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BIKES Garage Special

Cowboy's '66 Drag Bike Special .................................................................... 22

El Blanco Pala

Pat's Rolling Tribute To His Old Man ........................................................... 40

Against All Odds

Will Ramsey's Latest Mechanical Creation ............................................ 58

World's Fastest Darkroom

Rob Gibson's '50 Pacakge Truck ................................................................... 70

A Shovel Named Betsy

Big Fat And Ulgy But A Good Woman ........................................................... 82

A Nor-Cal Knuckle

One Of Bret Hatt's Collection Of Old School Cool ................................. 90

The Black Hills Classic

The 77th Sturgis Rally And It's Going Strong ............................................10

In Loving Memory

One OF Our Own Family - Old Man Dave ....................................................... 27

First Ride 2018 Softail Lineup

This Is Not Your Old Man's Softail .................................................................. 30

Why Sturgis?

Sin Centrail Says Use Sturgis As A Hub .................................................. 46

Art Of Our Culture

Rob Gibson Goes Back In Time ...................................................................... 64

Born Free 9

It's Getting Bigger And Better ........................................................................ 86

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Winter Ready List

Pandemonium Goes Down The Checklist ................................................. 18

Troz Updates The Express

Installing New Revo Shocks ............................................................................ 34

Zipper's Super Hammer

Matt The Wrench's Sportster Upgrade ....................................................... 78

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The World Report Powered by BikerNet.com ..........................................100

New Products

What's New On The Market..................................................................................106

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While it has been a while since we have had one of our own tech editor, Will Ramsey's, bikes in the magazine, it's not for a lack of incredible work coming out of his shop. Will has been an LQVSLUDWLRQ LQ UHĂ€QLQJ WKH GHWDLOV of what we do in the custom motorcycle culture and this latest build is no exception from that. Its name is "Against All Odds" and it is easy enough to make the correlation that Will does not settle for a standard approach to his craft.

Pin-Up Of The Month ....................................................... 53 Photo Hunt ........................................................................... 68 Endless Highway ........................................................... 96 The Edge With Jimmy Frizzell ...................................104 Gut Busters .........................................................................113

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aybe it’s just because I came from a depressed community or that I am from the in-between generation, but as I look around the world today , FDQ¡W KHOS EXW EH P\VWLĂ€HG E\ WKH general consensus that everyone is owed something. I thought there for a minute that the storms in Texas and Florida were going to unite us under a much more grateful banner but as soon as the dust settled, it was nothing but people blaming the state and federal government for not providing them with more security, more warning, more‌‌ I have friends that have lost everything in the two storms and my heart goes out to them and of course we are helping in every instance we can‌ I can’t stand the rhetoric from people who just sit on their butts and bitch that someone owes them something. Here’s a little reality check for you, sweetcheeks, no one, and I mean not even your dear old mom owes you a damn thing in this life. If you have been one of these spoiled little ass hats from the Millennial generation who has been afforded a life of PlayStation and microwave tater tots every day and haven’t been given an ounce of personal responsibility until now, too bad. Get a helmet, get a job, pull your pants up or let the legs out and get on with your life. That bullshit was something your parents did to keep

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you from having it hard like they did. Unfortunately, at the same time they started a trend that currently erodes the self-respect can do attitude that built this country. This all came to the surface recently when I started to hear a few of the younger generation in this crowd bitch about how hard life in this industry is‌. Now wait a minute, I know I’m not one of the OGs but I’ve been on both sides of this young and old argument. And the least I can say is that when the industry gave us the blues we just did our own thing. The last thing we wanted was to go on VRFLDO PHGLD DQG WU\ DQG ´,QĂ XHQFHÂľ crowds of people into carrying our cause. We did what people in the United States have done since the Ă€UVW LPPLJUDQWV LQFOXGLQJ P\ RZQ grandfather, came here and found out that not everyone was thrilled they had arrived. They went to work and found a way to get it done. All this was for one reason and it WAS NOT because there was a rainbow pointing us to a pot of gold, but because this is how we live and what we love about life, and that’s enough. There are people right now living lives that are far harder than anything you could imagine, trust me. There are people who would love even half the opportunities that you might have: just remember that the next time you throw your little pitty-party. On the other hand, there are examples of the good of the human

condition all around. Through these hard times we have seen plenty of people helping each other. This is especially a good thing when it’s done for those who will roll up their sleeves and put in the work. A good friend of the magazine and the industry who I will leave anonymous recently lost his whole shop in the wake of these storms. As he went about the task of sifting through his life’s work, the rest of the industry began to send him what he needed: Not money, not prayers but tools and supplies to get back to work. He’s the kind of man, you see, who can lose everything and work his way back out of it if given the chance. For that chance, I’d like to publicly thank Spectro Oils, Bikers Choice, Lucas Oil, Bob Kay, Dar Holdsworth, Chopper Charlie, BKC Paul, Darren McKeag and Harbor Freight Tools. All of whom went into action to make sure this cat had the chance to work his way out and I’m proud to know them all. So, think about this, especially if this little rant pissed you off‌. Are you willing to put your head down and do the work, even when it’s hard, ever without the fame and glory? Are you willing to set an example for the ´)ROORZHUVÂľ \RX PD\ KDYH VR WKDW when push comes to shove you can work your way out? If so, then call me anytime the shit hits the fan and ,¡OO EH WKH Ă€UVW SHUVRQ WR OHQG \RX D hand. But brother‌ if you want to complain to someone about how hard life in the motorcycle business is I might be the last person you want to mention that to‌ Damn right it’s hard and I hope to God it stays that way so only the few, those with guts and determination even dare to make their way in it. Now go do something, we’re all way behind and there’s shit to do!

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had an old timer once tell me that your Ă€UVW WULS WR 6WXUJLV LV DOZD\V \RXU EHVW and most memorable. If I ever meet that old man again I will call him a liar to his face. Now, don’t get me wrong, my Ă€UVW WULS WR 6WXUJLV Ă€YH \HDUV DJR ZDV absolutely life-changing. I rode out with Darren McKeag, Roadside Marty and a band of others and was introduced to so many lifelong friends. But each year I go to Sturgis I have the best experience of my life. On the trip home I have a bit of sadness because I think that I will never have as much fun as I did that year, and that same feeling overcomes me for a bit the following year on the trip to Sturgis. Every year, I think that there is absolutely no possible way I can top the year before, the memories made, the new friends, the reconnecting with old friends, and all the wild stories that are created, yet somehow, someway, every year my Sturgis experience continues to get better and better. The easiest way I can quickly describe Sturgis 2017 for me is it was the “Best 10 GD\V RI P\ OLIHÂľ The weeks leading up WR 6WXUJLV ZHUH Ă€OOHG ZLWK a high amount of stress and an extremely low amount of sleep. Earlier in the year, I had been invited by the legendary motorcycle photographer Michael Lichter to build a custom bike IRU WKH ´0RWRUF\FOHV $V $UWÂľ VKRZ 7KLV invite was such an honor, but was also overwhelming. I had never built a bike of this caliber before and knew I had to elevate my game to create a motorcycle worthy enough to be displayed in the

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show. As luck would have it, I was extremely behind schedule and the last two weeks before Sturgis I basically slept an hour or two every night, with a couple all-nighters mixed in. I showed up to Sturgis late Friday night to deliver the bike to the show and I think both Michael Lichter and myself breathed a sigh of

relief when the bike rolled in, as I believe I was the last builder to deliver. Now that WKH ELNH ZDV ÀQLVKHG DQG RQ GLVSOD\ D huge weight was lifted off my shoulders and I could enjoy Sturgis. Sunday morning brought the Flying Pistons Builders Breakfast at the Buffalo Chip. This was a great event that brought the invited builders together to

meet each other along with a handful of industry icons and the motorcycle PHGLD 7KLV \HDUV ´0RWRUF\FOHV $V $UWÂľ WKHPH ZDV ´2OG ,URQ <RXQJ %ORRGÂľ which featured builders age 35 and younger. I was excited to meet the other builders, we had been following each other’s builds through social media VR Ă€QDOO\ PHHWLQJ HDFK other and sharing stories was a great experience. Sunday afternoon was WKH ´0RWRUF\FOHV $V $UWÂľ Industry Party. All of the big names in the industry came to the party to see what each of the builders had created. I had been to this party in the past and knew how packed and crazy it would be, and this year was no different. I even heard there were more people at this year’s party than previous. All of the builders had to get on stage and talk a little bit about their motorcycle. I think a large majority of the builders, myself included, were pretty nervous to be given the microphone. The party was a whirlwind, talking and meeting with so many people. A couple highlights were meeting both Willie G Davidson and Arlen Ness and showing them my build. After the Industry Party was the Pro Flat Track TT Races at the Buffalo Chip, right in the middle of the amphitheater...the main stage at the Chip! This was such a cool race, the TT 5DFHV LQFOXGHG D IHZ MXPSV LQ WKH Ă DW track course, one of which sent the large V-twin race bikes pretty high in the air with the occasional sketchy landing. Monday was The Horse Backstreet Choppers Chopper Show at the Full

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Throttle Saloon. The weather was perfect DQG WKH VKRZ ZDV ÀOOHG ZLWK URZV DQG rows of killer bikes. One of the real mindblowing bikes of the show was a fairly stock form Shovelhead, but the entire drive-train ZDV UHYHUVHG 7KH PRWRU ZDV à LSSHG degrees so the nose-cone and pushrods were on the left side, while the primary was RQ WKH ULJKW 7KH WUDQVPLVVLRQ ZDV à LSSHG as well, kicker on the left and chain drive on the right. You almost have to see it to believe it. I was appointed to be a judge in the chopper show and my choice was pretty easy. I selected Christian Newman’s Sportster chopper that he rode from Buffalo, NY. It was a pretty trick machine with a ton of custom, hand-crafted parts. Monday evening was the Cycle Source 20th Anniversary Party at the Broken Spoke Saloon. It was great to see all the familiar faces and congratulations to Chris and Heather for reaching this milestone with the magazine. Tuesday morning was the Adian’s Ride through the Black Hills. A great group of people showed up to support Bobby and Elisa Seeger and the Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation. The weather was a little cooler but it was just about perfect riding conditions. One of my favorite things in life is riding on some killer roads right next to my friends. I lucked out and ended up riding next to my buddy Randy from St Louis. Hitting the twisties with him lined up right by my side, both bikes and riders in synch is always a great feeling. We stopped in Rapid City for some gourmet grub, leave it to Bobby Seeger to have the intel on the best food place to stop at. On the ride back to Sturgis I had the pleasure to cruise next to Bobby who was riding a brand new Indian Larry motorcycle. At one point, I looked over and Bobby had to be only a few inches away from my handlebars. We blasted down the interstate leading the rest of the pack. Halfway back to Sturgis it was decided to take a shortcut back to the Buffalo Chip which turned into a dirt road, and then it started to rain, which created a mud road, a perfect place to test out the super aggressive Metzler Sahara tires I run. Once we got back to the Chip, everyone’s bikes were covered in mud and looking just about par for the course, in my opinion. We arrived at the Chip just in time for the Sportster Showdown. Another one of my favorite bike shows at Sturgis, always bringing out tons of sweet custom quad-cam machines and the weirdos who willingly choose to build and ride them. It was a great party, including the Red Bull monster truck, complete with the mobile '- ERRWK DQG GDQFH à RRU , PD\ KDYH HYHQ felt the need to show off and perform some stunts to impress the crowd by climbing on top of the bridge and performing some Olympic-quality high dives into the pond. Wednesday was the Moto-Stampede Super Hooligan Flat Track Races at the Buffalo Chip main stage. This year’s turnout was phenomenal in both numbers and talent. I setup in the pits with Patrick

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Garvin who was racing a very special Sportster that I had originally built and rode to Mexico earlier this year for the El Diablo Run. In July, Patrick needed a bike to race in the X-games, so I loaned him my Sportster, still dusty and dirty from Mexico, and in a matter of a few days he FRQYHUWHG LW WR D Ă DW WUDFN VXSHU KRROLJDQ bike. Kissa Von Addams needed a bike to race in the Lady Super Hooligan class so we loaned it to her as well. She was absolutely phenomenal in the races, even winning the Ă€UVW KHDW RI WKH /DG\¡V FODVV ZKLOH 3DWULFN put down some impressive laps in the Super Hooligan class on the same bike. I had decided to race my chopper in the Hand Shift class. Running a rigid chopper with a foot clutch, hand shift, no front brake was not the smartest decision but I decided, against my better judgemen, to JUST SEND IT. As luck would have it, the track was super slick, and I came into the Ă€UVW FRUQHU ZD\ WRR KRW DQG VWDUWHG VOLGLQJ it hard into the left-hand curve, then my footpeg dug deep into the dirt, putting the bike into a wicked high-side, launching me skyward. I went asshole over elbows hitting the ground in every contortion possible, ZKLOH P\ EHORYHG FKRSSHU Ă LSSHG HQG RYHU

end multiple times. I somehow ended up on my feet standing upright, and looked EDFN WR Ă€QG P\ PRWRUF\FOH XSVLGH GRZQ with gasoline running everywhere. I was in such a daze I just stumbled off the track, leaving the bike where it was. Thanks to my homeboy Beasley for getting the bike upright and pushing it off the track. Once I started to process what had just happened I started to check my extremities and miraculously my elbows, shoulders, knees and ankles survived the crash but I did have some nasty road rash on my backside and a pretty sharp pain in the upper back, but nothing a few pain killers and cocktails couldn’t solve for the rest of the week. After the races was the much-anticipated Ozzy concert, and a big thanks to a good friend for hooking me up with front row passes. I have to say that I was very impressed with Ozzy and his performance, now his exterior appearance may have looked a little rough, EXW KH GHĂ€QLWHO\ SXW RQ D VKRZ DQG ZDV very enthusiastic and into the crowd. The highlight was when Zakk Wylde came down into our VIP area and played a few songs, literally standing shoulder to shoulder with me, just shredding it on the guitar. Thursday was the Cycle Source RideNovember ‘17 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 13

In Motorcycle Show at the Broken Spoke Saloon. So many killer builds were all on display. One extremely cool setup that was going on all week was the Grease and Gears Garage at the Broken Spoke were a real shop was setup on stage with all sorts of builders were invited on stage to do livedemonstrations of their craft. Thursday featured Will Ramsey of Faith Forgotten Choppers. Will went through all the steps of building a custom chopper frame, all while answering questions from the audience. It is always rad to watch these masters of their craft work in person. Friday was the annual trip to Deadwood with the Led Sled Crew to hit up the steak and seafood buffet at the casino. After all of us had stuffed ourselves with crab legs and lobster tails it was time to party. We bounced from bar to bar, partying and dancing and laughing until the bouncers ´SROLWHO\Âľ DVNHG XV WR OHDYH :H SLOHG EDFN into the infamous Led Sled Winnebago and headed back to the Chip to continue the festivities until sunrise. At one point, we went on a long adventure in the golf cart chasing a dinosaur riding wheelies on a PLQL ELNH WKDW HQGHG ZLWK OLJKWLQJ D Ă€UH at bikini beach and getting the authorities involved. Saturday was the last day of the rally and I made sure to head to the HarleyDavidson footprint in Sturgis and catch the Ives Brothers Wall of Death show. Cody and Kyle always put on a killer show and it’s great to hang out with them. Fortunately, Cody left the keys in his FXR, ZKLFK , WRRN JUHDW SOHDVXUH LQ ´ERUURZLQJÂľ IRU D IHZ KRXUV WR ULS XS WR 6SHDUĂ€VK UHDOO\ hitting the twisties. Hope he doesn’t mind the new scrapes on the pegs, it was just too fun of a bike to not push the limits. Saturday evening was the Insane Clown Posse concert at the Iron Horse Saloon. If you haven’t heard of ICP, they are a rap group, who dress like clowns and spray cheap soda and chicken feathers all over the crowd. I knew this ahead of time and hid under a beer tent during the concert but it was quite the wild, weird, insane, and hilarious spectacle. A perfect way to end the Sturgis Rally. Unfortunately, due to word count restrictions, time constraints, and censorship, along with protecting the reputation of many of my friends, along with myself, I am not able to include many other stories from the week, but I’ll let you use your imagination, or just stop me the next time you see me, and I can divulge some more untold stories from Sturgis 2017. In recap, this year’s Sturgis experience far surpassed all expectations and was, without a doubt, the best 10 days of my life and I have absolutely no idea how I can top it next year‌but I know I will.

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ell, they say a picture is worth a thousand words and in this story that is so true. For the eleventh year in a row we took Sturgis riders out to a remote location near the county line of Sturgis and threw a rodeo. Sponsored by Wrangler Jeans, Cycle Source Magazine along with Mr. Michael Lichter got together on Wedneday morning and gathered at the Broken Spoke for a great ride. We headed out 79 to the Spur Creek Saloon and Ranch where

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Wrangler provided a nice lunch for all the riders and we got down to the real pupose of the day: Cowboys vs. Bikers, Horses vs. Motorcycles in the annual shovel drags. All riders got a commerative T-shirt and it is truly our honor to host this great event. We KHOG IRXU ÀHOG JDPHV LQ ZKLFK ZLQQHUV JRW a smooth $100 bill towards their bar tab for the night and the overall champion, Bill Stevens of Michigan, took home a hand crafted leather belt made by Curt Green at Barebones Leather.

