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BIKES End22
Green Devil Garage Builds A Shovel For A Cause .................................. 22
FrankenPan
CroCustoms 49 Panhead Comes To The East Coast ............................ 40
CopChop
McQuiston's Chopper Design Cone Shovel............................................. 58
Scotchster
Barnstorm Cycles Revives A Sportster ...................................................... 70
Good Ol' Girl
Best Shovel In Johnstown ................................................................................. 82
Legacy Panhead
A Sons Gift To His Father .................................................................................... 90
FEATURES Denver's Choppers
Celebrating The First 25 And The 2nd 25 ....................................................10
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A New Online Weekly Offering With Chris & Ken ................................... 28
First Ride On The Fat Bob
A New Day, A New Direction With A New Model ...................................... 30
Gettysburg Bike Week
Where American's Have Been Converging For Centuries ............... 50
Danger Dan
The New Voice Of The Chopper Culture ................................................... 54
Art Of Our Culture
Rob Nemeth Follows Family Tradition ........................................................ 76
Moto Beach Classic
Roland Sands Newest West Coast Event .................................................. 86
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Fitting A GSXR Neck Stem To A Harley
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Choosing A Tig Welder -Part 3
AC Welding With The Lincoln Sqaure Wave 200................................... 78
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ABOUT THE COVER Ryan McQuiston is a builder we've had our eye on for a while and while you may look at this bike with a different eye than I do, to me it screams traditional chopper. Funny that it ends up as a West Coast build since the traditional style I'm talking about is much more in line with the bikes I grew up around in PA. Everyone on the staff digs the hell out of it and we're glad to bring it to you for this month's cover bike. March ‘18 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 7
Article By: Chris Callen
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hh, the words of old private Joker that had him standing tall in front of the man. Now, you may or may not be aware of the Jungian theory of the duality of man and how perfectly it played out in that movie, but what you may not realize is how it also is playing out in front of us every day. Oh sure, scoff if you like, but you see it every day, you just don’t realize that we call it “Social Media” now. Sure, sure, everyone has a bitch or two about it, that’s the collective unconscious part, but everyone plays into it for their own personal satisfaction. And that completes the duality. I think that the most frustrating part, at least for those of us who breathe from holes other than our mouths, is the “Insta-famous” crowd that pours out the stench of “Look how special I am” for things that are trivial at best. I mean, c’mon... a wheelie, great, burnout... cool... fact that you’re having greek yogurt across the street from the motorcycle museum... I could give a f#@k less. Your dog rides a skateboard; well, maybe that’s cool, but if you are using it to show your prowess as a dog trainer, then it’s lame. Get this honey; you are not special. I know your Mommy and Daddy spent your whole young life up until this point reassuring you of that, but the truth is you have the same set of tools as a billion other bi-pods on this stinking mudball. The question is, what do you do
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with those tools? What do you really do? Show me your art, show me some form of creation, let other people tell your stories of good deeds and charitable giving and stop telling them yourself. This new crowd of needy instant gratification mongers who seem to get pleasure from things in life only if someone else is watching them, are really freaking me out. I mean this was kinda always how the straights played shit out, but for our culture... we were the “No f#@ks given crowd.” Hell, now even that mantra has been reduced to a meme to garner extra likes from your followers. I’ve said this before, but it somehow cries out for repeating: The world is NOT social media, and everyone is NOT your friend. You know, I started to think that maybe it was just me that harbored these feelings lately, that I was turning into a grumpy old bastard. That was until I had the pleasure of sitting down with a real man this month and doing an interview about real values. It reminded me that a code exists for a few of us, a set of principles that we govern our lives with and words like brotherhood and commitment still mean everything, enough to lay down your life for at times. A world where your principals are the very thing that defines you, and that’s not something you can put up in a meme to show people who you are, it’s something you have to earn over decades of being tested. When you’re broke, and it would
be easier to let your guard down, when nobody seems to be going in the same direction as you but still you plod on. When life gets heavy, but you refuse to lay down, this is when those around you see who you really are, and then THEY tell your story. That’s real, that’s something worthy of the feeling of satisfaction that comes from the admiration of your peers. But it doesn’t happen as fast or as often as these vail, viral parlor tricks. You see, that’s the value in the thing itself and to denigrate this practice with the cheap thrills of today’s standard practices of the “Insta Famous”... well, that’s just a damn shame. For me, the motorcycle culture is too special a thing just to let all this go on without saying anything. The men and women who I have looked up to my whole life are real heroes, and while they may not fit into the popularity parade of today’s idea of cool, they will always be the rule by which I judge myself and the world around me. If that shies away from what is popular, I guess I’ll have to stand tall before the man myself, but what I refuse to do is trade that feeling of truly believing in something for the feeling of being a superhero from the planet dipshit! Christ, I sound like GTP this month, I gotta get a ride in!
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ow do you get yourself ready to write an article about a legend, one of the chopper OGs, a person that is responsible for everything you think is cool today, or ever will? This is the question I asked myself as I sat down to write this article about Denver’s Choppers 50th Anniversary, but in truth, I was, in fact, writing about two of them! The two men I speak of are Denver Mullins, whom many say practically invented the chopper in the late sixties and another man they call the Godfather of Choppers; Mondo Porras. Having never had the chance to know Denver, I am, however, lucky enough to call Mondo a friend, and a brother. During the lead up to Sturgis 2017 Mondo and I started to kick around the idea of a tribute article about Denver that would commemorate the 50th anniversary of the shop he had created with a rag-tag group of chopper freaks back in Berdoo. The Iron Horse was hosting two shows in honor of Denver’s anniversary, something I didn’t fully understand until I wrote this article. It is indeed a story about the first 25 years, the next 25 and the two men who forged the hopes and dreams of an entire culture. The Birth Of The Chopper You see, in the late sixties, there was no aftermarket industry for
chopper parts. Choppers were just being born, and little shops across the country were defining what they looked like. Regionally, each part of the country had its own take on that. Of course, you know the big ones like the St. Louis D-rake, with
their sky high tall front ends. The East Coast Bling Bikes that were made for ripping the city streets, and then there were the California Diggers, classic styling that stands even now. This is not to say that
those were the only styles that came out of the choppers birthright, but for this article, they will do. At 139 Baseline in San Bernardino, CA there was a shop that got started in ‘67 by a man named Denver Mullins. Although it had humble beginnings, it would forever memorialize Berdoo as one of the epicenters of the chopper movement. Denver had a custom autobody shop before this where he did a lot of chop tops and custom paint jobs. He developed quite a following for the work he was putting out with his cars in the sixties, and this is where Mondo comes into the story. Still, in high school, Mondo was building a Model A Ford and used to hang out at the shop. For some reason, Mullins took a special interest in him and started to show him a thing or two about bodywork. There was a group of guys there, both Freddie and Jr. Hernandez, Bob McCarren to name a few and everyone just started hanging out at that shop. Denver bought an old Panhead one day and right away tore it apart, raked the neck, taking model A radius rods and made a long springer front end. He painted the bike orange with purple flames; it was just a beautiful bike. Other guys that hung out at the shop got bikes, and they all started customizing them, building their own choppers. All of a sudden people were following what these cats were doing. Now, remember, at this time you couldn’t March ‘18 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 11
pick up a catalog and just buy chopper parts. You either had to do it yourself, which a lot of guys were starting to do, or you had to know a guy in a machine shop that could make you a part here and there. The group that was hanging around Denver’s, ten or fifteen at this point, were building these killer bikes and riding all over Southern California; just blowing people’s minds. It was around the close of the sixties when Street Chopper Magazine came along, and Easyriders followed. The group’s bikes started to get recognized as they frequently showed up in the pages of these publications and were a nationwide hit. Suddenly the people showing up with requests for stretching frames and building front ends was off the hook. It was right then that Denver developed the now iconic Denver’s Springer Front Ends. Each guy in the shop had their specialty. Little Freddie Hernandez built the frames, his brother Junior built the front ends, Bondo Mondo, as they called him, did all the frame molding, Butch Araiza built the motors, Upholstery Bob did the seats, Mike “Mafufa” Craig, did all the paint after Freddie passed the torch to him. But it was more than a job or a business, they did everything on bikes and did all of it together. They’d work like hell all week, and then on the weekends, they took off on a trip to Big Bear or up into the San Bernardino Mountains. Other times they’d end up cruising the Sunset Strip, straight out of a Dave Mann Painting and as a matter of fact, these bikes and times were exactly where the inspiration for some of that most iconic artwork of our culture’s history came from. No Man Was Left Behind They had a deal that “No Man Was Left Behind” when it came to their crew. If you only had ten bucks, or twenty, or five, it didn’t matter. Everyone threw it into a pot, and everyone went on the road trip. If someone’s bike was broken down or not together, they’d stay up all night getting the bike right so that cat could make the run. If he needed a part that you had you just gave it to him and later you’d either get the part back or something else you needed in trade, it was a real brotherhood. They’d take off on a run, and if your bike ended up breaking down then it got thrown in the back of the chase truck, and became the parts bike. See, everything back then interchanged, so it was up for grabs. You might come back with a half a bike from everyone getting parts from your bike all weekend, but that just meant the next week you’d go around and visit the guys who had your parts, have a beer, grab your stuff and then you could put your bike back together, but no one got left behind.
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“No one ever got left behind. You’d throw a sleeping bag on your bike, we’d take a toothbrush and cut it in half and stick it in your back pocket, a change of underwear and an extra t-shirt and you were gone for a weekend. A trip to the Colorado River that was two and a half hours by car would take us all day because we’d hit every bar along the way. So it was the journey, not the destination” - Mondo These guys were living the motorcycle life 24/7, and that was on and off the road, in and out of the shop. They partied together, they looked out for each other’s families, took care of each other. It was completely natural to them and everything just grew out of what they were doing anyway. Eventually, they switched gears from just modifying frames at the shop to building fully custom, one off frames from scratch. Well, this put an end to the car part of the business and launched much of what we know today as the custom motorcycle aftermarket.
Dave Perewitz, and Jerry Covington used their frames and parts. This went on and on; then they started developing choppers out of Honda fours and the Kawasaki. These bikes had a ton of horsepower, no front brake, a mechanical rear brake and a stretched out frame. They were the original thrill seekers bikes, and Denver got pretty famous for them. He had been quoted as saying the metric bikes had more reliability and performance, and in that part of the country you didn’t want a bike that couldn’t run and run hard, it was part of their fabric. The original rice rockets, as Mondo called them, developed a cult type following
of their own that lives on to this day with KayJohn and ChopperJim out on the hunt to grab any survivors for their collection. This generation is going through a massive resurgence right now, and many of them pay tribute to this original style. “This thing of ours, this chopper deal has never been a real lucrative deal. I mean I’ve rode this roller coaster up and down for years, through the highs and lows. When the economy goes down, we’re the first guys to suffer and were the last guys to come back. Through the years, it’s had a self-cleansing of all the guys who came in for the
The Birth Of An Industry The crew at Denver’s were in high gear now advertising all the parts, and custom services in the magazines, the frames, the front ends, handlebars, molding, paint jobs, even turn-key bikes. Looking at the prices makes me wish I could go back in time. Complete paint jobs for $125 and that was frame, tank and fenders, that included metal flake if you wanted and pinstriping. But not only was that way early on in America; it was a time when more guys were doing this just because they loved it. These cats pumped out work for the sake of the creation more than just the bread they were stacking away. Denver’s had a lot of frames to choose from, but you might be surprised to hear that this included frames for Kawasaki’s, Honda’s, BSA’s, they even did Trikes with Ed Roth. The Swedish Style Bikes that everyone still drools over today were actually a Denver’s design that they used to ship over to Sweden. There’s even a bike club in Sweden called Denver Choppers. The bikes that came outta that shop in Berdoo were unmistakable with their crushed velvet seats, six bend handlebars and Denver was the mind behind it all. He was a real visionary that laid out the whole plan for these cats to follow, and they did, and so did the world. The chopper culture was taking off like wildfire, and the parts were pouring outta that shop. Original Metric Choppers From coast to coast people were digging on the west coast version of cool and even the most well-known people of the day like Indian Larry, March ‘18 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 13
wrong reasons, just the money and the glory. They pretty much washed away and the guys that are really in it, the survivors as I call it, well they’re the ones that are still rollin today.” - Mondo Public Enemy Racing All these guys had other hobbies too, Denver was into hot rods and was even in a car club called “The Over The Hill Gang.” Eventually, their weekend trips to Parker Arizona led to the idea
of getting a couple of boats to hot rod up and down the Colorado River in. Before you knew it, Denver and Mondo both got boats, a couple of the other guys did too, and they would all hit the floating bars and tear ass up and down the river on the weekends. That was good fun, but eventually, it wasn’t fast enough for them, so Denver and Mondo decided to enter the world of professional drag boat racing. One of Denver’s most notable of these was featured on a Street Chopper cover
called “The Big Swap” were Denver traded two Honda 750s to Bob and Doug from Eliminator Boats for a seriously fast machine that had flames painted on it with a polished big block Chevy motor. From there it got serious. Eventually, they had a three boat team comprised of a Top Fuel boat, one in the Blown Alcohol class and a straight gas boat. They dubbed the effort “Public Enemy Racing” and started moving up the ranks pretty well over a four-year stretch. Makes me wonder if the “Straight Outta Compton” kids ever gave old Denver any royalties for that name... Anyway, during this time they developed the safety capsules with the F-16 windshields that would detach from the boat in a crash, keeping the pilot safe in the capsule. As you can guess, this new passion fastly became a whole enterprise in itself. It seemed whatever Denver did he did exceptionally well, and other people wanted in on it. So, an additional shop was created just to handle the drag boat industry where they built hulls and capsules for pretty much everyone who raced. Sadly, this would lead to a significant tragedy in the story. On October 4th, 1992 Denver Mullins was racing his Top Fuel drag boat at Puddingstone Lake in San Dimas, when the boat became airborne and plunged to the bottom of the lake, taking his life. At 48, Mullins, who launched the chopper culture and designed a device that is credited to saving countless lives in a sport that sees racing boats traveling well in excess of 200 mph, had been lost enjoying the sport he had helped make better. A Pact Between Brothers Spending as much time together as Denver and Mondo did, of course, you get to watch each other grow up, have families and start to have talks about mortality. Denver had another accident about six months before in his top fuel boat that he walked away from but the stuff these cats were doing, it’s not like you don’t realize you’re on the edge. They did as well, and both agreed that if anything ever happened to either one of them, they would take care of the other one’s family and keep Denver’s Choppers going. Being true to his word and a man of commitment, Mondo bought out the shop in 1992 when Denver passed away and went about the business of running it in the original spot. He started out by making a list on the wall of all the bike and boat projects that were incomplete, the money that was owed and he made his way through that list to fulfill Denver’s commitments to their customers. For Mondo personally, this was a difficult task. Denver was his best friend, and at the same time, he was
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and still is a legend. Trying to fill his shoes was incomprehensible, and that was never what he had in mind. Mondo’s purpose was to keep Denver’s memory alive, the style of bikes he made famous, the vision and all that made that time so special. As you can imagine, this would be no easy task; not everyone was happy to see someone else taking over the shop that made choppers famous. Right from the beginning, Mondo got a lot of grief from some of the old-timers who also loved Denver but told Mondo “You’re not him.” He answered again and again that he was not even trying to be Denver, but he was going to do whatever it took to keep his name going. In every magazine article or TV appearance, Mondo tells the same story that he was only the guy that stepped in, but Denver was the man who made it all happen. Looking back today, he’s had the shop under his watch as long as Denver did in the beginning and while the struggles have been many Mondo comments that somehow it always came through. Hurdles of how to make payroll or how to get the parts that were needed, it all came through in the end. The most significant obstacles have arisen of late with the way the customer has moved to a financebased proposition. With the ability to go into a dealership and get a bike and throw everything into a deal and just finance it all, that makes things tougher for the builders like Mondo. For these shops and their bikes, the customer’s gotta have cash. “The cool thing about building our style chopper is they never go outta style. Maybe we’re only half of one percent of the industry, but people
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see a bike going down the road, and they could tell by the front end, or the stretch and they’d say hey, there goes a Denver.” - Mondo Since Mondo took over the shop, he has done as much with the shop that was done in the beginning but always keeps true to the fact that it’s Denver’s Choppers. He has built bikes, in Denver’s design theme, taken them all over the world to shows, been in countless magazines and television
watching the world lose Larry first hand and seeing the group of guys from his shop start down the same road that he has endured for so many years, was just ironic. We had some very, very deep conversation about this time, some of which I’m going to hold from this article to let you hear the story straight from Mondo in a podcast of our interview on 4ever2wheels.com. For now, I’m just gonna let him tell you what that moment in time was like. “I was talking about Denver and the legacy he left behind (on the show). And I’m here trying to carry on his name, and it’s not an easy deal and what a great man he was and what he meant to the industry. At the end, when Larry got killed, I was up on stage, and I turned around and looked at those guys and said I know what you’re going through, now you gotta pick up the torch and do what I’m doing, and that’s to carry on the name Indian Larry.” - Mondo
shows and even appeared in the last Biker Build Off that featured Indian Larry. That was a bittersweet experience for Mondo. I mean, on one hand, he got to be part of the most anticipated build off of East Coast Meets West Coast, probably ever. He got to ride with Larry handlebar to handlebar, and it was a blast. In the end, however, the heartbreak of
The accolades and awards over the years have been many for Mondo, he was a regular on Blood Sweat & Gears with Billy Lane, was named “Builder of The Year” in 2001 by Easyriders and has been featured in books and movies worldwide. One of the other very honored achievements on that list was his appearance in the very last David Mann painting, it was to honor Easyriders Magazine’s 30th year, and the editor’s wanted to have a bike built that would embody the Easyriders image. How could it have been anything other than a Denver’s Chopper since it was Denver’s that drove the movement from the start? Mondo built that bike and with him on it, along with another bike he had built 30 years before were
the very last subjects of the late David Mann. In Denver’s Honor and Beyond Like I said early on, this is the story of two men, a great time in the history of chopper culture and the pride that Mondo gets when he tells the stories is plain to see. He has spent his life
chasing the dreams of young men and keeping the memory of his brother alive. 25 years after he picked up the torch from Denver; he can look back and see that not only did he accomplish that, but he has added to that mission, keeping our culture alive as well. Mondo is the kind of man that you get inspired by because you
know he loves doing this. Not for the money, not for the glory but for the pure pleasure of creating and helping others do the same. You can regularly hear Mondo utter one of his most famous quotes “To know where you’re going; you have to know where you’ve been.” This is a constant mantra for him and proof of what his inspiration is today; reaching out to the young guys and giving them a look into the history of this thing of ours. I’ve known him for some time now, known about him even longer but I have to say that every time I talk with him I am more impressed with what he stands for and the man he is. An example, for sure, that we could all measure our resolve and determination by but also a humble human being that is good to other people. He never misses an opportunity to pass on some credit or tell you who he admires for their abilities or passion. For this reason, he will be a man revered exactly as he should be in our pages of history, a great man.
