A Long Way to Go....

 

Mini Shop

Back in the day I converted part of our garage into a small motorcycle shop.  It was small but clean, but well laid out .  It held one bike on the bench and two more in a pinch against the walls.

Everyone needs a private space like this, even the ladies.

The bike is a 1928 Indian 101 Scout.

 

Chopper Affliction

I have been afflicted with choppers since I cracked my first Easyriders Magazine in my junior year of High School back in 1975.  I couldn't believe that anything could be so perfect.  The lines and the colors totally blew me away.  Not long after that I built the Death Trap BSA three times before I was happy with it. I really wish I still had it, maybe it could be built so it was safe to ride? 

I liked the early Arlen Ness bikes and most anything British.  Early Sportsters make nice skinny lane splitters and might be reliable in the right hands.  I have had a few Honda choppers but they are a bit wide for my taste, there were a few nice ones out there at one time.

Bobbers are cool but the laid back chopper feel was really something.  Hardtail frames and bell bottom jeans....................

1946 Harley Davidson Knucklehead...Easyriders July 1975

It Takes Time To Do It Right

 

Freedom....

Guitars and Motorcycles

 Guitars and motorcycles just go together.  Going all the way into our deep pasts we can hear those amazing guitar riffs as we ride down the road.  Every shop needs a good sound system so we can listen to Eric Clapton, Mark Knofler, Joni Mitchel or Carlos Santana as we puzzle out some electrical mystery.

I have been wrenching on motorcycles most of my life and am now working at being a decent guitar player.....
 

Hendee Indian Racing Frame

 I just received the 8 valve OHV Hendee racing frame. I bought it from Ziggy in Canada. The tank that I got from him fit perfectly. 

1912 Hendee Indian Frame Wanted

I am looking for an original Hendee Indian frame for my 1912 single 4 valve motor.  I want the type with the leaf-spring rear suspension.  I saw a single built that way years ago and have wanted one ever since.  

I think I that I will build the 8 valve OHV engine as a pure track bike but I have it from someone who actually rode one that it's a fearsome experience!  A pure track bike has no brakes, no clutch and no throttle control.  When they set their carb at the beginning of a race to goo 100 MPH and beyond, they had no throttle control.  Only the retard on the magneto and the ignition kill button to slow down with...pretty amazing stuff,  but I'm not 20 anymore.

You can reach me at classicmotocycles@gmail.com or 951-992-9839

 

I did take these pictures from Yesterdays site.. Dankjewel