

Spoked wheel and trued with proper offset

Wally's Knucklehead

My friend Wally wanted to stroke his knucklehead motor . . . and thought he'd try the Truett & Osborn Kit.  You get the flywheels(stroker), I-beam rods, quality cast stroker pistons, all assembled and balanced.  We stuck 'em in the truing stand to check 'em out - and they're nice and perfect.  I was impressed with the quality, fit and finish.  Jim's shafts. Nice package.

Nitrous Powered Shovelhead Motor

 For our bro Munchy !
Built to run . . . fastest shovel on the block . . .

Wiseco Pistons with ( special camshaft - undisclosed )
Fresh Bore - Fresh Lower
Fresher than Farmer's Market !

www.dirtyhero.com

. . . I see he's also got some shots of Vintage Torque 2014

Need a 9/16 box end . . .

Dream Bike

Rally cars are the coolest . .

Scrambles

This type of racing would suit me better.  No jumps (at least not huge motocross jumps like they have now).  A fast, maybe a little rough track with grass run-off.  Small, twin shock bikes . . . light weight - and jet it to run with the day's conditions.  A good set o' tires.