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have shown you in past articles how to rebuild calipers and master cylinders. This month I am going to go over some common issues with brake systems, because you will eventually come across these issues; it is just a matter of when. bleeding the brakes: So, you are trying to bleed your brakes and for some reason it is just not working and you’re ready to pull your hair out. Well, before you do that, here is a list of some common issues you may have when trying to bleed the brakes to help narrow down the problem.
Bleeder screw passages are corroded and plugged.
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Replace or clean bleeder screw, also add a bleeder cap
Rubber brake lines over time can collapse inside and get plugged; inhibiting the flow of brake fluid. I like to install new brake lines on any new project.
I have seen master cylinders, new and old, leak. A quick inspection of pulling back the rubber boot to inspect for brake fluid, this is a sign of internal seals leaking. The master cylinder will needs rebuilt or replaced. Master cylinders can also leak internally. A master cylinder internal piston has 2 seals on it, one could leak to the other. How I check for this is to pump the brake quite a few times. Wait a second, then pump one time very quickly, while looking for a bubble to come up through the fluid. This is a sign of internal leaking and the master cylinder will need to be rebuilt or replaced. Your brake caliper piston could be stuck, not allowing fluid into the caliper.
The brake caliper piston seals could be leaking and letting air into the caliper. The brake pedal pushrod could be adjusted incorrectly not allowing for a full stroke in or out. Adjust pushrod for a minimum of a 1 /16” of free play. This will allow for full stroke in and out.
When building custom motorcycles, we like to orientate the brake calipers in many locations around the rotor. When the caliper is mounted in the downward position say 6 O’clock the bleeder screw is also at the lowest point. This will allow the caliper to
hold air. The caliper must be removed from its bracket and the bleeder screw pointed up. Before you're able to remove the air from the caliper while bleeding.
in the color of them when they are old. New DOT 5 is typically purple or green. Use the fluid the cover says. DOT 3 & 4 fluids have a swelling agent in them to allow the seals to swell and seal. DOT 5 does NOT have the swelling agents in them. So, if you put DOT 5 in a DOT 3 or 4 system and it works but it is leaking now you know why. Air in your system is the most common reason you cannot bleed your brakes. Sometimes you have to get creative and bleed the system at every joint. To remove the air completely. Spongy brakes are also very common. This is when the pedal or lever feels mushy and you don’t feel the resistance in the lever or pedal that you should. brakes & Custom bikes: I see this one a lot. When people build their own foot controls. The lever ratio at which your foot presses on them to the ratio of the amount of force being exerted on the master cylinder is incorrect. Think of it as a
teeter totter. I like to keep the pedal length comfortable on my foot and the push point to the master cylinder as close to the pivot point as possible. This is called the brake pedal ratio. This can get very complicated. Please do your research on this one to come up with a ratio that is suitable for you and your project
Brake systems typically use DOT 3, 4 or 5 brake fluid. You CANNOT MIX 3 or 4 with 5!!! IT WILL Turn to GEL!! How do you know which one you have? You cannot always go by what the cover says is required, over time it may have been changed. DOT 3 & 4 have a very bitter taste, DOT 5 has NO taste. I cannot tell the difference
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builds. These master cylinders were typically designed to run two 4 piston calipers. When you install this on a one brake caliper application you will have spongy brakes. Why? The piston bore size in the hand brake is too large for a 1 caliper application. You will want to make sure that the master cylinder bore size is correct for your brake caliper application. You don’t want to use rubber brake line for high performance braking systems. They can flex and swell leaving you with the spongy feeling. I like to change my brake fluid every 2 years. This will provide you with proper braking performance. The calipers on early to mid-2000 Harley-Davidson’s are also known for sponginess after time. The reason this happens is the brake piston seals become dry and do not let the brake caliper pistons react as they should. A quick way to resolve this problem is to remove the caliper and clean around the pistons with some brake cleaner then with a Q-tip spread some light weight oil onto the pistons. You will want to work the pistons in and out a few times to get lubrication into the seals. This great tip was shown to me by a NASCAR Mechanic. don't be a drag: A dragging brake is also another common thing that I see, this can
not only be dangerous but can ruin brake pads and rotors very quickly. When building your custom motorcycle, you want the calipers centered over the rotor. Typically, most people can accomplish this. But what happens is when you send the brake caliper bracket out to get chrome plated or powder coated these coatings add a measurable thickness to the bracket and throw it off center of the rotor. Make sure that you take your coating thickness into consideration when building your sweet ride. I have seen with the use of older brake lines sometimes they can collapse internally. So, when you apply pressure to the lever or pedal they will actuate the brake because it’s under pressure. Then when you release the pedal or lever the line will collapse and retain some pressure on the brake making it drag. There is no real way to know this for sure other
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than replacing the old brake line with new. Brake lever or pedal free play can be adjusted incorrectly. This is where the pedal or lever is continually pushing on the master cylinder piston and not releasing completely retaining some pressure on the brake caliper causing drag. Brake pedal free play should be at least 1/16 of an inch before it makes contact with the master cylinder piston. This will allow for expanding and contracting of the fluid and parts.
Older calipers or ones that have been sitting for quite some time typically have had brake fluid left in them and over time it starts to corrode the caliper body and piston. This will cause the piston to stick or not react correctly. You will need to disassemble and clean these components and inspect for damage.
Allowing your brake to drag continually over time will eventually warp your rotors. You will know that this has happened when you apply the brakes and feedback through the pedal has a pulsating action. Beware of buying or using used rotors they are not being used for a reason. This may be one of them.
Recently reassembling a bike with my friend Hugh, we were bleeding the brakes using my “Mighty Vac”, we were struggling to get the rear brake bled, eventually we did. But the rear wheel was dragging severely, we checked all the above things listed in this tech article, everything checked out just fine. The problem ended up being the 90’s style Harley brake caliper. It is set up with sliders like on an old Chevy pickup. The pads move on the sliders and the problem was the new brake pads have a metal backing that is stamped on a machine this creates an angle on the edge of the pad. This angle was creating too much friction for the pads to slide properly. A quick trip to the belt sander to square up these areas fixed this issue. Go Figure!
Brake systems, in theory, are very simple, but yet can be SOOO complicated when problems arise. These are some of the scenarios that I have encountered working on bikes for many years. Hopefully my experiences will help get some of the learning curve out the way. I’m proud to say this marks my 7th year writing for Cycle Source and my 84th tech article. If there is something that you would like to see me do an article on give me a call or email me with your idea. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the shop anytime 419-5766812 Daniel Donley Pandemonium Custom Choppers info@pandemoniumc2.com www.pandemoniumcustomchoppers. com
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’ve often heard that some styles always come back around eventually. I can see why that would be true with this beautiful scoot from Patrick Tozzi. You see, back in the 70’s more than a few bikers took a chance, and instead of using a rigid frame platform for their custom build they used a swingarm frame. HarleyDavidson produced the classic four-speed swingarm frame from 1958 to 1984 with some models even coming off of the production line in 1985. During that time, there were subtle changes to adapt to the Motor Company’s ever-evolving lineup, everything from electric starters to disc brakes affected the design. This frame has long been a builder’s solution to possible hassles from the DMV involving custom made or aftermarket frames. I’ve seen some guy’s change up their bike to a Super Glide style for a riding season and then tear it down and build an FLH type complete with bags and a windshield for
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the next. The swing arm has always been THE platform to work with. Patrick owns and operates Green Devil Garage. Tozzi knew what he wanted when he picked this bike up. Like most of us, he has always admired any swingarm Harley. He bought the bike from a local guy who had just been cleaning off grease, grime, and some rust when Patrick showed up; didn’t even try to hide the fact because he left all of his cleaning supplies and rags beside the bike. Patrick was a little apprehensive because the guy lived in a known flood area that had recently seen a lot of rainy weather. When he asked the sellher, he assured him that the bike had never been underwater. The motor turned over freely and after a quick glance at the cylinder walls he started to negotiate. Now, he wasn’t expecting the guy’s mother to come out and demand a price that probably could’ve gotten a new Dyna, so he
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was about to walk away. But as we all know, money talks when you’re ready to walk...so grease, grime and all, a deal was struck. Tozzi ended up with a relatively stock 1977 FXE. He briefly thought about doing a quick turnaround sale but decided to do something a little special. About this time a nonprofit named End 22 approached him about building a raffle bike to help with their fundraising efforts. End 22’s mission is to bring more awareness to the 22 veterans that commit suicide in this country EVERY DAY! Needless to say, Patrick being an active duty veteran with the US Navy was onboard immediately. He knew that he would have to step it up for this build. His first move was to reach out to none other than Jeff Cochran of SpeedKing Racing for one of his signature dual rear brake setups as well as a rear fender and frame drop seat kit. He didn’t want the stock battery and oil tank components, so he turned to Curt from Anything Goes 74 for that sweet oil tank. Trying to use as many parts from the original bike as possible,
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he ended up turning down the legs on the 35mm front end and going with a late model front wheel minus the brake. For that be for to do the job as soon as he showed Jason the colors he wanted and Jason said “Once you get a roller, bring it to me and I’ll figure out what you want!” One of my favorite parts of this bike is the gas tank. Patrick realized he needed a little bit of help with the tank, so he turned to Kyle Yocum of Yocum’s Signature Hot Rods. Yocum generously opened his shop with every kind of metal working tool you can imagine; as well as his expertise to help Patrick turn out one badass tank. Once he had everything on its way he tore the motor down only to realize his worst fears...yep the motor and the transmission had been under water at some point. Not one to be discouraged or pissed off Patrick rolled up his sleeves and did a complete rebuild using all S&S internals as well as the tried and true Super E carb to finish off the motor. The transmission got a complete set of
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END 22 TECH SHEET owner: Green Devil Garage City/State: Virginia Beach, VA Builder: Green Devil Garage year: 1977 Model: Shovelhead time: 7 Months ENGINE Year: 1977 Model: Shovelhead Builder: Patrick Tozzi Ignition: Displacement: 80” Pistons: Heads: S&S Carb: S&S Cam: Andrews Air Cleaner: S&S Exhaust: Green Devil Garage Primary: BDL TRANSMISSION year: 1977 make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: 4 Speed FRAME year: 1977 make: H-D FXE rake: Stock stretch: Stock forks builder: Harley-Davidson Type: 35mm Hydraulic Triple trees: Harley-Davidson extension: Stock WHEELS Front Wheel: 40 Spoke Size: 21” tire: Front brake: rear Wheel: 40 Spoke rear Wheel Size: 16” Tire: Rear Brake: Dual 4 Piston Wildwood PAINT Painter: 33 Kustom Colors Color: Green, Silver, Black pating/polishing: Royal Silver powder coat: J&J Powder Coating ACCESSORIES Bars: Bootlegger, TC Bros risers: hand controls: Jay Brake foot controls: Jay Brake Gas Tank(s): Green Devil Garage Front fender: None rear Fender: SpeedKing Seat: Buttskinz Oil Tank: Headlight: 5 3/4 Drag tail light: Replica 41 Ford Speedo: None photographer: Curtis Boggs
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Andrews gears as well as new shafts and seals. All quality components from a couple of great companies that have a long history of producing excellent products! Once final assembly started he used a Tech Cycles open belt drive to tie everything together. Patrick was on deployment when the bike was raffled off but when the winner had an unexpected situation that required some cash, so
he stepped up and bought the bike back with the intention of keeping it. However, a good friend in Texas convinced him otherwise so now it rolls along the Texas highways with its proud new owner. I’d like to thank Patrick for his continued service to our great country and for sharing this bike with us!!!
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the weekly report chris and ken on track with a new weekly broadcast Article By: J. Ken Conte
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Michael Lichter, Shelly Rossmeyer, Keanu Reeves and many more. You can listen to them on I-tunes or from the site 4E2W.com What I found was that there was no real outlet for motorcycle news that I could listen to every week, specifically custom V-Twin motorcycle news. I had spoken to Chris about putting together a show that mimics our weekly calls where we discuss what we have heard about the industry. Chris has a slogan that he starts every week with “60 minutes of al the bullshit we can fit” and that was pretty much how those calls would go so the show follows
the loose format of two guys just talking shop. Anyway, Chris relented to my pleas a few months ago and since he is not one to do something half-way he has made it into a legit show. Although it started kinda rough while we figured out what is still brand new technology, it is now pretty advanced with graphics, videos, interviews and a pretty cool intro and outro. We typically have an industry guest and go through the weeks motorcycle industry news. So far we have had Billy Lane, Paul Yaffe, Keith “Bandit” Ball and a host of others. We are starting to develop some segments like “Bat Shit Crazy News” that’s just a collection of weird and unusual happenings and every once in a while we throw in some tech and product testing reports. Every Thursday at 2 p.m. EST we broadcast live on the Cycle Source Facebook page where it is archived. If you prefer to listen to our broadcast they are typically available shortly after the video on 4E2W.com or on I-tunes or Stitcher as a podcast.
