Doesn't that look tempting... Blatantly yanked from Chop Cult. You should stop by if you haven't already. Linkage on the right...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Our Daily Sled #197
Doesn't that look tempting... Blatantly yanked from Chop Cult. You should stop by if you haven't already. Linkage on the right...
Winter Red
Amazing sunset here last night. If your inclined to enjoy interesting pictures like this one you might want to check out my other blog called National Rain. Click post title for the jump. See you there.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Rosemary's New Toolbox
So I mentioned I found the real-deal, genuine HD toolbox thanks to my good (new) friend Nelson from Florida. The only problem was the finish was wrong for Rosemary. Also the tin was pretty banged up on the top (see first pic) to the point where the box did not want to stay closed. But the price was right and it was real so after I borrowed a few metal working tools from Dwayne at FMC I managed to straighten it out completely and get a good seal on the lid to boot. Now it just needed a trip to the art department for some color work. I needed to make the old flaking chipped up silver paint black. I love doing stuff like this and after a couple hours it was done. I installed it and took a couple pics. I'm pretty satisfied and now Rosemary has a little more room in here old saddlebags... 
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Spring Countdown...
Oil Changed - check! Brakes adjusted - check! Battery juiced - check! Chain tightened - check! New Speedo - check! Air in tires - check! Fresh plugs - check! Timing dialed in - check! Still cold as hell outside and months to go before a roll - check!
More Norton Rail Goodness...
Some of you asked for a little more coverage of this killer little Norton rail (my favorite at the meet). Ask and you shall recieve. Enjoy.
The Purpose #37
This old 45 now belongs to Norway's Sverre. Hopefully he will forward on some recent pics of her. Thanks again for saying hello Sverre! Check the comments for a great history lesson on K-396!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Police Special
SloJo scared up this prime police special speedo last year at Eustis for a song. Exactly one year later Hammer returned it to me all fresh like inside. Had a moment to install it on my '39 ULH tonight and I must say it's the cat's pajamas. Thanks to both SloJo for the find and Hammer for the re-build!
Rosemary & Kin
One of the best perks about having Rosemary down south was giving her the chance to catch up with lost kin. Hammers original paint Pan happens to be a '50 as well so we kept them parked close to each other the whole weekend. It had been over 60 years since they last shared the factory floor in Milwaukee so they had a lot to discuss. Eventually they even went on a ride together which was a hoot.
Our Daily Sled #195
I Met Mike in Key Largo on my way down to Key West. He was staying with all around good guy Doc. Both Doc and Mike had some choice sleds being dusted off for Eustis the following week. This Knuck that Mike found in California was an ex Boozefighters ride left in a pile at the back of some one's garage. Mike put it together in time to meet me and my camera.Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Old Bike Shop - Dallas Texas
Thanks to an email from Aaron in Dallas I was able to find two great shops during my stay in Texas last week. Here are some pics from The Old Bike Shop. Not only does this shop have one of the best looking interior shop spaces I have seen it also has an unbelievably well stocked museum in the back. Sorry I did not get a chance to talk to you in person Aaron - next time my friend.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Finds from the Road
Eustis Swap and other back road junk shop finds. The original tool box, luggage rack and riders manual are for Rosemary. The S&S intake and monster velocity stack are for the Bonnepan. Original HD fuzz speedo (rebuilt by my brother Hammer) is for the '39 ULH. The rest goes on the shelves...
Our Daily Sled #194
Stumbled onto this period Norton rail last Thursday at the Eustis vintage meet. 6K would have taken it home and made you king of the schoolyard.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Our Daily Sled #193
Found this lovely Texas pan hanging outside the Old Bike Shop in Dallas Texas last week. Cool shop, stayed tuned for more from the lone star state...
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Southbound!
This years riding season starts today! Looking forward to seeing everyone down south in the sunshine...
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Took a guess...
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