There were too many great shots to print here so go to cyclesource.com for more. Thanks to Wrangler and the folks at Spur Creek for a great day. If you dug this place got to their web site, you can book a spot to stay for next years rally. www. spurcreeksaloon.com

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ell, I don’t know about you but I really don’t look forward to Old Man Winter! Since summer is almost over and fall is starting to creep in, before you know it Old Man Winter will be walking up the sidewalk knocking on the door. For those of you who are fortunate enough to ride all year round- enjoy it for all of us who cannot. For those who live where WKH VQRZ Ă LHV WKLV PRQWK¡V WHFK LV on preparing your bike for winter storage (or winter hibernation). These are also really good tips to keep your ride in Tip top shape. If you have to put your bike in storage unless you can talk the wife into letting you put it in the house and use it as an art piece---you could just say you could save so much on storage fees or just tell her it’s a new coat hanger! Here is the list recommended to prepare for winter storage. Check boxes as you go!

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Change the oil – Take your bike out IRU WKH ODVW ULGH DQG ÀOO XS WKH JDV tank, make sure you ride for about 20 minutes. When you get back, change the oil while the engine is still hot. Changing the oil while hot removes any sludge or dirt that would otherwise start to deteriorate over time. This also allows you to start the spring off with a fresh oil change!

‰ Check Fluids – Check all the à XLGV LQ \RXU ELNH -Brake -Clutch -Trans/Primary -Coolant (if required) -Change any if needed

Add Fuel Stabilizer- When you WDNH \RXU ELNH WR ÀOO WKH WDQN DGG IXHO VWDELOL]HU ZKHQ ÀOOLQJ XS DQG ULGH LW for about 20 minutes to allow the fuel stabilizer to mix. Filling the tank up will prevent the empty gas tank from drawing any moisture which could lead to rusting. - If you have a carburetor, drain your ÁRDW ERZOV 6KXW RII JDV SHWFRFN DQG drain the gas from the bowls. - Of course, if you have a fuel injected bike, there isn’t anything to do.

Check cables, chains etc.- Check over the whole bike. Make sure any cables or chains are at proper tension or need adjusted or lubed. Primary chain Throttle cables Clutch cables

Check the tension on your chain or Belt Drive.

Air Filter – Clean and/or replace \RXU DLU ÀOWHU $ KDSS\ HQJLQH OLNHV WR breathe, so make sure it can!

Spark Plugs – Clean or replace spark plugs and make sure the gap is correct. Also, add some anti-seize to the threads. Now is a good time to replace plug wires so you’re ready for spring.

Tires – Check the air pressure in your tires. ,W LV UHFRPPHQGHG WR ÀUVW GHÁDWH DOO the air to expel any moisture, then UHÀOO ZLWK FRPSUHVVHG DLU %H VXUH WR LQÁDWH WKHP WR WKH SURSer air pressure. This keeps your tires IURP JHWWLQJ ÁDW VSRWV - Repeat this process in the spring. If at all possible, elevate your bike on a stand to keep pressure off the tires.

Lubricate- Any dirt, salt, sand, and road grime will begin to eat away at any metal surface over time. So be sure to clean and lube any moving part such as kickstand, shifter, cables, chains, etc. Use a metal protectant spray to prevent rust from forming. - Front Forks, Put a few squirts of oil over the stationary fork tubes and bounce the bike up and down to work the oil. This will keep the rubber seals from drying out and protect

the exposed fork tubes. Battery- You want to conserve your battery’s charge. Some newer motorcycles experience a slight battery drain (even when the ignition is off) in order to maintain things like clock, and radio presets. You can remove the battery or it is recommended to keep a battery tender. Little tip here to prevent the terminals from getting corroded, put a thin coat of

Vaseline on the terminals. Leather care- Take the time to give your leather a good cleaning and conditioner to prevent it from drying out and keep it looking like new for as long as possible. Be sure to use a good leather cleaner and conditioner designed for leather outdoors. This ZLOO DOVR KDYH \RX UHDG\ IRU \RXU ÀUVW spring ride!

Wash, Dry, Wax & Detail - Take the extra time now and get down to the nitty gritty and detail your bike. Get every nook and cranny and be sure to really get it clean. The metal on your bike tends to accumulate moisture which can cause rust if left unattended for an extended period. So, washing and drying, then putting a good wax on your ride before November ‘17 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 19

cycle source winter ready list a check list to cut out... Check boxes as you go!

‰ Change the oil – Take your bike out for the last ride... about 20 minutes. When you get back, change the oil while the engine is still hot. This also allows you to start the spring off with a fresh oil change! ‰ &KHFN )OXLGV ² &KHFN DOO WKH Ă XLGV LQ \RXU ELNH ‰ Brake ‰ Clutch ‰ Trans/Primary ‰ Coolant (if required) ‰ Change any if needed ‰ $GG )XHO 6WDELOL]HU- Fill the tank add fuel stabilizer, ride it for about 20 minutes to allow the fuel stabilizer to mix. ‰ ,I \RX KDYH D FDUEXUHWRU GUDLQ \RXU Ă RDW ERZOV 6KXW RII JDV petcock and drain the gas from the bowls.

putting it away will prevent corrosion and other damage. Use a good degreaser on the engine and any parts that are gunked up. Clean it just as if you were getting it ready for a big show! Make sure to use a good chrome polish, give it a good shine. Don’t forget about any aluminum‌ it needs polish just like chrome or stainless steel does. This may take some time but it is best for the bike to keep any road grime from eating away at the paint over time. Plus, your bike will be ready next spring!

‰ &KHFN FDEOHV FKDLQV HWF 0DNH VXUH DQ\ FDEOHV RU FKDLQV DUH DW SURSHU WHQVLRQ RU QHHG DGMXVWHG RU OXEHG ‰ Primary chain ‰ Throttle cables ‰ Clutch cables ‰ Check the tension on your chain or Belt Drive. ‰ $LU )LOWHU ² &OHDQ DQG RU UHSODFH \RXU DLU Ă€OWHU ‰ 6SDUN 3OXJV – Clean or replace spark plugs and make sure the gap is correct. Also, add some anti-seize to the threads. ‰ 7LUHV ² &KHFN WKH DLU SUHVVXUH LQ \RXU WLUHV ‰ ,W LV UHFRPPHQGHG WR Ă€UVW GHĂ DWH DOO WKH DLU WR H[SHO PRLVWXUH ‰ %H VXUH WR LQĂ DWH WKHP WR WKH SURSHU DLU SUHVVXUH ‰ Repeat this process in the spring. ‰ Elevate your bike on a stand to keep pressure off the tires. ‰ /XEULFDWH- Be sure to clean and lube any moving part with a metal protectant spray. ‰ )URQW )RUNV- Put a few squirts of oil over the stationary fork tubes and bounce the bike up and down to work the oil. ‰ %DWWHU\- You can remove the battery or it is recommended to keep a battery tender. Little tip here to prevent the terminals from getting corroded, put a thin coat of Vaseline on the terminals.

‰ Cover- Where you are going to be storing your bike take an old rug and put your bike on the rug. Putting the rug down avoids moisture from rising up around the bike. You can also use a sheet of MDF. - Take an old sheet and cover the bike making sure that the sheet does NOT touch the ground. This will allow air to circulate around the bike.

‰ /HDWKHU FDUH- Take the time to give your leather a good cleaning and conditioner to prevent it from drying out. ‰ :DVK 'U\ :D[ 'HWDLO - Take the extra time now and get down to the nitty gritty and detail your bike. ‰ &RYHU ,W 8S- Take an old sheet and cover the bike making sure that the sheet does NOT touch the ground. ‰ Put your bike on an old rug or sheet of MDF. ‰ Make sure to cover your exhaust pipe opening. ‰ Cover your Air Intake with plastic wrap and a rubber band. ‰ ,I SRVVLEOH JHW \RXU ELNH XS RII WKH Ă RRU ‰ 3ODFH IRU VWRUDJH - Think about where you are going to be storing your bike. You don’t want it in direct sunlight. Sunlight can lead to leather damage and cause paint to fade. If possible keep it in a cool dark corner. ‰ '21¡7 '2- While your bike is in winter storage DON’T go out and start it up and let it run. Due to the differences in temperatures inside and out, this WILL cause moisture and condensation that can cause damage over time. You don’t want moisture or condensation in your engine or on your bike. So‌ it is best to leave it be until it is springtime and ready to ride.

- Make sure to cover your exhaust pipe opening. You can use a rubber or cork plug. But if you don’t have that take plastic wrap and a rubber band. This keeps any mice or such from making a home! - Cover your Air Intake

with plastic wrap and a rubber band. If possible get your bike up RII WKH Ă RRU RQ WKH ROG UXJ or MDF or on a stand. ‰ Place for storage Think about where you are going to be storing your bike. You don’t want it in direct sunlight. Sunlight can lead to leather damage and cause paint to fade. If possible keep it in a cool dark corner. ‰ '21¡7 '2 While your bike is in winter storage DON’T go out and start it up and let it run. Due to the differences in temperatures inside and out, this WILL cause moisture and condensation that can cause damage over time. You don’t want moisture or condensation in your engine or on your bike. So‌ it is best to leave it be until it is springtime and ready to ride. While going through WKH VWHSV \RX PD\ Ă€QG something that needs to EH Ă€[HG RU ORRNHG DW E\ a mechanic. Now is the time to get in touch with your mechanic and get your bike in for a tune up or repair. This way when spring comes around you DUH QRW VFUDPEOLQJ WR Ă€QG someone who can work on your bike. Maybe you have some things you want added or done to your bike. Now is the time to get them into the shop over the winter so you will be ready to rock n roll in the spring! Take the time and get your baby all ready for the winters nap, hopefully it won’t be a long one! That way come spring all you will have to do is hook the battery up and you can take that much-needed ride to shake off the winter blues! If there is something that you would like to see me do a Tech article on call me or email me with your idea. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the shop anytime

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t never ceases to amaze me how many times I get asked “How do I get my bike in the magazine?â€? Well, if your like Stacy McCleary you build a kickass bike and then enter it in the Cycle Source Ride In Bike Show in Sturgis where it knocked our collective staff on our asses when we saw what a sweet ride it was! When you see a bike like this you automatically know that the EXLOGHU KDV GHĂ€QLWHO\ VSHQW VRPH

time turning a few wrenches as well as knowing what works and what doesn’t. Which, is exactly what Stacy has been doing since he was 10 years old. He started out with bicycles and mini bikes, SURJUHVVLQJ LQWR KRW URGV FDUV and of course motorcycles. He does all of this out of Stacy’s Garage, which is actually the garage behind his home where he’s lived for the last 38 years. :KHQ , ÀUVW VWDUWHG ZULWLQJ WKLV article I realized what a solid guy

6WDF\ UHDOO\ LV DV KH SURXGO\ WROG me that he has been married to same beautiful woman for 42 years and he has 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. He went on to tell me that after retiring from the construction business after 40 years that it’s JUHDW WR VSHQG WLPH MXVW HQMR\LQJ life! 7KH SURFHVV RI EXLOGLQJ D ELNH LV DV YDULHG DV WKH SHRSOH ZKR build them. For Stacy, it starts ZKHQ KH ÀQGV D PRWRU ZKLFK ,

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can totally relate to. My dad always told me until you’ve got a motor \RX·YH JRW QRWKLQJ EXW SDUWV )RU Stacy, it’s Panheads and early generator Shovels. He says he has an idea in his head for every bike he builds and he knows what he wants it to look like before he even starts building it. As crazy as it sounds, this bike actually started out with a rim a friend of his gave him. When he measured it, he realized it was 4.5 x 15” and with that he knew exactly what he was going to build; an old style drag ELNH +H KDG DOZD\V ZDQWHG WR SXW a 15” Goodyear Eagle racing slick on one of his bikes, and that my IULHQGV LV KRZ WKH *DUDJH 6SHFLDO got its start! The heart of this build would be a 66 Shovel motor and transmission that Stacy had bought from another friend who had let it sit under his workbench for over a decade. Now, before you start thinking what kind of a guy lets a motor and transmission like that MXVW VLW \RX KDYH WR XQGHUVWDQG that it belonged to his late father and since his dad had been an old time drag racer himself he knew that it was going to a good home. Before he scored the rim, LQLWLDOO\ 6WDF\ ZDV KRSLQJ WR JHW this motor so could he build an

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ROG VW\OH FKRSSHU EXW QRZ WKLQJV were certainly headed in a different direction. After years of building, buying, selling and trading stuff you WHQG WR EXLOG D QHWZRUN RI SHRSOH that you can count on or trade with GXULQJ D EXLOG RQH RI WKRVH SODFHV is Pat’s Machine. Pat went thru the motor and transmission and fortunately neither needed much work, other than a little freshening XS With the drivetrain squared away, 6WDF\ SLFNHG XS D 3DXJKFR ZLVKERQH IUDPH WKDW KH SURFHHGHG WR GR D ORW RI PHWDO Ă€QLVKLQJ WR JHW LW MXVW WKH way he wanted it. Everything he did while building this bike was to make it look like a race bike, which also meant drilling all of the holes in the frame and front end. It also meant FXWWLQJ DQG PRYLQJ VRPH SLHFHV RQ the frame before it was ready for SDLQW 2QH WKLQJ KH ZDQWHG ZDV GXDO SOXJ KHDGV VR KH FRXOG UXQ SOXJ ZLUHV DQG WZR FRLOV $QRWKHU must have, was the 1-gallon Moon RLO WDQN WKDW XVHV D UHPRWH RLO Ă€OWHU ZLWK KRVHV DQG Ă€WWLQJV WKDW DUH QRUPDOO\ XVHG IRU UDFH DSSOLFDWLRQV )RU VWRSSLQJ SRZHU KH ZHQW ZLWK GXDO 3HUIRUPDQFH 0DFKLQH FDOLSHUV RQ WKH UHDU ZKLFK GHĂ€QLWHO\ KHOS EHFDXVH DV 6WDF\ SXWV LW ´WKLV ELNH UXQV VWURQJ SXOOV KDUG DQG KDQGOHV ZHOO VR LW PLJKW DV ZHOO VWRS as good as it runs!â€? The tank was mounted low on the backbone to give a good look and stance. Stacy

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THE GARAGE SPECIAL TECH SHEET owner: Stacy McCleary City/State: Manteca, CA Builder: Stacy McCleary year: 1966 Model: Shovelhead Time: 1Year value: ? ENGINE Year: 1966 Model: FLH Builder: Pat’s Machine Ignition: Points/Dual Coil Displacement: 74 cu Pistons: Wiseco Heads: S&S Dual Plug Carb: S&S Super E Cam: Andrews Air Cleaner: Velocity Stack Exhaust: Stacy’s Header Primary: 2â€? Open Belt TRANSMISSION year: 1966 make: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ shifting: 4 Speed- Foot Shift FRAME year: ? make: Paughco rake: 30° stretch: None forks builder: V-Twin Type: Springer Triple trees: extension: None WHEELS Front Wheel: Hi Shoulder Aluminum Size: 21â€? tire: Firestone Front brake: None rear Wheel: 40 Spoke rear Wheel Size: 15â€? Tire: Goodyear Eagle Rear Brake: Dual Caliper PM PAINT Painter: Outlaw Paint/Jeremiah Color: Black type: Axalta graphics: Corbett Graphics/Denise chroming: West Coast Chrome ACCESSORIES Bars: Drag Style risers: Offset Dog Bone hand controls: Lowbrow/Stacy foot controls: Stacy Gas Tank(s): Small Peanut/Stacy Front fender: None rear Fender: 6â€? Flat/Stacy Seat: Stacy Oil Tank: Moon Aluminum-1 Gal Headlight: Hudson Spotlight tail light: Small Speedo: None photographer: Steven Willis Photography

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DOVR KDG WR GR VRPH PRGLĂ€FDWLRQV WR XVH WKDW DOXPLQXP IXHO FDS ZKLFK LV DFWXDOO\ D IXHO FDS IURP a drag boat. Stacy didn’t want to go too radical on the seat so he used a small bit of foam under a QLFH WKLFN SLHFH RI OHDWKHU WKDW¡V held down by aluminum rivets he says this seat is good for about 30 to 45 minutes of riding. He said we gotta cut him some slack on this‌he’s in his 60’s! That really VOLFN WZR LQWR RQH SLSH ZLWK EROW RQ FROOHFWRU ORRNV MXVW ULJKW RQ WKLV ELNH DQG LW NHHSV WKH UDFH WKHPH JRLQJ SHUIHFWO\ 2QH WKLQJ WKDW UHDOO\ FDXJKW P\ H\H ZDV WKH SDLQW DQG WKH SLQVWULSLQJ on the tank and motor, Jeremiah IURP 2XWODZ 3DLQW UHDOO\ ODLG D QLFH coat of gloss black and the cool 66 JUDSKLFV ZHUH SXW RQ E\ 'HQLVH &RUEHWW RI &RUEHWW *UDSKLFV ZKLOH

John at West Coast Chrome handled the chroming. All in all, I really dig everything about this bike. It was great to talk ZLWK 6WDF\ DQG KLV ZLIH 'DQHOO while I was in Sturgis this year. Thanks again for entering it in the show! I’m looking forward to seeing what you bring next year!