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It All Starts With The Milwaukee-Eight: While the curb appeal alone of the Fat Bob gives you the feeling that there’s gonna be trouble, the two engine options that you can get with it will back that up. Available in both the 107 and 114 engine displacements, this thing roared through the California canyons we rode them on. While still retaining the iconic 45-degree V-Twin design, the Fat Bob is anything but a continuation from the Twin Cam. The MilwaukeeEight 107 comes in at 100 mm bore and 4.375-inch stroke with 10.0:1 compression ratio. It achieves 0-60 with ten percent quicker acceleration than the High Output Twin Cam 103. The Milwaukee-Eight 114 has a 102 mm bore and 4.5-inch stroke with 10.5:1 compression ratio. It achieves 0-60 with nine percent quicker acceleration than the Milwaukee-Eight 107. That’s a full 19 percent more than the 103 Twin Cams. When you put all that power with a frame that’s more rigid and 21.9lb lighter than its predecessor, it rides like no other factory Harley you’ve been on before. The Milwaukee-Eight has been well documented, so we aren’t going to waste a lot of time here going over the tech on it, but I will say that it’s been on the
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market for a year and a half already and it seems hat it’s had a much smoother transition that when we came into the Twin Came era. I for one, am a big fan and think that a four-valve head has been long overdue. Now that it’s starting to be utilized like this, I can hardly wait to see what’s next. It’s The Bones That Make It Tough: For anyone who lived through the original inception of the Softail, it was never meant to be an improvement on suspension and handling, regardless of what anyone wrote at the time. Those things rode like trucks but, they gave the rider the look of a traditional hardtail frame, kind of, while having some suspension. At the time it was a huge hit. I can remember a period where there wasn’t another bike I wanted to look at other than a Softail. As new generations of riders come into the market and things change, those traditional styling needs have come and gone. Some have their place and always will, but more than ever we have a base of riders who are as concerned with function as they are form. That’s where this new chassis comes into play. It is the best of all worlds. First off, it’s lighter and to anyone who has played the horsepower game that’s like free power. It’s more rigid as far as flexion is concerned. Where that plays out is in matching it with true performance suspension. When you know your frame is going to preserve its rigid nature under a load, then you can let the suspension do more of the work it’s supposed to. The new dual-bending valve inverted front forks are similar to a cartridge fork but with improved, more responsive dampening characteristics. In laymen’s terms, that is most notable when you’re hard in the corner and hit a bump. What I got from this thing was complete absorption of the obstacle and then almost unnoticeable rebound. It let me stay on the throttle and not have to readjust to compensate for a sloppy front end. A very welcome change indeed. The rear suspension is no slouch either. A mono-shock rear suspension is easily adjustable and enables a 240-pound range of payload
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capacity and enhanced handling. You can literally dial your suspension in for hard riding, cruising or times where you’re traveling with a passenger. Regardless of what you may have been told, no real suspension will handle all of those scenarios without adjustability. Kudos to HarleyDavidson for bringing that to the table. Love It Or Hate It: This particular bike is one that stands out from all the new Softail family as the bike you either love or hate. When they first showed the rabid public
photos of the new line up, there were more groans heard around the world than from those in an over sixty yoga class. With good reason, I suppose. You see this is part of a new initiative that Harley has, that is adapting to a whole new world. They are employing design principals from other brands of motorcycle manufacturers and those from outside the industry. On this machine, that starts with the headlight. It’s what the factory calls “unique LED forward lighting.” It is for sure not the traditional teardrop shaped headlight from your chopper, but you have to understand that is precisely what the engineers wanted; different. I was unsure about this at first
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as well, being somewhat of a traditionalist myself, until we were out in those canyons of California and stopped for a photo op. While we sat there waiting for our turn to go through the course, a group of twentysomething fire patrol rangers came out of their cabin. Four guys and a girl I think. They briefly looked at all of the bikes, but when they got to the Fat Bob, they were all about it. They quickly compared it to other dual sport bikes that they liked and even asked to sit on it for pictures. I immediately realized that the design team at Harley was on to something, these kids loved the new bike, and that’s part of the reason they made it this way. Any way you look at it, after the initial shock of “Oh my God, it’s not like my Panhead...” is over, then you start to get comfortable with the idea that this bike is tough as hell and while you may want to make your own changes to the pipes or even the headlight, what the Motor Company did here is genius. They have again gone outside the box to deliver a bike that will continue to pave to road to the future. Not to mention that it’s like a dirt bike on steroids that’s legal for the street. Check it out today at your local Harley-Davidson dealership or see more info online at harley-davidson.com
Harley-Davidson Cooling Vest MSRP $60.00 - As bad as riding in extreme cold can be, extreme heat is almost as bad. While we were in California riding the new Fat Bob, they laid one of these cooling vests on us to check out. At first I thought it was funny, until we were well into a full day of hot riding. This thing is amazing! This lightweight men’s Cooling Vest features a HyperKewl™ lining that absorbs water when you give it a quick soak. It slowly evaporates to cool your core as well as the back of your neck. Designed for a close fit to layer under a jacket and maximize the cooling effect. Best thing is, you only have to soak it for a minute or two and you’re good to go.
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lay there awake, 2am, fantasizing of twisty mountain roads, desert black top stretching miles ahead and the warm breeze whistling through my ears. I walk to my garage to find it empty. I curse the 50° day in the dead of winter. I long for the throttle in my hand, the thunderous roar of my Harley-Davidson and the thrill of the open road. Life of a biker without a bike. I recently had to drop my beloved motorcycle off at the local shop to get a smattering of repairs done that I’ve been neglecting for months. Yeah, I know, it’s for the better. I’ll get her back in tip top shape and ready for another long summer but, that doesn’t mean I have to like it. The flip-side of this though is that at least I know I’ll be in a comfortable bed each night. Life on the road isn’t
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Article By Charlie Weisel Photos By: Kayla Koeune so predictable. There comes a point in every day where you have to figure out where exactly you will be laying your head that night. If you aren’t careful you will find the sun below the horizon and yourself on a lonely road with quickly falling temperatures. But, if you use our head and your map you just might find yourself camped out on the side of a hill watching the most incredible sunset while enjoying the warmth of a campfire. I can tell you from experience that the latter is the preferred option. This being said, I can also tell you that with the proper equipment it is possible to make yourself comfortable almost anywhere, even that parking lot in Boise, Idaho! Sure, it looks bohemian to have your Mexican blanket, tarp and oversized sleeping bag strapped awkwardly to your bike, but it makes
about as much sense as off roading in a Mazda Miata. Over the years those sun burnt granola eating mountaineers got it figured out with light weight, durable camping gear that works as well on Mt Everest as it does set up on the side of a dusty desert road or an interstate rest area. With the evolution in sleeping pads, bags and tents it is very possible to pack small and light allowing room for other creature comforts. I’m speaking of food beyond beef jerky, liquids, camp stoves upon which to actually cook a warm meal and make a hot cup of coffee in the morning. The last few years I’ve been using a Jetboil (jetboil.com), a simple system that combines a burner, cup and even a French press. Using a small fuel canister, it is easy to use, heats water and other food quickly
and is easy to store. There have been countless cold evenings spent heating chili and drinking hot tea to warm myself after a cold day of riding followed in the morning by a hot cup of coffee to start the day right. As far as camping equipment goes, I use an MSR tent. MSR (msrgear.com) is known for their mountaineering equipment, therefore not cheap, but extremely durable, small and light. My 3-person tent, using a compression sack, compresses down to about the size of a football! That’s a three-person tent with a rain fly! The poles also fold down small and can be strapped to virtually anything. Sleep pads now pack as small as a mason jar and sleeping bags not much bigger than that. Let REI or your local backpacking/mountaineering shop be your friend when it comes to preparing for your next trip. Their equipment is top notch, employees are knowledgeable and return/ exchange policies are great. Now, after all that, I will admit that a lot of this equipment isn’t cheap. Here’s how I look at it- If I spend a few extra bucks for the good stuff I’ll be more comfortable, won’t be frustrated with low quality gear that doesn’t work right and I can easily avoid hotel rooms...Therefore saving money in the long run and keeping me on the road longer. I can ride a long way on
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the cost of one hotel room. Along with quality equipment should come a quality storage vessel. I’ve run the gamut of them over the years and can tell you that a heavy dry bag is the way to go, preferably one with a roll top because, no matter what they say, a zipper is going to eventually leak during a long rain storm leaving you with soggy underwear for days. For the longest time I used a river bag, basically a rubber stuff sack. The downside to this is that inevitably the one thing you want is buried at the bottom. It gets real annoying real quick having to empty your bag for a fresh pair of socks. I’ve recently discovered the Wolfman Luggage dry duffel bag (wolfmanluggage.com). This bag has proven to be a perfect addition to my luggage and gear system. With built in mounting straps there is no need for bungee cords. Its heavy rubbery exterior has held up to the abuse a chopper can put them under and its roll top enclosure has kept my goods clean and dry even during the most relentless rain showers. Available in three sizes you can get one for any length road trip. I have found the medium size to be the most effective on a chopper, the large is a bit on the enormous side. While on the topic of Wolfman luggage, I also recently started using one of their tank bags to store the small items I like to have readily available, things like a water bottle, beef jerky, wallet, pocket knife, camera and whatever else you may need “right now”. This addition to the motorcycle on long rides has proven to be priceless. I get asked on a regular basis about what sort of camping equipment is best for a multi-day ride, hopefully this helps. At the end of the day you have to find what works for you and your bike but ultimately you want a small, easy to set up camp set and a water proof bag to store everything in. From there, develop a system on how to pack it in a way that leaves everything easy to access. You will appreciate that when you are fumbling around in the dark trying to set up camp for the night. That’s about all the words of wisdom I can provide on that topic, now get to riding! As always, give me a follow on Instagram @charlietravelingchopper for photos of past and present adventures.
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evin Deschambeault from Maine had been searching for several years to find a simple, clean, no drama yet timeless styled bike; the kind of motorcycle that would begin a chapter in a book filled with many stories from its riding adventures. Kevin knew he wanted a mild custom vintage Harley-Davidson that had a modern chop but also knew it had to be rideable! Not wanting to settle on just anything, he spent years scouring and hunting until he came across a listing that Caleb at CroCustoms put out on the interweb. The motorbike listed for sale was named
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Article And Photos By: Josh Elzey ‘FrankenPan.’ FrankenPan was originally built for Born Free 5 back in 2013. After agreeing to a purchase, it was agreed that Caleb could display the bike at various shows until it reached the Brooklyn Invitational some months later. Fall finally came, and it was time to pick up FrankenPan. Kevin grabbed a buddy for the 5-hour drive to the Invitational. There, he finally saw the 1949 FL in person! It was gloss black with a distressed pinstripe from T. Markus. The frame and front end stayed true to the 1949 parts with use of OEM and reproduction parts and handmade risers.
A 21” WMI rim with an early Halcraft mini brake hub and stainless Buchanan spokes wrapped in Avon Speedmaster MKII were used in conjunction with the 16” Harley rear wheel and sectioned radiused rear OEM fender. The stand out parts are the hand engraving on the early Morris Magneto, modified early Cycle Engineering Rocker Covers, Imperial Primary which is modified with a large center rib, handmade rear tank mount, and other parts that were all hand done by Mark Cooper. Tanks were narrowed in the rear while the dash was chopped to sit one inch lower than stock.
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The footpegs are repurposed ‘50’s juicer handles, and the shift knob was handmade by Tyler from Dark and Dawn. An air cleaner was made from chopping up an Imperial Primary derby cover. The 1956 Harley Heads were polished to a shine while the horseshoe oil tank had Frankenstein painted on it (Caleb gave Kevin the original artwork), hence the nickname! Caleb and Kevin shared some beers to seal the deal after the show. Caleb was digging that his bike would be munching slab in the Northeast. Once home, Kevin rode his new acquisition for a few weeks and snuck in a couple of hundred miles before Old Man Winter rolled into New England. It ran well and was a blast to ride! In December, Kevin decided to hand the FL over to Pudgy’s Cycle for fresh fluids and a general look over before putting it up for the season. Several weeks later Kevin realized just how much riding he was planning for next season, so it was decided to
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do a complete engine rebuild, that would include updating the S&S running gear to give better power and reliability, Andrews BH cam, a smoother oil pump and internals as well as rebuilding the transmission with modern parts. The bike spent the winter at Pudgy’s Cycle where it was meticulously cared for by the owner and his son Daryl who are lifelong experts on Harley Davidson, especially older models. They agreed that the originality of the bike was the most essential part of the build and didn’t want to sacrifice the original look. They put in a lot of blood and sweat to get the Pan ready by springtime. The bike was back in Kevin’s hands just in time for the salt to start clearing off the roads. The bike now starts and rides like a bullet! Since Kevin is in Maine, the motorcycle visits the coastline of Acadia National Park, Boothbay Harbor and Kevin’s personal favorite Pemaquid Point. Inland rides include the forever fun mountains of Rangeley, Sunday River, and
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FRANKENPAN TECH SHEET owner: Kevin Deschambeault City/State: Lewiston, ME Builder: CroCustoms year: 1949 Model: Harley-Davidson FL Value: $35,000 Time: ENGINE Year: 1949 Model: Panhead Builder: Pudgy’s Cycle Ignition: Early Morris Magneto Displacement: Pistons: Stock Replacement Heads: 1956 Harley-Davidson Carb: S&S Super B Cam: Andrews BH Cam Air Cleaner: Imperial Derby Cover, Chopped Exhaust: Primary: Imperial Primary, Modified TRANSMISSION Year: Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: 4 Speed Jockey FRAME make: 1949 Model: Wishbone, Reproduction rake: stretch: Front end type: Springer builder: Harley-Davidson extension: triple trees: WHEELS Front: WMI, Buchanan Spoke Size: 21” Tire: Avon Speedmaster MKII front brake: Halcraft Mini Brake rear: Harely-Davidson, Stainless Size: 16” Tire: Shinko rear Brake: Stock Drum PAINT Painter: Color: Gloss Black Type: graphics: T. Markus Engraving: Mark Cooper ACCESSORIES Bars: Narrowed Apes risers: Cro’s Nest Springer Clamp hand controls: Original foot controls: Gas Tank(s): Stock, Narrowed Oil Tank: Horseshoe Front fender: None rear Fender: OEM, Sectioned/Radiused Seat: Shack Cycles Foot Pegs: 50’s Juicer Handles tail light: Monarch Bike Reflector Speedo: photographer: Josh Elzey
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Sugarloaf ranges. Maine affords the luxury of riding your bike well over 100 miles before you ever need to put your feet down and this motorcycle munches it all up! I ran across the bike 7 hours south in Wildwood NJ at the Night of TROG. The “old” ‘49 cruises effortlessly at 70 and still has plenty more punch. What Kevin loves most about the bike is that 99% of people walk
past without noticing anything. The bike was built and still retains such subtleness that unless you slow down you will not hear the stories it holds. From the mild customization to the distressed pinstriping and all the engraving, there is much to soak in. Kevin’s personal favorite is “Cost Money To Live” engraved on the primary which is entirely hidden, and so spot on!
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ast July, Chris and I had the pleasure of bringing a little taste of Cycle Source to Gettysburg Bike Week. For the 3rd year in a row we hosted two of our signature events, a free ride in bike show and the annual Run Through The Battlefields. Yeah, I know many of you are sitting there thinking... Gettysburg... really? Yep, and it’s awesome. It’s awesome because it combines a few things we love, motorcycles,
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Article And Photos By: Heather Callen history, good riding and cool people and for the most part, no cry-babies...hahaha. For 16 years, Gettysburg bike week has been happening the weekend after 4th of July. Two years ago, it took over the grounds at the Allstar Event Complex for a weekend of battlefields, bikes, beers, babes and all that go along with it. With two hotels on site, plenty of parking, a natural amphitheater, the perfect location for the Wrangler Bike
Rodeo games, ample vendors and an indoor swap meet area, the move was a good choice. For the last two years, each Friday of the event, Cycle Source has organized what we like to call “Run Through The Battlefields.” Now, don’t let the name mislead you, it’s not a history lesson or anything, and we don’t give a guided tour through the historyladen lands that surround the complex, but we do open our arms to any rider that wants to
join us through a bitchin’ jaunt over the hills, through the woods and to wherever else we happen to lead you. I will say that we are fond of stopping at a neat little watering hole for a quick refreshment and grabbing a group photo at Highrock during the trip. We were blessed with crazy good weather during the ride, and a super cool group of enthusiasts joined us for the afternoon. Upon our reluctant return to the GBW venue, I say reluctant because the riding is just that good, and thanks to the event organizers we found a picnic lunch laid out for the Battlefield riders. Selfishly, I hope they keep inviting us back to continue this annual tradition; I never tire of the unique feeling you get as you roll through so much rich history. Let me try to explain this a little further; there is something more significant about an experience like Gettysburg than merely passing a sign that says Welcome to Pennsylvania. As you ride on tree-lined roads or past open fields sprinkled with statues and historic markers you catch one that reads Maine, another Texas, Vermont, Virginia and on goes the list of states that all converged
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on this spot to fight for what they believed in. For a brief moment, you are fully aware of how many lives were lost, battles won, and how steadfast American’s truly are. Like I said, it’s more than passing signs, and it’s worth the ride. Saturday was a busy day for us and rally attendees alike. We started getting ready for our bike show bright and early that day, and thankfully Miss Judy was on hand to get organized and things running smoothly. It’s crazy how diverse the bikes are that graced the lot this year. We had a Rick Fairless bike, a custom sidehack that paid tribute to cancer survivors, a prototype swingarm Sportster®, original Shovelheads, Panheads, Boss Hoss, FXR’s and on and on. At the end of the day Best of Show went to a killer FLH that comes out of New Jersey. While our show was going, our old pal Jack Schit was running a sold-out show for the Wrangler Bike Rodeo games. Now, we all know bike games are a hoot but dang do the folks at GBW love their games. The afternoon was a constant stream of contestants ready, willing and able to show off their riding abilities. I still haven’t decided if they lined up so eagerly to earn bragging rights, because the Cherry Bombs were the official starters or because Wrangler put up 50 pairs of jeans for the contestants! Now, I wouldn’t even be the halfassed “journalist” I am, if I failed to tell you that the main stage not only hosted tattoo contests, wet t-shirt contests but also proudly played host to a plethora of fine musicians to entertain the masses. Blizzard of Ozzy, Big Jack, Josh Gallagher, Foghat, and Warrant all took to that stage and gave the crowds memories to last a lifetime. For us, Gettysburg has become a second home of sorts and some of our best friendships have arisen from our time there. Annually seeing Rachel, Tim, Kuda, Koolaid and the rest of our crew from that area, makes this all the more to look forward to personally. I have to be honest, I’m not sure what the fine folks of GBW have in store for 2018, but I do know that Cycle Source will be there, and we sure hope to see some of ya there too.
