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BIKES Never Done

Jason Remington's Pan Shovel ...................................................................... 20

El Rey Ve Parque Caravanas

Flat Broke's Twisted Tea Lowrider ............................................................... 36

Jersey Devil

Jerry Merola's '59 Pan......................................................................................... 50

Double Trouble

Brent Buenger's 1946 Knuckle ..................................................................... 62

The Barn Find

Keith Harman's 1947 Servi Car ....................................................................... 76

FEATURES El Diablo Run

Sturgis To San Felipe Or Bust ...........................................................................10

First Ride TPJ Customs

A Twin Cam Stripped Down Screamer........................................................ 30

The Donnie Smith Show

The Midwest's Motorcyce Mecca ................................................................ 44

One Man's Opinion

Tyler Asks "What Do You Want From Us?"................................................ 48

Cherokee Blue Ridge Run

Motorcycles & Music In The Heart Of Cherokee Nation ................... 66

InSlide Line

Where Are The KawBoys ................................................................................... 68

Art Of Our Culture

Shank's Handmade Knives, Novelties, And Nefarious Wares ................ 84

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Tech Tidbits

The Little Things That Make A Big Difference ........................................ 16

Salt Torpedo

Bikernet's Bonneville Project Update ....................................................... 26

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Word Of Mouth On Some Of The Good Stuff Out There ......................... 42

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LEGAL COUNSEL

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DEPARTMENTS From The Editor’s Desk .................................................... 8

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Pin-Up Of The Month ....................................................... 70 Endless Highway .............................................................. 72 On The Road With X ......................................................... 82 The Edge With Jimmy Frizzell .................................... 90 Gut Busters ........................................................................ 98

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ABOUT THE COVER

Jerry Merola is no stranger to the pages of this magazine. When I first saw this bike come across my desk I grabbed it because I knew when it hit the streets it would snap necks. Once he took it out in Daytona there was no question that a new king of bike week had been crowned. We are thrilled to have it in this month's cover.

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o, it’s rally season, and the events are one after another.

We at the magazine have taken a much more active role in event promotions and hospitality. The truth behind that is for so many years we have sat idly by and watched as the motorcycle has nearly disappeared from the motorcycle rally. Events that were founded on the fun of two wheels, celebrations of making it to the destination over roads of substandard construction compared to today’s, have mostly lost their way. Now in place of the traditional races and games of skill are turkey legs and Mardi Gras beads. Don’t get me wrong, we all love rewarding bad behavior with a set of beads, but without the motorcycle, this all loses the original meaning of how the rally came to be. It is, after all, a celebration of the two-wheel lifestyle… right?

Still, rather than embrace the culture behind the reason to gather us biker heathens together, more promoters today will allocate more of their event budgets to larger music acts or celebrity appearances, leaving the motorcycle parked a mile away as the party goes on without it. Now, I like a good band as much as the next guy, in fact, music is a large part of my life, but the truth is I’m not at the bike rally for the music, I want to be around motorcycle people doing motorcycle stuff, and yes, I want it to be slightly trashy at times. Other

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times I’m happy to sit in on a lecture about motorcycle engineering. Others still will find me engaging games of skill or testing new rides. What you will not find from me personally is for me to become a willing participant to a drunken concert who’s only connection to our community or culture is a sign that says “Welcome Bikers” right next to the sign that says “Parking - $5 Bikes $10 Cars.”

Whether it’s the fact that we are a much more litigious society and they are afraid that more motorcycle activities would come at a risk of liability or simply that they just aren’t part of “Our Thing” most events miss the point of our gathering… THE MOTORCYCLE. But there is hope, dear reader, and I can thank some of our younger generation for bringing about change. While some of these would be rallies have started to suffer in the attendance department, they have quickly questioned why. The truth is we can party in our buddies back yard cheaper, easier, and have more fun. This is what a lot of the younger crowd has been doing. For any of us to commit to ride across the country, or even the state we live, there better be a top shelf celebration of the motorcycle culture and not be just a cash grab.

I thought about this as I stood in the middle of the Suck Bang Blow parking lot during this year’s Myrtle Beach Rally.

The last time I was at Myrtle, the city didn’t want us there, and we checked out hard. You can read my “Fear and

loathing in Myrtle Beach” article online from back then where I channeled the late Dr. Thompson for some comic relief about the subject. In any event, what I found this year is that the folks at SBB do want us there and they understand that this is a party! You can ride your bike through the entire property, park where you can, smoke off your tire if that’s your bag and raise as much hell as you like. It was a great reminder that not everyone wants to see this turn into a sterile family-friendly event.

While that approach is not wrong for some venues, there still needs to be a place where people who want a break from the job, the boss, the kids, and the mortgage can ride out and just blow off some steam.

To that end, we have had the pleasure of adding a few great new partners to our yearly line up. The Suck Bang Blow that I just mentioned, Realities Ride for kids, that is a family friendly event but had more motorcycle activities in three days than most seven day rallies I’ve seen lately. The Lone Star Rally and Iron Horse in Sturgis who have been on point with us for years on this and last but not least the Laconia Roadhouse who took it to a whole new level this year. To each of them, we thank you for your acknowledgment that the motorcycle is what keeps us coming back and the reason for the party. See you in Sturgis!!!

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few years back my dude Mike from Biltwell put the EDR bug in my ear. I don’t exactly remember the details of the conversation, but it was something to the effect of “It’ll change your life.” That was around 2014ish if I recall correctly, and I made attempts to plan for the trip in 2015 and then again in 2017 (it only happens every two years), but circumstances d i c t a t e d otherwise.

So, when the opportunity finally arose this year, I knew I had to shit or get off the proverbial pot.

The plan was simple enough, ride from home base here in Sturgis, SD, with my videographer Steve down to San Felipe, Mexico, and back.

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Sounds easy enough, but there were a few complexities and curveballs to contend with. Two of the first things I needed to

address were gear and bikes.

The bikes were easy enough,

I would take my trusty hot rod Harley Dyna, and Steve would take his everyday rider, an Evo Sportster. Here’s where the plot thickens a bit.

We had a loaner FTR1200 S from Indian in our possession that we’d just finished doing a first ride review with so I figured why not overstay my welcome and ask if I could ride their bike to a foreign country?

So, I fired off an email to the good folks at Indian to see what their thoughts were on taking the FTR down to ole Mexico.

A bit to my surprise they also thought it would be a good idea to take their new yet to be released bike on a 3000-mile road trip. They sent over some

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paperwork and took me up on the offer to ride the race-replica across country. Now a Sportster and the flat track-inspired FTR 1200 aren’t exactly the first motorcycles that pop in your head when you think of “touring” bikes to do a 3,000-mile road trip across two countries on.

But that was part of the fun, and definitely in line with the spirit of the El Diablo Run. People always dog on Sportsters unnecessarily, and the FTR’s purpose surely wasn’t to tour countries with, so we decided they were the perfect choices for the trip. Now we just needed to figure out how to get our tents, sleeping bags, camera gear, clothes and riding gear strapped onto the bikes.

We had some options with the Sportster, so Steve chose the Nelson Ridd Route 1 Getaway bag, strapped his sleeping bag under the rain cover, stashed his tent on the bars and threw camera gear in a backpack. Since the FTR was a yet-to-be-released bike, no one had developed any luggage or even probably attempted to put luggage on it, much less take it across the country. I’ve owned a Kriega US20 dry bag for a number of years and used it on a variety of motorcycles, so I looked to Kriega again to see what we could come up with. I opted for the US Combo 70 system of waterproof dry packs.

What that breaks down to is using one US-30 and two US-20’s. Basic ‘rithmetic’, right? One of the great things about Kriega’s drypacks are that they are modular and lock together easily, so it made mounting no problem and kept the bags up and out of the way of the exhaust.

Our plan was to leave on Tuesday before EDR and start making our way south, but springtime in the Black Hills means the weather can be really schizophrenic and that’s exactly what it was. The days leading up to our departure were beautiful 60-70-degree days.

But of course, when departure day came, it was 33 degrees and snowing. Worse yet there was a big snowstorm coming in quickly from the southwest with virtually

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no escape. We contemplated a more southern route, but it was covered in more snow than our western route, so we decided to leave a few hours early and see if we could beat the storm (famous last words). Nevertheless, we set out to make our EDR dreams a reality. Almost immediately, it was miserable. We didn’t really have room for extra gear, but we had bundled up the best we could. I had just grabbed a RSD Johnny Jacket for the trip, and it’s by no means a cold weather jacket, so I layered a flannel underneath, put on some long underwear, threw some rain gear pants on, donned my gauntlet gloves, strapped up my Lanesplitter and we hammered down through the cold and snow. *Side Note* That morning I planned to use my First Gear heated liners, but the battery was buried so deep inside the FTR I didn’t have time to disassemble the bike to get the heated gear controller on it.

We were getting beat up by the storm and freezing our asses off. We stopped for gas around Midwest, WY, and had a decision to make. We checked the weather and determined we weren’t going to beat the storm. That left us with a couple options… A.) hunker down and wait out the storm, but it looked like it would be days before we could make it out on

motorcycles, or B.) head back. So, we headed back but with a twist.

Just like the cavalry, the awesome folks at the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum offered to meet us back in Gillette, WY, and tote our bikes to the other side of the storm in their Sprinter van so we could continue on! After a few hours in a gnarly snow and ice storm, we were back on the bikes and on the road. Although we were clear of the snow and ice, we were far from warm. Temps hovered in the high 40’s and low 50’s and kept a chill in our bones, but the Utah scenery kept a smile on our faces. As the temps warmed up along with our spirits, we finally hit Zion National Park. As we road, we took in the glorious Zion views. From there we hammered out the miles, stopping to crash at my buddy Curtis’ house in Oceanside. After we cleared San Diego, sweeping Interstate 8 provided good views and perfect riding weather.

We crossed into Mexico in Calexico and started looking for a gas station to top off at.

Unfortunately, after two failed attempts to get fuel at gas stations that were out of gas, we pushed on down the 5 to San Felipe. I didn’t really know what to expect on the 190 km ride to San Felipe from the border. I can now tell you from experience, expect a desert. That’s August ‘19 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 13

it. When you get by Mexicali, you’re alone with your thoughts and a two-lane highway until you hit San Felipe. We coasted in on fumes to the first gas station in San Felipe (bring a gas can with you) and made our way into town.

Rolling into town, we headed to the Malecon to take the obligatory “I made it” pic. Then we followed a few random choppers over to the Biltwell HQ know as Ruben’s Camp. We were greeted with free beer and tacos before we could get our helmets off. I can’t think of a better greeting after 1,500 miles in the saddle. Those Biltwell dudes know how to be down-right hospitable.

Overall, the bikes had performed flawlessly.

The unknown FTR was adequately comfy for the journey, more than capable in the twisties and lanesplitting scenarios, and cruise control was a godsend. But that was all behind us, and it was time to party.

We grabbed some sweet spots on the beach for our tents, unloaded the bikes and quickly ran into some old friends, so we headed into town for some Tecate and tacos. I didn’t really know what to expect in San Felipe or EDR in general. Would it be absolute chaos (I’m not entirely opposed to that), would stuff in my tent be safe, would the food make me sick? I definitely had a lot of gringo concerns and questions. The long and short of it is this. Yes, it’s an adult party, and if you’re looking for an air-conditioned 8 hours of sleep, gluten-free, vegan meals and a private shower all to yourself, then this trip isn’t for you.

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But you probably aren’t going to ride your motorcycle 190 kilometers south into Mexico, either. What you will find at EDR are a bunch of likeminded folks who like to laugh a lot, swim in the ocean with warm beers, eat delicious tacos, party deep into

the night, then get up and do it all over again. My bike was perfectly safe along with the gear I had in my tent. The locals are beautiful people who put up with my lack of knowledge about their language.

Most places in town accepted American money and credit cards,

but you should definitely bring Pesos and plenty of cash. The food was cheap and really good, and in case you’re wondering it caused no gastrointestinal issues whatsoever.

There are showers around and are easily accessible, and the Biltwell crew goes above and beyond to keep the entertainment going.

The yard games kicked off Saturday afternoon and culminated with the always epic Circle of Death Race. On Sunday there is a bike show downtown, and then it’s time to pack up, gas up, and make a run for the border. The line getting back into the USA is definitely longer than the one going to Mexico. Make sure to steer clear of the Sentri lane, but you can split lanes to the head of the line to avoid bike overheating issues. Once you’re up there, have your passport ready and in a minute or so you’ll be back on U.S. soil in no time.

The El Diablo Run isn’t for everyone, but it’s absolutely for me.

I’m so stoked it finally came together, and I made it down there.

Getting to ride the FTR across the country was the cherry on top. It’s no secret I’m a fan of experiencing life atop a motorbike, and this trip was no different. All too often, people dream and fantasize about a bitchin’ road trip but never make it happen.

My advice. Make it happen. Jump in and take the ride. It might just change your life.

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Article And Photos By: Daniel Donley

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“oin’ The Ton”, what does that mean? It means you’re going 100 miles per hour or more.

Last month I finally achieved my 100th Tech Article so here is to “Doin’ The Ton” and more!

Over the last 100 tech articles. I have come across many that didn’t contain enough content for a complete article.

Now size doesn’t always matter but in this case… This month I am going to go through a few of those smaller tech pieces that didn’t quite make the cut.

and allows you to sand, smooth, deburr in those tight areas. So here it is in a nutshell, piece of round rod cut to your desired length, at one end with a hacksaw slice down through

The Flapper Shaft This s a great tool to add to your deburring and sanding arsenal. Yes, you can buy these but why would we do that, when you can make one your damn self. The Flapper Shaft consists of a piece of ¼” diameter rod or 1/8” depending on your application. This fits into the collet of your die grinder

approximately 1”. This slice will allow you to insert folded sandpaper. You will also want to round or point the cut end, so you can reach into those tight areas. The Flapper Shaft works great for cylinder head porting and polishing and any hard to reach areas because you can control the size of your folded sandpaper.

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The Cone Flapper Much like the above, but here we use premade cylinder or cone sanding drums. What you want to do here is cut halfway through the drum or cone approximately ¼” to ½” back then spread open the cut point. This will

also reach into those tight nooks and crannies for any deburring process.

The Cone Flapper is a bit more controllable and precise than the flapper Shaft above.

Sandpaper Stick 2019 Aug Tech 3 The sandpaper stick, emery board/ fingernail file that thing your wife uses to make her nails look pretty.