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is gravelly voice and pissed off demeanor would chase you off if you didn’t have the guts to stand up for yourself. &RPPHQWV OLNH WKH ÀUVW WLPH I’d bring a new girl around and he’d ask me when I switched from boys... Or when I wanted to show him my new bike and he said, “Not now, I’m busy” makes me wonder what I was thinking. How I managed to drag myself back up that driveway to take the abuse I did over the years from that old man is beyond me… But as I sit here now, UHÁHFWLQJ RQ KLV OLIH LQ the time of his passing, I know the answers all too well: I loved him, for everything he taught me to be. Dave Sowanick was his God given name but everyone on the planet called him Old Man Dave. He was a hundred and two ZKHQ , ÀUVW PHW KLP DQG QHYHU VHHPHG WR change. He partied with the best of them, swore like the devil and would reach across the table with his bear like mitts

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to pop you in the chops if he thought you had it coming. He rode a Harley, an old 80-inch FLH and despite being scared as hell of him, he became one of my heroes. You see, the story of the Old Man’s life wasn’t one that has great tales of heroic deeds, all though there were plenty of times he saved my life. There aren’t recounts of great acts of charity, although

none of us ever went hungry. He was the sum total of a good and hardworking man. He kept his word, provided for his family and even made sure we all learned something along the way. Like putting

the tools back where you got them from, holding a light so he could see, not so you could. Sure, the rigors of it all left him angry from time to time, or took so much out of him that he’d pass out in his chair, big wad of Copenhagen drooling down his chin into his beard. But I doubt if he could have changed anything about it he would have. In his life, he had a good woman he loved until the day he died, had beautiful children that all managed to grow up right and make lives for themselves. He had great brothers around him who knew they could always count on the old man and vice versa. He even managed to take in a few strays along the way, like me, and helped us become more than we may have if left to the lot life dished out. I still remember the day he gave me his riding vest, at the time the vest I still ride with, only had a Boot Hill Saloon Patch

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Harley-Davidson Admiral Under Cuff Gauntlet Gloves MSRP $80.00 - Gauntlet cuffs are an excellent solution for blocking cold and precipitation from blasting up your sleeves. Our Admiral Under Cuff *DXQWOHW *ORYHV RIIHU D QHZ WZLVW RQ WKDW VDPH LGHD ([FHSW WKHVH JDXQWOHW FXIIV DUH GHVLJQHG WR ÀW XQGHU your jacket, not over. The power-stretch gauntlet cuff wraps snugly around your wrist and slips under WKH MDFNHW FXII WR REVWUXFW ZLQG DQG FROG $Q LQVXODWHG KHDW UHà HFWLYH OLQLQJ DGGV HYHQ PRUH UHOLHI LQ dreaded temps.

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with the new dual balanced Milwaukee (LJKW +DQGV GRZQ WKLV WKLQJ LV FRPSOHWHO\ different. 1RZ ZKHQ , VDLG WKDW SDUW LQ WKH beginning about Harley bringing in new riders‌ well, all those features are great if you already ride their bikes, but here is where it counts for WKH 0RWRU FRPSDQ\ DQG WKHLU future. These bikes are lighter, KDYH PRUH UHVSRQVLYH KDQGOLQJ are easier to lift off the side VWDQG KDYH LPSURYHG SRZHU WR ZHLJKW UDWLR LPSURYHG EUDNLQJ less bulky.... in short, they are easier to ride. Yes, that’s the kicker, they are making bikes that will be easier for a broader audience to get into the game. 2N VR , JRW DOO WKH VRFLDO media comments while I was out on the west coast getting a ÀUVW ORRN DW WKHVH WKLQJV DQG QR LW ZLOO QHYHU UHSODFH \RX ROG 3DQ or Shovel.... And Harley doesn’t ZDQW WKHP WR :H VWRSSHG RQ WKH VLGH RI WKH URDG QHDU D ÀUH rescue station and some of the young guys came out who were stationed there and they went DSH VKLW IRU WKH QHZ )DW %RE That was the moment I realized, Harley didn’t make these bikes for you or me, I mean I dig the hell outta them and there DUH VRPH WKDW DUH SRLQWHG LQ our direction, but what I’m getting at is this is a look into the future. They have borrowed styling cues from a broad range, DGDSWHG WR WKH FKDQJLQJ UHTXLUHPHQWV IRU modern riders and even down to the bikes KDYLQJ 86% SRUWV WR FKDUJH \RXU SKRQH WKH\ DUH SD\LQJ DWWHQWLRQ WR ZKR WKH QHZ generation is and what they are going to be

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looking for in motorcycles. What I can say for core riders (us old guys) is that this is the modern day equivalent to the old 1200 VXSHUJOLGH ,I \RX ORRN DW WKLV WKLQJ LQ WKH VWULSSHG GRZQ FKDVVLV DERYH \RX FDQ VHH that a dozen or more motorcycles could

be built from its foundation. This brings the whole custom side of things back into WKH SLFWXUH , PHDQ KDOI WKH IXQ RI RZQLQJ a Harley has always been making it your RZQ DQG , WKLQN WKDW¡V D ELJ SDUW RI ZKDW Harley is giving back to the customer base. /HW¡V JHW RXW RI WKH FU\VWDO EDOO VSHFXODWLRQ for a minute and go back to the technical

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Article And Photos By: Joe Trozzo a softer spring rate but wound the coil longer to achieve this. It also offers the ability to soften pre-load, reduce ride height and maintain a smooth ride. This also allows for minimal adjustments between changing rider weights or loads. The best part is your adjustments are done by hand, no tools needed, so adjustments can

be tried while on the road without carrying a tool with you. Matter of fact, rebound adjustments are done by hand also! This is great for a guy like me whose bike is his main source of transportation. I can adjust

for solo or passenger, loaded or not loaded, highway riding or back road twisty, it’s all done by hand. Trust me, I played with those adjustments also. Let’s talk a little on rebound. REVO Shocks have an external knob with 6 adjustments to set for rebound DOORZLQJ IRU VRPH ÀQH WXQLQJ 7KLV works is by turning the knob, it will open or close a passage that will FRQWURO WKH RLO à RZ thru a passage at the base of the shock. Smaller the passage, the slower oil can push through, which in turn, slows the rebound. The larger the passage the faster oil passes through which causes a faster rebound. Let me tell you, it works great! Once DJDLQ WKH EHQHÀW here is being able to adjust for weight, and riding style. Their dampening system uses a unique design that’s integrated into the adjuster knob itself, unlike others in the industry, so it is actually part RI WKH GDPSHQLQJ à XLG PDQDJHPHQW DORQJ ZLWK GHà HFWLYH GLVF GDPSHQLQJ

The install instructions on these are pretty simple and straight forward as with most shocks. The biggest thing to watch for is alignment from top to bottom. You want this as straight as possible. Legend uses spherical bearings in both the top and bottom mount to ease installation. Setting up the sag is pretty simple also. Sag LV GHÀQHG DV follows; free sag is the measurement when the bike is unloaded and shocks are fully extended. Rider sag is measured when the bike is loaded with the rider or riders and gear. Sag is the difference b e t w e e n those two measurements. With that being said, here’s an example of a good starting point. A REVO 13’ shock sag starting point is 0.75. I measured from the top of my swing arm to the top shock bolt with no weight, then again from the same points with me sitting on her. I then adjusted the springs by hand to get where I wanted the sag to be. Tighten the spring for less sag, loosen for more. Next is rebound dampening. Rebound dampening controls the speed at which the shock extends after being compressed. Too much dampening here can cause the wheel to jump on bumps instead of following the surface. Not enough can cause it to top out to fast. This is adjusted with the rebound knob. Setting 1 provides the least amount

of dampening, softens the shock, this allows the shock to fully extend the fastest. Setting 3 is in the middle and 6 allows the shock to rebound to fully extend the slowest, stiffens the shock. It is recommended to start at position 3 and try changing from there. Like I said earlier, all this adjusting is done by hand and can be done on the road. I got my shocks on and have put

10,000 miles on them since I got them in May of this year. I am really impressed with the overall ride of them and got to play with the adjustments. I’ve road all over Georgia, and Florida and they felt great. But I really wanted to try them back in my home state of Pa, which I had the chance to ride back to a couple times already. I headed back up to the mountains of my home state where I knew some great twisty and bumpy roads are and I was really happy with the ride! The biggest test also was my wife riding with me. I asked her how the ride was back there and her response was “Great” she said she feels a big difference between the old shocks to these. That my friends, is the ultimate test right there. Like the say “Happy wife, happy life” isn’t that right Chris? LOL! The REVO-A comes in 12’ and 13’, standard or heavyduty applications. Heavy duty is recommended for 500lb plus rider and passenger weight. The Legend suspension parts are handmade in Sturgis, SD and backed by a lifetime warranty. It’s great to see a product made in the U.S.A. that supports its local community with jobs and makes a quality part. I’m looking forward to updating the front end next with their AXEO front end suspension kit. It’s going to be killer! Thank you, Jesse, and your team for your help. Till next time you all be safe and I’ll see ya when I see ya! legendsuspensions.com

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Article By: Xavier Muriel Photos By: Shovelhead Studios

ello friends, here’s to hoping that your riding season has EHHQ ÀOOHG ZLWK DGYHQWXUH great friends and memories! When I left you last month I was in Florida helping Mr. Lane build and prep a few racers for the second Sons of Speed race which ZDV KHOG IRU WKH ÀUVW time in Sturgis during the 77th Black Hills Rally. Not only did we have 5 racers in various stages of completion but we had also had to test them and make the 30-hour drive to South Dakota. Needless to say, time was of the utmost importance! I have to admit, watching these bikes come together one by one was incredible to say

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the least. Some were already rollers and some were just a bunch 12’ sections of tubing sitting in front of a cold saw waiting for their turn to be cut into what would become a frame holding a 90+ year old motor.

One of the ones that was a fullblown build was Billy’s personal 1911 Indian. I’m excited to say that I had the utmost honor in having a part of its creation. Billy walked me through the entire process of what it takes to make these UDFHUV 7KH Ă€UVW TXHVWLRQ I asked was “There are QR 3') Ă€OHV RU DQ\ RWKHU schematic’s on how to make these frames, so how did you do it?â€? He simply replied, “I have an eye for recreating what I see.â€? Stunned, I stared at him in somewhat disbelief and said, “that’s it?â€? to which he said, “pretty much, made a bunch of mistakes then, got it right.â€? Now I’ve had the distinct pleasure of dissecting RQH WKHVH ZLWK D Ă€QH

tooth comb, as well as riding one twice now. Other than the wheels and motor, everything is handmade‌one by one... After my head almost exploded with so much information on the step by step construction of one of these machines. Billy said three words that, as exciting as they were, mustered a little fear. He said, “Let’s get busy!â€? After a massive crash course on all the things that he wanted me to concentrate on, including but not limited to the motor cradle, sprockets and shafts) he turned me loose. Now, again, I must remind you of the window of time we were working with‌ which wasn’t a lot. I got to work trying my damndest to not screw up, therefore adding to the time crunch. Out of the 3 weeks of well over 12-hour days, we only took 2 days off to celebrate his daughters Ă€UVW ELUWKGD\ :KHQ ZH Ă€QDOO\ Ă€QLVKHG ZH loaded the truck and trailer and hit the road for Sturgis. At this point I thought I had been exposed to and learned more than I ever thought possible. Let’s skip over the 30 or so hours of corn and soy beans, if you’ve made the drive you know what I’m talking about. Billy and I arrived in Sturgis late Sunday night and went our separate ways. He headed straight to the Pappy Hoel Campground and I to the Cycle Source house to get ready for the coming week. I was honored to be asked to share the Grease & Gears Garage stage with some of the industries most talented builders and product designers. Now, here’s where I get totally honest. I’ve been blessed to be on some of the world’s biggest and

most famous stages and none of them gave me stage fright like being up there with those bad asses. Watching Aaron from Paramount Customs explain the process of metal shaping was like being in a master class of metal manipulation for free! Ha! Will Ramsey of Faith Forgotten Choppers showed us how one of his awesome springers is built and then assembled, really focusing on proper and improper Tig welding techniques. The famous Kiwi Mike did his thing with Linkert carbs and Bert Baker, with his always passionate way of installing one of his industry changing products. I was asked to do a driveline installation on my S&S build using a Baker 6 into 4 transmission and a Tech Cycle Cyclone belt drive. Both of these awesome products went on like a breeze with a little help from my friends of course. (Thanks, Will and Mark!) The Grease & Gears Garage stage ZDV Ă€OOHG ZLWK D ZHHN of tutorials that you would have to pay thousands of dollars to achieve. If you get the opportunity to see it for yourself, DO IT, I highly recommend it. If you missed it, all the videos can be found on the Cycle Source Magazine Facebook page. The second Sons of Speed race was held at the Full Throttle Saloon. Upon arriving at the track we were met with, well‌. let’s just say less then favorable conditions. This was not the paved, properly banked track that I was used to, like the one in Daytona. It was a very bumpy, grooved and REYLRXVO\ QRW Ă€QLVKHG course. But, the bikes and racers were ready, so were the patrons CYCLE SOURCE November ‘17

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that came to see these vintage bikes do what they do. So, we gave them what they came for, a day Ă€OOHG ZLWK JUHDW UDFLQJ DQG \HV D few mishaps. All in all, the day was beautiful, the bikes ran great and everyone went home with a smile on their face knowing that it was a successful event. I understand it will be right back there next year, hopefully the track will be spot on for that one. I didn’t get to do as much riding this year as I’d hoped, but the little I did do was just enough to remind me of how damn lucky I am to be involved with some of this industry’s most brilliant and amazing human beings. I watched over and over again how people would stop to help another person in need, whether it be a broke down sled or someone involved in an accident. Those are the memories I want to walk away with. That that there are still good people in this world and if you look KDUG HQRXJK \RX¡OO Ă€QG WKHP RU WKH\¡OO Ă€QG \RX As Always Ride Safe and God Bless. - X.

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e it good, bad, or indifferent all things happen for a reason. Sometimes we never understand or realize the who, what, or where until the deed is done. Regardless of our situation, the RXWFRPH DOZD\V ÀQGV LWV ZD\ WR KLJKHU JURXQG and sometimes we actually get it. This feature, for me is, one of those moments. Although this story and images are being shared for all who care to read or view, it is actually my personal letter to a man I never met to OHW KLP NQRZ WKLQJV GRZQ KHUH DUH MXVW ÀQH 3DXO With that said, I actually met Pat Morgan by chance this past summer in upstate NY at the annual Strange Days gathering in the tiny town of Cuddebackville. Known as one best grass roots events in NY, this is

WKH SODFH ZKHUH \RX FDQ ÀQG VRPH RI WKH EHVW KLGGHQ treasures in bike building. , KDG MXVW ÀQLVKHG VKRRWLQJ DQRWKHU ELNH DQG KDG plenty of time on my hands and so many friends around I decided to make a day of it. As I walked the Oakland Valley Speedway, the eye candy was overwhelming. Then, out of the corner of my eye I spot a Shovel chop with what looks like a sporty distressed tank sitting RQ WRS , ZDON RYHU WR WKH ULGH LQ KRSHV RI ÀQGLQJ WKH owner and he is nowhere to be found. Oh well, cool bike but life goes on. As I wander some more I run into my buddy and builder, Vander. As we’re chatting more of the people we know start to gather and pass by, the SODFH LV NLQGD OLNH D :RRGVWRFN à DVK EDFN $QG WKHQ

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as if some tapped me on the shoulder just by chance I turn around and there it is again that same bike! I turn to Vander and ask him who’s bike it was and he simply replies. “Oh, that’s Pat’s bike. Pretty cool huh?” To make a long story short so we can get to the meat and potatoes of Pat and is ride, just like the bike, Pat was standing right behind me. After getting the ok from the boss we set up a killer shoot and the bike is shot in Brooklyn a few weeks later. That was truly when I got sit down with Pat and get to know a little about him and his FLH “El Blanco.” Based in Utica, NY in his shop he calls Small Town Speed, Pat likes to think of himself as an artist who just loves to build and work on choppers. You would never know if you were to just meet him, but this scrappy dude was once a world-renowned DJ known as Pudgee/P and one of the original forming members of the Riot Squad. Always having a love for choppers as a kid and inspired by the man himself, Indian Larry, building bikes was just something Pat was born to do. The bike you see here is actually 3DW·V ÀUVW EXLOG 2ULJLQDOO\ EXLOW LQ 2011 as what we will call a wide tire

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bike, it was put in the corner for a while as Pat worked on other projects. When Pat got a Christmas gift from his girl, which was a ratty sporty tank, he thought he would just make into a wall piece for eye candy, but instead the inspiration for a new build came and it was game on. With the whole build now based around the tank the challenge began. From out of the corner came the wide tire build and every part, and I do mean every part, was taken off and the new build was started. Step one was a 70’s Shovel frame that was cut and made into a true hardtail with Hard Tail Chopper Axel Plates. Both the engine and tranny were rebuilt by Pat to perfection using Andrews Cams, S&S Super E, and Harley heads. With a displacement of 80 cu, %'/ SULPDU\ DQG D PRGLÀHG 3DXJKFR exhaust. I would truly have to say job well done. And yes, bye-bye wide tire! Now, its seem like most would love a killer paint job to top off such blood, sweat and hard-core work but to change the look and integrity of the inspiration would just be a crime. Not being a true painter, himself Pat decided to take on the tortuous task of making the entire paint scheme match the untouched paint of the tank. Call it a little bit of luck, a whole

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EL BLANCO PALA TECH SHEET owner: Pat Morgan City/State: Utica,NY Builder: Small Town Speed year: 1977 Model: Shovelhead Value: It’s Weight In Gold Time: 3 Months ENGINE Year: 1977 Model: FLH Builder: Small Town Speed Ignition: Electronic Displacement: 80â€? Pistons: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ Heads: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ Carb: S&S Super E Cam: Andrews Air Cleaner: Throwback Cycle Parts Exhaust: 3DXJKFR 0RGLÂżHG Primary: BDL TRANSMISSION Year: 1978 Make: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ Shifting: Foot Shift FRAME year: 1970’s make: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ builder: Varient Fab rake: Stock stretch: Stock forks type: Showa Shaved builder: Small Town Speed extension: 4 Over triple trees: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ Shaved WHEELS Front: Bob’s Cycle Supply Size: 21â€? Tire: Allstate Safety Stripes front brake: What’s That? rear: Bob’s Cycle Supply Size: 18â€? Tire: Allstate Safety Stripes rear Brake: Juice Drum PAINT Painter: OP Harley-DavidsonÂŽ Color: Whitish Type: graphics: Stock chroming: Paughco ACCESSORIES Bars: ÂśV &KRSSHU 0RGLÂżHG risers: 70’s Chopper hand controls: 70’s Chopper foot controls: Gas Tank(s): 0RGLÂżHG +DUOH\ Oil Tank: ‘64 Panhead Front fender: What’s That? rear Fender: Lowbrow Customs Stingray Seat: +DLĂ€H\ %URV Headlight:Bates tail light: Biltwell Model B Speedo: In My Car photographer: Mark Velazquez

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lot of hidden skill, or just WTF your crazy man... he nailed it! After 3 solid months, what you see is what you get. And I have to admit this bike is by far one of my personal favorites. A daily rider made by one who rides daily. Nice when she’s clean but better when she’s dirty. Yup hate to say it, but its just what the doctor ordered in most of our heads‌ just saying. Paul Morgan, you did well Sir. You lived and left your mark on the world in your son Pat’s hands and craft. My goal was to get this story out for you to read with your own eyes or to listen with your own ears but you hand other plans. Rest well and know your luck still shines as your son just took Best Custom yesterday at the Indian Larry Block Party!

