I found this old Custom Chrome box the other day in a pile of parts. That company wasn't bad back in the day - now, I don't know what to think of them - a bunch of junk mostly.
My new buddy Jason, from the great state of Texas, built(and restored) this totally rad ironhead. Many of the parts were from his dad - who bought the stuff back-in-the-day from Arlen himself. Nice job !
This guy is one very cool Canadian. He's also quite the horseman - and his kid Daniel builds bitchin' knuckles. I hope to see him again next year . . .
I had almost forgot Samantha Morgan was gone - until I saw this tribute last week.I met her once with Goth Girl in Sturgis at Lavallee & Spina's paint booth, and saw her ride many times. The first time I saw her ride the "Wall of Death", I just couldn't believe her skill. She could ride a motorcycle. We talked for a minute or so . . . but, we kept getting interrupted because everyone knew her, they were friends from all over - a true VIP. When I heard she was sick and had passed - I was taken aback a little - 'cause she seemed so invincible. I saw the "Wall" crew in Davenport this spring - and said hello to Jay . . . (who's had his own bout with health problems). It's a rough life on the road riding the wall - but, they will always be our true heros - in life and in death.
Spina checks out the pool situation at County Line . . . quite refreshing. Just have a seat and a busty babe will swing by and take your drink order - damn !
Stopped in to see Cole and the boys - what a place ! Pre-1929 Harleys, Indians, Popes, Cyclones - totally cool. A very professionally run operation. Museum and collectibles up front - and high end restorations and machine shop in the back. I saw the "Wheels Through Time" rig parked out back and realized - Hey, this is the place they told me about. I could work here !?!?
The Black Hills Rally is that special time of year when everyone gets together. Friends meet up to party, check out the bikes, the babes, eat some grub, go to the races, ride the hills . . . and camp out. Cool shit. My lil' Sporty digger got selected at The Horse Show . . . I helped Chris Carr and crew for a bit at the 1/2 mile . . . hung with Spina and the gang for a few days (that was classic) . . . got to shoot-the-shit with Bacon and Bill Dodge, Negotiable Tim ain't changed one bit . . .and even took a day to go with Big Noot and crew through Spearfish Canyon - awesome ride ! Everything went great - the week was just too short. More pics later . . .
WERKER WKA6-12F (For 6 volt Systems) Kick Start ONLY Use 2 batteries and wire them together for 24amps and bright lights ! (Pos to Pos Neg to Neg) Length = 4" Width = 1 3/4" Height = 2 3/4"
12 V Battery
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Shovelheads !
For friends . . . this shovel handled the heavy throttle hand of Jeff Wright !
Panheads !
This one lives again . . . . Reed's pan snorts like a race horse !
Knuckles !
Are a lot of work . . . . Gordy's knuckle is a smooth - one-kick runner !
SIDE VALVES . . .
45s, 74s or 80s ! Diamond Dave Polgreen's glimmering jeweled flatty !
4 Speeds !
Always rebuildable . . . My jockey-jammin' 4 speed !