These sandpaper sticks fit right into your wallet. And I have found many times to be very useful to have. Yes, I just said a fingernail file is a useful tool to have. So, you’re out on the road and burn a set of points up. You partially rip of one of your fingernails while in the shop… You have a big scab on your big toe… Sandpaper on a stick will smooth the points and get you home. Keep your from saying cuss words because your catching that fingernail on everything. I have actually used it to smooth out that gnarly scab on my big toe… Must have been bored that day.

Fresh Plugs We are all tuners and tinkerer’s so here’s a neat little tidbit. A simple way to get additional life out of a set of fouled spark plugs is to sandblast

this to spark plugs numerous times and the results is that they work just fine. Also, while we are on the subject about plugs, be sure to use copper anti-seize on the threads of your spark plugs, the copper is for heat

applications and the anti-seize does what it says. Just to add one more here, you can use a sharpie to place a mark in line with the electrode arm, this will allow you to index the plug for best combustion.

Multi Meter Multi Meter, I don’t know how many times I have heard people say I have no idea how to use one of those things. Here is a simple breakdown.

Typically, they have a dial that you turn to many different selections of numbers and weird symbols, these symbols can be overwhelming and intimidating. There are three major settings on a Multi Meter that we use for diagnosing problems with our bikes.

on your battery, check your charging system voltage while your bike is running to verify your charging system is working properly. Typically, 12.5 to 14.2 V-DC Also, to see when your taillight is not working to know whether it is a voltage issue, or you just have a blown bulb or fuse.

OHMS - Ω - Refers to Electrical resistance of a component or wire.

Select the OHMS on your Multi Meter Using the RED and BLACK leads coming from your meter for testing a wire or component.

An ignition coil on an old shovel head has 2 wiring connections one on either end. Place one lead on each end this will tell you how many OHMS resistant your coil is. More than likely it is going to be 3 or 5 OHMS if you have 0 OHMS your coil is junk throw it in the trash.

If your OHMS reading is low or high this will tell you that it is still junk and not functioning correctly. That might be why your bike is missing so bad.

Your starter button engages but will not crank the motorcycle, there is a little wire that runs from that switch all the way down to your starter. Put one lead on each end and check the OHMS resistance. You want to see here is 000’s. If you see a high number or nothing at all that means, there is a lot of OHMS resistance in that wire and it cannot send proper voltage to your starter to make it engage as it should.

V-DC – Which means Volts Direct Current

them. You don’t really want to use coarse sandblasting media but if that is all you have it will work. I have done

Our bikes operate on 12 volts V-DC. Select the number on your Multi Meter closest to 12 volts, this is typically 20 You have a RED + POSITIVE lead and a BLACK - NEGATIVE lead that comes from your meter.

V-DC allows you to check the voltage

V-AC – Volts Alternating Current V-AC is typically used to measure 120 or 220 volts in your house or

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your shop wall circuits. Why do I need to know this? Bikes that we ride the charging systems are typically 32 Amps stator, the stator creates V-AC from there the V-AC is transferred to the regulator which converts to V-DC then charges your battery. I have seen many times people replace regulators and batteries when they were fine. When actually the charging system stator was junk.

With your Multi Meter on V-AC jumpstart the motorcycle and get it running. Remove the plug from the stator in the front of the engine.

You will want to bring the engine to a high idle approx. 1800 RPM insert one lead into each hole of the stator plug. You should see approximately 32 sometimes a little more or less.

This is verifying that the stator is functioning properly. Typically, with these they either work or they don’t.

IF the stator checks out properly use the above V-DC checking process to verify that the regulator is charging the battery.

This is only a few of the many different little tech pieces that are not quite big enough for a tech article by themselves. Have you ever heard the saying we can conquer more in

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masses? Well, we have all come across many different problems, situations and fixes with our bikes, so, let’s all come together and pass the torch around, share our problems and fixes. Stay tuned for 99 problems…

Calling all readers and industry professionals……….Submit problems WITH fixes to the email below (Bikes, Shop Equipment, Paint, Tools, Etc.) If there is something that you would like to see a Tech article on Please call or email

me with your idea!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the shop anytime 419576-6812 Daniel Donley Pandemonium Custom Choppers FacebookPandemonium Custom Choppers Instagram – pandemoniumc2 info@pandemoniumcustomchoppers.com www.pandemoniumcustomchoppers.com

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nless you’re building bikes for a living or one of those fortunate enough to have multiple bikes to keep your interest, you’ll find the bike you ride is in a constant state of flux.

Sitting on the same bike year after year without ever taking the time to modify it is now, as it always has been, a sure sign of smooth frontal lobes and communist inclinations.

Bikes are meant to be modified and if your efforts are

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geared towards one bike it will never be the same from one season to another, sometimes not even that long. Such is the case with Jason Remington’s 1954 FL you’ll find smeared across the pages before you.

The bikes configuration has been transformed according to the changing needs, tastes and mechanical calamities that have steered Jason towards its current assembly of parts and beyond. Even having just gotten the phone with him, the

bike only ‘kinda’ looks the same as it does on these pages.

This could be viewed as a brief glimpse into a bike that although very nice, is ridden and things have a way of changin’.

All I can offer you is a look at the bike as it appeared when it and a camera where in the same location. It was, at this moment, that the following configuration was immortalized.

It was roughly three years ago when Jason first road a Panhead, shortly thereafter he

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was out looking for one of his own when he landed this 59FL. It remained as it was for a while until he rode it and bad repairs and sour welds started the inevitable metamorphosis.

What stayed constant throughout is the original 1954 frame running its original measurements. With only a quick clean up and powder coat it remains unmolested.

A 2” over H-D Springer hangs off the neck and was powder coated black. The chrome springs providing the only brightwork on the front end. The handlebars and risers are from PCP and don’t require any hand controls. The foot controls consist of the stock rear brake pedal as well as a Pangea Speed foot clutch pedal.

Rolling stock consists a 21” front hoop laced to a Bob’s Wheels ‘star’ type hub and then wrapped in an Avon tire.

Out back the same ‘star’ type

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hub, also by Bob’s, is laced to a 16” hoop and running the stock drum rear brake and wrapped with Firestone rubber.

The motor (repaired now and sitting pretty on a shelf) selfdestructed due to some bad repairs years earlier on the cases.

Instead of laying the bike up until the bottom end disaster could be rectified, he used a 1959 bottom end that is still nestled between the frame rails. The top end is of 78 Shovel vintage.

A 1.5” BDL belt drive transfers the pony’s rearward to the stock ’54 transmission. Things are kept simple with the use of a jockey shifter and a foot operated ‘tapered shaft’ style five finger clutch. Obviously, the bike is kickonly.

Like I stated before Jason is three years deep into this bike and to all accounts, he hasn’t

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Never done pan shovelTech Sheet Owner: Jason Remington City/State: Houston Texas Builder: SPACEBRAINS Year: 1954 Panhead Model: Custom Value: I Value It A Lot Time: 2 Months ENGINE Year: 59FL Model: Harley Davidson Panhead Builder: Unknown Ignition: Stock Displacement: Stock Pistons: Stock Heads: 78 Shovel Carb: Super E Cam: Andrews J Air Cleaner: S&S Exhaust: 2 Into 1 W/ Tapered Slash Cut Tailpipe Primary: Open 1.5” BDL TRANSMISSION Year: 54 Make: Harley Shifting: Hand FRAME Year: 1954 Model: Panhead Rake: Stock Stretch: None Forks Builder: Harley Davidson Type: Springer Triple Trees: Extension: +2” WHEELS Front Wheel: Bobs Wheels Size: 21” Tire: Avon Front Brake: None Rear Wheel: Bobs Wheels Size: 16” Tire: Firestone Rear Brake: Mechanical Drum PAINT Painter: Powder Coated Color: Black Frame Type: None Graphics: None Chroming: Stock ACCESSORIES Bars: PCP Risers: PCP Hand Controls: None Foot Controls: Stock Rear Brake Control W/ Pangea Speed Foot Clutch Pedal Gas Tank(S): Ironhead Sportster Tank Oil Tank: Stock Front Fender: None Rear Fender: Gasbox Seat: Pan ByOwner Covered By Local Kid Headlight: Cheap Ebay Light Tail Light: Prism Supply Speedo: None Photographer: Melissa Shoemaker

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been kind to it. Not to say he is beating on it but sometimes things may tend to exceed safe operating perimeters. This bike is his daily and is constantly changing based on Jason’s changing tastes or mechanical necessity.

The bike is now further down the

metamorphosis timeline and is no longer in this state of being. Thing have changed, they will always change, just like they changed before. Happy Motoring “GTP”

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Article And Photos By: Keith Ball www.bikernet.com

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ang on. I started this project in a desert Denny’s restaurant on the way to Sturgis, maybe six years ago. We’ve been through a batch of trials. It reminds me of the bro who bought a rigid frame and an S&S engine to build his first chopper. But jobs, old ladies, finances, and shit got in the way, and the engine is still sitting on his workbench. I can’t stand that scenario. I like to get shit done.

This year, suddenly all the elements fell in place to make it to Bonneville in August for the International Motorcycle Speed Trials.

I was a small part of the original Easyriders Streamliner team, we ultimately set the Motorcycle World Land Speed Record in 1990 at 321.5 mph and held

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that record for 16 years. The 5-Ball racing team returned to Bonneville in 2006 and set a record with the first FXR configured

sport bike, 120-inch Panhead and followed

it up with the World’s Fastest Panhead in 2007 with a top speed of over 160 mph and Valerie never had the chance to pull the plug on the nitrous bottle.

In late 2018, I brought the Salt Torpedo, back to the 5-Ball Racing, Bikernet Headquarters, in a small Third World country between Long Beach and San Pedro, California.

As soon as we unloaded the parts and pieces into the 5-Ball shop, shit started happening.

The redhead, who runs a local marina met a new tenant, Kevin Kahl who escaped the cold in Kansas to recuperate from a serious illness. He traded a motorhome for a yacht in her marina and set up his home base, and then it started to rain, not a good thing for his

pain.

During a chat, Kevin told her he built dragster frames and for several years worked for Bourget building chopper frames. She pointed him at the shop, and he’s been working on the Salt Torpedo ever since. Then Micah McCloskey dropped by and has become a major member of the team. We started cooking.

I spoke to Prince Najar the other day, and he immediately pointed me at Yelvington shocks. We were thinking a rear mono-shock approach to fit inside the body but then switched to two 9.5-inch custom Yelvington shocks for additional stability.

Here’s what Mike from Yelvington said, “Regarding the work I have done with Bonneville racers, I noticed you will experience an oscillation side-to-side with the front wheels. If you can package two shocks in the rear, it will stabilize the rear end.”

We kept a mantra in mind throughout this process. We wanted to be able to take the engine in and out readily and make lots of triangles in the chassis for strength. Our first notion was to make the top backbone of the frame removable.

We stayed true to that concept and made progress. We needed to stay absolutely flexible since this puppy is the first of its kind and hell, we don’t know what the hell we’re doing most of the time.

Micah has taken on the duties of following up on the driveline needs with JIMS and others. I spoke to Scott at BDL about the primary drive and clutch.

I ordered an intake manifold from S&S, and it promptly arrived. We installed a top motor- mount to our carefully handbuilt backbone. The design was perfect to allow as much room as possible to give us access to the engine. We also installed the custom Cycle Engineering rubbermounted, top motor mount system.

We are working with Paughco on a touring swingarm that we will shorten for the front suspension. We are looking forward to some suspension in the front, which I spoke to Yelvington about, thankfully they think my plan will work.

The Metalsport rear 180-wheel started to get in the way from a couple of standpoints. The spacing for the sprocket could be an issue. The spacing for the dual caliper large rotor could be an issue.

I spoke to Jeff Cochran from SpeedKing, and he confirmed that his dual caliper bracket would work on a 11.5-inch rear rotor. We ordered spacers for the sprocket and handled the chain issue.

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vice. “I need a class vice, like a Kirk,” Kevin said.

Later that day as I worked to fix the vice from the drill press on another shop bench, Kevin came over to complain and leaned on the vice bolted to the corner of the steel bench. “What the hell,” Kevin spat. “This is exactly what I need.” We installed the massive vice, and the mill is working like a champ. I installed the shitty little vice on the bench.

Another Paughco swingarm arrived. I drew up the design so Kevin could get a visual. He went to work cutting legs to be only 4-inches long.

Micah coped the ends to accept the axle, and I started to put together the pieces to make it attach to the frame plate, and I had to machine a piece for the center to replace what would usually be the transmission case.

Micah is forced to clamor in and out of the Torpedo constantly. He is now the excited pilot. We needed to fit the helmet and him. He must be able to crawl out of the Torpedo in less than 30 seconds. It’s in the rules.

Kevin started to make templates when

we picked up the old dragster seat, and it started to work with severe mods. They made marks on the aluminum seat, and I was responsible for cutting away material.

With a handful of wild bends and Kevin’s TIG welding, we had a seat in place.

Then we started discussing the 5-point, quick release Safety Harness. We’re big fans of Pro-Fab weld-on pre-drill tabs and

bought a batch of them at Phillip’s Steel in Long beach.

Before long, we had the straps in place.

Then we shifted to mounting the seat to the frame. What a discussion that was.

Micah discussed his upholstery guy and a thin leather cover. While Micah discussed the seat covering, Kevin kept saying, “Just drill the seat and bolt it on.” We developed a system with a stout bracket in the back.

If we can master the front suspension, mount the seat, work on the dash and steering column, we will be set to mess with foot and shifting controls. Scott at BDL became a major assistant.

We share emails two or three times a day. The BDL, GMA, Jamar group is helping a lot with the primary drive, foot controls, and the brake calipers.

Another major challenge will be the firewall since our frame structure is a maze and we have numerous considerations such as air around the engine, and the exhaust system, but we’re getting close to tackling those issues.

We now have the front suspension in place minus the shock tabs. I made some funky struts to mimic the shocks so we could keep moving.

Drop over to www.Bikernet.com™ for bi-weekly updates.

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1. Missing emblem on fuel tank. 2. Shorter Handlebar Grip. 3. Color of fuel line on left side of tank. 4. Missing headlight wire. 5. Missing flames on tank.

6. Missing holes on air cleaner. 7. Missing tread on front tire. 8. Missing rear footpeg. 9. Color of fuel line at bottom of carb. 10. Shorter front footpeg.

NO THERE ISN’T ANY REAL PRIZE, JUST SOMETHING TO DO WHILE YOU’RE IN THE CAN.

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ew builders make it, so they build what they want. Sometimes it’s a misnomer because what really happens is that we as the public don’t get to see the side projects and what they build to pay the shop rent. Bryan Schimke, founder of TPJ customs, has always built bikes his way, never taking the easy way and typically builds his bikes from the ground up, with a knack for unique frame geometry.

