Cycle Source Magazine - February 2019

CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE

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BIKES Sangria

Robinson's T100 Triumph ................................................................................ 22

Ode To An Old Friend

Rick Fairless Goes Back In Time On His ‘75 FLH ...................................... 36

The Blue Seventy Five

Starkey Stole The Show With His Shovel ................................................. 50

Union Eighty One

Motorcycle Mania's Shovel ............................................................................ 62

35 Indian Chief

A Father & Son Project ........................................................................................ 76

FEATURES Great Lakes Escape

An Adventure With Lowbrow & Friends .......................................................10

First Ride On The CVO Limited

Ken Takes A Spin On The Ultimate In Touring Luxury ......................... 30

Art Of Our Culture

2018 Artist Of The Year, Mr. Oz Designs ........................................................ 34

India With Chopper Charlie

Open Mind, Open Heart And Open Arms .................................................... 56

InSlideLine

A Weekend With The King Of Cool ............................................................... 68

One Man's Opinion

Pat Jansen's Take On Millenials & Our Culture ...................................... 70

Two Reels

Chris Reviews Rebel On The Highway......................................................... 75

Motoblot 2018

An Event That Will Blow Your MInd .............................................................. 84

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Baby It's Cold Outside

Fixin' Your Heater So You Can Get The Work Done ................................ 16

Leaky Shift Shaft Repair

Cory At FFC Goes Through The Steps .......................................................... 26

BPD Internal Throttle Kit

Xavier Installs Billet Proof Design Parts On Grace .............................. 82

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We love when we get to put an unknown, a "newbie" on our cover and this is no exception. Dan Starkey rolled into Willie's Choppertime this fall on this beauty and we knew immediately we had to have it on our pages.

Even better is the story that this is the first Harley he's ever owned or built.

We are proud to have a new kid on the block and are looking forward to what he does next!

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Article By: Chris Callen

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ou know, as I think back from this point in my life, I guess growing up in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, PA has had its benefits.

Pittsburgh, even in the good years, was always a depressed community, greater value was often placed on more intangible things. This became even more present as I started running around with motorcycle people. Words like brotherhood, respect, honor and the act of giving another man your word, well that right there was the second most valuable gift you could give another person. The first being your time, it’s the one thing you can’t buy or take back.

But when it came to your word, for the people I grew up with, many times it was all you had. You might need a few bucks till payday or some part to get the bike back on the road with no idea of when you could square up with someone, but if you gave your word then come hell or high water, you kept it.

Compare that to today, where a promise is almost worth shit anymore unless it’s backed up by a contract and two legal teams to verify the integrity of the wording. I honestly feel bad for the younger generation who will likely never know about a time when a handshake was all you needed. My grandfather was this type of man, never carried a note with the bank, not on his home or any car he ever

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bought. In spite of that he kept a little notebook under the counter at his two-pump gas station and in it were the names of many families around our little town. Next, to their names, you would see items like 1 Gal Milk, 1 Loaf Bread, Dz Eggs, 10 Gal Gas. He would carry the cost of these needful things for people stuck between paychecks and not for interest. Surely not for the glory since we never knew he did it until he was too sick to keep the business and we found his notebook while cleaning the place out. No, this was just how it was in a tough town, you did what you could for people and God willing, when the time came that you needed help... someone would be there for you as well.

Now, if you read the magazine, then you are well aware of how I feel about these old values like respect and brotherhood. You would also know that it’s been a hell of a year, at the end of which I am sad to say I have not always bee able to keep my word this past 12 months with everything that has been going on.

I hate that and am making changes so that my Karma doesn’t continue to run over my Dogma but before could employ step nine to its fullest, a long time brother called me on my bullshit. Now, like any good type-A personality, I got pissed immediately, and our conversation became heated until he said these words to me: Man you gave me

your word, and to guys like us, that should mean something. I wanted to die as I started to back my anger down, he was right I had been a dick to this man who had done nothing but be good by me. So I sucked up my pride and apologized. I looked him dead in the eye and swore that I would make it right and as I sit here today I have, but it should have never got like this.