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1. missing logos on helmet. 2. Missing emblem on tank. 3. Extra bolt on front rocker box cover. 4. Emblem on oil tank. 5. Not a brass intake. 6. Missing boot tip on left foot. 7. Extra long pant leg on right leg. 8. Not slotted oil cap on tranny. 9. Headlight is on. 10. Color of the logo on shirt.
FIND TEN DIFFERENT THINGS ON COP CHOP NO THERE ISN’T ANY REAL PRIZE, JUST SOMETHING TO DO WHILE YOU’RE IN THE CAN.
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danger dan’s talk shop
Podcast host launches new endeavor for shop t-shirts
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Article By: Chris Callen
ort Worth Texas is a hot spot for the custom industry and every time I’m in that part of the country I find more reasons to go back. On my last trip, it was a visit to the shop on the hill, Chopper Supply, where I met some of the best human beings on the planet. The cats that hang around this place are about something, making a contribution, not just grabbing a prize. One of the regulars in the mix is a man they call Danger Dan. I was supposed to hook up with Danger Dan to get a chance to be on one of his now famous podcasts but time didn’t allow so we agreed to make it happen the next time through. Talk Shop: Oh yeah, this is where I admit in front of everyone that I had my head in my ass when we came up with the new name for the weekly deal Ken Conte and I are doing. I honestly had no idea that I had just reversed the words from Dan’s show and I called him immediately to apologize,
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offering to change the name. He was a true gentleman and told me not to worry since the shows are different
and that brings me to giving you this report on what he is doing. Since Podcasts for the motorcycle culture are really heating up, I wanted to get you hooked on some quality content from this cat.
Danger Dan’s Talk Shop is a weekly podcast that debuts every Wednesday and chronicles the experience of traveling and working on your own chopper. Danger Dan’s guests include painters, bike builders, shop owners, tattoo artist, traveling nomads and many more. Some of the more popular episodes, Danger Dan puts you in the saddle documenting his travels with a gonzo journalistic approach while beating down the road on his 1959 Panhead chopper visiting the biggest rallies, shows, and runs across the USA. Follow him on Instagram (@Danger Danimal) and listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher to hear him “Talk Shop” with extraordinary characters from all across the country. He just completed an episode called Year End Review that’s more than worth the time for you check out. www.Danger Danstalkshop.com/ podcast/78-year-end-review Now, like I said in the beginning of this little explorative, Dan, like so
many of his cohorts I’ve met in and around Chopper Supply, are always keen to the need for community in and around the motorcycle culture. To that end, Dan is launching a new initiative to help the flow of traffic and awareness of the independent motorcycle shops called MCshopTs MCshopTs.com MCshopTs.com is a subscription based T-shirt company that features a new independent motorcycle shop every month. Each shop’s T-shirt is designed by their own local or favorite artist to give each one a unique feel and will only be available through a subscription. A postcard with pictures, location, and services provided by each shop will be received along with your T-shirt. All shops are handpicked by Danger Dan while he travels the country on his Panhead and simultaneously releases podcast with shops showcased so you can learn more about all the local shops you might need on the road. Visit www.mcshopts.com and follow on Instagram @mcshopts.
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new from bikemaster LED Headlight with Integrated Turn Signals Article By: Pauly White
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or those of us that ride year-round, the winter months lend to more riding at night, Sometimes, even while it’s still rush hour. This can make you realize how poorly the road is lit by your stock headlight pretty quickly. The BikeMaster LED is a nice upgrade at a reasonable price. On top of lighting the way, it has integrated turn signals. These are designed for additional visibility, but if you have a stripped-down bike, and are required to run signals, such as riding on military base, this is a nice alternative to clamp on signals. BikeMaster makes this light in 5 ¾” and 7”. I road tested this light on my RoadKing, so I used the 7”. The look of the light is fairly clean and not as bulbous as a lot of LED headlights. Installation is simple, with the hardest part being locating the factory turn signal wires so you can splice into
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them. The results were obvious for day time riding visibility, especially when it came to turn signals. Riding at night showed a big improvement over the old sealed beam bulb. A nice even amount of light that spread a little wider, projected a little further, and was much brighter on both dim and bright light settings. Riding the Texas back roads for a while at night showcased the effectiveness of the headlight really well, since there are not any streetlights in most areas. After using the light for a good bit of miles, in most types of weather, I would give the light my approval. It did everything I expected and did it well. I would suggest one to anyone looking for a lighting upgrade.
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Article By: GTP Photos By: Markus Cuff
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n a sea of flaked out Panheads and million dollar Knuckles, it’s refreshing to see what the cone Shovelhead guys are doin’. While everyone is trying to emulate those builders from the past or assembling bikes that look like farm tractors those Shovel guys are taking their bikes and making them cooler and improving on the original without the constraints that accompany one of the more choppular genny bikes. The acquisition of a cone Shovel is usually just something that happens instead of getting a second mortgage just to buy a set of blown apart cases. They are either a “deal too good to pass up’ or ‘thrown in with a bunch of other shit.’ You never hear of anybody going into financial ruin over a cone Shovel, and when they’re dialed in, they are the most power capable of all the iron cylinder models. But Shovelhead guys don’t care about all that, they just like their Cone Shovels. This one belongs to Ryan McQuiston of McQuiston’s Chopper Design on the left coast in Long Beach California. He scored this from a customer who wanted to go the genny route. Yeah, thrown in with a bunch of other shit…sorta. The bike had fallen victim to some ham-fisted hardtailing and was as crooked as a Clinton. A revamp of epic proportions was in its future and as the sparks flew the frame was cut apart stripping it of everything sans the engine cradle.
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This wasn’t Ryans first build and he knew what he wanted out of this bike from the start. Knowing that he wanted a hardtail with some ground clearance that would handle great and be as comfortable as possible with the rigid frame. Mounting the M&H ribbed drag slick on the rear the enormous sidewall was twofold. One for the ground clearance as stated before and to improve the overall ride. Having the ass end that high allowed the rake to be set at 43° with a 14 over 41mm front end. The single 2” downtube sets the neck 6” up with 1.3” out all to keep the bike radical but ridable. The frame was then molded. The axed alien tank is heavily molded into the backbone with only a skim-coat of putty on the all steel construction. Although they weren’t reinventing the wheel on this bike, Ryan wanted to use it to show off what can be done inhouse at the shop. Everything, according to Ryan, except chroming and upholstery was done on site. That includes the simple cream and black paint that will look good on this bike for years to come. The 80” motor was given a complete rebuild replacing all the worn parts creating a fresh streetable motor. With an electronic ignition, an S&S Super E and appropriate Jim’s cam; the bike starts first or second kick all day long. Speaking of kickers, the rebuilt four-speed kick only
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ratchet top trans is connected to the motor via a Primo ProClutch and narrow belt drive configuration. Like I stated before, above all this is a bike that is ridden and this one is ridden hard. A fist full of throttle is great but if you can’t stop it’ll do more than ruin your day. Enter the appearance of good brakes. One of the endless upsides to building a Shovel chopper is that you aren’t limited to antiquated brakes stopping every once in a while when the moon is full. Nope, Ryan went with the Performance Machine brake ensemble front, and rear attached to 80 spoke wheels on both ends. Ryan says this might be the most comfortable hardtail he’s ever ridden. With the geometry
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COPCHOP TECH SHEET Owner: Ryan McQuiston City: Long Beach, CA Fabrication By: Ryan McQuiston Year: 1970 Model: FLH Value: Time: 5 Months
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Year: 1970 Model: Shovelhead Builder: Ryan McQuiston Ignition: Dyna S Displacement: 80” Pistons: CP Heads: Harley-Davidson Cam(s): Jim’s Carb: S&S Super E Air Cleaner: Velocity Stack Exhaust: V-Twin Primary: Rivera Primo
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Year: 1970 Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: 1 Up 3 Down, Go Fast
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Year: 1970 Model:H-D Shovelhead, Molded Rake: 40° Stretch: 6 Up 1.5 Out
Front end
Type: Wide Glide Builder: Ryan McQuiston Extension: +14” Triple Trees: Harley-Davidson
WHEELS
Front Wheel: 80 Spoke Size: 21” Front Tire: Firestone Front brake: Performance Machine Rear Wheel: 80 Spoke Size: 16” Rear Tire: M&H Rear Brake: Performance Machine
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Painter: Ryan McQuiston Color: Black & Cream Type: Graphics: None chroming: None
ACCESSORIES
bars: 14” Ape Hanger risers: Flanders hand Controls: Performance Machine foot Controls: Harley- Davidson Fuel tank: Alien Axe oil tank: Harley- Davidson Front fender: None rear fender: McQuiston’s Chopper Designs Seat: McQuiston’s Chopper Designs Headlight: Taillight: Speedo: None Photographer: Markus Cuff
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set from the start, the 14 over telescopic Wide Glide front end set with the proper numbers still functions even with the extension and rake. Reports have it that there isn’t even any front-end flop and that goes to show you what is possible if you do your homework. Ryan has nothing but good things to say about his choices on the bike both aesthetically and mechanically. So happy in fact, he has plans to reuse this design on future bikes. The only complaint he might have is
that with the slightest moisture on the road the rear tire (drag slick) the sudden lack of control is downright horrifying. This bike will be making the rounds on the show circuit as well as being ridden hard every chance he gets. Keep your eye out if you’re around Long Beach for this slick ride and if you have any interest in this or future builds hit up Ryan at McQuiston’s Chopper Design.
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Article By: Xavier Muriel
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ello Friends, I hope your Holidays were filled with family and friends and oh, let’s not forget all the of fantastic food. Man, if I don’t see another sugar cookie till the next holiday season it will be too soon... Don’t get me wrong, I’m a lover of the sweeter things in life just like the next fella, but when everyone you know shows up to dinner with those round tins full of cookies you know, they will break them out right after dinner and BAM your off to the races. This year was entirely different for me because in years past I would be here just long enough to spend Christmas with my family and then quickly head back on the road to finish out the year. But not this year. I got to spend some great quality time reminiscing with friends I hadn’t seen since high school about the good old days when all we really worried about was having enough money for gas and which girl we were gonna ask out that weekend. My how things have changed. In all those
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travels down memory lane I realized that the golden nugget of my timeline is that I have friends all across the United States that have touched my life; I also like to think I’ve had a positive effect on theirs as
well. After all, isn’t that what they say, “the greatest gift is Friendship’’. During the holiday season, I was asked by my pal, Krystal Hess, to stop by Voodoo Vintage here in Austin Texas, makers
of frames and front ends for Import and American motorcycles. Krystal heads up a nonprofit organization called “Motorcycle Missions” that help Veterans and First Responders with PTSD find hope and healing through motorcycling. This was the first I’ve heard of this organization and was very honored and excited to see what they had going on. When I arrived, I was greeted by Krystal who made me feel right at home and wasted no time introducing me to Dave, owner of Voodoo Vintage, and all the amazing men and women who were veterans and first responders. These men and women, under the guidance of Chris Moos from Misfit Industries and Dave from Voodoo, are given hands-on experience learning the ins and outs of bike building. Kyrstal, Chris, and Dave teach them everything that a ground-up custom bike build requires. The night I was there the crew was busy mocking up the exhaust using one of Chris’s fantastic systems. I have never
seen such a bitchin’ and flawless way to create an exhaust from scratch. I stood and watched with amazement as a veteran, who hours earlier had no concept of how to build an exhaust, created a set of pipes. I had several excellent conversations with the other men and women who share the same love and passion for Motorcycles that I have. Being able to connect with complete strangers, who day in and day out place their lives on the line so that we can be safe and free is a feeling I will never forget. Watching the joy in their eyes as they connect with not only the machine but other humans, made me feel a bit of shame that sometimes I take for granted the blessings and talents I have. Let’s just say the little time I spent with those folks had a very lasting impression on me and I walked away from that experience with a whole new perspective on a great many things... Thank You, Krystal, Chris, Dave and all the Veterans and First Responders I met that night. You have helped me look at life through a fresh pair of glasses. If you want to learn more, keep up with or better yet support the mission check them out at motorcycle-missions.org Until next time Brothers and Sisters be kind to one another and ride safe...God Bless X.
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Article And Photos By: Will Ramsey www.faithforgotten.com
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hen Chris and Heather Callen arrive at your shop and park the Cycle Source Magazine mobile command unit out front, you know you’re in for a long night of motorcycle madness. Chris has this look he gets in his eye just before he tells you he has an idea that he needs your “advice” on. And just like that we are in for an exciting late night of problem solving as we retro fit a GSXR front end to an aftermarket FXR frame. The following tech illustrates the removal and measurement of the metric GSXR stem and the subsequent machining of a standard Harley stem that will properly mate back to the GSXR trees. A simple solution, requiring an excellent exercise in precise manual machine work.
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The first step is separating the trees from the fork tubes in order to remove the metric fork stem.
The stem must be pressed down through the lower tree. In order to avoid flexing, breaking, or sending the tree across the room from the press, it is necessary to support the lower tree around the stem. This quick measurement gives us a rough size to make a supporting member for the press.
used by the factory. We have to be patient and careful here. Remember the tree is aluminum. We don’t want to warp or accidently damage the tree.
A scrap piece of aluminum just happens to fit the bill. This is a simple and non-critical part. You simply need to offer a flat support to the center of the tree and have a enough center clearance for the stem to slide through.
Heat is applied evenly and gently to the lower tree in order to release any cylindrical Loctite that may have been
We setup the lower tree in the press with the support piece below it. The press makes quick work of removing the stem from the tree.
With the stem out, we can make the precise measurements we need
to make a new stem that will press back into the lower tree. Calipers are nice for rough measurements, but a micrometer is the proper tool for measuring precision operations like machining a press fit.
After careful measurements, we make a design draft of the conversion stem. This can simply be done on a piece of paper with a pencil and ruler. But it is always a good idea to have a written plan. It’s amazing what you will forget once you get started.
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overall lower weight of the GXR, the factory stem is made of hollow aluminum. It is possible for the existing stem to be machined down to accept the 1” bearings for the FXR, but as the wall thickness decreases so does the strength and you have to consider all of the variables and intent. Given the overall design and performance intent Chris has in mind for this new bike, we decide to start fresh and use the same material I use on Faith Forgotten Springers… 17-4 Stainless Steel.
After 30 mins on the lathe we have hit all the critical dimensions of the stem. Time for the fun part.
hit proper tolerances in the lathe. Nothing more frustrating than a neck bearing that won’t slide on the stem due to a small burr left in the threads.
Once the threads are cut to depth you should have and amazing fit for the adjustment nut. No matter how many times I perform this operation, the final result is always gratifying.
The final machining operation needed to complete our late-night adventure is boring the top tree to accept the bearing tension nut and the top nut. Again, we have chosen to use parts from our Faith Forgotten Choppers Springer. In order to bore the top tree, the spindle must be centered using a co axial indicator.
The horizontal band saw is used to rough cut the remaining stock from the part.
Much like point threading on the late, using a boring bar on a vertical mill is an exciting process. Make sure all the clamps are tight!
The stem is returned to the lathe to clean up the bottom section. First it is faced to length. Point threading on a manual lathe is one of the more exciting and challenging processes that can be performed. If there is enough interest from our readership, it would be fun to write a very in-depth tech on the process. As illustrated here, the basic set up of the tool is extremely critical. The process and setup of the entire lathe is critical in cutting threads.
A very light first pass can be double checked with a thread gauge to insure nothing was missed. A mistake here would force us to scrap this entire piece and start over.
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Again, we take the time to deburr the top tree after it is removed from the mill, insuring that we completely maintain the level of quality we desire. All the edges are deburred and lightly chamfered with a file. Its these basic finishing touches that make all the difference. Far too often I see aftermarket parts that never receive that last bit of presentation. I guess that’s were greed comes in. Take pride in your final product, even when its 3 am and cold outside…
A quick test fit shows all the surfaces
Once reassembled, the perfect fit of the top nut securing the tree is extremely gratifying. With that Chris was on his way to New York IMS and I could finally get some work done. Let me know if you guys want to se more about point threadding on a manual lathe.