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elevision, as it relates to the motorcycle industry, is a twoedged sword. While many shows have popularized t h e idea of custom motorcycles just as many make us look like a bunch of dim witted drunken whores. One aspect of our culture that has taken a real hit in this regard is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. I want to take a beat here to talk about why this event should be on every motorcyclist’s bucket list and also why, if you’ve been before, you would want to return. About 3 billion years ago a volcanic eruption in the area now known as The Black Hills shoved à DW JUDQLWH IRUPDWLRQV RYHU feet toward the sky. Subsequent events saw the area covered in water and glaciers and the end

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result is a place as spectacular as any on earth. Frank Lloyd Wright was moved by the area to the point of saying, “But how is it that I’ve heard so little of this miracle and we, toward the Atlantic have heard so much of the Grand Canyon when this is even more miraculous. All the better eventually‌that the Dakota are not on the through line to the Coast‌My hat is off to South Dakota treasures.â€? The truth of the matter is that this one rally provides the opportunity for epic rides every GD\ WR SODFHV WKDW DUH VLJQLĂ€FDQW breathtaking and singularly unique. Mount Rushmore, Crazy +RUVH 6SHDUĂ€VK &DQ\RQ &XVWHU National Park, Needles Highway, Devil’s Tower, Bear Butte State Park and the Badlands are rides that will take you to another place in time. You can ride for a week and every day be blown away! But along the way you are DOVR JRLQJ WR Ă€QG WUHDVXUHV OLNH Sylvan Lake, Jewel Cave, Wind Cave National Park, Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, Black Elk Peak, Pactola Lake, Rushmore Cave, Thunder Basin National Grassland, Keyhole State Park, Bridal Veil Falls, Horse Thief

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Lake, Chapel in the Hills, Sunday Gulch, not to mention the Bear, Elk, Deer, Prairie Dogs, Bison and the dozens of other wildlife you rarely get to see. And we haven’t even started talking about the multiple museums that house the history of the areas geology, Native American past, early industry, Cowboys like Wild Bill Hickok and Louis and Clark. This hidden gem in the middle of our FRXQWU\ LQ ZKDW PRVW FDOO D à \ over state, allows the work epic to feel at home in the context. If the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has come off your bucket list because of what you’ve seen on television I’d encourage you to check it out for yourself. You will not ever regret the decision. For those of you that have been and think you’ve gotten everything out of the area you could, think again. I’ve used the Black Hills as a base station, arriving the ÀUVW ZHHNHQG SRNLQJ DURXQG WKH bars to see Karin, Noelle and Sam Crosby, visiting with friends and seeing some good bands. But then, I’ve lit out for Red Lodge, Montana, Bear Tooth Highway, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, Cody (home of the most amazing gun collection in the Remington Museum) and then back into Sturgis for the ÀQDO ZHHNHQG 'RQH WKDW ORRS" Shoot up to Glacier National Park and experience breathtaking views and see for yourself, glacial ice and swim in the pools of a melted glacier so clear you can see down 30 feet! Shoot over to the Colorado Rockies for a putt through Rocky Mountain National Park. All of those destinations are just a day or two ride away and as you’re riding, your bucket list will grow with things you didn’t even know you could put on it and are already getting checked off. We all have choices when it comes to our bikes. We can walk out to the garage and polish it, ride it to the local bike night and let douche bags drool on it and then put the shiny low mileage princess back in its box or‌we can strap a bag on that bitch, plaster it in bugs and bring it home full of memories, adventures and miles. Don’t believe anything you see on television. Get on your bike and ride. Leave the douche bags by packing your travel bag. I’ll see you in Sturgis next year. I’ll be the one with the sun burnt face and bugs in my teething out riding.

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Article By: Charlie Weisel

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left my house in Longmont, Colorado this past Saturday morning with a particular route in mind, but with no particular SXUSRVH 6RPHWLPHV , QHHG WKDW LW¡V good for the soul. The evening before, , VFRXUHG PDSV IRU URXWHV , KDGQ¡W ridden before; a task that is becoming PRUH DQG PRUH GLIĂ€FXOW WKHVH GD\V My typical day rides around the area have become incredibly mundane and fail to do much for me anymore. , GLG KRZHYHU PDQDJH WR Ă€QG D couple hundred miles of road in southern Wyoming that I have somehow overlooked all these years. My route was set, 520 miles was my approximate calculation. The sun was up and my chopper cast me a look of approval as the heel of my boot nudged my kickstand into a horizontal position. The weather that morning was perfect, almost too perfect in fact. Other than dealing with the roaring headwind I fought into Cheyenne, then west 25 miles past Rawlins, Wyoming, everything was fantastic. The temperatures were sitting steady LQ WKH PLG ¡V WR ORZHU ¡V WKH skies were clear and the road was relatively empty. The day was mine

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and I was going to revel in every last minute of it. Someplace along this stretch of I-80, as I began to settle in for the long haul, my mind drifted to a place it so often does, what to write about in my next article. This is a monthly battle for me. I struggle ZLWK Ă€QGLQJ WRSLFV EHFDXVH , WUXO\ care about what I say. I like to think that my stories have a purpose; more than just a play by play of an event or a road trip. It turns out that this LV GLIĂ€FXOW IRU PH ,W ZDVQ¡W XQWLO ZHOO after I took a turn south off of I-80 towards Baggs, Wyoming and then back east to Riverside/Encampment that the purpose of this ride, and thus the fuel for this article, would come to light. I rounded a bend in the road, just one of many along this stretch, and spotted a sign for county road 72. A BMW GS1200 and a road worn traveler stood beside it. Odd, I WKRXJKW WKLV LV WKH Ă€UVW VLJQ RI OLIH ,¡YH VHHQ LQ QHDUO\ PLOHV $ VWRS to visit was most certainly in order as I absolutely love meeting like minded solo travelers on the road. Bill was his name. Bill from Austin, Texas. Bill stood about my height, probably about the same age as well, maybe a touch younger. We stood

there, in the middle of nowhere and spoke of where each of us had been and where we were going. This is a common topic for motorcyclists. Everything about the conversation was relatively normal until he UHYHDOHG WKDW WKLV ZDV LQ IDFW KLV Ă€UVW motorcycle trip, EVER. Truth be told, Bill had only been riding motorcycles for a year and only bought his BMW back in July. Furthermore, his Ă€UVW URDG WULS ZDVQ¡W RQH WR VQHH]H at. Riding from Mexico to Canada, sticking to predominately trails and dirt roads, was his goal and so far, he had stuck to it. Amazing, I thought. This is fantastic. Immediately I began WR WKLQN EDFN WR P\ Ă€UVW ORQJ GLVWDQFH adventure, a trip that seems easy now. At the time though, my ride from Colorado to Jackson Hole, Wyoming felt like a ride of epic proportions. A once in a lifetime experience. To be honest though, I think I knew even then that it was merely a gateway trip that would lead to a lifetime of increasingly grand endeavors. Bill and I parted ways as the conversation began to run dry, add to that the ominously dark clouds that began to loom in my prospective direction and I knew it was time to

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leave. With my departure, arrived a VHQVH RI UHà HFWLRQ , EHJDQ WR WKLQN about the gravity of what Bill was undertaking and if he saw that IRU KLPVHOI ,W¡V HDV\ QRZ DV an experienced traveler, to lose sight of normalcy. We begin to think that what we do is typical and everyone does it. I think that is mainly because we tend to surround ourselves with like minded individuals. The truth of the matter though, is that the vast majority of the population would view our average length road trip as one to be scared of. So many people are scared to extend too much beyond the comforts of their city limit sign, RU HYHQ WKHLU QHLJKERUKRRG ,W¡V as if breaching the invisible safety net will suddenly render a person unable to deal with situations that would seem benign back home. There is the fear that a mechanical breakdown will leave you starving to death in the desert. The idea that only people capable of helping are your closest friends. None of this is true. A breakdown will not leave you starving to death and suddenly the strangers who stopped to help you are now your new closest friends. The idea that someone would strap only the bare necessities to the

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back of a motorcycle and travel great distances seems crazy, maybe it is. 3HUVRQDOO\ WKRXJK , GRQ¡W WKLQN LW

is at all. I think traveling, especially solo, should almost be a requirement.

I think everyone should do it. The personal insight it provides, the view into the various ways people live and the compassion for others that it fosters is beyond comparison. What Bill is doing is commendable and we should honor it. It is a brave journey and one we only get WKDW Ă€UVW WLPH If you are experienced in the art of two wheeled tourism I commend \RX ,I \RX DUH SODQQLQJ \RXU Ă€UVW trip I encourage you and beg you to open your mind and understand the importance of what you are doing. You are taking a journey into the unknown, both physically and emotionally. Many miles will be traveled, many bridges will be crossed but the most important thing to remember is that you are not alone. Cross that bridge into the unknown and inspire others to follow. $V DOZD\V GRQ¡W IRUJHW WR follow me on Instagram @ charlietravellingchopper to view photos of travels both past and present.

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Article By: Chris Callen Photos By: Cycle Source Staff

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Live and if you didn’t happen to catch it as it was going down you can check it out anytime on the CS Facebook page. Since we were full time on that property it afforded us the ability to be part of some of the most legendary happenings in Sturgis. One to

mention is the Denver’s Choppers 50th Anniversary Chopper show put on by Mondo and the boys. The bikes were just as you would expect, outta this world. The crowd was like a seventies biker movie and the joint was packed. It was humbling to watch at the end of the day when Mondo

gave out the awards and talked about Denver Mullins and the anniversary of his shop. Thank you for having us be part of it man, and especially for the trophy my little Board Tracker got! Tuesday was AMCA Day at the Iron Horse. The fellows from the Antique Motorcycle Club Of America roll out in force and wrapped vintage iron all the way around the Spoke and halfway through the Horse. Being the local chapter president, Carl Olsen served as our master of ceremonies and handed out awards for several achievements, all based on the old time bike run rituals. It was so great to see this happen for the second year now. You see, unlike other events, the AMCA really didn’t have a designated meet during the Sturgis Rally and having the Iron Horse open the doors to the place and provide a little hospitality for club members was world class. Thank you all, these guys deserve a little rock star treatment, they keep the soul of this thing alive. The picture above reminds me that the best part was day after day, no

matter what else was going on with Grease & Gears or any event there, the people who stopped by made the day. The Broken Spoke part of this venue has really recreated the special part of the property where the Spoke used to stand. That was always a place where a guy could get in out of the UDW UDFH RI 6WXUJLV DQG Ă€QG VRPH OLNH minded cats to kick back with. Seeing good friends and rally standards like Brother Speed, well that makes all the difference in the quality of the time spent. Our bike show was on Thursday and it was a real pleasure to pass along the Paughco Rolling Chassis and the hand made trophy that was sculpted by Keith Ball to Anthony Marinaro for his backward Shovel. This thing was just too amazing a feat of engineering to not give the nod to. We are doing a full feature on this bike LQ DQ XSFRPLQJ LVVXH DQG , FDQ¡W ZDLW to hear what this guy went through to make all of this work. Of course, we gave out a ton of other trophies and prizes from companies like Twin Power, Lowbrow, Black Brand, DK Customs, Metzeler, Led Sled, Biltwell, 1DVK ,DFRQD 3DQGHPRQLXP 0LVĂ€W Industries, Hot Leathers, JP Cycles and Bikernet.com. We had a great crowd and a fantastic day. While there was so much going on

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at the Iron Horse we did manage to break away for a few events at other properties, Brad covered most of them in the lead article but I wanted to say thank you to Woody and his staff for the special award they gave me. They picked a few of us, Keith Ball, Shadow, Brian Klock and gave us a Moxie Award to mark our dedication to our respective crafts through tough times. It means a lot coming from a man who built a city in the middle of farm country and has made it into ZKDW LW LV WRGD\ ,¡P VXUH KH NQRZV what Moxie is himself. The Horse show at the Full Throttle gave us a nice break for a minute and there, we got to see the Sons Of Speed track up close and in person. Racing seemed to be one of the hot tickets at Sturgis this year and we caught some RI %ULWWQH\ 2OVHQ¡V ´6SLULW 2I 6WXUJLVÂľ vintage races at the old dirt track and ZH FRXOGQ¡W SRVVLEO\ QRW PHQWLRQ P\ favorite part, the TT race right smack in the middle of the Buffalo Chip. I caught a few pics of riders launching RII WKH MXPS ZLWK WKH &KLS¡V VWDJH LQ the background and realized when I looked at them how historic they were in an instance. Each day ended with us hanging around the Horse way too late getting things wrapped up and dragging our asses home to do it all again the next GD\ :H OHIW LW DOO RQ WKH Ă€HOG MXVW WKH ZD\ LW¡V VXSSRVHG WR EH :H GLG 6WXUJLV to its fullest and have zero regrets about it. We were there, we took Sturgis by the horns and we made a mark in the motorcycle history book for 2017 in the Black Hills!

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Article By: Matt Reel Photos By: Veronica Leigh Shipman

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years ago. He and his wife were sitting outside their hotel one evening when they struck up a conversation with Will about custom motorcycles, building DQG EX\LQJ :LOO ZDVQ¡W WU\LQJ to sell a bike, instead he wanted to make sure Glenn understood the ins and outs of custom bikes, if a build ever came of it, so be it. After Will returned to Faith Forgotten, Glenn contacted him and they discussed a build. After some thinking Glenn decided on a bike he found elsewhere and bought it. The new bike

promptly started giving Glenn trouble and he was on the phone DJDLQ ,QVWHDG RI DQ ´, WROG \RX VR¾ DWWLWXGH :LOO KHOSHG *OHQQ get his troubles taken care of. It was then that Glenn decided it was time for a Faith Forgotten custom. Will found a Shovelhead donor for the drivetrain and title. Once the frame was stripped down it was determined it was in bad shape. The decision was then made to build a custom wishbone frame as the foundation. With a frame going together, Glenn decided that a Faith

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Forgotten springer was the only way to go. Like everything else from the Faith Forgotten shop, their springers come from years of development. Will has worked with several different spring rates to ensure that his front ends provide the best ride possible Next to come was the gas tank. Glenn wanted a little more fuel capacity than the tanks Faith Forgotten normally runs. For this, Will designed a tank out of foam and then began hand forming WKH PHWDO XQWLO LW ÀW WKH design he came up with. This is how Will forms his tanks, JHWWLQJ WKH GHVLJQ ÀUVW DQG then forming the meatal as opposed to just working the metal without a solid pattern to work with. With the chassis, together the drivetrain was addressed. The engine was given to Jess Clearly to be rebuilt with S&S internals. The transmission was gone through and the two were tied together with a BDL belt drive primary. To feed the fuel to the Shovel a CV

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FDUE ZDV XVHG ZLWK RQH RI )DLWK )RUJRWWHQ·V custom intake manifolds. Now to get this thing rolling… RC Components was called upon to provide the wheels for this project along with Metzler tires. Jeff Cochran at SpeedKing Racing was contacted for a brake bracket with Wilwood calipers. With the bike sitting upright and on its own shoes Glenn and his wife made a trip to Faith )RUJRWWHQ WR GR D ÀWPHQW RI WKH KDQGOHEDUV and foot controls. Remember, Will builds bikes for his customers. While they were in town Will got to spend some time with Glenn and his wife and get to know them. Keep in PLQG :LOO GRHVQ·W EXLOG ´WKHPH ELNHVµ EXW DOO of his builds tend to take on the persona of the client. As did this one and while talking WR WKHP WKH QDPH ´$JDLQVW $OO 2GGVµ FDPH XS and was immediately decided upon. While all of this was going on, the sheet metal was turned over to Danny Taylor so he could lay down color, lettering, and SLQ VWULSSLQJ :LWK HYHU\WKLQJ EDFN ÀQDO DVVHPEO\ ZDV VWDUWHG ZLWK )DLWK )RUJRWWHQ·V ´IXQFWLRQ EHIRUH IRUPµ PRWR LQ PLQG *OHQQ planned on this being an everyday rider and doing his own maintenance. This is exactly how Will likes it, his bikes are built to not only be ridden but beat on. He wants his customers to try to break it so he knows what

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AGAINST ALL ODDS TECH SHEET Owner: Glenn Richardson City: Denver, CO Fabrication By: Faith Forgotten Choppers Year: 1978 Model: Shovelhead Value: $35K Time: 5 Months

ENGINE

Year: 1978 Model: Shovelhead Builder: Jess Cleary Ignition: Dyna S Displacement: 74� Pistons: S&S Heads: S&S Cam(s): Andrews Carb: S&S Air Cleaner: Joker Machine/FFC Exhaust: Faith Forgotten Choppers Primary: BDL

Transmission

Year: 1978 Make: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ Shifting: 4 Speed-Jockey

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Year: 1978/2016 Model: Faith Forgotten Choppers Rake: 30° Stretch: None

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Type: Narrow Tapered Leg Springer Builder: Faith Forgotten Choppers Extension: Triple Trees:

WHEELS

Front Wheel: RC Components Size: 21� Front Tire: Metzeler 888 Front brake: None Rear Wheel: RC Components Size: 16� Rear Tire: Metzeler 888 Rear Brake: SpeedKing/Wilwood

PAINT

Painter: Danny Taylor Color: Custom Red To Black Fade Type: PPG Graphics: Danny Taylor chroming: None

ACCESSORIES

bars: Faith Forgotten Choppers risers: hand Controls: GMA foot Controls: Faith Forgotten Choppers Fuel tank: Faith Forgotten Choppers oil tank: Faith Forgotten Choppers Front fender: None rear fender: Led Sled Seat: Bare Bones Leather Headlight: Taillight: After Hours Choppers Speedo: None Photographer: Veronica Leigh Shipman

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QHHGV LPSURYHG XSRQ DQG WKDW¡V just exactly what Glenn has done since taking possession of his bike, beat on it every chance he has gotten. 5HPHPEHU LI \RX¡UH LQ WKH market for a custom motorcycle or just have some questions about building one give Will a call, he will be glad to share his abundant knowledge with you. If you happen to decide on a Faith Forgotten custom rest assured a solid, dependable, rideable motorcycle is going to be built for you and then it is going to be turned into a beautiful one-off machine.