He only builds the kinds of bikes he wants to, they usually don’t have a kickstand, and he rides the HELL out of them. I’ve known Bryan for over a decade, and he has always built stripped down ride-able bikes that have an incredible attention to detail, but up until recently I had never asked to ride one.

Mabel was Bryan’s offering for the Hot Bike Tour last summer. He wanted a rider that wasn’t going to break the bank, so he used what he had and of course built the frame. Schimke has a frame table and is on point laying out swing arm bikes and bending radius’ to leave his bike looking sleek and with proper lines. Mabel uses the engine as a stressed member with no frame rails under

the drivetrain and some carefully placed bracing.

The rear of the frame comes to a junction where the custom-made tubular swing-arm is dampened with dual shocks from a Japanese street bike he bought off of eBay. I took a look at the minimal seat pan with foam padding and thought, “This is going to hurt.”

I threw my leg over the slight Twin Cam and balanced it as Bryan held the handlebar, knowing there was no kickstand.

Bryan comes from a motocross background so kickstands are extraneous, ugly and he doesn’t like “shit hanging off that I can scrape on corners.” So, I kept telling myself “Don’t get off the bike.” I revved it to a good RPM and promptly stalled it. I remembered immediately having to keep the revs up on my custom and others as I let out the clutch and managed to pull out. I immediately felt like pulling the front wheel off the ground because of the lightweight nature of the bike, and although the motor is a mild one, it still has that signature Harley grunt. I settled in and did some laps around the hills of Reno, knowing there wasn’t a whole lot of fuel left. What I found after a bit was that this was a performance big twin that CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE - August ‘19

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was stripped of all the unnecessary BS, even the seat covering and kickstand.

It occurred to me that this is what the FTR 1200 wanted to be, what the public hoped for only he built it for under $5000. It has the engine as a stressed member, and instead of being a 1200 it was actually a 1450 with enough grunt to make anyone smile. Flat trackers are traditionally stripped-down street bikes, and that is precisely what Bryan did with Mabel, only for a fraction of the cost

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and to his own specifications, with high-end braking technology and a custom style all his own.

The performance is derived from the stance, Sportbike suspension and high-end Berringer brakes that gives the sense that this bike can be ridden forever! The torque is smooth, road feedback just enough and ripping through a canyon would be where this bike would be most at home or on a slick flat track. Bryan had ridden this bike from Nevada to Arizona for the Hot Bike Tour and

other than getting soaked by rain the bike ran flawlessly and had room to store his gear on the custom rack.

The coolest part about this bike and about Bryan is that he did this one on a budget with less than five G’s all in. He keeps refining his strippeddown style and is sure to come out with more rippers! If you ever get a chance follow him on Instagram at TPJ Customs, tell him Cycle Source sent ya!

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his is the story of motorcycling taking a step backward. Back to a time where regular Joes built bikes out of what was available from older bikes that they could get on the cheap. We have gone through a time where people could throw money at a project, but as the industry slows down the used market is now filled with solid great running machines, it’s a builder’s market.

Enter Flat Broke Chops & Rods.

With two years’ worth of bikes built in conjunction with Twisted Tea, the crew at Flat Broke was ready for round three. Bill Grotto, head man in the MC division of

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Twisted Tea, came to them with the idea of doing something completely different this year.

The truth is, that’s Bill’s MO every year. He loves this as much as the guys do. So, the idea was kicked around to do a proper East LA Lowrider. Chris from FB chimed in that this one shouldn’t be a big money unlimited budget kind of build but instead should be a bike that everyone could do in their own garages.

To start with, they picked up a 1991 donor bike. An Evo Softail Custom that was scored for $2500. Although it was adorned with the appropriate trimmings of the early nineties, there was

a solid foundation to reach the goal of a Lowrider. So rather than pulling the motor and tranny and cutting the frame up like they would with a traditional chop, they started to study the parts and changes for this purpose.

The first move was to go to John Shope at Dirty Bird Concepts and get his Dirty Tail Kit. This replaces the stock Softail Swingarm with an FLH style that allows for outboard shocks. While the Dirty Bird kit is for 2000 and up, Chris felt like it could be retrofit to the older Softail. After a quick phone call to Sideshow Cycles, who has done this operation before, a

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few adjustments were made, and the kit was perfect. Then it was on to the front end. While the bike had a perfect Wide Glide fork, it needed to run the old-style Nacelle to really bring home the Lowrider style. The trees were swapped for a set that would allow for a Fat Boy style set of tins, and from there a set of Nacelle Covers that would fit to the Fat Boy trees completed the look. Oh, of course, we needed some FLH style sliders as well, and Bikers Choice came through with them in solid and chrome to boot.

The motor was already an S&S, and after a call to the Viola facility to check with the serial number, they were pleasantly surprised to find that this was a 110-inch motor. Other than an ignition module, that they totally hooked us up by upgrading to the HI-4N, we were in business.

Chris decided to upgrade to the new S&S stealth teardrop style air cleaner & cover for the Super E Carb. This thing is great and only takes a few bolts to install. Having to powder coat the frame to freshen it up, the motor and tranny were extracted. With a six-speed from an unnamed company, they opted to leave the drive alone. A pleasant surprise was found in the primary when they pulled the outer cover and saw the Barnett’s Scorpion clutch.

SCORE!!!! For fuel tanks, Chris knew he had to keep it retro and used a set of traditional stretched Softail style fat bobs from Twin Power. They fit just like they did in the nineties, and that’s what they were going for.

A Klock Werks dash cover was added and slightly modified for an ignition switch in its traditional position.

Klock Werks quality also brought up the front and rear with their Benchmark fenders, both are steel construction and gave the swoopy look

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of a Lowrider. They also fit the early Softail that is just the smallest bit narrower. Of course, Flat Broke had to go with a traditional LePera Bare Bones solo seat because what would an early nineties Softail be without that seat. Some 18 Inch Apes from Paughco gave them the lift from all the Low Life appeal the bike had and to finish it all off they brought in Casey Kennell from the Pain Chop to work his magic. Now, if you wonder how hard it is to make a yellow bike look good, try that three times. Casey took it to another level with his paint and leafing, and in the end, they trimmed that out with some ‘64 impala badging and Lead Sled fender trim from the hot rod aftermarket.

Originally, they had simple 11-1/2 coil over FLH covered shocks but since this shoot, Chris decided that to really ride this bike it needs to have air ride, so Legends gave us the perfect solution and it is now a Lowrider with Air Ride… Just like it should be. Now, the only thing that is left for them to do is to take it around the country

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El Rey Ve Parque Caravanas TECH SHEET Owner: Twisted Tea City/State: Boston, MA Builder: Flat Broke Chops & Rods Year: 1991 Model: Softail Value: Priceless Time: 2 Months Engine Year: 1991 Model: Harley-Davidson Builder: S&S Ignition: S&S HI-4N Displacement: 110 Inch Pistons:S&S Heads: S&S Carb: S&S Super E Cam: S&S Air Cleaner: S&S Stealth Teardrop Exhaust: Dirty Bird Concepts Primary: Barnett’s Scorpion Clutch Transmission Year: 1991 Make: 6 Speed Shifting: Foot Frame Year: 1991 Model: Harley-Davidson Softail Swingarm: Dirty Bird Concepts Stretch: Nope Forks Builder: Twin Power Type: FLH Triple Trees: FLH Extension: Stock Wheels Front Wheel: 48 Spoke Fat Daddy Size: 21” Tire: Metzeler Front Brake: Wilwood Rear Wheel: 48 Spoke Fat Daddy Size: 18” Tire: Metzeler Rear Brake: Performance Machine Paint Painter: The Paint Chop Color: Yellow, Gold Type: Graphics: The Paint Chop Chroming: Stock Accessories Bars: Paughco Risers: Stock Hand Controls: Stock Foot Controls: FLH Gas Tank(S): Twin power Oil Tank: Stock Front Fender: Klock Werks Rear Fender: Klock Werks Seat: Lepera Barebones Headlight: J&P Cycles Nacelle Conversion Kit Tail Light: Tombstone Shocks: Legends Air Ride Photographer: Chris Callen

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and find it a new home. You can sign up to win this thing for free just by going to twistedtea. com or cyclesource.com. This is something that Twisted Tea does each year to thank all of you that come out and party with them at the rallies. So, give them

your support by signing up today.

Oh, and the name, for those of you that do not speak Spanish, means Trailer Park King!

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johnny on the spot j&p cycles product testing to the edr!

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e kicked open the door to leave for the El Diablo Run only to be greeted by 33 degrees and snow flurries. Not exactly ideal but in the Black Hills, you never know what to expect from mother nature and this afternoon she damn sure didn’t care that we were leaving on a cross country ride. I was headed south to Mexico to meet up with the Biltwell crew in San Felipe and needed to keep the packing light for the 3000-mile round trip. After packing a tent, sleeping bag, camera stuff and a few changes of clothes that doesn’t leave a ton of room to pack multiple gear options. I just picked up the new RSD Johnny Jacket and was stoked to try it on this whirlwind sprint across the country.

What I hadn’t planned on was the temps ranging from 30 degrees to over 100 degrees. And the folks at RSD definitely don’t make claims

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that this is a cold weather jacket. But I was out of time and out of options, I threw on my old ICON rain pants, some long underwear and hoodie then suited up in my fresh Johnny jacket and headed down the road.

I had chosen the Johnny jacket because of its versatility. The body is a waxed cotton while the arms are 1.1mm Dakota leather. Years back I bought my first ever waxed cotton jacket from RSD (the Tracker) and really like the fabric. It’s a little stiff at first, but it breaks in nice and, for not being 100% rain gear, is extremely water resistant. The waxed cotton gives a more flexible lighter feel in the body of the jacket while you keep the protective qualities of the leather arms. Throw in the Knox armor, and the jacket is ready to keep you in one piece if you should take a tumble. The rotated shoulders and pre-curved sleeves make you feel relaxed in a riding position, and

there is plenty of storage in the zippered side pockets, large interior mesh pockets and zippered phone pocket in the left breast.

An adjustable buckle waist and zippered sleeves allow you to adjust the fit to your liking.

And although I didn’t need the vents in the beginning of the trip when we were cutting across Baja in triple digit temps the intake vents in the biceps and exhaust vents in the back made a huge difference in my body temp. Collars are a big pet peeve of mine with jackets, and the snap down collar keeps the jacket from beating on your helmet in the wind and driving you crazy.

I definitely froze my balls off for a day or so until we hit temps above 50 degrees. But like I said, RSD made no claims that this is a cold weather jacket, so it overperformed in my book. When we hit the warmer temps the jacket was perfect, it didn’t feel bulky like a full leather jacket, and it was easy to move and turn in on the bike. The leather arms and armor kept the thoughts of road rash from entering my mind as we blasted through the

sand-covered corners in the southwest. I was able to stash my phone in the inside pocket of the lapel and keep a GoPro handy in the zippered outside pocket without any issue.

After 3000 miles on the Indian FTR1200, temps varying 70 degrees, rain, snow, and desert I can tell you I have a pretty good idea what the jacket is all about. And it’s a winner in my book. It checks a lot of boxes in performance and is non-traditional in style and material choices.

Another nice perk is that off the bike the jacket is easy to wear. You don’t feel all bound up or like you’re walking off the set of Wild Hogs. You can easily wear this as a casual spring and fall jacket. I was a little concerned the day we left in the freezing temps but the Johnny jacket overperformed and exceeded my expectations. For a sub $400 jacket you can’t miss with this.

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hen you think of Midwest builders, who comes to mind? For most of us, Donnie Smith, the legendary motorcycle builder, is the quintessential customizer.

Donnie’s history is one of legend - after working on race vehicles, he began customizing motorcycles at the request of his uncle, who wanted his frame raked - and as Donnie noted, as a “farm boy” - he thought raking was something you did with hay!

Eventually, Donnie became very well known for his customs and became friends with other legends in the industry, like Arlen Ness and Dave Perewitz.

Each year, Donnie hosts a large show, the Donnie Smith Car & Bike Show at the River Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The show happens just as the bleak winter

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ends and the warmer temps, and riding opportunities of spring peek around the corner.

Going down in the heart of the Twin Cities, the bike show takes place at the River Center - a large convention center with more than enough room to host hundreds of motorcycles, plenty of vendors, and a car show.

The show boasts lines of bikes, ranging from vintage choppers, restored classics, performance FXR’s, viclas and big wheel baggers. As you walk down the aisle, the style may change from bike to bike - but each one shows off incredible handiwork. There is a section for professional builders and a large section of garage-built bikes.

A large section of the show this year featured crazy choppers from the Vitzy Boys who hail from North Dakota. Over in the pro-builds area, Cabana Dan’s Pea Shooter sat next to a CrazyFrank equipped shovelhead, which sat next to a high-bar Vicla.

Vendors bring out their latest and greatest products. Metzeler

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brought Kevin “Teach” Baas’s newest project. His high school chopper shop class showed off their new ME-77 vintage style tire. S&S Cycle brought out their newest hi-po products, House of Kolor showed off their beautiful kandy paint colors, and Hoffman Designs had their high performance custom builds on display.

In the next room, a cycleswapmeet brings out all sorts of parts - from full rollers to that mirror you were looking for, or even a vintage springer front end that you didn’t know you needed.

Artwork, vintage helmets, and old chopper magazines abound in this section - you’re sure to find something to take home!

One of the newer features of the show is the addition of the War of the Twins Indoor Flat Track Race which is held on Friday night. The track brings back the Midwest tradition of racing indoors on a concrete track. This mid-sized track allows for faster speeds than some of the shorter tracks. The Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum is a large arched brick building, which is a great setting for a unique show. It’s also the location of some of the original indoor racing from back in the day and adds some history to the mix. A unique feature of this venue is the open pit area. This allows fans to get some quality time in with the racers before they hit the track.

Racers of all sorts - from Lee Fealy on his vintage thumper to Hannah Lange on her Hooligan Sporty all make the trip and go full throttle in an attempt to capture the checkered flag.

The larger track allows for some more passing, and some “rubbin’ is racin” action, making for a very exciting set of laps!

As the snow melts and the warmer temperatures begin to set in the Donnie Smith Show is a great show, and is the perfect way to start the riding season.

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ach year in Sturgis people are plagued with the wondering what to do and knowing where the cool kids are at. On the off chance that you don’t feel like riding some of the most epic roads in the country there is never a lack of moto entertainment during the Black Hills Motorcycle Rally.

We’ve put together a small list of some of the places you may want to check out during your Sturgis Adventure!