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Jacob put both bikes away and waited for the right opportunity to present itself. For the “Messenger,” that opportunity came in the form of his old friend Joe Weiss. Joe and Jacob went to the same grammar school and junior high, but lost touch after he went to a different high school. Years passed, and life went on, until a few year ago when Jacob got a Facebook message from Joe about catching up… and to talk about having a bike built. It took a while for them to connect, but after exchanging several emails and waiting for his bands tour to end, they finally managed to meet up at a local hot rod show and put some ideas on the table. Joe wasn’t sure what he wanted but felt it should be a stripped down, fast and reliable, clean but rugged looking bike that fit his budget. Cutler thought the “Messenger”
would make the perfect donor for Joe’s project. The 1200cc Evolution motor and Sportster platform would allow them to meet all the goals. So, after meeting, discussing and pondering some more, the decision was made. Jacob took the “Messenger” for one last rip as it was, and then took it all apart in preparation for its new life. Barnstorm works closely with folks to make sure they have all the input they want. After all, it is THEIR bike. This process often involves hanging out, maybe having a few drinks and just brainstorming. It turns out Joe and Jacob share an affinity for Scotch. Therefore, it was often the go-to “thinking” drink. And thus, from the “Messenger,” the “Scotchster” was born. The pair worked out the basic layout, which wasn’t too difficult because they
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valued many of the same qualities in bikes, making a lot of decisions based on these criteria: what works, what is reliable, how will it be to maintain, and how will it look? A few late nights, and a few scotches later, they had it. The bike was to be a minimalist type bike that had a dirt tracker/ BMX kind of aesthetic with an air of vintage class. He wanted something comfortable, not necessarily 100% practical, but 100% reliable and ready and willing to go at a moment’s notice. From the initial planning, Jacob felt getting him into a hardtail would be a decision he wouldn’t regret. To keep costs down, they sourced a production “weldon” tail from Mike at 47 Industries in a 4” stretch. Cutler knew it would be high quality, and have the look they wanted. From there they decided to use a 16” rear wheel and 19” wheel for the classic look, and the availability of tire options in those sizes. To help with the look, the Avon MKII and Dunlop K-70 were appropriate tire choices. They opted for a Buell inverted front end with the larger 13” single rotor and 6-piston caliper to
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make sure this thing stopped on a dime and added to the offroad performance look. They reused the stock 11.5” rear rotor and single piston caliper. These details established the stance and attitude of the bike and set up the framework for the rest of the detail work. Joe made the call to work a vintage Husqvarna dirt bike tank into the picture which Barnstorm re-tunneled, and rubber mounted, it looked perfect. For the oil tank, he hammer-formed an aluminum tank to fit the lines of the 47 Hardtail and rubber mounted that too, for good measure. The bars and seat work were done simultaneously to make sure Joe was in a comfortable riding position. The rear fender and sissy bar were set up to allow the option of a passenger in the future. Building exhaust systems is often one of Jacob’s favorite parts of any project. He likes to try to make them look the part, but still, work like they are supposed to. For the “Scotchster,” they wanted to give the bike a set of pipes that allowed for cornering clearance, which sounded good and fit with their aesthetic goals. The classic “tracker” pipe came to mind, and Jacob worked out his version of it for this. It’s a stainless steel two-into-one system with a mildly baffled “expansion” chamber. The
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SCOTCHSTER TECH SHEET Owner: Joe Weiss city/state: Worcester, MA builder: Barnstorm Cycles Year: 1993 Model: Harley-Davidson XL1200 Time: 42 Weeks +/value: Priceless
ENGINE
Year: 1993 Model: Harley-Davidson XL1200 Builder: Barnstorm ignition: Programmable Electronic Displacement: 1200cc pistons: Stock Heads: Evo, S&S Spring Kit Carb: S&S Super E cam: Stock Air Cleaner: Mod Vintage Louvered Deflector Exhaust: Barnstorm Cycles primary: Enclosed Chain Oil Bath
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Year: 1993 Make: Harley-Davidson® Shifting: 1 Down, 4 Up
Frame
year: 1993 model: 47 Industries Hardtail rake: Stock stretch: 4” In Tail Section
forks
type: Buell Inverted Builder: Buell triple trees: Buell Aluminum extension:
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Front Wheel: H-D, Buchanan Spokes Size: 19” Front Tire: Dunlop K70 front brake: Buell Rotor, Works Performance Caliper Rear Wheel: H-D, Buchanan Spokes Size: 16” Rear Tire: Avon MKII rear brake: Single Disc, Stock Caliper
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Painter: Air Brush Works Color: Tan, Black, White type: PPG graphics: Air Brush Works powder coat: ProKoat
ACCESSORIES
Bars: Bartnstorm Cycles risers: Built Into Bars Hand Controls: All Modified Parts Foot Controls: Stock Mids, Biltwell Pegs Fuel tank: Vintage Husqvarna oil tank: Barnstorm Cycles Front Fender: None rear Fender: Led Sled Customs seat: Barnstorm/Seamless Customs Headlight: Vintage Chopper taillight: 1” LED speedo:
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bike isn’t super loud, but instead, has a very healthy tone, and the system lets the motor run well, pulling hard throughout the entire RPM range. For the mechanical side of the project, there was very little work “needed,” as the Messenger was a great running bike, to begin with. The motor in its donor state was fully chromed out, and that did not fit the cosmetic plans for this project. Jacob tore the whole thing down, evaluated all the components, had the chrome stripped off, glass beaded the castings, freshened up the heads, and then reassembled the motor with new bearings, rings, gaskets, and seals. Giving it the natural aluminum finish they desired. They also found that Dr. G. had had some performance work done in the past, which was suspected, but a pleasant surprise to confirm! Most of the other parts were finished similarly, leaving them in a “raw,” fabricated state when the material allowed. They opted to powder coat the vast majority of the steel items, i.e., frame, rims, etc., and painted only the tins for easy cleanup and maintenance.
Like all builds, there is a lot more going on, so spend some time looking at the photos, it’s more fun than reading anyways! They finished Joe’s bike just in time to leave for our buddy’s bachelor party. With zero shakedown miles, they hit the road at about 6 pm and arrived shortly after 11 pm. Those first rides are always exciting, albeit somewhat nerve-racking because all fullbuilds have some kinks. The “Scotchster” had very few, and a season of riding later, Joe is still a happy dude. For these things and more, Jacob is very grateful, to have been able to reinvent this machine with and for his good friend. Joe was awesome, and Jacob knows Dr. G would be thrilled to see his bike looking fresh and most importantly, getting ridden and loved! Jacob saved all of the tinwork from the “Messenger” and will be putting it on permanent display at the shop... Just a small homage to a great donor bike and man. From one motorcycle enthusiast to another, may the cycle continue.
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hen your family lineage is made up of artists, it seems only natural that you would become one, and that is exactly what happened with Rob Nemeth. After years of watching his grandfather, art was always something he just did. Rob was constantly amazed that his grandad could create such beautiful works out of thin air, like magic. As a kid, Rob would draw inspiration from just about anything; comics, sci-fi movies, Iron Maiden album covers, etc. After that, he looked to painters like Frank Frazetta, Jeff Jones, and some comic book illustrators like Kent Williams and George Pratt. From there it was a rabbit hole effect, learning who his favorites were influenced by, and in turn, being influenced by them himself. Even today, the list of people he looks to for inspiration is still growing. “When I was young, I wanted to learn to paint, but it’s not like I thought it’d March ‘18 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE
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be. You never just get it, and you’re done. There is always another step, a higher gear, something to learn from or somebody better. In that way, it mirrors
riding. There is always something you can do better, a road you have not been down. Always more to learn.” In high school, he sold his work on the side and then went on to study at
an arts college and soon after began hunting illustration jobs. The work was hard, and he ended up spending more time looking for and landing paying gigs than he did painting, and when he was painting, the subjects weren’t things he wanted to paint. After a while, he lost focus and trailed off; then he followed a string of odd jobs. Finally, Rob as a starving artist trying to make a living landed in a motorcycle shop in the 90’s. Fortunately, this turned out to be something he loved, between the bikes, riding, and the great friends (brothers), life was good. During that time, Nemeth quit painting, though was never truly satisfied with this move. Following the disintegration of his personal life and the changes in the motorcycle business, he turned back to art, but this time the motorcycle shop gave him more focus and changed his subject matter. The things he learned on the road became the stories he wanted to paint. For his paintings, Rob’s medium of
choice is oil which, I’ve learned from experience, is not an easy medium to master, though is something that has always felt right to him. When he draws, however, his choice of medium is much more diverse. He uses everything from pencil, pastels, and charcoal to coffee stains and motor-oil from his hands. Like most artists, his motivation is simple; to learn from his mistakes and see progress in the work he is creating. Figuring out something that had stumped him the day before, spending years improving his skills and being able to finish a painting are all reasons Rob continues to do what he does. When he was younger, one of his heroes told him that he needed to work harder and be more serious about painting. That sort of advice never goes over well, no matter who it’s from, but soon Rob realized that he was right, and it changed him, for the better, as an artist. The other thing that drives him is when someone sees one of his paintings and can connect with it. “Whether they buy it or not, for a time it’s magic to them, the same way my Grandpop’s pictures were magic to me.” When asked what he feels sets him apart from other artists, he responded that everyone he’s met were different from each other in every possible way, with one beautiful uniting passion, art. As an individual, Rob tries his best to share the stories he has created from his path in life. Today he spends most of his time painting in a garage called, you guessed it, The Machine Pit. Inside you’ll find a bike lift, an old Mercury, and a shop cat…or five. Rob’s time is spent focusing on his craft and allowing his creations to take him out of his comfort zone to create things he used to only dream of. For the future, the plans are to keep pushing himself to be more productive and consistent with his pieces. Through his painting, Rob has been able to travel the country and meet some fantastic people that he can now call his friends. Moving forward, someday he’d like to see some of his art in new shows and galleries, and eventually have some published illustrations. This year he will begin teaching at a college for the arts, showing that everything does come full circle. If you’d like to check out more of Rob’s work or order an original/print of one of his incredible paintings, you can check out his Facebook (Machinepit Rob Nemeth), Instagram (rob_nemeth_ machinepit) or head on over to his website www.machinepit.com.
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his month I’m going to do some aluminum welding to test out the AC function on the Lincoln Square Wave 200. First off, let me state that I do not consider myself to be a proficient aluminum welder. I have done it once before with a different machine, and it was only to make a small repair. So, this will be my first real attempt at doing any AC welding of any size. The first thing to do is to figure out the settings on the machine. Until I get all the settings figured out I will start by making some passes on a 1/8” piece of flat bar, one of the things that I liked about this machine, is that the settings are simple. On the
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AC function, the first setting is the amps, which, to start, I set at 120amps. The next function is Pulse which I set at 1.5pps. The third function is AC Balance, which I set at 73. And finally, the last setting is Frequency, which I set at 120. These are just some basic settings
that I figured would get me welding and then I could fine tune from there. One thing to keep in mind when your tig welding anything, is that the material must be clean. It is especially important when your welding aluminum: it isn’t very forgiving. After making a couple of passes, which weren’t very pleasing, I started making some adjustments on the settings. The one thing that I do when I’m adjusting is that I make small changes and then make several passes before making more adjustments. This allows me to compensate for any errors that I might be making and not the machine. After making several passes and going through
multiple pieces of flat bar, I finally got the settings about where I felt I was getting the best results. Now, I’m still a long way away from stacking dimes, but it will be a strong weld, and that to me is what’s important. The welds will always get better looking the more you practice. I don’t usually have a significant need to do much AC welding. About the only time I would need it would be to do repairs on my wife’s horse trailer. Luckily that’s not the case right now. So, I decided to make some bridle racks for her and I will be making some to give to friends for Christmas. I’m using some 1/8” flat bar and some ½” round bar, this will also test the arc control to see if it
wants to wander any. Once I got all the pieces of round bar cut to length and then bent, I was ready to start. Since I was dealing with two different thicknesses of material, I set the amps on the high side so that I knew that I would get proper penetration. Once I initiated the arc, I would concentrate the heat more on the round bar because it was the thicker of the two pieces. The arc felt very steady and didn’t wander any; it didn’t try to jump from side to side. I felt that I had complete control through the whole weld. Like I said before, this is my first project welding aluminum, so the welds may not be show quality, but my primary
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concern was making a good solid weld with good penetration. I did try doing some aluminum welding with another machine that I had, and what I can say is that it was way easier to get the machine set and to start making passes with the Lincoln Square Wave 200. The other machine that I was using had a lot more settings and features which would be good if I were using it for a more industrial application, or for an already experienced welder. But the average person in their garage doesn’t need all the bells and whistles, especially if they are just starting out. What’s nice about this machine is you can still get the same quality and performance weld as you would with the other more expensive machines but at about half the cost. This machine covers just about everyone, whether you are just starting out learning or the experienced guy that just doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a machine but still wants a quality weld. I will be looking forward to getting some more practice on some aluminum welding with this machine.
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andy Fels is the type of man I had the pleasure growing up around in the western Pennsylvania part of this country. He’s done the same thing for most of his adult life for work, he’s raised a family, and in his off hours, he’s lived his life around a motorcycle. Randy worked on the railroads in this part of the country to make his living, starting as a trackworker early on, then moving up to the shops as a welder for the remainder of his
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time before retiring. In those early days, he was on the crew that laid the tracks down around the now famous Horseshoe Curve in Altoona. I met Mr. Fels the day we had our bike show at Thunder In The Valley this year, and as soon as I saw him, I knew he was a man with a story, the kind of story I like to bring our readers. It turned out I was right, and I’m thrilled we presented him with our Best Shovelhead Award that day. Randy got his first bike right out of high school, a 650 Bonneville. Although it looks a lot different from when he got it, he spent very little
money on it over the years. That’s the thing about being a working man raising a family back then. First, you didn’t have a catalog to buy parts, and second, you didn’t have money to buy them anyway. Randy was raising four kids... three of them were daughters so there was always someone who needed shoes or clothes. Not to mention with three girls, the garage provided a much-needed sanctuary at times, so like many of us, Randy just figured out how to make parts for his bikes.
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GOOD OL’ GIRL TECH SHEET Owner: Randy Fels city/state: Hastings, PA Fabrication By: Owner Year: 1976 Model: FXE time: 41 Years value: Priceless
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Year: 1976 Model: Shovelhead Builder: Owner ignition: Points Displacement: 1200 pistons: Wiseco heads: Harley-Davidson Carb: Bendix cam: Andrews BH Air Cleaner: Yes Exhaust: Cycle Shack/Owner Primary: Harley-Davidson
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Year: 1976 Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: 1 Down, 3 Up
Frame
year: 1976 make: FXE Builder: Harley-Davidson rake: Stock
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Type: Softail Builder: Harley-Davidson Triple trees: Harley-Davidson extension: Stock
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front Wheel: Harley-Davidson Size: 16” front tire: Dunlop front brake: Harley-Davidson rear Wheel: Harley-Davidson Size: 16” rear tire: Firestone rear brake: Banana H-D
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painter: Owner Color: Black graphics: Powder Coat: pinstripe: chroming:
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Bars: Harley-Davidson risers: Harley-Davidson Hand Controls: Harley-Davidson foot controls: Harley-Davidson Fuel tank: Harley-Davidson oil tank: Harley-Davidson Front Fender: Harley-Davidson rear Fender: Harley-Davidson seat: Owner Headlight: taillight: speedo:
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Somewhere along the storyline he wrecked the Triumph and bought a BSA to ride for a bit since it was totaled. About this time, Fels decided that he was in a good enough spot to go ahead a buy one of those new-fangled motorcycles and went into the dealer in Altoona and helped them uncrate his brand new 1976 Superglide, yes the one you see pictured here before you. Of course, it looked a lot different back then, with its rubber strap single tank and narrow front end. He’s proud to say however that to this day there hasn’t been another living being who has put a wrench on this bike but him. Through the years he’s made his changes to the Ol Girl, swapped the tanks to five gallons for a spell when he used to do a lot more
traveling. As a matter of fact, he still has the old Liberty Edition Superglide tank packed away from when it was brand new. Before the light ever got to it and turned it green like so many that were victim of UV rays from that time. Although Randy’s riding has slowed considerably now, at 65 he still has no problem taking the Ol Girl on as many shorter rides as he can. It’s so much more than a vehicle or form of transportation after all. This bike has been his best friend over all the time, his riding partner, therapist, a lifetime looking through those bars until finally striking a deal that they wouldn’t try to hurt each other anymore. It is indeed the story of an epic adventure. He and the ‘76 have been coast to coast more
times than he can remember, from Canada to Mexico quite a few and the bike probably knows the hills and valleys around Altoona better than he does at this point. There’s a ton of little “Nick Knacks” as he calls ‘em on the tech sheet. Stuff that he’d improve over the idle months, that’s how we say winter here. At the same time, he learned a hell of a lot from owning the bike. Learned to paint, polish, work leather, make seats, even gave engraving a shot and while there may be those out there that might be better at it, this one is his, and there’s nothing better than riding down the road on something you built. Today you can find Randy more often than not spending time with the grandkids. He says that he has a short window of opportunity there since he will never be as important as he is right now to those young boys. Either way, you look at it, the “Good Ol Girl” will be sitting there waiting for whatever time he has to take a spin, just like she always has been.