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became an engineer. During that time, Rob became involved in Civil War Re-enactments. His great grandfather had fought in the cavalry and Gibson was always drawn to that time period. He loved the pageantry of that time and was fascinated by the images that came from it. This was where Rob got his start in a lifetimes pursuit in an art form; Collodion Photography through metal or glass plates. This style, more FRPPRQO\ UHIHUUHG WR DV ´7LQ 7\SHÂľ has been recorded as far back as the PLG ¡V DQG ZDV H[DFWO\ ZKDW WKH photographers who were capturing LPDJHV IURP WKH EDWWOHĂ€HOGV RI WKH &LYLO War did.

As a child, Rob would spend hours going through history books with a magnifying glass, studying each sepia toned photograph. In 1994, Rob decided that the best way he could truly recreate history was through the art of photography. Having never processed Ă€OP RU HYHQ EHHQ LQ D GDUNURRP Rob set upon the task of learning Wet Plate photography. Building KLV Ă€UVW FDPHUD DQG H[SHULPHQWLQJ with the chemicals in his garage, his breakthrough came when he found an original photographers manual from 1862. In the margins were the RULJLQDO SKRWRJUDSKHU¡V KDQG ZULWWHQ notes. After months of trial and error, Gibson started creating glass plate

photographs and tintypes that were indistinguishable from originals. Rob became pretty popular around the Civil War crowds and his art started to open a lot of doors for him. His attention to authenticity and horsemanship landed him a role in the PRYLH *HWW\VEXUJ DV D VWDII RIÀFHU WR actor Sam Elliot, who portrayed cavalry General John Buford. He became so adept at his craft that he was asked to demonstrate at the Mathew Brady exhibit at the Smithsonian. While at the Smithsonian, Rob was approached by the head of the White House press photographers Association. He was asked to demonstrate to the White +RXVH SUHVV FRUSV WKH GLIÀFXOW DQG tedious art of wet plate photography. After seeing how well his demonstration was received and the enthusiasm of all the participants Gibson decided that an opportunity existed to take his craft to the masses. In a leap of faith, he decided to leave his job as an engineer at General Motors and opened a fully operational wet plate studio in Gettysburg Pennsylvania, the ÀUVW VLQFH WKH WK FHQWXU\ 6LQFH WKDW time, Gibson has been in demand not only by re-enactors and tourists but also Hollywood. He has done many programs for the History Channel, Discovery Channel, National Geographic and has appeared in a music video

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with Bob Dylan, been interviewed by Roger Daltry. His photographs have been used in many motion pictures and television productions. Some of these include: Gettysburg, Gods and Generals, Cold Mountain, Into The West, Assassination of Jesse James & National Treasure. He and or his works have appeared on History Channel, Discovery, AHC, A&E, Travel Channel, PBS and Nat Geo. More recently Rob has found open arms in the motorcycle and hot rod FRPPXQLWLHV IURP SHRSOH ZKR FDQ¡W wait to get into his pictures. He has been to The Race of Gentlemen, Sons Of Speed and Sturgis to name a few but you can bet that the travel bug is deep under his skin now and I should imagine you will start to see his name on the rosters of many more national events next season. So, what is the process behind Robs FUHDWLRQV" :HOO LW¡V SDUW PDG VFLHQWLVW part artist and part photographer. It VWDUWV ZLWK 5RE DQG KLV *UHĂ H[ Camera. This was what all the big shot press photographers of the day used. The rest starts and ends with Rob, you see he has to make his own chemicals, PDNH KLV RZQ Ă€OP GHVLJQ WKH VKRW work the exposure time, develop the Ă€OP DQG Ă€[ WKH SODWH ,W JRHV OLNH this: First the plate is coated with collodion. Then it is immersed into a bath of silver nitrate and into a plate holder. From there it is rushed to the camera where it is exposed. Exposure times varied from a few seconds to almost half a minute. Then the plate is rushed back the darkroom and where it is developed under red light. Once developed the plate is pulled out of WKH GDUN URRP DQG Ă€[HG ZLWK D EDWK RI 3RWDVVLXP &\DQLGH WKDW DIĂ€[HV WKH image to the plate. Finally, the plate is varnished and given to the customer. %DFN LQ WKH HDUO\ ¡V SODWHV ZHUH then packaged in slotted wooden boxes and transported back to the studios where they were printed out, matted and sold. Gibson still uses a box just like this and has a library of these images with him at any given time. The WUXWK LV ,¡P QRW HYHQ VXUH KRZ PXFK money this cat makes doing his thing. I mean, so many people who would normally care less about having their picture taken line up to get one made from him but the real deal is in the creation. I said in the beginning what type of artist Rob is. For a man like this, a little part of you dies every day when you lack the outlet for creation. I suspect that the wealth he receives IURP WKLV ZRUN LV WKH W\SH WKDW FRXOGQ¡W be bought with any amount of money. In that, he may be the richest man among us!

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WORLD’S FASTEST DARKROOM TECH SHEET Owner: Rob Gibson city/state: Gettysburg, PA builder: Rob Gibson Year: 1950/1938 Model: FL/Package Truck Time: 6 Months value: $50,000

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Year: 1950 Model: FL Builder: Rob Gibson ignition: Stock Points Displacement: 1200 pistons: Stock Heads: Stock Carb: S&S Super E cam: Stock Air Cleaner: Vintage S&S Exhaust: 2SHQ 6WRFN 0XIĂ€HU 5HPRYHG primary: &KDLQ 'ULYH

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Front Wheel: H-D Star Hub Size: 16� Front Tire: Firestone Classic front brake: 6WRFN 'UXP Rear Wheel: H-D Star Hub Size: 16� Rear Tire: Firestone Classic rear brake: 6WRFN 'UXP

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Painter: Rob Gibson Color: Black type: graphics: 0DUW\ 0XPPHUW Chroming:

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Bars: Stock Springer Bars risers: Stock Hand Controls: Stock Foot Controls: Rocker Foot Clutch Fuel tank: +DUOH\ 'DYLGVRQŠ 2ULJLQDO oil tank: +DUOH\ 'DYLGVRQŠ 2ULJLQDO Front Fender: 9 7ZLQ %REEHG rear Fender: Repro V-Twin seat: +DUOH\ 'DYLGVRQŠ 2ULJLQDO Headlight: Repro Knuckle taillight: 7RPEVWRQH speedo: +DUOH\ 'DYLGVRQŠ 2ULJLQDO

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Article And Photos By: Chris Callen

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on Kniser, the builder of old Betsy here, comes across as a lifetime New Yorker, although 35 years ago he was transplanted from Collinsville, Illinois. He moved to the big city for a job with great pay and as a lifetime mechanic, it was an offer he couldn’t refuse. Back in his younger days it was farm country living that gave him his mechanical ability. His Pop owned a farm and as was common back then, all the kids and grandkids picked a job. When it came to Ron, his Pop had all this farm machinery and told 5RQ KH KDG EHWWHU OHDUQ KRZ WR À[

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it. That was the beginning of Kniser’s apprenticeship in the mechanical arts. The world was a different place back then, everyone was a little more self-reliant. On their farm they grew YHJHWDEOHV WKH QH[W RQH RYHU KDG FRZV WKH QH[W KDG SLJV DQG DOO WRJHWKHU WKH\ took care of themselves and each other. Like most farm kids, Ron started to ride at an early age, out of need for transportation more than anything I would imagine, but it was long into life before he developed an affection for old Shovelheads. He started buying and À[LQJ WKHP DQG UHDOO\ IRXQG KLV WUXH passion. By the time he got to this one, Betsy he calls her, he was on number

seven and each of the ones before her sported the same paint code. For some reason, this was his crowing JORU\ 1R H[SHQVH ZDV VSDUHG DQG QRW a single nut or bolt was left without a SHUIHFW ÀW DQG ÀQLVK In the beginning, it was a runner but that was about it. It had a shit brown paint job and wasn’t much to look at. Kenny Roberts lent a hand with the motor work and helped Ron get the mill into top shape before it went back into its new home. Now, to the untrained eye, this might just look like a clean old bike but this, to any lifer, is a labor of love. That’s another thing that’s changed

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BETSY TECH SHEET Owner: Ronnie Redneck Kniser city/state: Croton On Hudson, NY Fabrication By: Ronnie Redneck Year: 1980 Model: FLH value: Invaluable To Me time: 2 Years

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Year: 1980 Model: FLH Builder: Ronnie Redneck ignition: Accel Displacement: 80� pistons: TRW heads: Stock “Worked� Carb: S&S Shorty cam: TRW Air Cleaner: S&S Exhaust: True Dual W/ Fishtails Primary:Stock, ILM Clutch Cover

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year: 1980 model: FLH rake: None Stretch: None

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builder: Ronnie Redneck forks: Progressive Lowering Kit Triple trees: Stock

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front Wheel: 16 Spoke- Harley Size: 16� front tire: Metzeler front brake: PM Caliper & Rotor rear Wheel: 16 Spoke- Harley Size: 16� rear tire: Metzeler rear brake: PM Caliper & Rotor

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painter: Reiman Auto Body Color: Burnt Orange-Pops Favorite Chrome: Everything Except Cylinder

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Bars: Stock risers: Stock Hand Controls: Performance Machine foot controls: Stock Fuel tank: Stock oil tank: Stock-Chromed Front Fender: Stock rear Fender: Stock seat: Stock Headlight: Stock taillight: Stock speedo: Stock

Photographer: Chris Callen

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over time, this was how most of us from the blue color persuasion did customs; a little at a time and all of it from the sweat of our brow. Betsy is beyond clean and a perfect H[DPSOH RI D SURSHU VKRYHO 2I everything on it, his favorite part was the upside-down Ace Of Spades by the kicker. There was a hole that needed covered and he went to work with some stainless to come up with a trick cover for it. In the end, Ronnie completed the bike and scored one of his life long goals in winning the Rats Hole Show in 2010 with her. I asked him why Betsy, and he said ‘cause she was

big and fat and ugly, but always a good woman and never left him stranded. He had her for a good long time and then handed it down to his son. There’s always a shovel for sale somewhere and Redneck 5RQQLH Ă€[HV ÂśHP XS DQG PRYHV RQ WR WKH QH[W RQH 6L[W\ \HDUV ROG QRZ 5RQQLH LV enjoying his retirement. He was involved in an accident four years ago where a hydraulic hose blew up in his hand and nearly took him away from riding forever. Just out of the hospital he took old Betsy around the block, against doctor’s advice, just to make sure he still could. He mentioned that he’s had a good life, as if he was talking DERXW WKH Ă€QDO FKDSWHUV LQ D VWRU\ of a man’s life but in just a short conversation with him you can tell that this story is far from over. I can imagine that many of us will have slowed down and maybe even given up riding ourselves before Ronnie Redneck ever does. And WKDW¡V H[DFWO\ ZKDW \RX¡G H[SHFW RI the man that rides a bike like old number seven here.

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ell, Born-Free 9 puts yet another notch on their belt and still holds up as one of So-Cal’s biggest bike HYHQWV 'UDZLQJ FURZGV ÀOOHG ZLWK us riff-raff and those fancy Hollywood types. This year the buzz was Pink, last year it was Brad Pitt. Whoever decides to walk through those gates is sure to get an eyeful. (YHU\ \HDU WKH JX\V ÀQG VRPHWKLQJ ELJJHU and better for us to get involved in. This year

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they added an entire event at the Costa Mesa Speedway on Thursday Night, to kick off the weekend, they decided to host WKH ÀUVW DQQXDO %RUQ )UHH Stampede. The stands were full, the band was rockin and the EHHU ZDV ÁRZLQ :DWFKLQJ WKH racers, that were out there on every level, and for every reason imaginable, take those left turns like their lives depended on it... made for an amazing opener! The popular Hooligans racing team comprised of madmen such as Suicide Machine Co. and Rusty Butcher were out there tearing up the track, along with others lucky enough to do that infamous quarter mile dirt track. I still think the star of the show, as always, was Shawn “Mad Dog” McConnell. He rips up that dirt better than most guys half his age. All I have to say is...that bastard has balls. The builders brought their bikes out to the Stampede for a sneak peak of course, since historically Thursday is the opening Builder Release Party. Up until this year, however, it has been a private event that was attended via invitation only. This year the guys decided that anyone and everyone willing to drag their asses out on a Thursday night should be free to get a glimpse of these gorgeous machines. As if adding the Stampede wasn’t enough Grant, Mike and Chris decided that Born Free spectators needed just a little more. On the grounds, they added a vert ramp hosted by Vans and Joker Machine Shop. Not just any vert ramp, but this one was the biggest competition Vert ramp back in 2001, shipped in all the way from Virginia Beach! On the ramp there were professionals, amateurs, men, women, kids! The giveaway bikes this year ZHUH GHÀQLWHO\ VRPHWKLQJ WKDW made us all wish we had that winning ticket. Everything from a 1951 Panhead won by Nigel Petrie (@engineeredtoslide) to a brand-new Dyna Low Rider S, won by Sean De La Cruz (@oldieon1903) of the Lane Splitters Garage. And of course, the 1942 Knucklehead won E\ 0D[ 6FKDDI 7KDW PDFKLQH built by Vard (@vardmfg) was impeccable. My garage is still bitter to be void of either the Pan November ‘17 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 87

or the Knuckle. I’ll do my best to NHHS KHU KDSS\ DQG ÀOOHG ZLWK other bikes until I win one of these prized bikes some year. Moving on... the invited builders this year, some new, some returning, put some serious effort into their motorcycles. JP Rodman had his ever-present trike there of course. Bigger and better than last year, but then again blue is my favorite color, so I may be partial to this year’s build. The skill and creativity astounds me every year. Classic builds, modern technology, all put together on bikes I could only be lucky enough to ride someday. There was even a bike built to completely replicate an old “Revel” model kit for a “Harley Chopper”. I asked my friend David Freston (@chopperdaves), or as we all know him, Chopper Dave to give me a little insight from the builder and vendor side of the event. Dave was the builder for one of the giveaway bikes for Born-Free 8, and was at BF9 as an invited builder. Dave came back with “Born Free is a roller coaster. It has become THE deadline for so many builders and riders. Either building for the show itself, or building to ride to the show. I’ve built three bikes I’m super stoked on because of Born Free, it has also gotten PH EDFN LQWR UDFLQJ YLQWDJH ÁDW track. Turns out it’s the main show I vend at these days. More people come to BF than any other show it seems. It’s not just the bikes, it’s not just the builders, it’s the people that go. If it wasn’t for all of the friends and family that support us vendors and builders, and Born-Free itself, we wouldn’t have this show at all. No one would be lucky enough to see all of the amazing things these talented artists and builders bring to the table. This year, in my opinion, was the pinnacle for Born Free. The level of building has surpassed anything anyone could have imagined ten years ago. Martin Calgren built his bike “Insomnia”, the “be all-end all” Born-Free build. It raises the bar so high that it is going to be hard to surpass. This coming year will be the 10th one. I can’t even imagine what will be brought to the table. I cannot imagine what some of these builders will come up with

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to top the amazing builds of the past few years. But we all know it will happen. Needless to say, I’ll be there again. Like I said, it is THE deadline now.� I would have to say, I agree with Chopper Dave whole heartedly. Basically, every year is a teaser IRU WKH QH[W 1H[W \HDU ZLOO EH Born-Free 10!! These boys are hittin double digits! Starting way back to the back-yard BBQ’s that started this and fast forward to today with 10 ever more successful years. Of course, QH[W \HDU ZLOO EH WKH VHFRQG annual Born-Free Stampede at the Costa Mesa Speedway on July 22nd, then the famous twoday event on the 24th and 25th. As always, I highly recommend checking out all the upcoming events and pics along the way on their Instagram @bornfreeshow and keep an eye out for those grass passes at Bornfreeshow. FRP 8QWLO WKH QH[W HYHQW ULGH safe, party hard, and enjoy the ride.