You see, so many things come up in life with the motorcycle that can help you learn to be a better human being. In this case, just like a bike, if you let things go unchecked, ignore that loose chain, the squeak you keep hearing, in the end, it’s gonna be a bigger problem than you ever intended it to be. Rather than a few minutes of your attention before you head out to your busy day, you might be looking at something taking much more time to fix, and in the end, it may never be the same.

Luckily for my brother and me, we got back on track. As a matter of fact, when I mentioned it to him again, he simply said, “Gangsters, don’t have to talk about the past.”

To me that’s good enough, he’s happy again, my word is intact, and for all of you, I provide this lesson of mine that you may take a closer look at your word today.

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he Great Lakes Escape is a motorcycle trip around the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada with a group of close friends. It wasn’t a big event, simply a fun trip that we decided to name. Initially, we conceived of this trip at back in 2011 or 2012, with just the thought of riding all the way around Lake Erie. We live just south of Cleveland on the south shore of Lake Erie and joked about the mysterious north shore in Canada and wanted to explore it. We had intentions of making this trip each of the last several years, but Spring and Summer months are so busy with motorcycle events, work, family and all the regular life stuff that happens during the months of really nice weather in the Midwest.

Earlier this year Mikey suggested we just put it on our calendars and block out the days and just make it happen, which we did. Our friend Canadian Andy (in Canada we believe he is just called ‘Andy’) had some great feedback on the route, as parts of it are some of his normal stomping grounds.

With his suggestions of riding up the Bruce Peninsula and taking a

Article By: Tyler Malinky And Photos By: Mikey Revolt www.lowbrowcustoms.com ferry over to Manitoulin Island, our route doubled in length and allowed us to circumnavigate Lake Erie as well as Lake Huron, and set eyes on all five of the Great Lakes! There was a mix of bikes, with a couple vintage motorcycles (my ‘59 H-D Panhead chopper and Andy’s 1967 Norton Atlas cafe racer) and a mix of

other custom and stock bikes alike, including a custom swingarm Evo, FXR with a Corsair inverted front end, rigid 2003 Sportster chopper, a stockish 2001 Sportster 883, and a

2016 Heritage Softail. We also had the Lowbrow van (my daily driver!) along as a chase vehicle, driven by Andy’s ol’ lady Lori and my pregnant wife, Julia. Our friend Leland rode along in the van as well and did some filming for a little video showing some of the fun times had on our trip. The van proved very convenient for hauling a cooler, snacks, a ramp, and some tools. Of course, having a van, ramp, and tools, we never needed to use them, and everyone made the 1,500mile trip without a hiccup. Well, except that Mikey lost one battery cable bolt, but that was quickly rectified.

Metric bolts are especially easy to find in Canada! As usual on motorcycle trips, there was sunshine, rain, boredom, exuberance, sore backs, wet feet, big smiles, great talks, and in the words of Andy, ‘pregnancy, archery, and pregnant archery.’ I hope you all enjoy these photos and words even a fraction of the amount that we enjoyed this trip.

This is a reminder to make time for the good stuff; life is short. There is nothing to it but to do it!

We met up at Lowbrow Customs on the morning of June 13th, a Wednesday. Plan was kickstands up

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at 8 am, but as plans often seem to go with motorcycle trips, we didn’t leave until 8:30.

No one was surprised at this development.

We decided to jam east on the Turnpike for a little while to get to more unfamiliar territory and knock out some miles. We rode east until just before the Pennsylvania border, where we got off the highway and took 2-lane Route 62 through the hills of PA, along the Western edge of the Allegheny National Forest, and north through the rolling country hills of far Western New York state. The weather shifted throughout the day, with sunshine, gloom, cold and rain all in the mix. We crossed the border into Canada in Buffalo and headed up the QEW (Queen’s Elizabeth Way) where we got buffeted by intense, exhausting winds until we reached Niagra Falls. Riding into town and along the river, seeing the falls, was an excellent way to end our ride for the day. We got to see Lake Erie and Lake Ontario this first day. We all checked in at the Cadillac Motel, an old motor court motel right off the main strip, and settled in.

On our second day, we headed northeast, with our destination being the town of Oliphant where our good friend and fellow rider (the guy on the Norton!)