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he first annual MotoBeach Classic was the brainchild of Roland Sands. He’d always wanted “To throw a race on the beach with all my friends.” With some help from Alicia Whitney from the Sea Legs venue in Bolsa Chica, and the final Okay from the state he was shocked to finally get his chance to do just that. From the time he sat down with the state, to the day the gates opened it had taken roughly eight months of planning and hard work to make the event to happen. Of course, it took an entire team, Roland and Alicia weren’t the only cooks in the kitchen. He had the help of his sister Summer Hoover and his events manager, Natalie Nunes. He also enlisted Andy Schmidt, his woodworker, and Kelly Yazdi to help with the art and bike show portion. Imagine if you will, Roland’s vision of how this event would play out. You know that “Endless Summer” poster you picture with the SoCal sunset in the background: As peaceful and serene as that seems, let’s remember Roland is a motorcycle man by default… So add in a little Bruce Brown “On Any Sunday” to liven things up a bit: put it together with music, art, food, and beer, and you have a little bit of perfect for most of us SoCal types. Having only dreamed of an event of this proportion, no one was sure what to expect. You put all your time and effort into this baby and can only
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hope that others will be in love with it as much as you are. As it turns out, they absolutely were! More people walked through those gates than they had anticipated, numbers were up around 5,000. People came out to enjoy all Bolsa Chica had to offer that day. Needless to say, Roland and his team were stoked. They were even more stoked that everyone they spoke to had a genuinely great time, and said they were looking forward to coming back to the second annual event. They ended up filling up the racers, stuntmen and vendor entries. They had roughly 120 racers alone. The vendor section was at max capacity, which helped them decide to expand next year. Bigger and Better is always the way to go! Along with more room for vendors, next year they hope to add more surfing, maybe a jet ski freestyle and TT event. They are pretty sure not all of this can fit into one day, so they are hoping to fill an entire weekend! When I asked Roland if there were any surprises, his answer didn’t shock me in the least. “Every single minute there was a surprise. For me, it was f#@kin gnarly, but for everyone else, it seemed to be a well-oiled machine. I feel like our crew really took care of the rough spots so everyone could enjoy the show.” I guess that is what you get when you have a good crew helping. Probably the biggest obstacle to plan was the racing, so Roland han-
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dled that. His main focus was to be sure everyone stayed alive! Luckily, he did just that, and there were very minimal injuries. Quite a feat on the dirt track! He hadn’t, however, counted on handling the drag race, stunt show, road race and flat track all simultaneously, but somehow he pulled it off. He says the Super Hooligan race was the most intense. “We were all on the infield biting our nails as the sun was setting on the last race. Four guys could have won that 50K Indian FTR.” A congratulation goes out to Andy Debrino for taking the championship of the day and winning that bike! Looking back on it all, Roland said, “My friend Alan, who puts on the HandBuilt show in Austin, told me how much it was going to suck to do the event. How much work it was going to be, and how I wouldn’t get to enjoy it, but that after we finished, it would feel great. Reflecting on what he said, he decided his friend was absolutely right! Except, after it was finished I was almost… bored! There’s a special type of positive anxiety that goes along with producing an event, and I kind of enjoy the ADD of it all. You’re working your ass off, doing a million things, and feeling like no one’s gonna show up. But when they do, and they have a great time and let you know they did, it’s a really cool feeling. Putting smiles on kids’ faces, I don’t think there’s anything cooler than that. And there were a lot of happy kids.” It definitely takes a village to put on an event like this. A special thanks goes out to so many behind the scenes: The racers and the bike builders were the stars of the show; Revival Cycles who brought bikes all the way from Texas. The sponsors: Indian, BMW, and Redbull for getting the gears moving. And of course the vendors, to name a few, and a thank you for what they brought to the event: Von Zipper for bringing out a cool vibe and great toilet trophy, Hurley for bringing out the printing press. Baume Mercier for the fantastic watches as prizes. Pacifico for the Airstream and Beers. Bell Helmets for the killer painted helmet trophies. Law Tigers for the surf ride and the mini moto race track. Scrambler Ducati for the Scrambler test rides. Fast Surfboards’ Brian Bent for the kookbox surf competition and music. SOFKY for the surf competition. Cycle Zombies for the Chopper Flat Track class and great photos. Valero for the live broadcast and coverage of the event online. So, if you’re looking for a truly SoCal way to spend a weekend, make sure you head out to Bolsa Chica next year and hang out at the Second Annual MotoBeach Classic! Looking forward to it myself!
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riters seem to develop a particular style. They all have different ways of telling the same story. Once I started writing for Cycle Source, my style became very obvious to me. I noticed all my articles followed a specific theme and saw that other writers did the same thing. Well, this one is going to be a little different from my norm. This story holds a special place with me. While I’ve never met the owner of this feature bike we have similar stories. Recently, Heather form the Cycle Source headquarters sent me a message along with pictures of the awesome Pan
you see on these pages. She asked if I would be able to write the feature for it. Absolutely, I’m always glad to help. A couple of days later I received a forwarded email with the tech sheet and contact info-the usual stuff. Attached to the info was a short story about the bike written by the owner, Ryan Brown. That’s not out of the ordinary; I get those from time to time. I usually call the owner/builder and combine the information for the article. As I read Ryan’s story, I really started to wonder how I was going to do this Pan, and everyone involved with it, justice. The more I thought about it I decided the best way was just to let Ryan’s exact words tell the story:
Article By: Matt Reel & Ryan Brown
This is the bike my father rode when I was a kid. This bike was a huge part of my connection with my father. Watching him work on, ride and baby this motorcycle created a spark in me for motorbikes and the culture. My dad was not one to not work on his bike. I remember the engine being torn apart in the living room almost yearly because that was the type of guy he was. My dad rode this Pan with black and white flames, so when we started redoing this project, I kept my father in mind on every decision we made. Thus, explaining the paint scheme. It’s not necessarily my style but this bike is a tribute to my father, so I stayed true to the original as much as I could. I sprinkled
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little flairs of my personality where I could. About 15 years ago I got the motorcycle out of the garage cleaned it, took some rust off and shined a couple of pieces. I remember my dad getting pissed that I cleaned it without his permission. The bike had been sitting since 1990 in my parents’ garage. So, yeah, I was shocked when he said I could bring the old Pan back to life. He was entrusting me with his prized possession. I took it seriously; I was determined to make to make him proud of his bike again. I approached my buddy AJ Brown from Chop Shop Motorsports helping me with this rebuild. AJ was super pumped to work on this project. AJ knew that he didn’t want to get beat up by my dad, so he was very determined to get the details right. HAHA. We stressed a bit when we added a few things that fit our style; wondering if my father approve. To make sure we covered all of the bases, we opted for a frame-up rebuild. When it came time for paint, there was only one option; my buddy Chris McLendon. We spent sleepless nights at the paint shop getting it read. Chris, knowing my dad, knew the paint had to be on point. If you ask me, he knocked it out of the park. After more than a few nights away from my wife, and with AJ sacrificing his family time we finished the bike 2 hours before we had to leave for the Dallas International Motorcycle Show. Our goal was to unveil our work to my father at the show. We barely made it, but we made it. My father came out on Saturday and saw his newly revived Panhead for the first time. The look of satisfaction on his face was priceless. Dad looked that bike over from top to bottom side to side together, and
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LEGACY TECH SHEET Owner: Ryan Brown city/state: Fort Worth, TX Fabrication By: Chop Shop Motorsports Year: 1945/1965 Model: Panhead time: value: Pricelss
ENGINE
Year: 1965 Model: Panhead Builder: Chop Shop Motorsports ignition: Single Point Harley Displacement: 40 Over pistons: Wiseco heads: OEM Carb: S&S cam: Andrews Air Cleaner: S&S Exhaust: Custom Built Primary: Primo
TRANSMISSION
Year: Make: OEM Shifting: 4 Speed
Frame
year: 1948 make: Panhead, Rigid rake: 30° Stretch: Stock
front end
Type: Springer Builder: Harley-Davidson Triple trees: extension:
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front Wheel: Star Hub Size: 21” front tire: Avon WWW Cobra front brake: 1945 Knuckle Drum rear Wheel: OEM Hub Size: 16” rear tire: Avon WWW Cobra rear brake: 1945 Knuckle Drum
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painter: Chris McLendon Color: White & Black graphics: Flames Powder Coat: Chop Shop Motorsports
ACCESSORIES
Bars: Chop Shop Motorsports risers: Chop Shop Motorsports Hand Controls: OEM foot controls: Forward Controls Fuel tank: Harley, 5 Gallon oil tank: OEM Front Fender: Modified Triumph Rear rear Fender: Hinged OEM seat: Solo Headlight: 7” Harley-Davidson taillight: speedo: Harley Police Special
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it made our connection as father and son even stronger. He loved what we did. Three weeks after presenting him with his old Panhead my dad passed away very unexpectedly. The last time I saw my dad alive was that Saturday at the IMS show in Dallas. My final moments with him were filled with joy, excitement, and pride. I will carry that memory with me forever. This bike is a legacy my father trusted me with; I get to share this Legacy for the rest of my life. Now, you can see why this story
was best told by Ryan. I’m sure that this bike and the story of it will always be part of his life and his dad will always be with him when he’s in the wind on. As for my story, I too recently lost my father, and I also have my dad’s motorcycle that I am redoing in a different style, but with the memory of him in mind. I can only hope that I do as fine a job as Ryan in preserving my dads Legacy.
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f you move too fast you will outrun your adventure.” A statement I have found profoundly true. After the first few years of fulltime road life, there were natural changes in method that had to be implemented. To this end, the quality, enjoyment, and pleasure of the journey itself became elevated to a much higher place of importance. I began seeking ways to enhance the ride, to spend far more time in the sweet spot—the place where one is genuinely enjoying the journey rather than merely enduring its hardships. One necessary change (which I had fought for far too long, and for which once one makes the transition he can never return) was
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the ability to slow down. I’m not a trucker, am not paid by the mile, and do not wish to simply fly across the country, instead I seek the time and ability to truly experience this place and its people. I began to stop often, I took a chance, and checked out almost anything that seemed even remotely interesting along the way. As I’ve written in so many stories of over the years, when left mostly to the Gods of fate, the road will continually p r o v i d e spontaneous and entirely unforeseeable adventure, both large and small, to those that live on the highway. Now, with the time, willingness, and ability to just follow any new option that presents itself to whatever conclusion it may lead, regardless of whether hours or days are required to complete the adventure, a whole new dimension of traveling experiences opened up. What follows is a short tale of one such small and unplanned event… It was winter again and although daytime temperatures were usually not too bad, nights often fell to downright cold degrees. This ride began in Florida and was destined to end somewhere in the hot tropical jungles of southern Mexico. This seemed like a good call if one whished for a tan this time of year, which of course I did. Before crossing the border, I visited an old friend in Texas who offered computer lessons on a few things I wanted to learn. She’d be leaving the state before long, which made this particular journey just a little bit of a push. Since winter had now added a frigid edge to the air even this far south; it was mostly the prospect of warm tropical air ahead
that made me want to keep moving. Holding to those roads in the southernmost region of the country, the Electra Glide was westbound on Interstate-10. As afternoon began leaning towards sunset, the old question of where to set a night’s camp again came to mind. Wanting to avoid the evening’s cold temps by stopping early, yet not wanting to climb into bed too soon, I decided to relax at a warm truck-stop for a while before making camp. Flying-J
and TA are the best truck stops because, unlike others, they always offer a TV room where you can veg. A quick check of the cell phone’s map showed a Flying-J not far ahead. I pulled off the freeway and entered the lot. It was the usual truck stop scene with one building set in a sea of parking lot, gas pumps and cars out front, a diesel island behind, and semi trucks
everywhere. As usual, my first order of business was to circle the back lot in search of a place that might offer decent camping. From time to time I find a private piece of grassy turf or possibly some seldom used dirt road leading into the woods behind these places, unfortunately, at this Flying-J, it was not to be. The back lot simply ended at a row of shaggy bushes with a large field beyond; which was surrounded by more trees on three sides. Although not accessible from here, you could get in from a side road. I decided to check it out. Looking in from the side road, I could see that the field rolled a considerable distance back before eventually hanging a right into what appeared to be a private cove hidden behind more trees. Since winter rains had graced this place recently, I decided to walk in to check for muddy ground. When all seemed okay, I remounted and rode in to locate a private spot good enough for my night’s stay. Then I returned to the front for a relaxing evening in front of the tube, or so I thought. But it was not to be. On the ride out, I strayed to the far right and soon felt the bike sinking. Quickly standing to remove my weight, I hit the gas only to feel the overloaded motorcycle come to a standstill as its back wheel spun into the mud. Stuck. With no kickstand necessary, I stood up from the bike and walked to the truck stop. It didn’t take long to find a couple of truckers willing to help, and we were soon back out in the field trying to push the mud-bogged supper-pig out. It dislodged easily enough and was soon parked again on solid ground. One of the truckers shook my hand and left while the March ‘18 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 97
other preferred to stay a while. Most of these guys spend entirely too much time alone in those metal boxes, and when the opportunity for human companionship presents itself, they’re often all in. I’d seen it many times and, since I occasionally suffer the same ailment, we stood to talk for quite a while. During our blab, a late model pickup pulled onto the field and the driver, talking through his window, asked if I needed help. “No thanks,” I said, “Bike’s out of the mud now.” The man introduced himself as Jim, “How about a place to stay the night then? I live just up the road and have an extra room set separate from the house. You’re welcome to it.” “I’m okay now. Got a camp spot at this field and I’ll just skirt the mudhole on the ride back in.” Thinking I’m nuts (as many do) for preferring to sleep outside, Jim persisted with his offer as I continued to counter with my preference for an outdoor camp. Finally, he produced a cell phone and checked the weather. “Gonna get into the low 30s tonight. Room’s got a heater. Sure you’d rather stay here?” He had me there, so I followed the truck to Jim’s house. It was a beautiful one-story pad on a big lot in the country. Jim showed me to the private room, which really was off by itself, comfortable, and came with its own bathroom. He kicked the heater on. With a statement that his wife would be home soon, my new friend left me to unpack and settle in. Needing to get up on a quickly approaching magazine deadline, I turned on the laptop and began pecking away on my latest road story. When a half hour had passed, Jim was back with an invitation to accompany him to the garage. I accepted. The garage was a freestanding metal building filled with an array of equipment, projects, tools, and one late model Street Glide. As we talked bikes, Jim told of a little get together taking place at the local HD shop around 11 am the next day. Knowing I shouldn’t take the time for this outing, but also due to my own terrible weakness for those random adventures that invariably materialize when one is on the road and taking part in the big world that lies so far beyond the insulation of four walls, I knew I’d be going anyway. With a passion for building things, Jim showed me a travel trailer project he was putting together from scratch. It would be a homemade toy hauler for the two of them to take trips in. At this point,
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however, the thing was little more than a longish box trailer that Jim had recently insulated with that spray-on foam stuff. After a while, we moseyed back to the house and I re-chained myself to the computer keys. When Jim’s wife got home, I was introduced to her. She was a much younger woman than Jim, and they both seemed a little embarrassed about this, but I could have cared less. To me, Becky was a welcoming new friend. After placing a telephone order, she ran out to grab a bucket of gumbo from some local a restaurant. After dinner, everyone sat at the table to bullshit until late into the evening. I have never been much good at getting up early, so it was probably 9 am when I finally crawled outta bed. Showers are good, and after a long hot one, I moseyed into to the house. Although it was Saturday, Becky had already gone off to work so Jim, and I sat with cups of coffee without her then Jim whipped up a quick breakfast. The easy morning of coffee, food, sunshine, and new friendships had taken time, and it was probably 11 am when the old Electra Glide was repacked. Jim had pulled his own bike into the sunshine and, in anticipation of the dealership’s little party and a free lunch; I followed him from the driveway and down the road. The shop was not far, and we pulled onto the lot to find the usual gig put on by dealerships from across the nation. I find these things to be a great little local “get together” excuse to have fun and almost always enjoy myself. As we skirted the rows of cars looking for a place to throw the kickstands down we noticed that the crowd was huge. (Folks come for the free hamburgers and then buy an expensive leather jacket or a $25,000 motorcycle). The riders were friendly here. Jim knew some, and we met new people also. I still remember the happy, friendly, little girl seated on the bike beside my own. I think it was fun for her to be out motorcycling with her daddy. A friend once told me, “The secret to happiness is to become easily entertained.” And although this was only a small highway adventure, it made me very happy just to be free and alive. A few hours later the westbound highway was again under my wheels as the open road led me to whatever new adventure might lay ahead…