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here’s all kinds of people in this world, categorized in a thousand different ways. But when it all comes down to it you have the loud ones and the quiet ones. You tend to take one at face value and the other, well, you never really know what they have up their sleeve. There are all kinds, but it’s the quiet ones you have to watch out for. Bret Hatt is no stranger to the business side of a wrench, he’s been collecting vintage parts for IRUW\ RQH \HDUV +LV ÀUVW ELNH was a ‘46 Knuckle Shovel in a single down tube frame wearing a Sportster tank and a narrow glide front end. That bike was the beginning of it all and as most stories of this nature begin, it was sold off to get his shop going in 1987. Since 87 the shop has taken many forms and a few moves, but it’s always been Bret building bikes and collecting vintage gold. His collection got SUHWW\ H[WHQVLYH DV KH PDGH his mark and bought out inventory of seven other failing shops, focusing his attention on Knuckleheads, Pans, and Shovels. Somewhere around 1998 he caught wind of a screaming deal on a ‘44 Knucklehead cradled in a less then desirable frame with a weld on hardtail and other thrown together odds and ends including a wide glide front end… all for the lump sum of a slim $3500. The bottom end was attended to and rebuilt. Soon after, the motor was tossed on a shelf as the rest of the bike was stripped of it’s worth and liquidated. Bret almost lost everything in the early 2000’s but was able to still keep his

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VKRS DĂ RDW DQG Ă€QLVK WKH PRWRU in ‘07. He picked through a few of the piles in his shop and found WKH SLHFHV WKDW EHVW Ă€W WKH Âś $V luck would have it, he had a stock frame to start the build off right. He accented the project with a stock front end and stock wheels. He went with a 4-speed ratchet top to run the gears and some old school English sheet metal off of a Triumph with a mild set of ape KDQJHUV WR Ă€QLVK LW RII +LQWV RI yellow were found in the chips of the metal so in the end the yellow was sprayed right back on Hatt tries to keep his builds period correct as much as possible. His years of treasure hunting basically supplies him with whatever his needs may be. He carries an old school mentality which keeps him humble, not wanting to hold his builds at a higher level them anyone else. He owns a computer he doesn’t want to bother with and wont even consider a cell phone, as he puts it “I build Knuckles, I don’t need a cell phone‌â€?. You have to be in awe of someone that seems to almost have the simpler life, without all the QRLVH DOO Ă€JXUHG RXW $QG DW IHHW 4 inches he laughs about all his bike being bad ass little minibikes. Bret always imagined himself ULGLQJ WR KLV Ă€UVW 6WXUJLV 5DOO\ When Mondo over at Denver’s &KRSSHUV H[WHQGHG DQ LQYLWH IRU their 50th anniversary bike show %UHW MXVW Ă€JXUHG ZK\ ULGH RQH Knucklehead when you can bring

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NOR-CAL KNUCKLE TECH SHEET Owner: Bret Hatt city/state: Forest Knoll, CA Fabrication By: Bret Hatt Year: 1944 Model: Knucklehead time: Priceless value: 2-3 Months

ENGINE

Year: 1944 Model: Knucklehead Builder: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ ignition: 12 Volt Points Displacement: 86cu pistons: S&S heads: Knuckle Carb: CV cam: 460 Sifton Air Cleaner: Brass Exhaust: Upsweep Turn Outs Primary: H-D Auto Tuner

TRANSMISSION

Year: 1950 Make: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ Shifting: 4 Speed Ratchet Top

Frame

year: 1944 make: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ model: Knucklehead rake: Stock Stretch: Stock

front end

Type: Springer Builder: Harley-DavidsonÂŽ Triple trees: Stock extension: Stock

WHEELS

front Wheel: Harley-DavidsonŽ Size: 16� front tire: Carlisle front brake: Drum Dual Cam rear Wheel: Harley-DavidsonŽ Size: 16� rear tire: Avon rear brake: Drum

PAINT

painter: Absolute Customs Color: Yellow type: chroming:

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Bars: 16� Apes risers: Hand Controls: Harley-DavidsonŽ foot controls: Harley-DavidsonŽ Fuel tank: Triumph oil tank: Harley-DavidsonŽ Front Fender: None rear Fender: Triumph seat: Bates Headlight: Spotlight taillight: It Saus STOP speedo: None

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six? And so that’s just what he did, and for good measure he tossed in a ‘57 Panhead just for good PHDVXUH +LV Ă€UVW 6WXUJLV WXUQHG RXW WR EH RQH IRU WKH ERRNV FROOHFWLQJ D IHZ WURSKLHV DQG D IHZ PRUH VWRULHV +LV Âś \HOORZ .QXFNOHKHDG VHHQ KHUH ZDV &\FOH 6RXUFH¡V SLFN IRU %HVW 9LQWDJH %UHW KDV EXLOW ELNHV VLQFH Âś +LV EXLOGV WDNH D VWHS DVLGH IRU FXVWRPHU SURMHFWV +DWW¡V $QWLTXH DQG 0RGHUQ 0RWRUF\FOH 6XSSO\ DQG 5HVWRUDWLRQ LQ 6DQ 5DIDHO &DOLIRUQLD LV D PRWRUF\FOLVW¡V GUHDP +DWW VD\V KH ORYHV ZKDW KH GRHV DQG JHWV H[FLWHG DV KH OLVWV DOO WKH SURMHFWV KH KDV JRLQJ RQ +LV SHUVRQDO EXLOGV FRPH IURP D OLVW RI EDVNHW FDVHV KH KDV VWLOO VKHOYHG UDQJLQJ IURP .QXFNV WR 6KRYHOV ZLWK HYHU\WKLQJ LQ EHWZHHQ +H¡V VHOĂ€VKO\ WU\LQJ WR NHHS WKRVH .QXFNOHV DOO WR KLPVHOIÂŤDQG FDQ DQ\RQH WUXO\ EODPH KLP"

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ay, 2015 - The Panama City motorcycle rally sets along the coast of Florida’s panhandle. In my usual routine of working three eastern rallies to gain money for the summer’s travels, I gazed across the huge grass lot of Frank Brown Park to the colorful vendor tents that littered this place. The show was almost over. From across he lot a strange looking cat decorated with face metal walked slowly my way. I knew this guy only as acquaintance, for he worked vendors just as I. Upon arrival, we talked for quite some time. It became apparent that Scorpio suffered from a bad case of wanderlust. On this we agreed. :LWK WKH UDOO\ DOPRVW ÀQLVKHG we were both scheduled to work Myrtle Beach in South Carolina some 600 miles away. There’d be a week’s free-time between. Scorpio knew of my double decade road life and began to hint that he and his

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girl would like to make the trip with me. Sounded like an adventure. I said, “I’d love to go with you guys, but it’s a 600-mile ride and I won’t be doing it in a day. I’ll be taking back roads across G e o r g i a , camping at roadside, and it’s going to take at least two nights. If you’re good with that then let’s do it.” Scorpio talked no more on the subject. I’d later learn that this relaxed manner of travel was a new concept for him. To date, his highspeed runs

had been made mostly along the interstates of high mileage days in effort to make the next rally/ job, return home, or some other destination. His motorcycle is

more of a sport-bike and had no saddlebags, nor did he and Lulu own camping equipment; for their boss generally provided lodging in his RV. Scorpio immediately purchased a set of leather saddlebags from another vendor, then made a trip to Walmart for camping gear. Upon return they unwrapped the new tent, sleeping bags, etc., stuffed the packaging in the boss’s truck, and kept the receipts. Upon arrival in Myrtle the cheap bastard would simply return the gear for refund— so he thought. I knew nothing of this. Unbeknownst to me as well, Scorpio’s Facebook posts began. Here’s WKH ÀUVW *HWWLQJ ready to ride out with famous gypsy biker Scooter Tramp Scotty to learn how to live on the road while heading to my next gig in myrtle Beach. The rally ended. C u s t o m e r s vanished. The process of disassembling vendor stands and reloading trucks EHJDQ $ ÁXUU\ of activity. When ÀQLVKHG , ZDV SDLG then stood beside my packed bike a free man—for a while. From across the dark lot now ÀOOHG ZLWK VLOHQW trucks awaiting t o m o r r o w ’ s departure, a single motorcycle with two occupants and camping gear approached. This should be interesting. It was immediately made clear that I’d act as tour guide on this thing. Okay. 0\ ÀUVW VWDWHPHQW was, “We won’t be staying the night here. I know a much nicer, private, spot surrounded by trees to break any wind blowing off the nearby ocean while also providing morning shade so we can sleep in then enjoy morning coffee. All agreed. Upon arrival at the new location I threw camp quickly together while my companions worked with the

new equipment. As would become our habit, Scorpio and I sat on a tarp laid before my tent and talked into the night. Both he and Lulu’s excitement was refreshing and it brought memories of my early days out here. Morning went as planned. The company was good and it was 11am when both bikes were again ready. I said to Scorpio, “Now you know all that, ‘We’re gonna make good time! We’re gonna burn up the road! We’re gonna ride, ride, ride!’ stuff you hear so often? For this

one ride we’re going to set all that aside and concentrate on only one WKLQJ +RZ FDQ ZH JHW WKH DEVROXWH most pleasure from this journey.” All who’ve made extended trips know the discomfort of deep road weariness. For this trip, using 100 proven tricks, I’d seek to minimize that condition while also hoping to elevate those pleasant parts to

their highest potential. The road led north into Alabama. No time limits were upon us, there was money to last, and we’d enjoy the ability to simply make home ZKHUHYHU WKH GD\ HQGHG $W WKH ÀUVW gas stop I made another statement, “For this ride we’ll stop for anything anybody wants to then stay as long as we like before moving on again.” All agreed. Most back roads through Alabama countryside are beautiful, and as warm sunshine pelted our skin the great high-speed hustle that is workingmotorcycle-rallies began to fade from our systems. As evening approached my amigos purchased food at a smalltown market while I strayed to seek suitable land on which to camp. The place I found offered shade and privacy amid rows of planted pine trees. Very nice. Camp was set in. Scorpio’s Facebook SRVW 0\ QHZ KRPH" ,·P GHÀQLWHO\ liking the idea. Just look at that beautiful scenery! It was becoming apparent that my companions were beginning to view road-life as a viable objective for themselves, or maybe it’s what they’d wanted all along. As morning sun fell through tall trees, Scorpio SRVWHG DJDLQ 1RZ this is a beautiful morning and a great way to wake up. You get to choose your neighbors, how close or how far you want to live from them, and if you don’t like a place you can now “simply move”. I’d talked with Michelle Hope on the phone. She and little dog 2Lane had been living from their motorcycle for seven years. Michelle, or Miki as friends often call her, was also in route to Myrtle and our paths would cross today. It was decided we’d hook up at a predetermined town. November ‘17 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 97

,W ZDV DP ZKHQ DOO ZDV packed and rolling. We passed the Georgia state line and onto an endless supply of forested back roads. As little towns came and went, and with our numerous stops, I couldn’t help but notice Scorpio and Lulu’s delighted enthusiasm. Very refreshing. Lulu was particularly taken with one courthouse so we paused to get photos. They’d spelled the name, WILCOX COVNTY COVRT HOVSE. All laughed at that one. As is a pastime of mine, we also entered an old abandoned house. This was a new mystery and it brought the child-like fun of exploration. Inside, among the deserted objects that once served a family, we also found a baby buzzard who hissed and tried to hide. It was late afternoon when we met with Michelle. It seemed of fond interest for Lulu to meet such an unusual chick. Again, leaving our companions at a country store, Michelle and I separated in search of tonight’s camp. She found it. Once the girls had gone to bed Scorpio and I again sat on my tarp and talked till after midnight. By morning all again relaxed at home for a long time. 6FRUSLR·V SRVW 6RPHERG\ KDVQ·W had her morning coffee. Still adjusting to this new adventure/ life style. But she’s learning quick and enjoying herself a lot. I have noticed that throughout the days Lulu has actually started to get a more relaxed and healthier look about her. But she’s still not a morning person. LOL. Part biker, part hippie, and health-nut too, Michelle’s a passionate massage therapist and soon set her rolling studio upon the ground. I was treated to a to some deep body-work. Having placed this camp near a river, we took turns going for a bath. All clean and refreshed, bikes were again made ready and we took to the roads. By afternoon the air cooled as clouds rolled in and a summer shower trapped us in a gas station for an hour. From there the day moved forward in a bright collage of sights and small adventure as friendships tightened and camaraderie seemed the order of this day. By evening another camp was made. /XOX·V PRUQLQJ )DFHERRN SRVW , must say I’m seeing a new light in this kind of world. Really thinking about doing this permanently. It’s such a beautiful world. Going from a city life and going out to the country traveling these roads is opening my eyes to a different

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perspective on life. It’s amazing to see how much we burden ourselves with things we WANT and “think we needâ€? that we end up creating a life in which we do nothing but work to want and want more causing us to have to work more to in turn afford more things we want. All that ends up causing us so much stress that we end up not enjoying ourselves and have no time to truly relax and have peace. Meeting Scotty and Miki and seeing how simple they live but how peaceful they both are is a real eye opener. Today went the same. We saw sights, had a lot of fun, and at one point stopping to explore an old abandoned hotel. All doors left open, it was an interesting place with many possessions still inside. Scorpio was like a little kid DV KH H[SORUHG HYHQWXDOO\ Ă€QGLQJ among other things, a small wooden airplane. The last camp was another good RQH 6FRUSLR¡V PRUQLQJ SRVW , FDQ¡W thank Scotty enough for giving us a glimpse into his world and showing us true freedom and allowing us to ride with him and teaching us a new way of life, a new way to think and showing us the ropes. It has been, and still is, an honor to meet such a man and to ride with him. Close to the South Carolina state line now, we were quickly approaching the destination. By noon of the following day I brought us to a truck stop. A great resource, I showed Scorpio how to easily acquire free shower tickets (he’s a chronic hygiene freak) and we cleaned up. By late afternoon we were in Myrtle Beach. Although two nights had been originally planned for this ride, in the end it had taken four. The ride ended and work began. 3RVWVFULSW $IWHU WKH UDOO\ Scorpio and Lulu returned home to liquidate excess possessions OHVV ZKDW Ă€W RQ WZR PRWRUF\FOHV then gave up their house in favor of the highway. Through the genius of necessity, his bike was inexpensively transformed into a makeshift bagger. Although they’re relationship did not last, Scorpio is still on the road today. I see him around the country or at rallies and we sometimes travel together. Now and then he shows me new ideas. To date Scorpio harbors no ideas of ever stopping.