IRON HORSE SALOON

Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 Garage Build Motorcycle Show – Sturgis Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 Cycle Source Ride In Custom Bike Show Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 AMCA Vintage Day & Swap Baker Smoke Down Show Down Cycle Source Industry Night Tuesday, Aug 6, 2016 Lil’ Evil Inkorpor8ted Performance Bike Show Mini Bike Drag Races Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 Cycle Source / Lichter Run To The Line Perewitz Paint Show

STURGIS BUFFALO CHIP

Saturday, Aug. 3-Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 2019 Motorcycles As Art™ Exhibit – What’s The Skinny: Motorcycling Without The Fat

Pb&J Ride From Camp Zero Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 Buffalo Chip School’s Out Chopper Show Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 Fxr Show & Dyna Mixer American Flat Track Sturgis Buffalo Chip Tt Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 Gambler 500 Mini Bike Enduro Race Legends Ride Tuesday, Aug 6, 2016 Biker Belles Women & Wheels Bike Show™ Sportster Showdown™ Bike Show & Party World’s Sexiest Bagger Bike Show Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 Florida Full Throttle Magazine All Brands Bike Show & Bagger Blastoff Street Drag Invitational With Crazy John Hooligan Races Thursday, Aug 8, 2019 Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 Ama Supermoto Races Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019 Ama Supermoto Races

JACKPINE GYPSIES RALLY RACE

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August 2nd- Vdtra Short Track (Flat Track) 7pm August 3rd- Vdtra Short Track (Flat Track) 7pm August 4th- Motocross 10:00am

August 5th- Amateur Hill Climb 10am August 5th- Vdtra Short Track (Flat Track) 7:00pm August 7th- Verta-X (Hill Climb) 7:30pm August 8th- Short Track (Go-Karts, MiniSprints, And Bikes) 7:00pm August 9th- Pro Hill 10:00am

MISCELLANEAOUS LOCATIONS

STURGIS

Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 Spirit Of Sturgis Vintage Racing Sturgis Museum Darren Mckeag 1-4pm Aft Flat Track ½ Mile Rapid City Full Throttle Saloon Old School Chopper Show Tuesday, Aug 6, 2016 Sons Of Speed Vintage Motorcycle Races At Full Throttle Saloon Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 Sturgis Museum And Hall Of Fame Inductions Sturgis Museum Darren Mckeag 1-4pm Pappy Hoel Memorial Ride From Full Throttle Saloon Thursday, Aug 8, 2019 Full Throttle Saloon Bike Show

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hear it all the time, “Growing up isn’t for sissies.” Maybe “sissies” isn’t the word most often used, but hey, this is a family publication, right? In my midthirties now, I’m typically considered a young man to most of my V-Twin industry counterparts. However, to most, on the inside of my hobby side of the motorcycle industry, racing, I’m seen as the “old guy”.

This gives me a unique perspective as to where I fit into the motorcycle sphere as a whole. When it comes to the custom motorcycle scene though, I only have one question: “What the heck do you want from us?”

I’m now ten years into being a rally rat.

I’ve been working in motorcycle shops since my mid-teens. I’ve mowed grass, changed tires, fought with a bead breaker and lost, managed a parts counter, served as a chrome specialist, and sold everything at rallies from windshields to tires. Though my cousin who first employed me at his shop in rural West Kentucky was always into Harley’s, it took “chopper TV” in the early 2000’s to make me realize that custom V-Twin motorcycles weren’t just for old guys. Jesse James’ rebel attitude and punk surfer/skateboarder vibe resonated with the southern California motocrosser that I so longed to be. Then came Pat

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Article By: Tyler Porter Patterson, who was literally using dirt bike parts on his V-Twin creations. From there, I was hooked.

It seems that for my generation, replicating or blending styles is simply what we do. Perhaps we aren’t as creative as generations before us. Or maybe it’s the fact that we simply want to “copy” the old styles of bikes to make us feel like we were more involved with the older generation. However, no matter what we seem to do, it never makes the people who we seek to appease with our builds happy. Maybe we are on our phones too much?

With the boomer influx to Facebook, the one thing that seems to be forgotten is that no one is required to follow us. Don’t like our content? It’s pretty simple to ignore us.

From a millennial’s standpoint, ignoring us online is the biggest form of punishment!

In this day and age though, nearly all of us have a side hustle. So, all of that over posting, all of that “can’t live without my phone” lifestyle, that’s literally us “Building Our Brand”, so that we can make a little cash on the side, or at least set ourselves up for future opportunities. That’s the way our world works now. My side hustling came from necessity to make ends meet.

Our generation didn’t have the luck of

pensions, guaranteed raises, or even job security. Boomers jacked the real estate market to crippling prices, raised the cost of college tuition to astronomical levels, all while running businesses that required a bachelor’s degree to work there. To get a raise in my age bracket, most of us have to leave a job and find another that will pay us a little more. Because of this, we’re seen as uncommitted job hoppers, and not focused on our work. Studies show that millennials work more hours than the GenXers before us. Dedication isn’t a problem for most of us. Money to pursue our hobby, for those of us here, motorcycles, is where the struggle begins.

Ten years ago most of us were at the entry level of our careers when the economy took a big “grumpy”. It left us out in the cold with no career prospects. Overnight, a lot of us went from professional careers to working the part-time jobs we did in college. Once again we became servers, bartenders, office assistants, parts counter dudes and dudettes. We were looked upon as lazy and unsuccessful, yet we were dog paddling in raging flood waters to simply stay afloat. Myself, I went from working at a very successful heating, and air business as a controls tech to working a dealership parts counter in a matter of weeks. I blogged on a website for a few bucks, washed yachts at the lake, mowed my friends’ yards and washed their cars.

Of course, I couldn’t afford a nice late model Harley, so I rode my hand-medown 1976 RD400 around town. I’d listen to geezer gliders tell me only Harley’s were real motorcycles and that anything Japanese was junk. They’d talk about beating up Honda riders, burning bikes, and all of the fake crap the dress up pirates like to talk about. But then a funny thing happened. They’d see my bike. It’s “resto-mod” restored. Pure Café fashion with Clubman bars, Coffman expansion chambers and screaming Yamaha racing Yellow Paint. Suddenly, they are different people. “Oh man, I had one just like that!”

No, you didn’t, Bob. They didn’t make a RD400 in yellow paint from the factory. “In high school, I wanted one of these so bad!”

Sorry, Dick, you must have squandered your summertime hay hauling money away because these were cheap when they were new. “You know, my first bike was actually a Honda trail 70.” Now we are getting somewhere. Through all the

chrome and leather, many have lost their way. Many of you became so opinionated to what you didn’t like, you forgot about where you started. So why are so many older guys in this custom world throwing so much shade our way?

One of the things I point to is obviously forgetfulness. Sometimes when I’m flying to a rally, I even forget how lucky I am.

Yes, it’s work, and it’s hard work. A lot of times it isn’t fun. But you know what else?

When I was watching chopper TV in my bedroom in 2001, I was seeing Sturgis on that 13” screen and dreaming of one day riding a bike down Lazelle street. A second thing is the general fact that motorcycling in America at least, is seen as a sort of rebellion: It’s dangerous, it’s not what normal people do. It’s not what most parents want you to do. It’s also the reason most boomers started riding motorcycles!

I believe that once a lot of the boomer set had kids, you saw through different eyes how dangerous it was. Perhaps you didn’t want your own kids to be the dangerous rebels that you were. Unknowingly, I believe an entire generation discouraged kids from taking up motorcycles, and now the aging board of directors at the OEM’s are fighting for our share of wallet like a hooker on Las Vegas Boulevard.

In the world of motorcycling, I know

I’m lucky. I’m privileged. Because of my job, I’ve been able to sit with Arlen Ness and have a meal. I consider Sugar Bear a good friend of mine. Bryan Fuller taught me to keep working on my bike because trying and failing will eventually lead to knowledge and success. But my peers, holy cow, are most of them 1000 times more talented than me. They are better painters, welders, fabricators; they simply have better style than me. My jaw is dropped at what my age group is creating at every event like the Lichter Exhibit at the Buffalo Chip; popular shows now like The One Show, Mama Tried, The Congregation Show, Fuel Cleveland, The Handbuilt show and others like them. Old school events like the Big Mountain Run (It’s really not that good…), El Diablo Run, Kernville Kampout, The Catalina Wine Mixer and so many others send us back to the days that most of you guys lived, so why is it a problem to replicate now?

One of my favorite things about this magazine is that though it is chopper focused, it isn’t Harley only. In my opinion, a Yamaha XS650 chopper is cooler than any Black Street Glide. You’ll find Triumphs a few pages from Yamaha. Flat and Knuckleheads a couple of page flips away from Evo chops. Most of us have to get in cheap, just like most did from the

generation before us. I got in by restoring a hand-me-down bike. It took me five years to afford to complete my shovelhead. My next build? A dirt-cheap Sportster, which in my opinion, is the greatest motorcycle platform ever devised. Very few in my generation think we are reinventing the wheel. Our “wheel” of choppers is already a solid foundation. We just simply want to enjoy the culture that most of you created.

In some way, we are dressing like you used to, or maybe still do. We are styling bikes the way you like and putting our own spin on it. When major rallies like Sturgis and Daytona have become too commercial, we started low key ones like rallies of the 70’s. What is the problem? Do you guys not like 1970’s and 1980’s you?

If nothing else, most of us are basically longing for the way things used to be.

Can you lend us a helping hand? Attend our events. You’re welcome here. Tell us stories, help us learn. Maybe we’re punks, but maybe we’re the punks that you used to be. The one thing we have in common is this; rad custom motorcycles.

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ustom bike deserves a custom story, they deserve that special time when their hard work is shared with the world. When times are presenting us with over processed production rides and an industry that better right itself before it meets Davey Jones locker, the ones left standing will be the true garage builder. The ones with mouths to feed, making an honest living, and doing what these machines they put together were meant to do, bring them joy, and make them cool. The story of Jerry Merola’s

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Pan is not different.

It all started with a post Jerry put up on Instagram; he was looking to trade his running ‘71 Shovel for a Panhead project. Shortly after, he received a direct message from a guy in Florida that dug the Shovel and had a few Panhead options available, talk about luck! One of them was this 1959 running Panhead chopper. A deal was quickly made, and a month later Jerry headed to Virginia to meet the dude half-way to make the swap. To his surprise, the deal also included a bunch of really cool parts; it was an

even better score than he thought.

When Jerry got home, he unloaded the goods and took a really good look at everything, still in disbelief that he just made this killer deal! The way the bike was chopped wasn’t his personal style, but the wishbone frame was raked, and it had a chrome twisted 16 over Springer. He started to strip off everything he didn’t want or like on, probably took off about 10 lbs. of chrome spike nuts in all different sizes. Jerry put all the parts in boxes for the next swap meet.

The build began, and Jerry started

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to put something together with what he had lying around to make it look as cool as he could without dumping a lot of cash into a project he was not truly sold on yet. He just wanted to get the “Devil” on the road so he could get the feel of long chopper. He rode it as much as he could for the rest of the season, needless to say, he fell in love with it! The way it handled was the feeling Jerry was looking for; the feeling you only get from being on a long chopper.

That winter, Jerry decided to break it down and go for it. A good friend, Buddy Miller, was called in to discuss the project. Buddy’s work is top notch, he is a perfectionist known around Jersey for his paint and molding work but also a great fabricator and has built many cool choppers.

Buddy did most of the fabrication, all the molding, and paint on this red devil.

As Jerry started collecting the parts needed, there was one part he knew he had to find, the old Century/Ness springer front end.

Merola picked up a Mullins narrowed star hub, along with a 21-inch aluminum high shoulder rim which was laced with Buchanan spokes for the front, and an old Borrani 19 inch high-shoulder rim was found at a swap meet, which was polished up and given a star hub and laced with Buchanan spokes as well. He also procured two sets of Anderson pegs at the local swap meet which were cut down and reshaped into mini pegs to keep everything looking skinny.

The king and queen seat pan went to Weston from Counter Balance Cycles to upholster the seat, and of course, he killed

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it!

Once the mock-up was done, Jerry dropped off a bunch of parts to the Chrome plater. Next step was to pull the motor and tranny out of the frame. He took the top end apart, which was cleaned and freshened up. Jerry himself polished up the tranny and carburetor for that shiny show look, painted the jugs black, picked up some new chromed rocker boxes, skinny D rings, and new pushrod tubes. Merola changed all the old nuts and bolts to new chrome and finished it up with a nice shiny Benchmark

air cleaner.

Another good friend Jeremy Bievenour was putting together the first Keystone Collective Bike and Art show in York PA. and invited Jerry to bring the Jersey Devil, so the goal was to try to get it done in time for its first show.

With the frame back from Buddy a week before the show, the mad rush began!

Every night after work was used to put it all together. The gas tank and oil tank came mid-week. With many late nights, Jerry pulled off the almost impossible!

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JERSEY DEVIL TECH SHEET Owner: Jerry Merola City/State: Howell, New Jersey Fab. By: Buddy Miller & Jerry Merola Year: 1959 Model: H-D Panhead Chopper Value: Your 13th Born Time: 1735 To Present Time Engine Year: 1959 Model: FLH Panhead Builder: Ignition: Single Contact Point Manual Advance Displacement: 73.66 Ci Pistons: Wiseco Heads: OEM Carb: S&S Super E Cam: Sifton Air Cleaner: Bench Mark Exhaust: Modified Paughco Upsweep Primary: Primo Rivera Transmission Year: 1959 Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: Jockey Frame Year: 1959 Make: Harley-Davidson Rake: 43 Degrees Stretch: 4 Out 5 Up Forks Type: Springer Builder: Century/ Ness Extension: 12 Over Triple Trees: Wheels, Tires, Brakes Front Wheel: Borrani Wm1 High Shoulder / Buchanan Spokes / Richmond Narrowed 5 Star Hub Size: 1.60 X 21 Front Tire: Firestone Classic Ribbed 2.75/21 Front Brake: Over Rated Rear Wheel: Borrani WM3 High Shoulder / Buchanan Spokes / 5 Star Hub Size: 2.15 X 19 Rear Tire: Firestone Ans 4.00/19 Rear Brake: H-D Mechanical Painting Painter: Buddy Miller Color: Candy Apple Type: House Of Kolor Graphics: Flames By Buddy Miller Molding: Buddy Miller Chroming: Superchrome Accessories Bars: Pullbacks Risers: Hand: Internal Throttle Fuel Tanks: Molded Narrowed & Stretch Wassell Front Fender: Hell No! Rear Fender: Lowbrow Manta Ray Seat: Counter Balance Cycles Foot Controls: Buddy / Jerry & Finger Mids Oil Tank: Harley Davidson Headlight: Hella VW Backup Light Taillight: Prism Supply Weld-On Ripple Tail Light Speedo: It’s A Chopper Baby Photographer: Mark V

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In the end, the show was a success, and the bike received crazy killer feedback. Since then, many miles have been put on this ride. I myself have been lucky to be a part of some of those miles this past Daytona when I have to say a true friendship was made. And as for the Jersey Devil, a keeper for sure!