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Hey, Don’t let anyone tell you next year will be a drag. It won’t. Everything about next year is uplifting. We’re going to build bikes like never before. There will be more parties and events, in fact Cycle Source will be involved with the SmokeOut and the Long Road will connect with the Cycle Source Mountain Run. Bikernet will bust our asses to be on the Salt with our Salt Torpedo this year. More guys will be racing. I’ve said for years: Biker’s represent freedom, the freedom to ride and build race and custom motorcycles. With freedom anything is possible. Let’s hit the news. Biketoberfest Motorcycle Profiling Video Sparks Investigation & Retraining-While attending the 2017 Biketoberfest rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, members of the Iron Horsemen Motorcycle Club (IHMC) were the target of blatant profiling and discrimination at the hands of the Daytona Beach PD. The incident, caught on videotape as a result of quick thinking, is irrefutable. The impact on civil liberties motivated the combined efforts of the North Florida Council of
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Clubs (NFLCOC), the National Council of Clubs (NCOC), and the Motorcycle Profiling Project (MPP) to immediately respond with a formal complaint and public record requests. These inquiries, based on the video, have sparked an investigation into the actions of the officers involved and a review of Daytona PD policies regarding motorcycle clubs, says a source inside of Chief Craig Capri’s office. Already, as a result of the State Attorney’s inquiry, a curriculum is being constructed and all Daytona PD officers will be re- trained relating to motorcycle profiling. Activism works. This incident is a textbook example of how an effective grassroots movement can handle an incident of
motorcycle profiling that occurs in the motorcycle club community. --Motorcycle Profiling Project Minneapolis Bike Show WinnersDo you know why there is so much diversity and high-level customs in the Minneapolis edition of the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Shows? There is just nothing to do but build something in the Winter. You certainly are not going to ride in 10 below. It was bitter cold outside but toasty in the Minneapolis Convention
Center. The following eight builders have qualified for the Championship in FEBRUARY 09 - 11, 2018 to complete for $70,000 in cash and prizes. CUSTOM STREET CLASS- Dirty Girl is designed and built 2017 Triumph Bonneville T120 by Vanessa Nay. It features a British Customs Low Profile Diamond Stitch Slammer seat, BC Retro Taillight, BC Retro Chain Guard with holes, BC Bates Foot Pegs, BC Front Fender Bracket, BC Rear Shock Mount Plug n’ Play Retro Turn Signals, BC Number Plates, BC 1” 4-bolt Handlebar Risers with Mule Tracker Handlebars, Continental TKC80 Tires and finished with BC Sleeper Pro Exhaust.; Runner-up – #425 - Bill Lawson - 2013 Yamaha XT250 MODIFIED RETRO Matt Anderson of Gilby’s Street Dept. built a 1982 Harley Davidson FXRS with left handed side draft Weber carb, two rear heads, RC Nitro Wheels, S&S 4.5” flywheels built to 94ci Shovelhead. Additional features include Jody Perewitz Mustang Seat, Rick Doss rear fender and Klock Werks front fender. Runner-up – #1200 - Chris Rotondo, Breanne Allen, The Moto Collective – Named Sage, 1972 Honda CL350 MOD HARLEY- The 2009 Ward Performance Pro Street Dyna features a Ward Performance 124 CI Engine - 161 Horsepower, custom rear set controls, hand built stainless exhaust, +6” over aluminum swing arm, inverted forks with custom triple trees, JRI Drag Shocks, Lithium Ion Battery and BST Carbon Fiber Wheels. Runner-up – #1300 – Brian Klock from Klock Werks – 2004 Harley Davidson Heritage named Pumpkin Spice FREESTYLE - Dana Hallberg’s Deadline Customs built a bagger style bike custom with a Hayabusa mill that delivers an estimated 600+ HP. Mounted low in the frame is a Garrett turbo. Additional features includes a complete custom body by Deadline and Black label baggers, real carbon fiber inlays, special powder coating by race coatings, one
off MAD wheels 32’’, Pingel wheelie bar, custom fuel cell and radiator in bags, over 150 custom parts and chrome plating by JR custom plating. Runnerup – #900 - Gilby, Gilby’s Street Dept. - 2005 HD Custom 2-wheel Hot Rod named Gilbzilla Additional Awards The Tortilla Awards came together because Jeff Holt from HOT BIKE loves tortillas from Raquelitas Mexican Food in Denver CO. In order to get a case of free tortillas, he came up with (3) Tortilla Awards; Tortilla Awards - Best Paint Practitioner – #1300 – Brian Klock from Klock Werks – 2004 Harley Davidson Heritage named Pumpkin Spice; Tortilla Awards - Most Innovative Innovator – #225 - Dana Hallberg Deadline Customs - 2017 Misfit Industries frame Road King style bagger named Goat; Tortilla Awards - Best Crazy, Cracked, Kooky Design – #900 - Gilby, Gilby’s Street Dept. - 2005 HD Custom 2-wheel Hot Rod named Gilbzilla; Hot BIKE Editor’s Choice: #550 Zack Kinsey - 1955 HD Panhead Chopper; Cycle Source Magazine’s Editor Choice Award: #475 Jason Schulberg, Harley-Davidson 48 UL ; SHO DOG Award: # 425 Bill Lawson with his All Wheel Bike; K&N AWARD: #1200 - Chris Rotondo, Breanne Allen, The Moto Collective – Named Sage, 1972 Honda; Best Chopper/Bobber: #300 Kyle Shorey, Shadetree Fabrications; Best Bagger: #1950 - Curtis Hofman, Hofman Designs - 2017 HarleyDavidson Road King; Best DYNA / FXR: #675 – Rick Ward, Ward Performance – 2009 Harley Davidson Dyna --Jeff Najar- Ultimate Builder Bike Shows Sponsored by J&P Cycles
markets, and identifies marketing strategies and market trends through 2021. “One trend in the market is development of long-mile range motorcycles,” said one analyst on the study team. “Hence, OEMs are continuously working toward the development of battery technology so the mile-range bridge between these motorcycles and ICE (internal combustion) counterparts is reduced.” The report concludes that the most prominent driver in the market is decreasing battery prices, which allows OEMs to push cost benefit toward customers. The market is facing continuous improvement in battery technology, which has the strongest effect on both profitability and adoption rate. The report also states that high purchase prices remain the most challenging prospect for highperformance electric motorcycles. Although while the initial cost of electric motorcycles is higher than equivalent internal combustion powered bikes, the total cost of ownership is less than that of ICpowered bikes due to the latter’s higher fuel and maintenance costs.
New Study Forcasts Strong Global Electric Motorcycle Growth - A recent study by Infiniti Research Ltd predicts that the electric motorcycle market will grow 42% in the next five years. Reported on militarytechnologies.net, the detailed analysis includes all major global
World’s Leading Motorcycle Touring Company Reveals Risks Of Not Riding In Cuba- Edelweiss Bike Travel launches Cuba tours for U.S. travelers led by top moto-journalist and Cuba expert, who gives top ten reasons they must visit NOW! MIEMING, AUSTRIA: Edelweiss
Bike Travel, the world’s leading motorcycle touring company, has launched 8and 11-day tours of Cuba for U.S. motorcycle riders beginning in March 2018, to be led by acclaimed motojournalist and Cuba expert Christopher P. Baker. With Baker as tour leader, participants are guaranteed unique and fascinating ‘people-to-people’ interactions with Cuban personalities from artists and baseball players to such harlistas (owners of prerevolutionary Harley-Davidsons) as Baker’s friend Ernesto (son of ‘Che’) Guevara. “Now is the time to visit Cuba. The risks of not doing so are very real,” says Baker, who gives ten reasons for U.S. citizens to visit Cuba now: Because finally you can… but will you still be able to tomorrow? Skip Barber Racing School Acquired By Demonte Motorsports Classes To Begin In March 2018 LONG ISLAND, NY – We are excited to announce that DeMonte Motorsports has acquired Skip Barber Racing School. DeMonte Motorsports has extensive experience in the racing education space and is excited to return the iconic Skip Barber Racing School back to its original glory. The first Skip Barber Racing School classes for 2018 will be held in March. Class reservations are available immediately. “We look forward to nurturing Skip Barber Racing School’s existing relationships as well as creating new opportunities as we reinvigorate the brand,” said Anthony DeMonte, owner of Skip Barber Racing School. For additional information, please contact DeMonte Motorsports at: Info@DeMonteMotorsports.com www.SkipBarber.com Book Of The Month Club - Soul Rider By Carolyn Fox - This is the story of a woman who went on an incredible journey. Carolyn Fox was a single mother and lawyer haunted
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with grief and secrets, and facing her fiftieth birthday. She decided to change her life by facing her fears: she bought a Harley, packed it with a sleeping bag and tent, and set out to ride through all fifty states—alone! Soul Rider: Facing Fear and Finding Redemption on a Harley (Skyhorse Publishing; July 18, 2017; $16.99) is her gripping travel/journey memoir, written by a successful woman who realized she would have to make significant changes in the way she lived and thought, if she ever had a chance to find peace and wholeness. Soul Rider will inspire readers. “Unique and insightful, full of adventure and discovery.” —David Fisher, New York Times bestselling author “Offers the unique perspective of a single woman traversing America on a motorcycle— all the while conquering her fears, discovering the richness of life, and finding those things that matter most. A great read!” —Kay Allenbaugh, author of the Chocolate for a Woman’s Soul book series “Fox was one of the first women in modern history to venture out on her motorcycle on a (mid)life-changing solo journey. Her stories of freedom and liberation will inspire others to do the same for generations to come.” — Genevieve Schmitt, founder/ editor of WomenRidersNow. com
and Legends Riders at 2017’s 10th Anniversary Legends Ride presented by GEICO Motorcycle and together raised $32,150. The donation was split between two Black Hills charities, South Dakota Special Olympics and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. Those who attended the exclusive Legends Lunch that preceded the ride raised an additional $6,625 for two veterans support organizations, the Black Hills-based Sgt. Colton Derr Foundation and famed stunt rider Carey Hart’s charity of choice, Infinite Hero Foundation. The charitable events were held on Monday, Aug. 7 on Deadwood’s Main Street and at the Silverado and Historic Franklin Hotel. To date the Buffalo Chip has donated
Fallen Riders 2018 Event - My name is Bill Johnson I am president of Western Pennsylvania Fallen Riders. On June 23, 2018 we will be having a riding event through Western Pennsylvania. It will consist or 50 to 75 mile ride. Expecting no more than 200 bikes. Our event will be held within a motorcycle rally called Thunder in the Valley. Please let me know if this is something you will support. -- Bill Johnson, 724-6720134 Don’t Step On A Buffalo Chip - Hollywood and Motorcycle Celebrities Helped Raise Charity Funds at Buffalo Chip’s 10th Anniversary Legends Ride Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars and motorcycling’s top industry leaders joined in the 2017 Legends Ride and Lunch to raise nearly $40,000 for charity. Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars joined with the Buffalo Chip
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nearly $600,000 to charity through signature events such as the Legends Ride and Lunch, with $83,375 donated in 2017 alone. Past charitable recipients have included Black Hills Children’s Home, Sky Ranch for Boys, Combat Wounded Coalition, America’s Mighty Warriors, Warrior Dog Foundation, Helping with Horsepower, Lakota Heritage and educational scholarships.
Google Maps New Motorcycle Navigation Mode Goes Live - The new feature will enable two-wheeler owners to easily navigate through heavy traffic in their cities, as Google Map will now provide them with the shortest route to the destination. Tech giant, Google, in its latest update has rolled out a new feature that will help two-wheelers while commuting through the city. In the latest update on Google maps, the Silicon Valley tech company has rolled out a new feature that is dedicated for people commuting on two-wheelers. While it is not known if other countries will also get this feature, India is most definitely the first one to get it. The new feature will enable two-wheeler owners to easily navigate through heavy traffic in their cities, as Google Map will now provide them with the shortest route to the destination. You can get this feature with the latest Google maps update (v9.67.1). India is the largest twowheeler market in the world, and the millions of motorcycle and scooter riders have different navigation needs than drivers of automobiles. Two-wheeler mode in Maps shows trip routes that use “shortcuts” not accessible to cars and trucks. It also provides customized traffic and arrival time estimations. The new Two-wheeler feature on Google Maps will continue to provide customized routing and voice-guided navigation, apart from the enhanced landmark navigation feature. The new feature will most definitely help the two-wheeler community in the country as Google Maps will now help to navigate you through heavy traffic. Tom Hardy Rides A Motorcycle In Venom Movie Set Images A batch of new set images have hit the net from the Venom movie set featuring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock riding a motorcycle! We’ve already seen cool set video (watch below as well), and now these images promise that the Venom movie will action-packed! Venom has an October 5, 2018 release directed by Ruben Fleischer also starring Jenny Slate, Michelle Williams and Riz Ahmed. The plot of the movie is adapted
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in part from the Marvel Comics storylines Venom: Lethal Protector and Planet of the Symbiotes, which sees Venom as more or less a good guy battling symbiote offspring. Carnage is also rumored to be the main villain. --Wayfarer, Editor - Bikernet Trikes The Transcontinental Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run Is Coming In 2018 -Jason Sims, owner of the Motorcycle Cannonball in Sturgis, South Dakota, has announced that the historic transcontinental event scheduled for 16 days in September has its roster full and the route is set. Though held on U.S. soil, the international line up of riders from 5 continents certainly makes the 2018 run a global event. According to Sims, this remarkable endurance ride for pre-1929 antique motorcycles will get underway in Portland, Maine on Saturday, September 8 and will include riders from around the world. With 100 entries from 32 states and 10 countries, this extraordinary event will indeed be watched worldwide as motorcyclists on all marques tackle an arduous coast-to-coast route across America. From the lighthouses of Portland, Maine to the snowcapped mountains Portland, Oregon, the entire route will include less than 10-miles of interstate roadways. A week into travel, riders will have a day of rest, repairs, and some festivities in the motorcycling mecca of Sturgis, South Dakota on September 17. After a total of some 3,649 miles, the ride is slated to conclude on Sunday, September 23 in Portland, Oregon. During the MCR event, participants will ride vintage pre-1929 motorcycles such as Henderson, Indian, Triumph, Harley-Davidson, Norton, Excelsior, BSA, Thor and others. Among the more remarkable marques will be a Brough Superior, an Ace and an American Single. A 1926 Rudge is also expected to line up in Maine, as will a Reading Standard and an Ariel. This is the fifth biannual transcontinental Cannonball, and as with runs of the past, the event is a timed test of both the rider’s endurance and the roadworthiness of their respective vintage machines as they navigate America’s back roads through some of the most scenic areas of the country.
“This route is going to be a challenge, we’ve never taken such a northerly route. The terrain combined with the range in ages of the bikes is going to make for an interesting run,” Sims shared. “We’ll cover some of the best riding areas in the country. It’s going to be a difficult trip and we’ll have a lot of long days and hard riding.” Sims said that, while he and MCR Course Master John Classen are still working out the final details, it’s clear that the second week of the event will be grueling as riders make their way along the Rockies and into the Pacific Northwest region.
The 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball Run’s roster includes new riders from South Africa, New Zealand and England as well as returning rider Ciro Nisi from Italy, Harry Verkuil from Scotland and Juergen Ullerich from Germany. World traveling rider personality Doug Wothke is returning, as will Cris and Pat Simmons, Victor Boocock and several other United States riders. Southern California bike builder Shinya Kimura will also be at the starting line. He is the only rider who has navigated all five runs on the same 1915 Indian motorcycle. Complete information about the Motorcycle Cannonball Run, including route details and some rider profiles, is available at www. motorcyclecannonball.com.
A local police officer found them there, approached them and moved the group on. Serious and Organized Crime Branch police conducted raids across metropolitan Adelaide on Wednesday, resulting in the arrests and the seizure of 10 sets of colors and a Rebels T-shirt. Amendments to South Australia’s Liquor Licensing Act in 2015 made it an offence to wear anything associated with declared criminal organizations in licensed venues. It can incur a maximum penalty of $25,000 for a first offence, $50,000 or six months’ imprisonment for a second offence, or 18 months’ imprisonment for third or subsequent offences. The 12 men were charged with entering and remaining in a licensed premise while wearing a prohibited item and were bailed to appear in the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court at a later date. Think about it. Bikers are the hand-built torch carriers of the world. When I was a kid I built skateboard and modified bicycles. How many kids are building model hot rods. When you are out in your garage tinkering with your bike you can stand tall. You represent so much more than just a greasy biker. You represent mechanical creativity, Freedom, guts and fun. Don’t forget to join your local motorcycle rights group. You’ll never meet more a more dedicated bunch of Freedom fighters. Ride Free Forever, -Bandit
AUSTRALIAN CLUB NEWS - Bikers Arrested For Wearing ‘Colors’ In South Australian Hotel - Laws that prohibit people from wearing club colors in licensed venues in South Australia have been used by police to conduct raids and arrest 12 members of the Rebels motorcycle club. Police said 12 members of the club dressed in club vests or colors were among 30 Rebels seen at a Murray Mallee hotel east of Adelaide six weeks ago. They were on their way to Tasmania for a gathering involving Rebels members from across Australia. March ‘18 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 103
MISERY AND THE COMPANY IT TRAVELS WITH...