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The World’s First Chopper Museum, Sturgis, SD - “Finally got the web site done,â€? said Sugar Bear, the master of the custom springer and now the EXLOGHU RI WKH Ă€UVW &KRSSHU 0XVHXP in Sturgis. The Sugar Bear Chopper Museum was founded in order to preserve the legacy of the custom chopper motorcycle. “Our goal is to gather, educate, and celebrate these machines and those who have dedicated their lives to creating WKHP Âľ 6DLG WKH %HDU KWWS sugarbearchoppermuseum.org/

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The Michael Lichter Sturgis Report Another fantastic Sturgis for the books has come and past! The Black Hills offered perfect weather for the rally’s 77th year, making the week that much better for riding and partying. To view the event imagery, click on my site and you will be redirected to the Sturgis Black Hills Rally gallery on my new website that we are currently beta testing. They are chronologically ordered so you can quickly advance through the gallery pages to get to the day you were photographed. You can also try searching for yourself (or friends) by QDPH LQ WKH ´6HDUFKÂľ Ă€HOG WR MXVW VHH those images. If interested, all of the images are available to purchase as prints. Just click “Order Printsâ€? in yellow just below the enlarged images for print options including custom signed SULQWV RU ODE SULQWV :KHQ Ă€QLVKHG with your selections, just click the shopping cart icon to view your cart and checkout. You will be redirected to a secure site for paying online. KWWS ZZZ F VJYSV net/~ktoolsev/media.details. SKS"PHGLD,' All images will be processed as necessary, ensuring they look perfect for your collection. If you have family or friends that may be interested, feel free to share the link with them as well. You can also use the “Lightboxâ€? feature to save images you may be interested in referencing or sharing in the future. Just click on the “lightbulbâ€? icon under the enlarged images. In addition to the rally, I also had an amazingly well received exhibition at the Buffalo Chip this year called “Old Iron - Young Bloodâ€?, showcasing incredibly talented bike builders and DUWLVWV DOO XQGHU WKH DJH RI &OLFN

here to see an overview of the bikes and artwork as well as the installation in the gallery. I hope you had as great a time that I did, and that these images bring back memories of an awesome Sturgis ZKHWKHU LW ZDV \RXU ÀUVW RU \RXU WK --Michael, info@lichterphoto.com

Garage GirlsUltimate Biker Makeover, Brought To You By Allstate Motorcycle Insurance Announces 2017 Winner! GarageGirls and Allstate Motorcycle Insurance are proud to announce this year’s Ultimate Biker Makeover winner, Patricia Thurston! Patricia was selected among over 61 entries to this year’s contest. Contestants (Girls and Guys) were asked to submit 600 words or less essay – describing why they are most in need of a biker makeover as well as a photo. Deadline for entries was July 7th, 2017. Submissions were QDUURZHG GRZQ WR WKH ÀQDO IRXU E\ selected judges from Garage-Girls. From there, the judges had to make the tough decision of who they felt most deserved the Ultimate Biker Makeover. Patricia will get to take home all the prizes which include; A wardrobe of shoes from HarleyDavidson Footwear, a case of full synthetic oil from Spectro Oils, A new Mustang Motorcycle Seat, a set of tires from AVON Tyres, Motorcycle Helmet, Jacket AND Gloves by Indian Motorcycle, A Valerie bag by Motochic, A carb rebuild kit and more from S&S Cycle, A Navbag, tacker sign and apparel from Klock Werks, A momentum Vagabond bag by

Kuryakyn, exhaust heat wrap by DEI, a batwing fairing and windshield from Memphis Shades, and MUCH MORE!! To say Patricia was stunned would absolutely be an understatement, “I GLGQ¡W VHH P\ HPDLO WLOO GD\V DIWHU WKH announcement, and I am humbled and so honored. Crying like sissy girl in fact, I so needed this. You have no idea how this will help my dream of getting my motorcycle back on the road.â€? -Patricia Thurston. PDUNV WKH WK DQQLYHUVDU\ of the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover and the girls are already hard at work planning the big celebration! Stay tuned for more info to come. –Sara Liberte, Garage-Girls For more information, rules, eligibility and submission procedures, visit www.Garage-Girls.com If interested in getting your company involved please contact Sara Liberte at sara@saraliberte.com Royal

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Charity Ride- Gel Seat Experts Help Vets Ride Farther During Sturgis Rally. Royal Riding is honored to have been able to assist the Veterans Charity Ride during the Sturgis Rally this year. A group of 20 heroes from all branches of the service mounted up on Indian Motorcycles and six Champion Sidecars rigs to ride from Los Angeles to the 77th Sturgis Rally, culminating with a stop at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall Of Fame. From eight riders in 2015, to 20 riders in 2016 and 2017, this simple concept, born out of a cross-country ride and a big purpose to help veterans, is now a nationally recognized 501c program. “We are honored to be able to salute these heroes,â€? adds 'HULĂ€HOG ´0RWRUF\FOH 7KHUDS\ LV WKH

perfect platform for Royal Riding’s #RideFarther philosophy. “ In addition to donating some cash, 'HULĂ€HOG ZDV DEOH WR KRRN XS 8 6 Army Corporal (ret) Josh Stein with a custom Royal Riding gel seat pad for the ride home. A combat engineer, he was deployed to Iraq where he was critically wounded on Easter Sunday, 2006. “This is one of those rides you don’t even believe exists,â€? says Stein, a double amputee. “It doesn’t even seem real. You get a bunch of vets together and you’re gonna go to Sturgis? Are you serious? Getting to spend this whole time with other veterans, likeminded people, is absolutely great.â€? He was pretty stoked about the seat pad to make the ride back much more comfortable! KWWSV UR\DOULGLQJ FRP Top 1 Ack Attack Is Still The World’s Fastest Motorcycle Assault 2Q PSK $W 7KH 7RS 2I 7KH World Landspeed Trial... To Be Continued. From the beginning, the Top of the World Landspeed Trial was a pioneering achievement and a logistical challenge of epic proportions. Chief Engineer Mike Akatiff and the world’s fastest motorcyclist Rocky Robinson took the 723 $&. $77$&. WR WKH UDULĂ€HG DLU RI 6DODU 'H 8\XQL VDOW Ă DWV KLJK LQ WKH Bolivian Andes with the express goal RI H[FHHGLQJ PSK DQG EUHDNLQJ WKH WHDP¡V RZQ /65 PDUN RI mph set in 2010. “No wind, perfect salt... No reason LW ZRXOGQ¡W JR RYHU PSK Âľ VDLG $NDWLII ZKHQ WKH\ Ă€QDOO\ ZHUH DEOH to unload the 20-foot, twin-engined streamliner. No reason except for Bolivian salt gremlins. On August 5th at 1 a.m. — three weeks later than scheduled, the trailer containing the ACK ATTACK Ă€QDOO\ DUULYHG ´2XU FRQWDLQHU DUULYHG GD\V LQWR WKH 7RS 2I 7KH :RUOG /DQG Speed Trial’s very limited window so we were only able to run 2 days and simply didn’t have enough time to sort out our complex machine,â€? added Rocky Robinson. “We didn’t achieve our goal, but still have a lot to be thankful about.â€? While they didn’t JR PSK 5RELQVRQ VD\V WKH\ GLG go faster than their own existing Land

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a half mile before the lights,� he said. “I coasted dead stick through the OLJKWV DW PSK $QRWKHU SDVV ZH shredded a rear tire and then had another manifold blow out. I even RYHUVKRW WKH SLWV RQH WLPH E\ D mile and stopped in the middle of the rough, unprepared salt.� There was also the run where the outrigger wheels failed to engage and the ACK ATTACK tipped over as Robinson coasted into the pits. “We went 5,000 miles to one of the more remote places on the planet in an attempt to raise the bar on our own record,� said Top 1 President Joe Ryan. “Unfortunately, time and logistical challenges prevented us from attaining our goal of surpassing WKH PDJLFDO PSK NSK barrier on the last try, but we still have the record and TOP1 will forever be remembered for having the guts to make the commitment to bring attention to perhaps the next major venue for land speed racing.� $W QHDUO\ IHHW PHWHUV above sea level, the Salar de Uyuni offers prefect salt conditions, no wind and miles of run-off room that LSR teams in Bonneville can only dream about. And several records were set at the Top Of The World Landspeed Trial, including Al Lamb riding his turbocharged Honda CBR 1000 to PSK DQG 1LFN *HQHW SLORWLQJ D QDWXUDOO\ DVSLUDWHG $SULOLD 569 ZLWK WKH IDLULQJ UHPRYHG WR D PSK record. “Thank you to our general and leader Mike Akatiff,� said TOP 1 President, Joe Ryan. “You are my mentor and inspiration. I cannot be November ‘17 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 101

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more proud of the entire team. We didn’t get our record but I feel very strongly we have a great story to share with the world!â€? The record set by TOP 1 ACK ATTACK in 2010 still stands... for now. To be the best, you have to beat the best and Mike Akatiff’s ACK ATTACK is still the best with a motorcycle landVSHHG UHFRUG RI PSK ´7KLV is historic,â€? said Akatiff. “Coming to Boliva is something I’ll never forget!â€? )ROORZ DORQJ LQ WKH TXHVW IRU PSK DW KWWSV ZZZ IDFHERRN FRP top1ackattack/ Dynas Are Gone Editorial- This is a striking week with the return of the Badlands run survivors and the H-D new model launch. Brothers are stunned and questioning. In this area of Los Angeles, you rarely see Softails. They are dangerous due to the limited, lowered turning radius and wide frame width, but they have been that way since the beginning. What you see roaming LA streets are Dynas and lots of them, even Sportsters. The brothers have shifted from bobbers and baggers to performance Dynas. Of course the Sons of Another Mother had a major impact. Maybe this factory shift will continue to ultimately bring the FXR back. With some ergonomic adjustments, the FXR could see a resurgence. Actually, all the touring models are built on the FXR platform since the rubber mounted shift. I love the factory’s bent toward freedom and I hope it truly evolves into an honest freedom effort for all motorcyclists and the aftermarket. We need to support our shop-owning brothers in this rapidly changing world. --Bandit

Sturgis Rally was rocking for the entire rally week! Better weather and a full schedule of events helped bump XS DWWHQGDQFH WR PRUH WKDQ people this year. The Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Strider 6SRUWV ZDV GHĂ€QLWHO\ WKH KLJKOLJKW of the week. John Paul DeJoria, philanthropist co-founder of Paul Mitchell hair products and PatrĂłn Spirits (as well a Hall of Famer himself) emceed the class of 2017 induction ceremony in his own inimitable style. The class of 2017 may have been the PRVW LQĂ XHQWLDO DQG LQVSLUDWLRQDO \HW From Lifetime Achievement honoree William G. Davidson to the Pappy Hoel Award winner Rod Woodruff, founder of The Buffalo Chip, the Lodge at Deadwood in Deadwood, South Dakota, was packed with the best and brightest in the motorcycle industry. Colleen Barnett-Taylor and Mike Taylor, Cory Ness, Mark Shadley, Jim Thiessen and Terry Vance comprised this year’s inductees. “I get excited every year at Sturgis... I jump up and down a lot and I yell and scream and I blew out my voice, “said Lifetime Achievement honoree Willie G. after being introduced by his son and current director of the Harley Davidson Museum, Bill Davidson. “I would like to thank the Sturgis Hall of Fame for honoring me and I will

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum NewsBetween the standing room only Class of 2017 Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame induction ceremony,

always remember a day like today.� $ QHZ VTXDUH IRRW 6WXUJLV Motorcycle Museum facility was announced. Hang on for more reports. 'RQDWH WKURXJK KWWS ZZZ sturgismuseum.com/Contribute the Pappy Hoel Speed Classic races and the brand new block party with EDQGV JRLQJ OLYH DW ÀYH RQ WKH *OHQFRH Stage every day all sponsored by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, the 77th

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Book Of The Week Club- The HarleyDavidson Book- This book—concept and design by Michael KÜckritz, editor-in-chief of ramp magazine— is about the power and beauty of

the engines and the elegance and strength of these machines from Lake Michigan. ,W LV DQ KRPDJH WR WKH Ă DWKHDGV Knuckleheads, Panheads, Ironheads, the Shovels and Evolutions. Gliding on the roads with such an inspired feeling that will surely carry from today into the future, The HarleyDavidson Book is a visual journey through a tradition deeply rooted in the spirit of freedom of the USA. What would Easy Rider be without its iconic heroes, “Billy Bikeâ€? and “Captain America,â€? the most famous motorcycles in the world? This freewheeling attitude is conveyed in opulent, photo-rich stories and articles about the unique HarleyDavidson lifestyle. It’s a road movie you can experience yourself, vibrating like an old knucklehead in its rigid frame. The authors are all passionate bikers who have been under the powerful twins’ spell since childhood. DIRK MANGARTZ has worked for decades for German and international magazines and was the editor-inchief of Custombike for more than a decade. He is the author and co-author of various motorcycle books, has a huge archive, and is actively involved in the development of motorcycle accessories, primarily for HarleyDavidson. SVEN WEDEMEYER moves on the boundary between photography and journalism. by Michael KĂśckritz, To be published by teNeues in September 2017 www.teneues.com.

R.I.P: Lonnie James Isam, Jr - The world of antique motorcycling mourns the loss of one of their most beloved and respected personalities. With his parents by his side, Lonnie Isam, Jr. quietly lost his long and hard-fought battle with cancer on August 20, 2017 at his home in Sturgis, South Dakota. Born May 7, 1969 in Edmonds, Washington and raised as the only child of Lonnie Sr. and Marianne Isam, Lonnie grew up surrounded by antique machinery and was well versed in all things motorcycle at an early age. As a teenager, he spent weekends scouring garage sales and swap meets with his best friend, then reselling their treasures to make spending money well before eBay, American Pickers or What’s in the Barn was ever thought of. As a young man he traveled to Europe, worked with his father as a motorcycle wrangler on the movie set RI 2OLYHU 6WRQH¡V FRQVSLUDF\ Ă€OP -). and immersed himself in learning all he could about motorcycling’s past.

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Respected as a leading authority on motorcycle history and restoration, Lonnie eventually opened his own motorcycle shop called Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, but it is the Motorcycle Cannonball Run that he will always be remembered for. Known around the globe as the IRXQGHU RI WKH PRVW GLIĂ€FXOW DQWLTXH motorcycle endurance ride in the world, Lonnie started the famous Cannonball Run back in 2010, forever changing the landscape of antique motorcycling by encouraging owners to make their ancient machines roadworthy and hit the blacktop with fellow enthusiasts. His original quest to just share a ride along America’s back roads with friends catapulted the wrenching visionary into the public eye as he managed to lead a different international group of adventurous riders in an epic excursion across the country three more times after the inaugural run. Participants have declared the runs as “life changing.â€? And while Lonnie Jr. was always happiest when sharing a lane with his friends, his role of promoter launched the quiet gear head into a spotlight he was ill prepared for. He eschewed the limelight and shunned publicity. As far as he was concerned, the old bikes deserved to live out their lives as they were intended, being ridden, and that was all that was important. Lonnie Isam Jr. will forever be a part of motorcycling’s glorious history. His birth mother, Joanne Marie Isam, preceded Lonnie Jr. in death. As per his request, there will be no services. Instead, it is suggested you take a ride through the country and recall a man who lived his life for his many friends and the sincere love of antique motorcycles. --Felicia Morgan

Your MMA Congratulates our +DUOH\ 'DYLGVRQ 5DIĂ H %LNH Winner! - On a gorgeous Saturday evening at the Upper Deck in Salisbury Beach, your Massachusetts Motorcycle Association pulled one ticket out of a sold-out drum of 2500. Followed by the friendly cajoling because our winner was not present, Saturday, July 15th, 2017, would be one that Jeffrey Judd from Poukeepsie, New York, is surely going to remember! -HII SXUFKDVHG WLFNHW because it was being drawn on his birthday. Commenting that he “had a lucky feeling.â€? Interestingly, this ZDVQ¡W -HII¡V Ă€UVW WLFNHW SXUFKDVHG either; Jeff purchased two sets of tickets, because he forgot that he’d already purchased one - and he’s glad

he did! It turned out to be a long day for Jeff and our MMA volunteers - Jeff was almost 2 hours late getting to High Octane Harley-Davidson in Billerica, MA due to a large backup caused by an accident on the Mass Pike. But after a long frustrating trip, Jeff’s happy grin made the long trip home a lot shorter! Each year, your Massachusetts 0RWRUF\FOH $VVRFLDWLRQ UDIĂ HV RII D brand-new motorcycle for one lucky ZLQQHU 7KH SURFHHGV IURP WKLV UDIĂ H EHQHĂ€W DOO ULGHUV E\ VXSSOHPHQWLQJ your MMA’s operations including “LOOK! for Motorcyclesâ€? signs, bumper stickers, educational materials, mailings, etc. Your MMA is a 100% volunteer organization committed to promoting and protecting motorcycling and motorcyclists in the Commonwealth through a dedicated mission of Legislation, Safety, and Education. For more information, please see www.MassMotorcycle.org or contact Chairman@MassMotorcycle.org From The Fxr Guru On Performance - Yeah, took many years for me WR Ă€JXUH RXW WKH GHOLFDWH EDODQFH between big performance and at the same time keeping the solid reliability demands on a daily basis for the street. Lots of failures along the way, but, hell, if you don’t keep trying, you will never know how far you can go... $V IDU P\ PRWRU WKH ERUH LV ZLWK D VWURNH The belief that you need long stroke to make torque is actually a myth. &XELF LQFKHV FDP SURĂ€OH H[KDXVW and other factors dictate when, where and how much torque a motor makesmostly cubes. I think this theory was born when RU PRUH \HDUV DJR ZKHQ + ' case bore limitations (couldn’t bore out much due to the case bolt pattern and no big bore case options available at the time) dictated “stroking itâ€?, and using longer rods to make more power, which did happen. So, guys thought, “I stroked it and my torque went up,â€? but in reality, the cubic inch increase created the additional power. In addition, heads were not really designed to make big HP like some are today so the HP may

have gone up a little (as well as guys keeping the same smaller cam and smaller diameter pipe in the motor when they stroked it), but the torque really went up. For example, I have owned a few GLIIHUHQW ORQJHU VWURNHUV LQFKHV from S&S that in stock or mildly PRGLÀHG IRUP PDGH DERXW IW lbs. or so of torque. My current 126inch, which I ran for years as a stock crate motor, before being upgraded a couple years ago, in its current form, made 150 ft. lbs. with mild 10.5 compression. Guys who haven’t tested the bigger bore stuff simply couldn’t believe it. So, apples to apples, a shorter SURÀOH FDP ZLWK PDWFKLQJ VPDOOHU diameter pipe and other factors), will make more torque earlier but fade away earlier than a big cam, big pipe motor which come in later and will stay stronger later (provided the heads are good enough to make that power up top). +RZHYHU LQ D PRGLÀHG ELJ ERUH short stroke motor such as mine, with pro level heads, a cam that is correctly designed for the application, with more compression, along with a properly built, matching-the-motor exhaust, you can have the best of both worlds. A motor that makes big torque early (additional compression helps here), and carries out thru the rpm band, as the heads breathe allowing the cam to pull big HP up and across to red line. Hope that makes sense! Just some of my testing experience--Paul Morris Never dull, always changing and never stopping. That’s life, but don’t sweat a thing. Have a great time as bikers do, and ride free forever. If \RX QHHG D ZHHNO\ %LNHUQHW 1HZV À[ come to Bikernet.com. There’s always something new and rockin’. --Bandit