Jerry want to take some ink to thank Buddy Miller for helping make his vision come true and everyone else that may have been involved in any way. He would also wants to thank all the small shops and garage builders that create beautiful parts for our builds, “I’ve used many on this bike, support small businesses, Made in the USA parts and Ride on!!!!”

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couple of weeks back Kayla and I had the distinct pleasure of being invited onto an episode of ShopTalk. As most of you know, ShopTalk is this magazine’s weekly offering to the chopper Gods that streams live on YouTube, Facebook, and multiple other platforms. If you haven’t taken the time to watch it, you should really consider doing so.

Not only is ShopTalk informative, but it is also wildly entertaining and allows the viewers to interject their thoughts and opinions via live stream commenting. On the particular show that Kayla and I took part in we were primarily there to discuss our new book appropriately named Roads are for Journeys: Motorcycling Through Europe. The book will officially be released June 12th, so get ready

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Article And Photos By: Charlie Weisel

for that. I will discuss more about the book at the end of this article because I would like to first address a different topic. At one point during the conversation, Chris leaned into the mic and brought up the fact that many of my articles are slightly, if not aggressively, leaning towards the metaphysical side of motorcycling.

Chris then proceeded to ask as to why this was and as to why I write in the manner I do. In the moment, I stumbled on this question, not entirely knowing how to answer. It wasn’t so much that I didn’t know the answer, it was more than I was not expecting it and therefore didn’t feel comfortable attempting to elaborate on the topic in a manner that I was sure would come across as unclear. There were a multitude of reasons that I got jammed up in fact, so this is my best, and most honest, attempt at answering the question in detail.

I write the way I do because it is how I speak in my head; these are the words I would choose to use aloud if I were given the ability and these are the lyrical rhythms I would adhere to. For many years I have been plagued with a speech

impediment that at times has been crippling and at others is nearly imperceptible. Over more recent years, with countless hours of practice, I have managed to hide this stutter from nearly everyone. I do this by carefully choosing words I know I won’t stumble on and placing those words in an order I can get through. Often, I find myself pausing to reorganize a sentence in my head if I find myself getting stuck, other times, I simply deflect.

This act of mental wordplay has become almost second nature at this point, but it still comes at the cost of not always being able to express myself aloud in a way I see fit for a situation. The written word, I have found, is a much better resource for me. When writing, I can tell a story the way I want it heard, not the way I am forced to tell it when speaking. I can use words on paper in a way I would never be able to say aloud. In fact, I would struggle immensely to read out loud most anything I write. To be clear, I do not see this as a flaw; it is, in fact, part of me that I have learned to cherish and understand. What I once viewed as a curse I now view

as a gift. It has afforded me the ability to be far more understanding of others struggles in a way I never could before. This next paragraph should summarize how I came to harbor that feeling.

In regards to the metaphysical nature of many of my articles, I can tell you this, motorcycling for me has always been more about the travel than the machine. Clearly, I am an avid lover of all things, two wheels and choppers will always hold a special place in my heart, but at the end of the day, I am a traveler first. I view wandering as an unguided tour of the soul where we are allotted the time to reflect on our lives, beliefs, and values that make us who we are. A motorcycle trip is more than the simple act of getting from point A to point B; it is the journey of getting from a state of distress to one of understanding and the calmness that comes with it. It is the act of finding ourselves amongst the chaos of our modernday world. I could possibly go as far as to say that my speech impediment assisted in fueling my desire to chase sunsets on a desolate stretch of road. Alone in

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my head, I was given the time to understand why this detriment had befallen me, I was given the time and space to become ok with it and eventually learned to see it as a blessing. I’ve learned more about myself at 80 miles per hour than from any therapist or professor. I’m guessing many of you reading this feel the same way. This alignment in thoughts is what keeps the motorcycling community alive and is what set the culture in motion.

I don’t preach about motorcycle travel because I think it is for everyone, I preach about it because I truly believe in its power to unravel a person’s security blanket and open their eyes to who they want to be and what they want out of life. If this eye-opening experience scares you, then that is all the more reason to go do it. Traveling will furthermore open your eyes to other ways of life, other beliefs, and other struggles.

It provides perspective. It fosters sympathy and understanding.

Traveling is not for the faint of heart, it is for the brave, and as we all know, fortune favors the bold.

I want to finish by circling back to the beginning and briefly discuss the book Kayla, and I just finished.

It is a story of a journey that began in Boulder, Colorado, across the Atlantic Ocean on a container ship and crescendoed with a 16 -country tour through Europe. In this book, we discuss some of the logistics of making this trip happen as well as share our thoughts on topics such as culture, food, lodging, roads, and many others. With writing from both Kayla and I, you will get two perspectives on the trip, often very different. We hope the book will allow you, the reader, to see into the everyday world of international motorcycle travel. The book will be available June 12th on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at www.infernoartstudio.com. You can also follow me on Instagram @ charlietravelingchopper and Kayla @Roadsareforjourneys. We very much appreciate everyone’s support thus far in helping to get the word out about our newest endeavor and look forward to receiving feedback!

Until next time, keep the compass spinnin, and I’ll see you on the road!

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inter got to me this year…bad. I stared at my covered bike as the snow came down and knew I had to get out of Baltimore to rejuvenate myself with some warmer weather and blue skies. So, a flight out to my hometown of Tucson, Arizona, to bask in the sun and visit my family was a must! Boy, did I pick the perfect time to go! End of February, whether in the upper 70’s and not

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a raindrop the entire week! Perfect!

I decided to throw out an Instagram post that I was going to be in Tucson that week. Incredibly, I received many messages and photos of killer bikes from all over Arizona. I wish I had the time to shoot them all!

There was one chopper that stood out to me, and when that happens, it’s on! Brent Buenger graciously made plans to meet me out in my favorite place on earth…the

desert. It was a perfect Wednesday afternoon as I sat on a rock, heart racing, waiting for the roar of a vintage Harley to come around the bend. I was like a kid waiting for Christmas! Then it happened, Brent carved one of the most beautiful Knuckleheads I’ve ever seen down the hills of Gates Pass and pulled in with a smile on his face. Blown away, I couldn’t believe I was getting this opportunity. As soon as he pulled off his helmet, it was

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like we already knew each other.

Quickly, we started talking about his cherished build, great stories and details, details, details!

Camera out, one kick, confused tourists, two troublemakers, and a motorcycle ironically named “Double Trouble.” Off we went.

This 1946 Knucklehead was resurrected from a garage in Phoenix, AZ about four years ago. The bike had been sitting unridden for approximately 20 years and was owned by an older rider, now in his mid-seventies, who had reluctantly conceded that he was not going to ride it anymore. The purchase deal was made with the agreement that Brent would put it back on the road and ride it as opposed to flipping it or parting it out for cash online. So, that is what he set off to do.

The bike was in relatively good condition and ran (sort of) but it was definitely not roadworthy. The ancient iron had original style split gas tanks, dash, rear fender, wide seat, and a myriad of mechanical problems (some significant, some not). Initially, Brent rebuilt

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the dual M35 Linkerts, repaired the transmission, and completely replaced the electrical system, and after being stranded on the side of the road more than once, got it rideable. The dual Linkert carbs were kind of a pain-in-the-ass, hence the name “Double Trouble.”

He also changed out the oil tank, gas tank, rear fender, lights, seat, wheels, installed a magneto, fabricated a sissy bar, and added other various personal touches.

Ultimately, after a bit of riding, it became apparent that the motor needed to be rebuilt (primarily a clapped-out sprocket shaft bearing and race). So, Brent sold a bunch of parts at a swap meet and had the bottom end rebuilt by Mark McPherson at Arizona Custom Motor and Machine in Tucson.

George Counes at Spartan Frameworks in Tucson also helped with the bottom end assembly. Top end machining was done by Steve Norton at Nomad Machine Works in Tucson. Brent assembled the top end and did the final motor assembly himself. After the motor rebuild, Brent kept the tins raw and kept making mechanical improvements for several months so he could do a shake-down on the bike before painting and detailing.

Paintwork was done by Brent (with help taping out the flames from

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DOUBLE TROUBLE TECH SHEET Owner: Brent Buenger City/State: Vail, Arizona Builder: Owner Year: 1946 Model: FL Knucklehead Value: N/A Time: 2 Years (On & Off) ENGINE Year: Early 1946 Harley Davidson Model: OEM Knucklehead Builder: Mark McPherson/George Counes/Owner Ignition: Morris Magneto Displacement: 74” Pistons: S&S Heads: 46 HD Modified Carb: Dual M35 Linkerts Cam: Andrews S Grind Exhaust: 2” Upswept Fishtails Primary: BDL 1-1/2”, Stock Clutch TRANSMISSION Year: Early 50’s Make: OEM HD Shifting: 4 Speed Ratchet Top FRAME Year: 1940’s Model: HD OEM Knucklehead Rake: 34 Degrees (Approximate) Stretch: None FORKS Builder: Type: 38 Knucklehead/UL Spring Fork Triple Trees: Brass Risers Extension: 3” Over WHEELS Front Wheel: Timken Bearing Star Hub Size: 21” Tire: Avon Front Brake: None Rear Wheel: Timken Bearing Star Hub Size: 16” Tire: Avon Rear Brake: Mechanical Stock Drum PAINT Painter: Owner Color: Black, Rootbeer, Pagan Gold Type: House of Kolor Shimrin Chroming: Capitol Metal Finishing -Tucson, AZ ACCESSORIES Bars: Throttle Addiction Vintage Apes Risers: Ryan Cox Hand Controls: Biltwell Whiskey Throttle Foot Controls: Stock Repop Gas Tank(s): Alien Oil Tank: Front fender: None Rear Fender: Lowbrow Customs Stingray Seat: Zee Engineers Headlight: Lowbrow Customs Repop Tail light: Prism SupplyDual LED Ripples Speedo: None Kicker Pedal: Infernal Combustion Sissy Bar: Owner Photographer: Deb Fitch

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Johnny Vegas) in his garage with some paint he had leftover in the cabinet. He intended to get the bike looking good and running well before riding down to the Howl and Prowl vintage bike show in Bisbee, AZ. Howl and Prowl, held on Memorial Day weekend each year, is undeniably the premier vintage chopper and motorcycle event in the Southwest and is organized by Sam Donaldson and Matthew

Romero of Old Shit Rules. To his surprise, the bike won best in show at the event.

Brent never intended to build a “show bike,” and by no means do does he consider this Knucklehead to be a show bike. Brent just wanted to build a clean chopper that could be ridden, and that is what I he does with it (with lots of gas stops).

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he Cherokee Blue Ridge Run is fast becoming one of my favorite events. Mainly because it is located in the middle of some of the best mountain roads with tons of loops through the Great Smoky Mountains. I believe it is a real “riders” rally. The venue for the main festivities and music is on the Cherokee Indian Reservation.

The grounds are incredible, and the local tribe is very welcoming to the bikers traveling through. I always forget that you are basically traveling to another nation, one of the more pleasant yet differences is the lack of a dominant police. The bikes and characters that crawl out of the backwoods and small towns are pretty damn cool. Sure, you have a large number of traveling baggers and such, but the surprising amount of what I would classify as old school biker home builds and daily riders is refreshing when walking the parking lot.

Like a lot of the first parties I attended, the motorcycle line up throughout the day changes as people ride in and out using the main

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stage as a meeting point. As the sun starts its decline, the rows start filling in thick. The bikes get lined up, filling in from the back towards the stage.

This gave it a cool “party” vibe that I have not felt in a few years at some of the larger rallies. Of course, Jay “Worlds Fastest V-Twin Emcee” Allen helps with that vibe, that dude is the real deal. His mix of truly educating the crowd about current motorcycle industry issues, party, and jokes is well received. You feel like you’re part of something, not just attending.

That’s a rare talent as an emcee.

Sure you get to parade main street and then walk to a venue but at The Blue Ridge Run the Bikes and the people that ride them become part of the action. By the time the last bands come out, you don’t have to walk very far to find a new friend or have a great conversation.

I work the motorcycle with Bob Kay, and we like to run a tight ship with top current talent on the show circuit. This is not your typical ride in show, we showcase these bikes as an “artistic feature,” and they are available for viewing during the

entire rally. The organizers of the Blue Ridge Run stepped up for Team USA, and this motorcycle show is an East Coast Qualifier for The AMD World Championships in Germany 2020. This brings out the best of the best in any region that our traveling circus brings us. The air-conditioned hall we set up the show bikes in also houses Grease & Gears Garage with the Cycle Source crew and emcee Pat Jansen who keeps things hopping. The amount of information and talent in that region comes out on that stage. Having the opportunity for many regional builders and artisans to showcase their skills live at the event and to the internet is a real game-changer for them. It proves that there are incredibly talented people still plugging away with the passion of motorcycles in their blood.

We brought in Taylor Schultz to do a little instructional for kids throughout the day and pinstripe for hire during the night. His work is mind-blowing, and he always draws a crowd.

Makoto Endo created art live during the event with his chopstick painting.

If you don’t know who he is make

sure you Google that dude. Not only is he doing all the work on canvas with chopsticks, but he only uses ink.

My mind is always blown watching him mix down ink to the shades he wants and create a masterpiece over a few short days. One entire wall of the exhibit hall was filled with curated photos by Heidi Zumbrun, who is a traveling motorcycle nut, surfer, and amazing photographer are just a couple of her titles. She is a true powerhouse and good travel friend. Seeing her artwork is captivating enough, but watching her interact with all the people at the rally is amazing. Lots of people look at a photo and shrug it off, but the crowd around her soul capturing art all weekend spoke for itself. The ability to have all these features under one roof made it super cool place to hang out for a while.

For the first time, on Friday night the majority of rally-goers ventured to a dirt track just down the road.

It was dirty, loud, and downright dangerous…aka awesome!!! Also, some of the best local flat track you could see. Keep in mind some pro’s come in town, and they are great to watch, but the local grassroots boys slinging dirt and fists is what it’s all about. Nobody got hurt bad and hooting and hollering for people you never met makes any motorcycle event fun. Funny thing about racing, you can pick a side and never have to know a damn thing about the side you’re on. This was super fun, and the spectators seemed to enjoy it greatly. Knowing we had some great bands back at the fairgrounds later that night with good friends was even better.