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n the bliss of inevitable downtime, I finally find myself pushing out overdue commissions amongst the solitude of a bitter chill that for only a brief period has halted any sizable blue-collar escapades. The stack of random parts to be painted and helmets to be buttoned up is dwindling, and perhaps there is a light at the end of the tunnel. My own projects have finally reached a point where I may be able to put shit together as soon as the paint is hard. But alas I’m a thousand miles from home sitting in an airport admitting defeat in my attempts to reach the Webster swap meet down in Florida. I spent a few years held captive in the walls of a clone home gated community collecting community standard violations with my 73 Ironhead trying to hold on to any scrap of sanity I had left and failing miserably. My only sanity was that damn patch of earth littered with chopper offerings and rusted gold. I couldn’t have been further from where I was supposed to be, but I had Webster, and that was enough. I left Tampa barely holding on to my dignity without a pot to piss in doing the marital walk of shame, my entire life in the back of a useless twowheel drive pickup. With an eight-hour layover back in Tampa, I thought this may be a chance to duck in and out and possibly pick up a few more carry-ons for the flight home. But the sub-zero temperatures back north had airline scheduling completely f#@ked, and my ride up to Webster is all but lost. So here I sit, waiting…. watching. A i r p o r t s are a sterile environment of misery. A glistening
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example of architectural grandstanding housing overpriced fast food and a false sense of security. It’s the exception to the moral rule, being a respectable establishment to acquire a stiff drink at eight o’clock on any given weekday morning, just be quiet about it like everyone else. It’s a collection of a thousand people ignoring each other while getting yelled at by the minimum wage safety police. Loudspeakers exploding in gleeful tones before prerecorded police state protocol messages banter in static undertones set the mood as fistfuls of Dramamine and Xanax are consumed like Tic Tacs. It’s where the entire human race finally admits that they are sheep being ushered thru gates and fences without question or expression, it’s the definition of concentrated humanity. There was a time when modern travel was respected. Suits were pressed and worn with a sharp charm shoes clicked on asbestos tile as beams of light illuminated a steady haze of tobacco smoke. It was dirty yet dignified. Now, the tones of mumbling idiots echo off the shimmer of polyurethane walls and urine proof carpeting. Where sensible seating once stood piles of cheap luggage section of family camping plots protected by devil women in knock off Victoria’s Secret pajamas painted in the dollar store makeup, they harbor in their Coach handbags. It all almost resembles the charm of a science fiction slave trade village without the fashion sense or forethought. As I’m writing this, a small child is licking the floor in front of me; its mother takes a selfie documenting some poor life decision she doesn’t want to forget in her impressive timeline of life. I don’t know if I’m more concerned about what the kid is ingesting or what DNA the little f#@ker is leaving behind. Either way, I’m going to walk around the pestilent puddle he’s left to mark his territory as I get myself a Latte. I can only assume this is the social equivalent for a desert watering hole, gaggles and herds of knuckle-dragging aristocrats consorting in droves just stopping long enough to look utterly confused like prairie dogs on a three-
day LSD bender, their little heads ratcheting left and right looking for answers amongst the other wasteland occupants all living in fear of just about everything. Truth is, everyone knows it, and everyone expects it, something could go wrong at any moment, for no reason at all. Shit, if I gave the cashier a ten for a stick of gum and only get back a buck I’m gonna just accept my f#@king and walk on, I don’t want to argue and end up on some no-fly list or some shit. It’s like prison, but scarier, because you believe you matter. I’ll hate myself in the morning for being the submissive f#@k I am right now. I thoroughly enjoy the ability to people watch, but the fear of actually making eye connect with someone looking for a travel buddy sends fear into the bowels of my soul. I didn’t think it was possible to hate the human race anymore, but here I am. Some would say it’s healthy to test one’s limits, but this may be more than I can take. All I wanted to do was grab some fresh air and maybe a spool hub for the long bike and make some use of my downtime, but I’m here…in hell.
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Stage II Performance Kits for Touring Models
S&S Cycle has packaged their most popular parts for touring models into performance matched kits with the added bonus savings up to $470! Combining the S&S High Flow Stealth intake with Grand National slip-ons and one of their popular cams creates the ideal combination of horsepower and torque for 1999 through 2018 touring models. Each kit is available in chrome or black and each has several cam options to best suit your bike and riding style. The S&S Cycle Stage II kits also include lifters and pushrods as well as all relevant gaskets for an easy install. Set up your winter install and roll into Spring saving money and adding power! For more info www.sscycle.com/ stage2kit
H8, H9, H11 & H16 LED Headlight Bulbs
LED FOR YOUR SLED! Headwinds, the leader in custom headlights, introduces their all-in-one, hi-output LED bulbs for dual bulb headlamps on Road King (‘14-on), Street Glide (‘14-on), Street Glide Screaming Eagle & CVO (’12-on), V-Rod & Muscle and later Police Models. These powerful energy efficient bulbs produce whiter & brighter light than halogen, a 6,500° K color temperature and 4,000 Lumens. You may never have to replace another bulb with these solid-state LEDs that withstand shock & vibration! Now sold in pairs and easy-to-install, just plug and play! Contact Headwinds @ 626-359-8044 or sales@ headwinds.com. Website www.headwinds.com.
PYTHON® RAYZER 2-INTO-1 EXHAUST SYSTEMS
Give your bike a wicked look and sound with Python’s® Rayzer 2-into-1 exhaust system. The Rayzer’s 1-3/4” headpipes flow into a 4” radical turnout megaphone and out the contrast machined billet end cap. Fits perfectly with standard or extended saddlebags and features lasercut Python branded muffler bands for premium style. Flat plane 12mm/18mm oxygen sensor ports allow for wideband tuning capabilities. To protect the look and performance of your exhaust, this 2-into-1 has full-coverage 2 1/8” header heat shields, and a 2” fiberglass-wrapped perforated baffle. Made in the USA in chrome or matte black for 17-18 FLHT, FLHR, FLHX, FLTRX and FLTRU models, the suggested retail price is $884.95 for chrome and $984.95 for matte black .www.dragspecialties.com
Engine & Trans Covers for Milwaukee-Eight
Incharger Grips
CNC-machined from billet aluminum, the grips are oval shaped to reflect the shape of the palm. This gives you full control with a relaxed hold during long trips. The rubber pattern provides a subtle design but also keeps focus on functionality. The specially selected rubber gives sufficient softness for holding with bare hands, but is also hard enough to withstand harsh weather conditions. Grips are available with cable throttle or electronic throttle control and are available in polished or anodized Satin Black. More information incharger-parts.com
HEX Air Cleaner,
PM’s popular engine and drivetrain custom covers. Choose your preferred design from either the throw-back inspired 5-spoke racing FORMULA that has a bit of modernism, simplistic design or the straight-up retro SCALLOP design with its thick-to-thin racing lines. All covers are a direct replacement for OE covers that are shipped with hardware and all necessary gaskets. Transform your power-plant into a custom machine in your garage with PM’s premium engine/drivetrain covers. Make your bike unique, like you. Fits 2017-18 FL Milwaukee-Eight; Cam Cover, Trans Cover, Derby Cover and Ignition Cover; CNC-Machined from Billet Aluminum; Contrast Cut™ and Quality Chrome™ finishes (Also Platinum finish for Scallop); Gaskets and Hardware Included; DIY Install. For more information on PM Engine and Drivetrain Covers, and other premium products, visit www.performancemachine.com.
Burly Brand also offers two optional faceplate designs for the All new HEX Air Cleaner, the “MX” and “Wrench” – available in chrome and black. These stamped steel faceplates are sold separately and are a quick swap-out with just three easy bolts when you feel the need to change out the standard Slotted faceplate. $24.95 – Optional Chrome MX or Wrench Faceplates; $19.95 – Optional Black MX or Wrench Faceplates. Visit burlybrand.com for more information.
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El Dorado, 50 State Legal Exhaust System for M8 Touring Models
- S&S Cycle’s new El Dorado performance exhaust system is a 50 state legal Muffler/Header Package for 2017-2018 Harley-Davidson® M8 powered touring models and is ready to hit the streets (even in California!). The El Dorado is a complete system that includes headers and a set of 4.5” MK45 mufflers fitted with the latest in S&S designed, high flow cat technology. Much like the automotive industry years back, high flow catalysts have finally made their way to the v-twin space! The El Dorado Exhaust combines clean styling and an authoritative note with increased torque and horsepower. Fifty state legal (CARB EO# K-010-1), without the performance punishment. Bolt on installation, does not require tuning. Choose from show quality chrome or black ceramic finish and Tracer or Thruster exhaust tips. For More Information https://www.sscycle.com/eldorado/and 2004-2017 XL. visit www.performancemachine.com.
Drag Specialties Seats EZ ON SOLO SEATS FOR NESS WINGED GAS TANK
Classic drag style meets legendary Arlen Ness design with EZ on Solo Seats for Ness Winged Gas Tanks from Drag Seats. These seats have been contoured for a perfect fit with the Ness Winged gas tank. Molded from flexible urethane foam for maximum comfort, these seats move the rider back approximately 2” compared to the factory seat. 3/16” ABS thermoformed seat base makes for a perfect fit, and a fully carpeted bottom and rubber bumpers ensures paint protection. The EZ mount system uses internal rubber mounts for easy installation, needing no tools to take the seat on and off. Available in smooth Solar Reflective Leather or black vinyl/faux suede with double diamond stitching for 08-18 FLHT, FLHR, FLTR and FLHX models with the Ness Winged Custom Fuel Tank, the suggested retail price is $262.95. www.dragspecialties.com
DRAG SPECIALTIES FRONT FENDER FOR DYNA WIDE GLIDE
PM’s Popular Air Cleaners for Milwaukee-Eight
Make it your own with a raw stamped steel front fender. This fender is predrilled and mounts with OEM hardware. Available for 06-17 FXDWG models, replacing OEM number 60141-06. The suggested retail price is $79.95. www.dragspecialties.com/ products/?productId=428325 or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.
Each of the available four PM air cleaners will fit the 2017-18 engine without sacrificing any performance or aesthetic value. Our latest air cleaner was designed with a whole lot of nostalgia in mind to satisfy those vintage beating hearts out there – dubbed the Vintage, of course. With its racing inspired induction opening, milled-out center on the face and big bolt feature (matching PM’s Vintage caliper), the Vintage makes a statement. The Super Gas air cleaner was designed with comfort and performance in mind. We’ve reduced the overall height by 5/8” to provide improved knee clearance. And, of course you can still run the Universal Air Cleaner, match your faceplate to your wheels, or chose from over 20 designs. Starting at $349.95. Visit www. performancemachine.com
DRAG SPECIALTIES FORK REBUILD KIT
Your ride will feel better than ever with the Drag Specialties Fork Rebuild Kit. This kit includes all parts needed for a complete rebuild of one set of front fork leg assemblies. Available for 91-98 FXD, and 87-94, 99-00 FXR models with 39mm forks, the suggested retail price is $61.95. http://www.dragspecialties.com/products/?productId=470130 or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.
JIMS® Piston Wrist Pin Clip Remover and Installer
Incorrect piston clip removal can damage the piston, and incorrect installation can damage the clip. If the clip is bent or damaged it can come out while the engine is running and cause catastrophic failure. For $126.70 (MSRP) you wont have to worry about any of that as this tool (Part No. 5814) is designed exclusively for the Screamin’ Eagle 110” Engine to ensure proper wrist pin clip removal and installation. For more information contact us at (805) 482-6913, Email at sales@jimsusa.com or visit www.jimsusa.com
DRAG SPECIALTIES DERBY COVERS
Add a classic touch with Derby Covers from Drag Specialties. These derby covers feature a die-cast construction with a domed design, finished in either wrinkle black or flat black. Includes mounting hardware for 16-18 FLHT, FLHR, FLHX, FLTRX, FLTRU, 15 FLHTCUL and FLHTKL models, the suggested retail price is $43.95. http://www. dragspecialties.com/products/?productId=465065
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DRAG SPECIALTIES BLACK +1” KICKSTANDS
Keep your ride upright with a Black +1” Kickstand from Drag Specialties. These kickstands replace OEM kickstands perfectly, measuring in 1” longer than stock for a more secure hold on bikes with longer suspensions. These kickstands are crafted from highstrength steel with a powder-coated gloss black finish. Available for 91-17 FXD and FXDWG models, the suggested retail price is $52.95. http://www.dragspecialties.com/ products/?productId=474451
Dixxon X S&S Cycle Flannel - Limited Edition
S&S Blue on Blue riding flannel and we hope you like it as much as we do! These flannels have been modified to have longer sleeves with extra width in the back and longer shirttails to still fit when you’re in the riding position. Dixxon’s Signature D-Tech™ material is a special poly blend fabric made to be breathable for the performance you demand, yet durable for the rugged lifestyle you live. D-tech™ brings the comfort of ultra soft to the touch flannel material that minimizes shrinking, wrinkling, and never needs ironing or dry cleaning. This is a limited edition, meaning once they are all sold out, they are gone forever. Get yours before it’s too late. $59.95. www.sscycle.com/ products/dixxon-x-ss-cycle-flannel-limited-edition/ or dixxonquality.com/collections/ flannels/products/s-s-flannel-limited-edition
BikeMaster® Liftstick
Maintain your chain or sprocket, even change your rear tire or wheel while out on the road without the need for a center stand, with the BikeMaster® Liftstick. Handy and convenient to carry; perfect for street, dual sport and trail use. Liftstick includes nonslip rubber boots, which protect your motorcycle’s swingarm from any scratches while in use. Liftstick base includes claws for additional traction and stability while in use. Made of heavy-duty steel and powder-coated to a beautiful finish. They are available in black or red. $29.95 bikemaster.com/liftstick-black.html
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to a Psychiatrist and told him I’ve got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there’s somebody under it. I’m scared. I think I’m going crazy. “Just put yourself in my hands for one year,” said the psychiatrist. “Come talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears.” “How much do you charge?” “Eighty dollars per visit,” replied the doctor. “I’ll sleep on it and if needed I will come back to you,” I said. Six months later the Psychiatrist met me on the street. “Why didn’t you come to see me about those fears you were having?” he asked. “Well, eighty bucks a visit three times a week for a year is an awful lot of money! A bartender cured me for $10. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new SUV.” “Is that so!” With a bit of an attitude he said, “and how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you?” “He told me to cut the legs off the bed – ain’t nobody under there now!”
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When I was 13, I hoped that one
day I would have a girlfriend with big tits. When I was 16, I got a girlfriend with big tits, but there was no passion, so I decided I needed a passionate girl with a zest for life. In college I dated a passionate girl, but she was too emotional. Everything was an emergency; she was a drama queen, cried all the time and threatened suicide. So, I decided I needed a girl with stability. When I was 25, I found a very stable girl but she was boring. She was totally predictable and never got excited about anything. Life became so dull that I decided that I needed a girl with some excitement. When I was 28, I found an exciting girl, but I couldn’t keep up with her. She rushed from one thing to another, never settling on anything. She did mad impetuous things and made me miserable as often as happy. She was great fun initially and very energetic, but directionless. So, I decided to find a girl with some real ambition. When I turned 35, I found a smart ambitious girl with her feet planted firmly on the ground, so I married her. She was so ambitious that she divorced me and took everything I owned. I am older and wiser now, and I am looking for a girl with big tits.
Pauly The coach had put together the perfect team for the Chicago Bears. The only thing that was missing was a good quarterback. He had scouted all the colleges and even the Canadian and European Leagues, but he couldn’t find a ringer who could ensure a Super Bowl win. Then one night while watching CNN he saw a war-
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zone scene in the West Bank, in one corner of the background, he spotted a young Israeli soldier with a truly incredible arm. He threw a hand-grenade straight into a 15th story window 100 yards away. KABOOM! He threw another hand-grenade 75 yards away, right into a chimney. KABLOOEY! Then he threw another at a passing car going 90 mph, right into the open window. BULLS-EYE! “I’ve got to get this guy!” Coach said to himself. “He has the perfect arm!” So, he brings him to the States and teaches him the great game of football. And the Bears go on to win the Super Bowl. The young man is hailed as the great hero of football, and when the coach asks him what he wants, all the young man wants is to call his mother. “Mom,” he says into the phone, “I just won the Super Bowl!” “I don’t want to talk to you,” the old woman says. “You are not my son!” “I don’t think you understand, Mother,” the young man pleads. “I’ve won the greatest sporting event in the world. I’m here among thousands of my adoring fans” “No! Let me tell you!” his mother retorts. “At this very moment, there are gunshots all around us. The neighborhood is a pile of rubble. Your two brothers were beaten to within an inch of their lives last week, and I have to keep your sister in the house, so she doesn’t get raped!” The old lady pauses, and then tearfully says, “I will never forgive you for making us move to Chicago.”
Little Johnny attended a horse auction with his father. He watched as his father moved from horse to horse, running his hands up and down the horse’s legs and rump, and chest. After a few minutes, Johnny asked, “Dad, why are you doing that?” His father replied, “Because when I’m buying horses, I have to make sure that they are healthy and in good shape before I buy. Johnny, looking worried, said, “Dad, I think the UPS guy wants to buy Mom.”
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since I was a child, I’ve always had a fear of someone under my bed at night. So, I went
Thomas is 32 years old and he is still single. One day a friend asked, “Why aren’t you married? Can’t you find a woman who will be a good wife?” Thomas replied, “Actually, I’ve found many women I wanted to marry, but when I bring them home to meet my parents, my mother doesn’t like them.” His friend thinks for a moment and says, “I’ve got the perfect solution, just find a girl who’s just like your mother.” A few months later they meet again and his friend says, “Did you find the perfect girl? Did your mother like her?” With a frown on his face, Thomas answers, “Yes, I found the perfect girl. She was just like my mother. You were right, my mother liked her very much.” The friend said, “Then what’s the problem?” Thomas replied, “My father doesn’t like her.” Matthew
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