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his quite possibly could be the greatest time to be alive. The possibilities are endless and on a daily basis the boundaries are being pushed to new extremes. Even though I’m not that old, I come from a time that if by some strange turn of events you’re hanging out at a buddy’s house and his pet chimpanzee decides to rip your face off while chewing your hand to mere nubs, that would pretty much be the end of your dating life. Now, with the god like reach of the world wide web you are only three clicks DZD\ IURP Ă€QGLQJ WKDW SHUIHFW OLWWOH JHP with the deep burning fetish for zoological SULPDWH VFDULĂ€FDWLRQ DĂ€FLRQDGRV WKDW ORRN damn good in a mean pair of mittens. Shit, LI -HIIHU\ 'DKPHU FRXOG Ă€QG HQRXJK ORYH interests to make a week’s worth of frozen dinners with enough left over to pack a couple drums for later, there may in fact be hope for the rest of us, am I right? It’s a new dawn of wonder, where not only can you choose what sides you want with your vegan happy meal, you can even crap it out in whatever bathroom you damn well please. Cars run on batteries that do more GDPDJH WR WKH HQYLURQPHQW WKDQ D WLUH Ă€UH the size of Delaware, but you can run ‘em’ for hours in the garage without even signing the suicide note. It’s called safety America; reporting road rage is as easy as a text away but the childproof caps RQ WKH 3UR]DF DUH GLIĂ€FXOW HQRXJK to put Gandhi in an uncontrollable manic rage. But thanks to a new EUHHG RI VRFLDOO\ WROHUDQW Ă HVK bags, society is just settling into a calmer less offensive way of life with more opportunities for those that have been in some shape or form oppressed for the ODVW Ă€IWHHQ \HDUV As I sit here, bent like a pretzel listening to a new age self help yoga death metal album on my Ikea throw rug made in China by some \HDU ROG SLJP\ IDUP children, I feel at peace knowing I wholeheartedly support open commerce with my fellow humans. I’m in touch with the millennials, I hear their FULHV DV WKH\ Ă€JKW WKH Neo Nazis while driving diesel Volkswagens with

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no hint of irony and I shed tears for our future in anti-bacterial gluten free tissues... Shit I’m more scared for our past! The SDFLĂ€VWV RI IXU\ KDYH DSSDUHQWO\ FRPH WR the conclusion that if you kick the crap out of a statue you can completely erase that portion of history so it may never hurt anyone’s feelings again. Now, if I hit a pothole, I don’t go back the next day and Ă€OO LW LQ , I #NLQJ GULYH DURXQG WKH I # ker cause I’ve learned from my mistakes. But I’m a freak like that, maybe getting a EXQFK RI VQLIĂ LQJ EHGZHWWHUV WR ER\FRWW roads would be a trendier solution. Instead, this lost generation and their “everyone gets a medalâ€? mentality runs around kicking and screaming about shit that happened a hundred years ago and holds no bearing on how they order their triple soy pumpkin spice non-dairy cruelty free fair-trade vomit latte. All of a sudden, the past is mean and it hurts and it’s the root of all evil, so now they can’t buy a house because they don’t PDNH N D \HDU Ă LSSLQJ EXUJHUV 0DQ XS \RX VQRZĂ DNH DVVKROHV ,¡YH QHYHU EHHQ offended in my entire life, it’s called having a thick skin, but damn, I’m just about as close as I’ve ever been knowing that you consider yourselves Americans. You can’t call yourself an American without accepting everything that has brought you to this point. You don’t have to like every piece of history but you can’t change it or make it disappear. We learn from the past and lead buy what it has taught us, that’s what makes us the society that we are. Not everyone likes us and we don’t give a shit. It’s a f#@ked up world controlled by a media that dictates how we perceive it based on what tampons we buy. And why does all this f#@king matter? It really doesn’t. This is the best it’s ever been as far as you will ever know. You can’t change the world in a day so live your life and shut up. Stop being the crying baby in the airplane or that little puke kid screaming like a spoiled bitch in the grocery store. Apparently, it’s frowned upon to smack a stranger’s kid but it’s almost becoming MXVWLĂ€HG WR VODS VRPH VHQVH LQWR D VQRZĂ DNH If you want some sound advice, pick a gender, get your cat addicted to cocaine, piss in your neighbors rose garden, and throttle back until the world makes sense again. Because honestly, you’re taking up the air the rest of us may need someday‌

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FEULING RACE SERIESÂŽ 574 CHAIN DRIVE CONVERSION CAMCHEST KIT

Conversion chain drive kits allow owners to update old mechanical style cams and tensioners to new hydraulic tensioner systems, designed to provide maximum reliability, longevity, peak performance and the coolest engine and oil temperature obtainable. Available for 99-06 Twin &DP PRGHOV WKLV NLW LQFOXGHV )HXOLQJŠ 5DFH 6HULHVÂŒ KLJK YROXPH RLO SXPS KLJK Ă RZ ELOOHW cam plate, REAPERÂŽ Series 574 camshafts, Race Series™ hydraulic roller lifters, adjustable pushrods, TimkenÂŽ/KoyoÂŽ bearings, gaskets, O-rings, hardware, ARPÂŽ fasteners, washers, moly lube and LoctiteÂŽ. The suggested retail price is $1,795.95. www.dragspecialties.com

REVOLUTION PERFORMANCE BIG BORE SLEEVE KITS

Experience power gains with Big Bore Sleeve Kits from Revolution Performance. These drop-in sleeves require no machining to install, featuring nickel-silicon-carbide plated bores for more horsepower, lower operating temps and longer lifespan. Made in the USA, kits include Wiseco forged positions with rings, piston pins, circlips, and highperformance head and base gaskets. Available for 15-17 XG models in either 550cc kit for XG 500 models or 800cc kit XG 750 models, the suggested retail price is $918.95. ww.dragspecialties.com or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

JIMSÂŽ No. 5821 Fork Cap Installation Tool

Installing the fork tube caps requires compressing the spring while rotating the cap. With the forks mounted on the bike, this task can become almost impossible due to limited work area, and the required effort needed to compress the spring and VWDUW WKH ÀQH WKUHDG RQ WKH FDS 3ULFHG DW $142, this tool allows the technician to install the fork tube caps on the motorcycle without removing other parts, and can be done in minutes. See this tool in action on the JIMSŽ YouTube Channel! For more information contact us at sales@jimsusa. com or visit www.jimsusa.com.

32-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Kit

Offroad Carbon steel handlebars

BikeMasterŽ, known for their robust and competitively priced line of aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories, is pleased to announce the addition of Offroad Carbon Steel Handlebars to their lineup. Great for the track or the trail, these handlebars are EXLOW IURP KLJK FDUERQ VWHHO IRU VXSHULRU VWUHQJWK DQG IHDWXUH DQ HSR[\ FRDWHG ÀQLVK $YDLODEOH LQ D YDULHW\ RI SRSXODU SURÀOHV DQG EHQGV WKH KDQGOHEDUV DUH RIIHUHG LQ ¾ diameter only. Most handlebars are offered in black and silver with the O.E. style Honda SURÀOHV DOVR DYDLODEOH LQ UHG 7KHVH EDUV FRPH FRPSOHWH ZLWK HQG FDSV IRU DGGHG JULS protection making them an excellent choice for customers needing a reliable pair of replacement or backup handlebars. Retail for $27.95 Contact your local Tucker Rocky/ Biker’s Choice dealer.

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This new kit provides a 6% reduction in gearing which improves acceleration and makes 6th gear more usable. Eliminating the compensator reduces spinning weight by 4.8 lbs. and improves starting. The manual tensioner allows precise chain adjustment and increases engine, transmission and primary bearing life. Alternator rotor replacement is not required regardless of year group. Parts are 100% made in USA. The 32-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Kit will require ECM recalibration for the cruise control and 6th gear indicator light to function properly. The new kit (P/N 216488) is available exclusively from Twin Power and retails for $450.00. It can be ordered through your local Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice dealer

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EZ MOUNT SOLO SEAT

This seat has an interior molded from polyurethane foam that sits on a 3/16â€? ABS thermoformed seat base for a perfect Ă€W WKDW SURYLGHV PD[LPXP FRPIRUW 7KLV seat covers the two seat fender studs, providing a low, clean look, and moving the rider forward 1 ½â€? compared to stock VHDWV 6RODU UHĂ HFWLYH OHDWKHU LQ WKH VHDWing area ensures your seat never gets too hot while sitting in the sun. The fully carpeted bottom with rubber bumpers protects your ride’s paint from bumps and scratches. Made in the USA for 15-17 FXSB models. MSRP $272.95. www.dragspecialties.com or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

Z1R Introduces New CC Helmet

New CC helmet for riders wanting minimalist styling in a DOT compliant package. The Z1R CC helmet features a lightweight, compact design housed in its ABS/ polycarbonate shell, but doesn’t skimp on details like a removable moisture-wicking liner and D-ring closure system. As with all Z1R helmets, the CC features the same VHFXUH FRPIRUWDEOH ÀW IRXQG DFURVV WKH line. The CC hits dealers shelves in June 2017, will retail for $64.95, and is availDEOH LQ %ODFN DQG 0DWW %ODFN ÀQLVK 6L]ing ranges from XS – 3X. For more information visit us at www.Z1R.com.

Performance Machine has just released a matching line of brake and shift levers to DFFRPSDQ\ LWV HYHU JURZLQJ $SH[ $FFHVsory Design Family. Designed to complePHQW 30 à RRUERDUGV WKH $SH[ OHYHUV IHDture classic, lightweight styling without forgoing comfort. Machined from billet DOXPLQXP WKH QHZ $SH[ OHYHUV DUH DYDLODEOH LQ FKURPH DQG &RQWUDVW &XW ÀQLVKHV CNC-Machined from billet aluminum; Fits 1997 & Up FLH/T and 1987 & Up FLST applications; Available in Chrome DQG &RQWUDVW &XW ÀQLVKHV 0DGH LQ 86$ /LVWHG 5HWDLO 3ULFLQJ $SH[ %UDNH /HYHU $SH[ 7RH 6KLIW /HYHU $SH[ 7RH +HHO 6KLIW /HYHUV )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ WKHVH $SH[ OHYHUV and other premium Performance Machine products, visit www.performancemachine.com.

LED MINI DEUCE MARKER LIGHTS

Add lighting without the bulk, with the LED Mini Deuce Marker Lights from Drag. Each 1 3/8� diameter bullet-style light features a Deuce-style lens, with 13 LEDs packed into a 2 3/8� long light housing. Available in chrome or gloss black with either red or amber LEDs with a clear/smoke lens or white LEDs with red/amber lens. Sold in pairs, the suggested retail price is $62.95. www.dragspecialties.com or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

BikeMasterÂŽ New and Improved Motorcycle Oil

BikeMaster’s full line of motorcycle engine oils carry an API standard of SL and a JASO Rating of MA2. This JASO MA2 rating is the highest rating available with only 35-40% of market competitors meeting this standard; making it perfect for engines that share the same lubricating clutch and transmission oil. BikeMaster RLO KDV EHWWHU H[WUHPH SUHVVXUH SURSHUWLHV DQG KLJKHU ÀOP VWUHQJWK RIIHULQJ VXSHULRU transmission protection and operation. Manufactured, blended and bottled in the USA, BikeMaster Motorcycle Oil (P/ Ns 532310 through 532327) retails from $5.95 a quart and can be ordered through your local Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice dealer.

PREMIUM REUSABLE AIR FILTER PREMIUM SINTERED METAL FRONT BRAKE PADS

8SJUDGH WR D EHWWHU EUDNLQJ H[SHULHQFH with Premium Sintered Metal Brake Pads. These pads feature a backing plate made of a high-tech ceramic that keeps heat away IURP WKH FDOLSHU SLVWRQ DQG EUDNH Ă XLG for more controlled braking compared to stock. Pads do not create any dust, noise or brake fade, making for a more enjoyable ride. Available for 16-17 XG500/750 models and sold in pairs, the suggested retail price is $36.95.. ww.dragspecialties. com or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

Get the most bang for your buck with a Premium Reusable Air Filter from Drag. 7KLV UHXVDEOH DQG ZDVKDEOH DLU Ă€OWHU IHDWXUHV D GXUDEOH HSR[\ FRDWHG ZLUH PHVK GHVLJQHG WR PD[LPL]H DLUĂ RZ DQG SURYLGH SHDN Ă€OWUDWLRQ ZLWK LWV KLJK Ă RZ IRXU OD\HU VXUJLFDO JUDGH FRWWRQ Ă€OWUDtion system. The precision hand-poured design of the urethane body won’t crack RU FXUO OLNH UXEEHU 7KLV Ă€OWHU FRPHV SUH oiled for quick and easy installation on 17 FLHT, FLHR, FLHX, FLTRX, FLTRU and H-D FL Trike models. The suggested retail price is $47.95. www.dragspecialties.com or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer. November ‘17 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 107

BDL COMPETITOR CLUTCH FOR 1991-UP SPORTYS

Take your Sportster’s clutch to a new level with the installation of BDL’s new CC-140-BB Competitor Clutch conversion. The 140 version of their industry standard setting Competitor Clutch series was developed exclusively for stock 1991 and later Sportster clutch baskets. BDL’s patHQWHG %DOO %HDULQJ /RFNXS &OXWFK ZLOO VLJQLÀFDQWO\ OLJKWHQ SXOO DW WKH OHYHU ZKLOH SURYLGLQJ smooth, slip free lock up. Each unit incorporates a designated number of steel ball bearings set LQ D PRGHO VSHFLÀF GLDSKUDJP DVVHPEO\ &RQYHUVLRQ LV D VWUDLJKWIRUZDUG LQVWDOO UHSODFLQJ WKH factory pressure plate, springs and hub. The kit as pictured retails for just $444.00. Always on the cutting edge of HD high performance technology, Belt Drives LTD performance upgrades and components make living with stock and high horsepower, big torque engines easier and more reliable. For complete details visit your local BDL dealer or catch the complete line-up at www. beltdrives.com

Ready To Ride SCREAMIN’ EAGLE®

Screamin’ Eagle® Stage I, II, III and IV Kits offer complete, street compliant perIRUPDQFH FRQÀJXUDWLRQV DQG UHWDLQ WKH Motorcycle Original Equipment Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty. Stage upgrades DUH HQJLQHHUHG WR JHQHUDWH VSHFLÀF WRUTXH and horsepower gains for the new Softail models equipped with the MilwaukeeEight® engine. www.h-d.com

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Build a new Softail with a few key additions such as HoldFast™ sissy-bars, luggage racks, Tour-Pak mount; detachable saddlebags; and windshields. The new HoldFast system is best in its class, with an intuitive detachable latch system designed from the ground up in tandem with the new Softail chassis to ensure a prePLXP ÀW DQG ÀQLVK ZLWK PLQLPDO HIIRUW Easy installation and removal of HoldFast The one-piece backrest design eliminates the need for side plates and turn signal relocation kits. Available in chrome and EODFN ÀQLVKHV ZZZ K G FRP

Express Yourself Brass Collection

The new Softail accessories are designed to be combined for a wide variety of customization styles. Harley-Davidson expands its leading accessory lineup with the new Brass Collection, expansion of RWKHU SRSXODU FROOHFWLRQV VXFK DV 'HÀance, and ensuring a full suite of essential custom styled parts for the new Softail motorcycles. The Brass Collection LV D OLYLQJ ÀQLVK WKDW DOORZV SDUWV WR DJH naturally for a one-of-a-kind look. With a bare bones, garage-built look and feel, the parts have a cohesive pre-aged look that makes a bold statement. wwwh-d.com

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Two rednecks, Bubba and Earl, were driving down the road drinking a couple of bottles of Bud. The passenger, Bubba, said “Lookey thar up ahead, Earl, it’s a police roadblock!! We’re gonna get busted fer drinkin’ these here beers!!â€? “Don’t worry, Bubba,â€? Earl said. “We’ll just SXOO RYHU DQG Ă€QLVK GULQNLQ¡ WKHVH beers then peel off the label and stick it on our foreheads, and throw the bottles under the seat.â€? “What fer?â€?, asked Bubba. “Just let me do the talkin’, OK?,â€? said Earl. Well, WKH\ Ă€QLVKHG WKHLU EHHUV WKUHZ WKH empties out of sight & put label on each of their foreheads. When they reached the roadblock, the sheriff said, “You boys been drinkin’?â€? “No, sir,â€? said Earl while pointing at the labels. “We’re on the patch.â€? RJ 114 November ‘17

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very elderly couple is having an elegant dinner to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. The old man leans forward and says softly to his wife, “Dear, there is something that I must ask you. It has always bothered me that our tenth child never quite looked like the rest of our children. Now I want to assure you that these 75 years have been the most wonderful experience I could have ever hoped for, and your answer cannot take all that away. But, I must know, did he have a different father?â€? The wife drops her head, unable to look her husband in the eye, she paused for a moment and then confessed. “Yes. Yes, he did.â€? The old man is very shaken, the reality of what his wife was admitting hit him harder than he had expected. With a tear in his eye he asks “Who? Who was he? Who was the father?â€? Again, the old woman drops her KHDG VD\LQJ QRWKLQJ DW Ă€UVW DV VKH tried to muster the courage to tell the WUXWK WR KHU KXVEDQG 7KHQ Ă€QDOO\ she says, “You.â€? Lisa

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