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Czech dis shit out homeboy . . . go Vegas baby or go home . . . badass on yer back or on yer Merc . . . totally cool designs from Uncle Bob . . . been there - done that - still doin' it ! Only in Vegas - git with me and I git you some . . . (2 blocks off the strip)

Valve Grinding

My panhead seats are sunk in a bit - so, I want to move the seat out . . . a larger valve was needed. Everybody has the 1/8" oversize - I needed about 1/16" over. I took some 1/8" overs and turned them on a lathe and reground the head. This will give me proper valve protrusion. Back where I wanna be . . . fun stuff.

No Way

I like funky chopper paint just as much as the next guy . . . but, this one . . . looks like the painter didn't really try as hard as they could. Kinda just "blah" on that one buddy . . .

What if . . ?

If this shop was down the street, I'd be hangin' around there all the time. At least until Simms kicked me out !
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Hey - If you like 'em low and lean - Check out the latest Cycle Source on page 36 for the Sportster of Jason Ferguson (from Texas Bike Works) . The bike has been completed for a bit . . . but, it gives you the insight and all that jazz . . .

Motobike ART

Leggero

" Please cut me down . . . "

Yellow Shovel

We need more diggers . . . somebody build one.
Skinny tube frame.
Skinny springer.
Tiny frame gusset
Low and lean . . . and fast !

Made in China

All my Paughco parts I just got were made in China & Taiwan. This is an older add from a chopper mag I was reading . . . Lest we forget.

Details Overlooked

Arlen Ness custom bike with ugly red wire and cheesy blue scotch wire ends . . .

Cedar Rapids (Sunday)

Rebel Ironhead Sportster at the beer joint . . .

In the pink

I hate bondo and bodywork . . .

Worth a thousand words . . .

This photo just has that awesome "feel" of the glory days custom shows. The black & white makes it more powerful - more vintage - more classic. The lights - the glitz. The hand painted names recognizing the contributors to this beautiful piece of custom chopper art. The craftsmanship, the hours and hours of labor to get it all done. No expense spared. . . . it's all in there . . . or maybe I've had too much coffee?

Shadow Boxin'

Available at Hobby Lobby stores . . . these things are great to showcase your collectibles.

Dunlop & Hislop

The greatest of road racers . . .

Gas Guzzler

Big Carbs Rule !

Reliable VW Electrics?

I always thought Volkswagons had crappy electrical systems? How about a Lucas instead?

Phil Little

Not bad . . . not bad at all. Kinda trick !

Know Your Wheels and Brakes

Some music is . . .

Laurie Bird

. . . in back of the all primer '55, fat block, lexan, lift off trunk, tilt front, box scoop, 488s . . . just a screamin' down the road . . . "The Girl" in the back with her pack jabbering away . . . just shut the fuck up ! Rest her soul.
Two Lane Blacktop - No longer at a theatre near you . . .

52%

Here's my balance sheet from Lakeshore when they did my '65 XLCH
4 5/8" flywheels.

One of a Kind

Got word that a local (and nationally known) poet, hobo, story teller, writer, motorcycle enthusiast and scholar has passed. If you're from these parts - you're sure to know of "Blackie" or Iowa King Blackie (as he is known by his hobo comrades). A face of NE Iowa. He was usually the first one out (on his 883 XLH) and one of the last to put it away for the season. He slept outside more times than we've slept inside . . . was a very articulate poet and writer, and a pretty damn good motorcycle rider. His bike was always dirty, well ridden. Blackie himself, rough around the edges . . . with a memory like an elephant. I never really knew him to have a job, but he knew how to live that way. Anyone else would have starved. We both liked Sportsters, so we always had something to talk about. A real cool dude - and we'll all really miss him.(already) One of those characters you don't appreciate 'til they're gone. Blackie did it his way - and there's something to be said for doing that !
RIP - Godspeed Iowa King Blackie

Linkert Performance

Big Noot came up with this innovative intake air-deflector deal a few years back. Instead of the air/fuel mixture running into a wall at the end of the intake . . . this will help smooth and increase air flow to the valves. We then tapped and threaded it, sealed it with high temp and bolted it in. It works in the fact that the bike had more bottom end, off throttle especially.

". . . everything else is just waiting."

LeMans

I love this movie.

Steve? Is that you?

This is neato photo whoever took it . . ?

Youth is King

Dave Bell of Minneapolis

Custom painter, pinstriper, artist from way back . . .

Evel says . . . "

. . . now don't you ever forget me." We never will Evel.

Spun (not static)

'66 FLH - Dynamically Balanced the complete rotating assembly at 52%

CBX

City Park - Sturgis, SD

THE CHROME HORSE

The drag bike that made Spencer, Iowa famous !

One Evo is never enough . . .

Nancy Sinatra

Wow, she was hot !

Cool dude . . . & his lady

This group looks like they'd be fun to hang out with . . .

Gary Littlejohn

Sissy Bar

This whole bike is so cool . . .

Hamming Art

It's all True . . .

First, scotchbrite your tapers and check your centers,

Remember those words from your mentor . . .

Install your shafts and torque to specs,

He taught you well - you know your tech . . .

Check the pin, the key is new,

Oil your rollers - don't want them blue . . .

A coffee can will help you out,

Line up your wheels 'til there is no doubt . . .

In the stand - Ready to true,

You know this deal - It's up to you . . .

When you've squeezed and tapped,

And did your best . . .

You'll be rewarded - With the smoothest Panhead yet !

Lucas Lamp is alright by me . . .

Anyone see that "69" tail-light on ebay selling for $800 bucks

and still going?

What the heck is up with people????????
They must really want that sumbitch . . .

Cook's Corner

I've never been here before - but, it's one of many destinations I have to see someday. Like everything, I'm sure it's not as big-o-deal as it was back in the "day." I guess it's near an old mining town - and I'm sure there's plenty of curves to get there. It's every rider's dream to ride to California and spend some time . . .