Once the mist started to burn off on Saturday morning, we witnessed the area come to life with rideable paint masterpieces. The Perewitz Paint Show set up shop, and rolling art trickled in. Jody and her legendary father pulled no punches when it came to putting together a must-see show. I noticed that many of the bikes had a slant to performance.

I personally really dig this. You can see the fancy paint jobs and start to realize the field of entries has been accented with a growing majority of sticky tires that have been well scrubbed in. This always makes you smile.

The final day of the Cherokee Blue Ridge Run brought the Cycle Source Ride-In Bike Show, dozens of cool custom and vintage motorbikes rolled

in for a chance at bragging rights. In the end, Tim Dixxon took home best of show.

Between set-up, work, friends, and a couple bottles of whiskey with Bob, that’s about the gist of the event from my perspective. Tons of vendors and stuff going on during all the stuff I noticed like most places, however like I said, the location, the vibe, and

the features makes this one of my favorites to attend. Cool thing is, I think we are trying to get the entire band back together to do it again this year. And I cannot wait.

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t press time we are sitting at a third of the way through the 2019 AFT Premier Twins series. We have hit every kind of race track except a good cushion half-mile like Lima Ohio (June 29th, Allen County Fairgrounds, DON’T MISS IT!) and due to rain, we haven’t made it to a Mile yet, but just after my deadline, we should be racing the Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky.

We are starting to form some answers about what the season holds for us. Right now we know that the Indian FTR750’s are still the dominant bike, but JD Beach has shown that the Yamaha is making progress with his win at the Super TT in Arizona. Jared Mees may have had a DNF in Daytona, but he hasn’t been outside of the top 5 since then.

Briar Bauman seems to be running away with an early points lead and with his wins, it’s hard to argue that it’s his season to lose. However, with all of that information, there is still one question left. Where is Bryan Smith?

Brian left the Indian factory team at the close of the season in 2018 and wasn’t too shy about the feel of that

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bike for him. I’ve even written about it in these pages. He joined the Crosley Racing/Howerton Motorsports team once again. They took their race and championship proven design

and made some updates to it for the 2019 season. “The bike just feels and fits like home!” Bryan says. “We are just lacking the feel/grip to the track that I like. We did our fair share of testing, more than ever before, but unfortunately, it’s hard to replicate race day conditions in testing, and that showed.” The season started with a

bang in Daytona. Bryan qualified well and easily transferred from his semifinal to the main. That being said, Bryan isn’t known as a great TT rider. He has had positive results in Daytona, both winning a short track there over ten years ago, and then finishing strong at the TT’s over the last couple of years. However, with two laps to go, Bryan retired from the main event, officially finishing in 15th place. “Daytona felt great.”

Says Smith. “Then the crank sensor went out with 1.5 laps to go. It was a bummer for sure.”

From there the series moved on to the banked, red clay short track in North Georgia and this is where Bryan’s struggles began to show. Finishing just inside the top 10, Bryan recalls that event well, “We definitely weren’t happy with 9th, and we made a ton of changes to engines and power delivery for Texas.” A former national champion, Bryan is nearly always near the front.

For the Michigan native, it’s been that way nearly all of his entire life. Bryan was somewhat of an amateur prodigy and success has followed him most of the way. His breakout wins aboard

the revolutionary Howerton Kawasaki were the stuff of legend. For a few seasons, if the series was headed to a mile event, the odds were incredibly stacked against the rest of the field to be able to take down Smith for a win. The results in Texas were even worse, with Bryan missing out on the main event by one spot. “It’s been a few years since I missed a main event and it sucks. But the sun came out the next day, didn’t it? I could have used my provisional start card to still run the main, but decided to save it for a day where we had a shot at winning.”

Since then, Bryan has withdrawn from two events, the Super TT and the Perris Half-Mile. He was slated to return for the Sacramento Mile, a race he typically dominates, but it was canceled due to rain. Where has he been? A quick glimpse on social media would tell you he’s just been trail riding with his buddies back in Michigan, but that can’t be the truth. Bryan is too focused for that. Bryan is more serious than that. So what is going on? As it turns out, a whole heck of a lot.

“Our results are the only reason we took the time off.” Smith States. “We are pretty determined to win the miles and want to be fully prepared.” The time away from the track wasn’t all lazy though, “We’ve made many changes to every part of the motorcycles. We’re almost taking a couple steps back to where we were in 2016.”

The bright spot that the team was looking for came in Sacramento, California. A place where, in the past, Bryan has absolutely dominated the field. However, Mother Nature had other ideas. “I sure wasn’t as upset about the race as the promoter was, but I’m happy that they rescheduled the race rather than cancel it.” (The race is now scheduled for August 10th) There are several bright spots in the schedule for Bryan and the Howerton team. “I’m excited about all of the Miles this year, shocker! I’m looking forward to the Rapid City Half-Mile for sure.

That track is fun. I also think my nimble Kawi will be good at the Laconia Short Track.”

At this point in his career, Bryan is seen as one of the elder statesmen of the sport. Since he has traveled the circuit for nearly two decades, I wanted to lean on him to get an opinion on where the series is going.

It’s pretty interesting what he thinks about the twins class being split into the Production and Premier Twins classes, “It’s definitely shrunk it. (the premier twins class.) With three

classes now at the top level, it’s limiting the participation in each class.”

With Bryan perhaps on the later side of his career, I wanted to know who he is excited to see coming through the ranks. “I honestly can’t answer that.

There’s so many good kids right now.

If I had to pick a favorite, I’d take Ryan Wells since I’m responsible for his Starbucks addiction!”

While this is the first time I have seen a championship level rider take a break from a championship season, Bryan and his Crosley/Howerton Motorsports team aren’t dummies. They have real backing, real talent, and real engineering know how. Despite the brief vacation in the series, Bryan Smith will continue to be an exciting racer to keep your eyes on.

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had been in the town of Progresso in Yucatan, a state at the southernmost tip of Mexico for weeks. My rented camp was set in the garage on the ground floor of Leticia’s two-story apartment and had been acquired through a rather stupid fluke. The apartment on my left was occupied by a young Canadian who’d moved to this country less than three months ago, but he’d already acquired a very good command of the Spanish language. He and our Mexican landlady Leticia seemed good friends.

In the morning I’d do some writing on my laptop, spend time at a local gym, then visit town or hang at the apartment with anyone that might have come to visit—our place had become somewhat of a party spot.

Of those who came to grace this place, a few truly whacked out characters stood apart from the rest.

There was an older, rather beat up looking Texan who drove a big white 4-by-4 and sported a Marines tattoo.

His adulthood seemed stunted. He

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cussed constantly and often told dirty jokes that were most likely stolen from degenerate grade school-age refugees. The rumors of him were not good, but eventually, I liked the guy anyway. His best buddy was a doughy little American born Vietnamese mercenary that was here on leave from some distant conflict. He told me he worked for Black Water and had photos to prove it. Chino or, as the Texan called him, “V.C.” talked incessantly about killing, maiming, and murder. His favorite thing in this world, Chino just wouldn’t shut up about it.

In the nighttime bars, he’d try to pick up chicks with the graphic pictures on his phone and his incessant talk of homicide. Chino didn’t get laid much.

During a conversation at the bar one night, my friend Nikki’s sister Nancy said to me, “That guy is going to hell!”

I was pretty sure there were several sexual escapades going on around here and felt they were getting strange too…Although I knew them to be good friends, the view from my newly

acquired garage home gave me more insight into their relationship. Late at night, I heard footsteps on the concrete stairwell that ran from upstairs to the garage floor near my tent. An inconspicuous glance revealed that it was Leticia. Then, as stealthily as possible, she’d slide into Nikki’s apartment. Sometime later, Leticia would slink back upstairs again. Our landlady had probably 20-years on Nikki and, for whatever reason, wanted to keep their rendezvous secret. I said nothing.

A week after my arrival, two old friends came to visit Nikki from his home city of Montreal, Canada. Both were in their early 30s. Ron seemed an average guy with close-cropped dirty blond hair and his wife Susan, a petite and pretty little brunette, seemed a good match. They’d been traveling Mexico by car and after arriving in town immediately rented one of Leticia’s upstairs apartments.

Ron, an intelligent man, told me they’d be staying a couple weeks. The pair

seemed an upstanding addition to our little community…until they got horny.

When that happened, and it happened a lot, they quickly took to banging each other wherever, and anywhere, they were at the moment. I opened the bathroom door in a local cantina one night only to catch our two bunnies in the act. As he held her bent over the sink, and without missing a beat, Susan turned to me and said, “Don’t mind us.” At the beach one day, they came out of the water with him carrying her from behind. His meaty hands held the little knees now curled up against small breasts that were still covered in a blue bikini top. Spread eagle to our crowd and still connected to him at the rear, both only offered everyone a big grin. Our little entourage gaped.

One never knew when or where it was going to happen. But it would happen.

I found the crazy couple to be a great source of entertainment, and I would miss them when they left.

One night while carousing about in the nearby city of Merida, I met a group of young local riders. I continued to spend weekends on the town with them. All were young guys who rode whatever small motorcycles each had been able to attain. Many wore leather jackets and were very good riders. In fact, a few of them took their motorcycle stunt show act to different venues across the state. After seeing clips on Oscar’s cell phone, I was genuinely impressed with the cuttingedge stunts performed aboard these little bikes. Although I’d been riding motorcycles all my life, some of these guys displayed skills far beyond my own.

Aside from my young biker friends, I also hung with a select group of wealthy Mexican yuppies who rode late model, highly accessorized, Harleys, and Goldwings. They would ride from the city of Merida to Progreso every Thursday for dinner and drinks at a particular bar, and I was always welcomed to join them. Most offered stares of confusion at the rough complexion of my heavily worn bike.

When I told road stories, they looked perplexed. But these boys knew how to party, and the time I spent in their company was always fun.

Speed bumps, sometimes small but often large, sometimes marked and sometimes not—are everywhere in southern Mexico. One night while riding back from the city, I accidentally hit a big one at about 40mph. The intense jar broke the tour packs rack, which in turn fell and shattered my

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taillight lens. This could turn into a real problem, for it would eventually be necessary to pack the motorcycle and leave this place.

The welding/auto repair shop was a messy place set atop a dirt lot. Its surface held a plethora of stripped cars, dump trucks, one old school bus, and miscellaneous parts scattered everywhere. I pulled in and set the kickstand only to note the man who approached. Pointing at the rack’s broken supports, I watched as the big round man with a dirty white t-shirt and baseball cap spun backward to bend to inspect my problem. In lousy Spanish, I managed to convey what I wanted done. “The hollow aluminum rails are old and weak. They will need two solid steel bars slid inside them for extra strength before being welded. Can you do it?” He said he could, and agreed to take the job. I followed as the big man walked us to a nearby supply store where we found the solid steel stock. Upon return, the welder worked on other projects while I removed the seat, trunk, and anything else that was in the way. The welder then set his torch to my job. In the end, he spent half a day on this project and only asked for $10. I gave him $20.

After three months in Mexico, it was time to go. My friend Michelle would be riding solo from California to Daytona for the rally, and I had agreed to meet her in Texas. After offering goodbyes to all my new friends, the bike was repacked by early morning, and I slipped away.

Again the highway became my only companion. As the days passed, I drifted through gasstations, restaurants, new campingplaces, and met many who wished to talk. There were stops and an endless procession of sights far too interesting to simply let pass by.

The latter often held my attention for hours, and then again, the miles passed slowly.

Warm sunshine rained upon the thick, green, and tropical forests that lined both sides of the little highway as it passed over the mountains of Veracruz. This was a place completely unlike anything I’d seen in the U.S. or Canada.

As I filled the tank at an isolated gas station, a European dualsport Honda pulled to the pumps, and I got to talking with its rider. An exceptional adventurer, he’d recently ridden across Switzerland, France, Germany, etc. and had just come from

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a nine-month tour of Africa. Just now though, he’d been riding solo through Mexico for 2-months and was on a slow route for Texas to rendezvous with a girlfriend, though he seemed in no big hurry. “Yea,” he told me, “I burned the last girl out about halfway through Africa, so she went home. Ah, there’s always another.” When both tanks were full, we walked to a nearby curb where I sat transfixed as he told me fantastic stories of his incredible worldwide adventure. This man was

67 years old!

Eventually, I asked, “To an old adventurer like you, does it ever get old? I mean, when the extraordinary

becomes the ordinary, what are you gonna do for fun?’” It was a problem with which I’d struggled. “Hell, no!” he replied, “You’ve just gotta have bigger adventures!” Having gained this small slice of the old man’s wisdom, we soon parted ways. Again the tropical jungle roads offered a deep sense of euphoria in which I was completely immersed when a cop pulled alongside me on a small motorcycle and motioned me to the shoulder. I’d been speeding.

“How much?” I asked. “Twenty bucks.”

“Twenty bucks! You’re out of your mind. I’ll give you five.” “Five dollars is not a lot of money Señor. We can go downtown if you prefer.” Legally, he’s supposed to take me to the station to pay his boss. He’d get no money that way, and I knew it. “We can go,” I offered gently to cause no trouble, “but I’d rather take care of it here.” “Tell you what,” he countered, “how’s fifteen?” “Okay…I’ll give you five.” “Ten.” Ten bucks is the going rate for a gringo in this area…and I knew it. After producing my wallet, I watched the cop look nervously around for any witnesses to the money exchange. Getting busted could mean trouble for him…I knew that too. Reaching into the wallet, I withdrew the peso equivalent of seven U.S. dollars, and blatantly held it out to him. For just a second he eyed the money, then quickly grabbed it and stuffed it into his pocket. He shook my hand then and said, “You know Mexico pretty good, don’t you?” “Maybe,” and I left him.

In the States, that ticket would have cost $150 and points on my license.

Mexico is so much cheaper.

The border passed, and again, I stood on American soil. I thought back. Already the adventure of these last months seemed like an unreal dream. These were the times of one’s life you never forget. I recalled the question: Could the world really be more a wonderland if I followed only my heart rather than my fear?

Again the answer had been yes.

Two days later, I hooked up with Michelle at a truck-stop on Texas Interstate-10. From there, we would continue to the Daytona rally before touring Florida and then moving north in spring. But then that’s another story…

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’ve got to be honest, up until about ten years ago I never really paid much attention to Servi Cars. I always thought they were too slow, or they didn’t look cool enough, unless someone tried to make a chopper trike out of them with Cragar mags and a custom box or something along those lines. But now when I see a fine piece of Milwaukee history like this, I definitely take notice!

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This particular beauty belongs to Keith Harman from Harrisburg, PA, and he’s just as proud of this as he would be a brand-new bike.

Keith started riding in 1967 on a ‘62 Triumph Bonneville, which was followed a few years later by a Norton 750 Commando. Both were great bikes, but he knew it was only a matter of time before he moved up to a Harley. A friend of his happened to be chasing

down a lead in Hershey, PA when he came across this beauty as a complete basket case. Now, with most basket case bikes you’re gonna be missing quite a few pieces but fortunately this one wasn’t the case. The last time this bike had been inspected was June of 66, and as a cool bit of history, the inspection sticker is still on the box.

The trike was originally

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purchased new by E.O. Miller Chevrolet and Oldsmobile in Campbelltown, PA in April of 1948 for use in their service department.

You may be wondering why a Chevy dealership would need a trike, well, these particular models were sold by the Motor Company from 1932 to 1973 in a variety of configurations for just as many purposes. This particular model is designated a 47 G model which means it came equipped with a small box and a tow bar as well as the large 60 AH battery from the Factory. The tow bar is that piece standing upright on the front end, as you can imagine, this is an extremely rare piece. Most of these models were bought by car

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dealerships so when a customer dropped their car at the dealer to have it serviced the mechanic could return the vehicle and a have a ride back to work because they used the tow bar to haul the trike behind the customers car. I’m pretty sure most of the guy’s didn’t mind making deliveries like that! They were also largely used by police departments for parking enforcement, as well as parade duty, due to their low gearing. Some departments were still actively using them into the nineties. Two more things that most people don’t know about these models is that the springer front ends were used all the way to 1957 with the 58 models using the by now

proven Hydra Glide forks and that the 1964 models were equipped with electric start, therefore, preceding the 65 Panhead as the first electric start Harley.

Once Keith had the trike in his possession, he got with his friend Tom Keefer, who owns Franklin Church Choppers in Dillsburg PA, to start piecing this time machine back together. As it was, some things couldn’t be salvaged, but others could. The motor was already complete and only needed a front head gasket.

The transmission was slipped into place with no problems, and the wheels were good, except for the front, which is a repop that doesn’t

look too bad according to Keith.

Thanks to a few hungry rodents and some harsh Pennsylvania winters the original cloth wiring harness was too far gone, so a new repop one was put into place.

The sheet metal is absolute gold as it has the original paint and tank decals as well as the script on the fender skirts, which were a $3.90 factory option. Another neat piece of history that came with the purchase of this bike was the original invoice, which documented the original purchase price of $511.00.

Harman did update the tires to new Firestone replacements, which was a great idea because this trike is ridden regularly and runs just as good as it looks. One of my favorite accessories on here is the OEM fire extinguisher, it’s the small brass piece on the rear box

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BARN FIND TECH SHEET Owner: Keith Harman City/State: Harrisburg,PA Builder: Franklin Church Choppers & Harman’s Crew Year: 1947 Model: Servi-Car Model “G” Value: Priceless Time: 3 Months ENGINE Year: 1947 Model: Harley FlatHead Builder: Franklin Church Choppers Ignition: Stock Displacement: 47 CI Pistons: Harley-Davidson Heads: Harley-Davidson Carb: Linkert Cam: Harley-Davidson Air Cleaner: Linkert Snorkel Exhaust: Stock Primary: Stock (Factory Oil Leak) TRANSMISSION Year: 1947 Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: Hand Shift Foot Clutch FRAME Year: 1947 Model: G Rake: Stock Stretch: Stock Forks Builder: Harley-Davidson Type: Stock Triple Trees: Extension: Stock WHEELS Front Wheel: 16” Size: 16” Tire: Front Brake: Drum Rear Wheel: Size: 16” Tire: Rear Brake: Drum PAINT Painter: Color: Patina Type: Graphics: Hand Painted Dealership Advertisement Chroming: ACCESSORIES Bars: Stock Risers: Stock Hand Controls: Stock Foot Controls: Stock Gas Tank(s):Stock Oil Tank: Stock Front fender: Rear Fender: Stock Seat: Stock Headlight: Stock Tail light: Stock Speedo: Stock Photographer: Chris Callen

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directly behind the rider, and yes that’s an original Harley-Davidson piece. If you ever get a chance to see this in person do yourself a favor and take a good look at a fine time capsule from a part of Harley’s heyday. Keith wanted to thank two of his employees Don Rexrode and Jim Walborn for all of their help as well. Thanks for sharing this with us, Keith!

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ello Dear Friends, I was in the shop doing what I do when my alarm went off and reminded me that today was deadline….awe shit.

My editor and the mighty Miss H will read this and say to themselves “Damn it Xav, why are you always last minute”?? To this, my reply is... “There’s always sooooo much stuff going on!” Now they, along with countless of you out there will agree there’s never enough hours in the day, right? Well, that’s what this month’s column is all about,TIME. I’m not going to get heavy and philosophical and crap, however, due to an incident that happened recently of my own doing I learned a very, very important lesson about time and either being present in it or not.

I’m sure you’re thinking, “Ok. You’re taking up my time with this shit, so get to the point already!”

That’s exactly my point! We’re always in such a God D**M hurry for EVERYTHING that while we’re trying to pack as much as we can into everyday life, that it is literally passing us by. I can’t speak for everyone but when I realize I’m so

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far into later this week that I can’t focus or appreciate what’s going

on right in front of me I feel like I’m cheating myself out of why I’m even here. I heard a saying once that said “You only live once’’ while in reality it should be, “You only die once” but you get to live every day, until that death. So, if indeed that is the truth, then why wouldn’t I want to make the most of every freakin’ day I am Alive. That includes being able to just stop and recognize those around me that I value the most.

Yes, yes bikes are cool and fun and all the other happy horseshit, but what’s truly important in life (we all say it, it’s on cards, in commercials and hell, thousands of songs and books have been written about it since a chord could be formed), our loved ones! So, you ask what does this has to do with “TIME”? Well, everything really: it’s the only thing we can never, ever get back! We can achieve and lose, we can create and destroy, but we can never get back the minute that just went by. I was chatting with an old childhood friend, and he said, “Man, our lives are half over,” It hit me like a bolt of lightning. So much so, that my next thought wasn’t about me

and what I haven’t achieved in life, but it was about how much time I don’t spend with people I love because “that tank has to get done” or “This is more important.” In all reality, my time with people I care about is more important than anything in this material world I live in.

Now, this is just my outlook, but that’s only because some recent events have changed my view on not only life but who’s still here to enjoy it. With that being said, I urge you to stop, look around, and tell that one or many people you love them, because tomorrow may be too late...

Now onto bike stuff, I’ve been invited to be a part of the Flying Piston Builders Breakfast this year in Sturgis. Every year they ask a few builders to customize Strider bikes for a good cause. The likes of Billy Lane, Jessi Combs, Paul Yaffe, Rick Fairless, Donnie Smith, and others have been asked to take these stock bikes and do with them what we wish, with a few exceptions. I’m super excited to be

a part of this. All the bikes from the builders will be raffled off for charity.

Along with spending hours on this,

I’ve been inching forward on my Softy build for this year’s BC Moto Invitational.

The reason I say “inching forward” is that I’ve been concentrating and spending time learning to use my new machines. Some of the stuff I’ve learned so far has been timesaving, where others have been hard lessons in what not to do! But hey, that how we learn. I now know why they call it Hard Knocks, cuz when I screw up and ruin something I’ve been working on all day, I wanna hit myself in the head with a hammer.

HAHA...

Again, time comes into play because I want it all right now, and that’s just not how life is...

Well, My Friends, I bid you farewell till next month, until then remember to stop and take in the things around you that matter most in your life.

Safe Riding, be kind to one another and yourself. God Bless X.

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irst off, yes, his actual name is Shanks. Terry has loved and collected knives since childhood. The road to making them professionally; however, was a rocky one in the beginning. Terry’s old ways landed him in rehab. Once out, he went to straight into welding school, got a few gigs professionally, and truly enjoyed working with metal.

Shanks made knives here and there for bills and tuition. Since he wasn’t drinking anymore, he had idle hands and needed “something to channel the bullshit into.” Knifemaking started “therapy” and just took hold of him. It snowballed. People seemed to love what he was making, orders piled in.

By the time he completed school, he didn’t even go into welding; he just made knives. If you had asked him if he’d become a knife maker fresh out of rehab, he would have said you’re “out of your damn mind.” He’s been at it professionally for nine years now.

Knifemaking bridged many gaps; clients become friends; some became family. “Seems like it’s meant to be, no matter how hard I try to screw it up.”

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Article By:Twila Knight Terry learned those 12 steps to recovery and I say that with as much humility and applies it to his entire life. “You have as possible, but I know nothing about metal not up to par, forgotten, damaged, running a business.”

He doesn’t but still good like people. One can be a exactly from the customer service Article By:come Amelia “Killer” Rose good person, but they seem… not up to industry. Luckily, he has the help of par. Give them time and care. Take a his wife, Rachel. Terry has an honest piece of metal through a series of steps, gratitude for her; she is his best friend, break it down to its weakest form, then “None of this would ever exist without build it up to become its best. There is her.” While he was in school, working no way the guy I used to be could do shitty jobs, Rachel held things down any of this.” But Shanks sticks to the and gave him the peace of mind he process of making himself as good as needed. She was extremely supportive he ever could be, just like his knives. when he brought up making knives for “I know how to make a good knife, a living, ultimately giving him the ok,

and reminding him constantly, “I believe in you, this is what you’re supposed to do.” “She’s an ass kicker.” Rachel and their friend Erin help him with the business aspects, all while holding down their own careers.

“When Terry said he was going to make knives, I assumed he meant as a hobby. He had a few antiquated tools in the garage his father left behind that I thought he would make use of. A couple days later our grill had been converted to a forge, and he was handing me a giant knife made from of a lawnmower blade. I don’t know if he surprised himself as much as he surprised me, it was impressive, especially being someone’s first ever attempt. A couple weeks later, we met with his very first customer. I wanted to go, so I could see the look on their face when they unwrapped their knife, to see if his reaction was anything like mine… and it was every bit of ‘awe’ I had imagined.

Over the years, I’ve seen many customer’s reactions – The face of that first customer, the family who had their father’s ashes forged into the blade, and the amazing people who’ve visited and left with a knife Terry stayed up all weekend making for, or with, them. He continually surprises me – with every piece I wonder how he could top it, but he always manages to, and my heart wells up with pride all over again. He doesn’t realize just how proud of him I am.”- Rachel Shanks Shanks has been working with apprentices for years. His current apprentice, Andrew Ashcraft, has been with him for over a year now, and there is another apprentice just starting out. Knifemaking isn’t done with Terry in the least; in fact, he and Nick Huff just formed a partnership.

I can promise, with these two, the possibilities are endless. “Thank you, Terry, for being such a genuine friend.

Your passion for what you do and how you live your life is a testament to how much you’ve learned and grown since we met years ago. Thank you for your dedication, integrity, and loyalty. I am honored to have earned your respect.

The character that runs through your veins is unmatched, and our endeavor to dominate the knife making craft together is unstoppable.”-Nick Huff As for me, I look forward to more knives and many more years of friendship with Mr. & Mrs. Shanks. @ Terryshanks. @Knivesmadebynick

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Hey, I discovered the solution to the question about fossil fuels. They are the best. We are living in the best of times. A lot of that has to do with fossil fuels and oil-based products.

That’s my contention. So how can we make our point.

First the climate has been changing for 300 million years and it won’t stop, no matter what we do. So, what are the benefits of fossil fuels? For now, it’s the most bitchin way to get fire departments on the scene at your home or to fight a forest fire. It’s the cheap way to deliver medical supplies to families in Africa. Or if an earthquake disrupts life anywhere, fossil fuels allow us to get the hell out of dodge.

Fossil fuels rule. Let’s hit the news: The Motorcycle Rights World Losses another Freedom Fighter - It is with great sadness that the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has learned of the passing of John Pierce. John was a dedicated freedom fighter, a Marine, husband, family man, mentor, brother, pilot, biker, former MRF Board Member, and he served in many capacities at the SMRO level.

With John’s career background,

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he brought a new perspective and professionalism to the MRF and his SMRO’s. Having lived in several states he spread his knowledge and dedication around and left a lasting impact on several SMROs, as well as the MRF. From day one we all knew his heart, passion, and dedication.

The MRF would like to express our sincere and heartfelt condolences to John’s wife Chris and family and we offer our thoughts and prayers to all who were deeply touched by this great man.

Ride in Peace John - The Brothers and Sisters of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation

Indian Motorcycle & Motorcycle Missions Announce Texas-Sized “Motorcycle Therapy” Build Off - Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, and Motorcycle Missions, a non-profit organization that helps veterans and first responders find hope and healing through motorcycle therapy, today announced a motorcycle buildoff competition between two groups of veterans and first responders in Dallas and Austin, Texas.

The two teams will each design and build a custom Indian Chief Dark Horse to raise money for Motorcycle Missions.

Each team consists of members who have formerly served in the military or as first responders, including several branches of the U.S. military and even local Austin and Dallas police and fire departments, for as many as three decades. Though each individual’s story is unique, these groups of heroes were brought together by their shared passion of motorcycles to find healing through this common thread.

“Whether riding or wrenching, Motorcycle Missions bring veterans and first responders together as they work towards one common goal.

The trials and tribulations, camaraderie, and life-long friendships are what ‘motorcycle therapy’ is all about,” said Krystal Hess, Motorcycle

Missions Founder. “If we can help these heroes get back to living healthy, joyful lives, while instilling them with a passion for motorcycles, we have fulfilled our mission.”

Each team’s custom Indian Chief Dark Horse will be revealed on Friday, April 12 at John Paul DeJoria and Gary Spellman’s 17th annual Peace Love Happiness charity weekend benefiting the 100 Club of Central Texas.

The 100 Club is devoted to providing immediate financial and emotional assistance to the families of first responders who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.

Each custom bike will then make its way to the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to be auctioned off on Tuesday, August 6, at the Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel and Casino, with all proceeds benefitting Motorcycle Missions.

“It’s pretty amazing how Motorcycle Missions has utilized motorcycles and craftsmanship to improve the lives of countless veterans and first responders, facing the challenges often associated with active duty,” said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle. “It truly is an incredible program and we’re proud to support Motorcycle Missions and the veterans and first responders who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms.”

Each team is comprised of members who have distinctive histories of service. Among this year’s competitors is Team Dallas’ John Arroyo, Army veteran and survivor of the Fort Hood, Texas shooting in 2014. After recovering from severe wounds, Arroyo received the highest non-combat honor for valor.

Team Austin will be flanked by Robert Richman, a law enforcement official of over 25 years. Richman specialized in multiple disciplines and has helped patrol crimes such as critical incident hostage negotiations, human-trafficking and child abuse.

For more information or to donate to Motorcycle Missions, visit

Motorcycle-Missions.org.

Bikernet is a sponsor and we now have the first West Coast Motorcycle Mission project bike in the Bikernet Headquarters. Hang on for more reports. --Bandit

wheel to the monster 34” wheel. All Metalsport wheels come with options to add matching rotors, pulleys, sprockets. www.metalsportwheels. com www.chipfoose.com -DealerWorld.com

Foose Design, Metalsport Wheels Renew Multi-Year Agreement Celebrating the 10th anniversary of a multi-year agreement with Foose Design, Metalsport Wheels has announced that it has renewed the longstanding exclusive agreement with Foose Design.

Foose Design has worked closely with Metalsport Wheels over the past years to develop the ‘Signature Series’ line. Chip Foose has created more than a dozen wheel designs for this line, including his latest designs,

Freedom Is Alive In Texas-Texas lawmakers send bill to governor that would outlaw red-light cameras.

The legislation includes a provision to allow local governments to continue operating cameras until they finish out any contracts in effect as of May 7. BY ALEXA URA “Red-light cameras violate the right to due process guaranteed under Article 1 of the Texas Constitution by creating a presumption that the registered owner of the car committed a violation when in fact that may not have been the case,” said state Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, who is sponsoring the legislation originally offered by state Rep. Jonathan Strickland, R-Bedford.

-Texas Tribune

‘Bel Air’ and ‘Vortex’.

Chip Foose is the creative head and driving force behind the respected automotive and product development company Foose Design. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, it specializes in illustration, graphics, model making, surfacing and complete construction of automobiles and automobilerelated products.

Founded in 1998, Foose Design products and creative services are available to individuals, TV and film companies and automotive manufacturers.

Metalsport offers a full line of 3D, 2D and now Hybrid finished wheels featuring over 25 designs.

It lays claim to having the largest selection of wheel sizes in the USA, with sizes starting from the 16”

Rolling Thunder to end annual Memorial Day ride in DC after 2019 - Rolling Thunder will no longer hold its annual Memorial Day motorcycle ride through Washington, D.C., after 2019, the group’s founder announced.

The tradition is ending because of escalating costs and a lack of cooperation from the Pentagon and metropolitan police departments, said Artie Muller, a Vietnam veteran and founder of Rolling Thunder, Inc. “It has been a hard decision to make,” Muller wrote in a letter that he plans to send to supporters in January. “After much discussion and thought over the last six months, Rolling Thunder National Officers have concluded to end our 32-year annual D.C. Memorial weekend event.”

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Day weekend draws thousands of riders and onlookers.

The ride started in 1988 with about 2,000 riders, Muller said. In 2018, there were more than 500,000.

Costs for the 2018 ride totaled more than $200,000, Muller said.

The nonprofit hasn’t been able to recruit a new corporate sponsor, and Rolling Thunder didn’t sell enough merchandise, such as patches, pins and flags.

The money that Rolling Thunder does collect should be going toward the group’s community service branch, which offers financial help to veterans, service members and their families, Muller said.

“We’re collecting money to help veterans, troops and their families, and spending $200,000 on a run? I can’t justify that,” he said.

In addition, working with Pentagon police and the city police department to organize the event has become more difficult, Muller said. Participants this year were prevented from entering certain Pentagon parking lots where they typically convene.

In place of the national event, Muller encouraged the 90 individual chapters of Rolling Thunder to host their own Memorial Day demonstrations starting in 2020.

The announcement Thursday prompted disappointment from some riders and fans of the event, according to Muller. - NIKKI WENTLING STARS AND STRIPES

2019 Strider Custom Builders Announced for Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast - They Join Stars of “Motorcycles As Art” at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip CrossRoads.

Savvy riders who come to the Sturgis Rally in the Black Hills of South Dakota in August plan ahead to be at the Flying Piston Benefit Breakfast, presented by Russ Brown. This celebrity-strewn Meet & Greet held Sunday, August 4, brings together cutting-edge custom builders and industry influencers to support veterans and provide technical education scholarships.

In 2018, the Breakfast added a special feature: head-turning tiny custom Strider Bikes built by

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renowned builders that caught industry attention all the way to Mecum Auction in Las Vegas.

The 2019 Class of Strider Builders are: Xavier Muriel. Donnie Smith, Jessi Combs, Billy Lane, Brian Klock, Steve Reed, Roy & Nikki Martin, James Washnok, Devin Henriques, and Eric Hermann. Alumni of Motorcycle Missions, the event beneficiary, also participate.

Stock Strider Balance Bikes have been sent to the Builders by Strider Sports International, manufacturer of balance bikes that inspire kids to ride. The resulting customs will be unveiled at the 2019 Flying Piston Breakfast as the first stop on their year-long tour before their final stop in Las Vegas for the prestigious Mecum Motorcycle Auction.

The 2019 Motorcycles As Art theme is Skinny Bikes – Motorcycles Without the Fat. Motorcycles on

exhibit come from Arlen Ness, Zach Ness, Dave Perewitz, Dalton Walker, Chris Callen, Paul Yaffe and many more. Presented in a gallery-like setting at the Chip’s Russ Brown Event Center, the motorcycles are accompanied by artwork from known and emerging artists. Admission is FREE all week during the Rally.

Media, Sponsors and Participants: The Flying Piston Builders Breakfast is produced by Marilyn Stemp of Iron Trader News and Jeff Najar of Biker Pros. Bikernet.com is also a major media sponsor and has been from the beginning. For sponsor information or to donate auction items contact: Marilyn Stemp, 828-205-8482, marilynstemp@gmail.com.

Ride.

Camp.

Party

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Kampout Oct. 4-6, 2019- Each year at the end of summer we head to the southern end of the Sierras to camp and party with our friends on the Kern River, and you’re invited!

Centrally located in the small, but friendly town of Kernville, Frandy Campground is easy walking distance to bars, restaurants and supplies.

We limit the number of entries and this event always sells out, so register now: www.kernvillekampout.com

BC Moto Invitational Builder Announcement - Bling’s Cycle and the Tennessee Motorcycle & Music Revival are proud to announce the Invited Builders for the 2019 BC Moto Invitational. We are honored that each one will be on hand with their new bikes, parts and good conversation.

If you need to learn something about a builder the BC Moto Invitational is the place to learn it, buy it, build it. Participants are as follows: @bareknucklepaul @ dcchoppers@cuttingedge1975 @csstl@boostedbrad @fnacustomcycles@ johnny99customs @ speedkingracing@faith_ forgotten @speedmetalbuilt@ cabanadanrogns @ l e d s l e d c u s t o m s @ madpencycles @ majikmikesdesigns@ spitfiremotorcycles @ tooth_and_nail@fastlanepan @toceperformance@ supafly73 @therealxm @ rad_rigids@crwallace76 @ wrenchworks@jordandesign @stevensonscycle@ roadsidemarty @bob_ wells@strippeddowncycles @ madfab514@just_ol_michael @richphillipsleather@ chemicalcandycustoms@butteras_ metal_werx@joe_marshall_customs @brewbikes@jwleatherneck @ doomtownchoppers@garleysgarage @destroyer_garage@ flatbrokechopsnrods @danstarkey For more information please visit http://motorcyclesandmusic.com/ There you have it, the World Report.

Hang on for more reports and don’t forget to join your local motorcycle rights group and get involved. If you need more news, quicker, come to Bikernet.com.

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It’s a systematic response to the due diligent repetition modern bullshit tends to attract. I’ve managed to insert my head into my own ass in the untimely retreat from the human race. Twowheeled banter is bombarded with happy go lucky fly by night waving maniacs perilously hanging onto misguided death machines in order to recoup fictional rebel sensibilities. It’s a fantasy world that we are forced to partake in while doing whatever we do from time to time. Hell is other people and not the nonstop party it was made out to be.

Piles of wrenches and oil stained floors are our churches, the quiet fortresses of solitude, dirty, raw, and intimidating. Half rotten mechanical corpses lay upon diamond plate altars displayed as vulnerable sacrifices to the gods of speed, an act of defiant tradition. This is where one finds their habit…. their routine, a second nature creative outlet sometimes poetic, most times not. The dimly lit, dusty confines of serenity where every minute spent is another minute closer. Like it or not, the necessary evil of repair is a masked form of meditation.

Whether the tools are cleaned and organized in surgical like fashion or scattered in piles where they lay almost forgotten in the spoils of their last use, waiting to be discovered and lost once again, we all have a way to get closer to the road, and this is where the malice grows. Skinned knuckles and broken fingernail beds stained in varnished gasoline and grease are a badge of honor rarely hidden behind calf skin designer gloves and two-hundred-dollar denim vests. It’s a history in

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layered scars, and an earned rite, not a purchased statement in mockery. Dirt and grime are an offering of resistance as rain beads off of oil stained pants and boots shined by shifters and pavement are held together by duct tape and random screws. The means to an end comes at all cost and answer to no trend…

Yet pollution and plastic idols corrupt uncertain purity and a cloned outcast world forces you to drown in its retardation. Dime store cowboys loiter in the spotlights blocking the sun and choking the culture. But in the end, the air is in the wind, and once you’re in it, you’re the only one that can breathe freely. The religion is in the solidarity and those that can embrace the singularity reap the true reward. Finding a path with laser-like focus will never allow you to get lost, and the adventure doesn’t start until the uncertainty sets in.

You can set out on a mission to clear your own head and find yourself back in the garage fine-tuning your own future.

Don’t kneel to a god to find the way, get lost in your head, and use repetition as a lifeline. That dark, musty cave surrounded by weeds and pavement harbors adventure in many forms. With every turn of a wrench with every first eruption of the motor, uncertainty is looming in the shadows. It’s the serenity between life itself. The roads are filled with morons on street legal snowmobiles and three-wheeled high heeled shoes, minivan warriors in costume attire and electric whisper scooters setting the example of idiocrasy. It’s an imperfect world, screws fall out all the time.

It takes more than a fancy catchphrase to get you through life; all you can do is put your head down blow off the froth and punch your way through the bullshit.

It’s times like these we have to heed the words of the professional ceiling painter Kurt Cobain... “Is this thing loaded?”

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the old man. “That’s a load off of my mind. Can I ask another question?” “Of course, my son,” said the priest. The old man asked, “Do I need to tell her that the war is over?”

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young woman was taking golf lessons and had just started playing her first round of golf when she suffered a bee sting. Her pain was so intense that she decided to return to the clubhouse for medical assistance.

The golf pro saw her heading back and said, “You are back early; what’s wrong?” “I was stung by a bee!” she said. “Where?” he asked. “Between the first and second hole,” she replied. He nodded and said, “Your stance is far too wide.”

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woman goes to her boyfriend’s parents’ house for dinner and her first time meeting the family. She is very nervous. They all sit down and begin eating an excellent meal. The woman is starting to feel a little discomfort, thanks to her nervousness and the broccoli casserole. The gas pains are almost making her eyes water. Left with no other choice, she decides to relieve herself a bit and lets out a dainty fart. It wasn’t loud, but everyone at the table heard the pouf. Before she even had a chance to be embarrassed, her boyfriend’s father looked over at the dog that had been snoozing at the woman’s feet and said in a rather stern voice, “Skippy!”. The woman thought, “This is great!” and a big smile came across her face. A couple of minutes later, she was beginning to feel the pain again.

This time, she didn’t even hesitate. She let a much louder and longer fart rip.

The father again looked and the dog and yelled, “Dammit Skippy!” Once again, the woman smiled and thought, “Yes!”. A few minutes later, the woman had to let another one rip. This time she didn’t even think about it. She let rip a fart that rivaled a train whistle blowing!

Once again, the father looked at the dog with disgust and yelled, “Dammit Skippy, get away from her before she shits on you!”

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father and his 6-year-old son are walking down the street, and they come across two dogs having sex. The boy is shocked by what he sees and asks his father, “Daddy, what are they

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doing?” The father, not wanting to lie to his son, says, “they’re just making a puppy.” “OK,” says the son, and the father is relieved that he doesn’t probe further. The next day, the son bursts into his parents’ room and sees them having sex. The father jumps up and quickly covers himself. Knowing he’s in for an interesting talk, walks downstairs with him and they sit at the dining room table. His son asks him, “Daddy, what were you and mommy doing?” Again, wanting to be honest with his son, he says, “me and mommy were making a baby.” His son pauses for a moment, thinking, and then replies, “flip mommy over, I want a puppy!”

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he elderly Italian man went to his parish priest and asked if the priest would hear his confession. “Of course, my son,” said the priest. “Well, Father, at the beginning of World War Two, a beautiful woman knocked on my door and asked me to hide her from the Germans; I hid her in my attic, and they never found her.” “That’s a wonderful thing, my son, and nothing that you need to confess,” said the priest. “It’s worse, Father; I was weak and told her that she had to pay for rent of the attic with her sexual favors,” continued the old man. “Well, it was a very difficult time, and you took a large risk -you would have suffered terribly at their hands if the Germans had found you hiding her; I know that God, in his wisdom and mercy, will balance the good and the evil, and judge you kindly,” said the priest. “Thanks, Father,” said

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wo blondes were repairing a roof, with one working on one side and one on the other. After a while, one blonde noticed that her friend would carefully examine each nail before hammering it down, but half of the time, she would toss the nail behind her after examining it. Figuring that there couldn’t be that many bad nails, she yelled out to her friend: “Why are you tossing out all those nails?” “Well, those were all pointing the wrong way!” was the response. Infuriated, the first blonde bellowed “You, idiot! Those are for my side of the roof!!”

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man takes his wife to the stock show. They start heading down the alley that had the bulls. They come up to the first bull, and his sign stated: “This bull mated 50 times last year.”

The wife turns to her husband and says, “He mated 50 times in a year; you could learn from him.” They proceed to the next bull, and his sign stated: “This bull mated 65 times last year.” The wife turns to her husband and says, “This one mated 65 times last year. That is over five times a month. You can learn from this one, also.” They proceeded to the last bull, and his sign said: “This bull mated 365 times last year.” The wife’s mouth drops open and says, “WOW! He mated 365 times last year.

That is ONCE A DAY! You could really learn from this one.” The man turns to his wife and says, “Go up and see if it was 365 times with the same cow.”

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