Andy grew up. Our first stop was the hometown to Andy and Lori, Kitchener Waterloo, where they own and operate a bicycle shop, King Street Cycles. We got a tour of their shop, grabbed a long and relaxing, multi-hour lunch on the deck at a favorite local spot, Ethel’s, and hit the road again. Just down the shore from Oliphant, we rode into Sauble Beach and directly onto the sand. The beach is natural and beautiful, a rare sand beach directly on Lake Huron. Riding the rest of the way to Andy and Lori’s cabin was a beautiful short jaunt along the coastal road, where we had fun meandering through all the curves and stopping to watch an amazing, wellearned sunset. We capped off the day with a bonfire, burgers, and drinks. Perfect.

We had a bit of a schedule on the third day, as we had reservations on the Chi Cheemaun Ferry (translation: Big Canoe in native tongue of Ojibwa), which would take us from Tobermory on the tip of the Bruce Peninsula (which separates Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay) up to South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island. We had to check in an hour early for the ferry, so we got up and hit the road, enjoying some beautiful coastline, pine trees and warm sunshine on the hour ride north. We checked in at the ferry and got in line with a half dozen other motorcycles and a lot of cars. The ferry was gigantic. The nose of the ship opens up, and you ride right into its belly. Bikes are put on their side stands and tied down in place in case of rough seas. After securing our bikes, we headed - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE

up to the aft deck to enjoy the beautiful scenery and sunshine. Upon landing at South Baymouth, we set off to find Bridal Veil Falls, a picturesque waterfall just off the road that offered an excellent spot for a swim and some snacks. Moving on, we headed across a bridge to the mainland and headed west, towards the Mackinac Bridge where we could cross back into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, back into the USA. The ride west was gorgeous, with undulating hills and rocky outcroppings.

No more deciduous trees, we were too far North and conifers rule the land here.

We stopped for the evening at Serpent River Campground, our planned ending point, where we were given a large spot near the river with plenty of room to spread out. Leland, our intrepid videographer and friend, brought out his archery equipment and proceeded to teach several of us how to shoot properly. Greg and Longhair (Jason) went over to the dock to fish. I ran to the nearby train tracks when I heard the train coming and put coins on the track, successfully flattening them. In short, good times were had by all.

We woke up, broke camp, and continued westward, where we saw the tail end of Lake Superior and crossed the St. Mary’s River in Sault St. Marie back into the United States. We had a delicious late breakfast / early lunch at The Breakfast Pig before moving on. We headed South across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and arrived at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge.

For those who aren’t familiar, the Mackinac Bridge is almost 5 miles long and is the 5th longest bridge in the entire world. The view from the park at the north end gave us a great view of Lake Michigan to the West and Lake Huron to the East. Crossing the bridge was interesting. Half of the deck is steel grating, and while riding on it your motorcycle gives you the feeling of riding on the back of a large serpent. It is somewhat unsettling, and like riding in sand or dirt, just gas it and go along for the ride!

Crossing the Mackinac was an experience to remember. Entering Northern Michigan, we rode West a short while to Wilderness State Park, where we had rented a cabin for the night. It was a proper Boy Scout style cabin with 12 bunk beds (24 beds), as well as a cast iron stove inside and fire pit outside. The entire cabin was only $80 for all of us, a heck of a deal. The park was right along the shore of Lake Michigan, and we enjoyed walking down the sand and looking out over the pristine lake. The evening was spent around the campfire telling stories, snacking and having some drinks. The drinks helped us all sleep on our rock-hard mattresses, soothed to sleep with a cacophony of snores.

Packed up and with rain gear on, we left

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Wilderness State Park in the rain, headed for scenic Route 23 that hugs the Eastern coast of Michigan. We had less than an hour of rain and stopped for breakfast at a little hippy spot in Cheybogan. Headed south, Rt. 23 offered endless coastline and beauty that seemed to be sparsely populated. It seemed that the lake side of the road was full of getaway cottages and vacation homes, while most of the rest surrounding area was countryside. Funny enough, we ran into some friends from the Venturos who were headed the opposite direction. Small world! We stopped at a lakeside park for a while and enjoyed the beach, the view, and refreshments in the shade along the side of the road. We continued on down, past Bay City where we thought we might stop, to the Saginaw area where we grabbed some hotel rooms.

The entire day had been over 90 degrees and very humid, which gets tiring quick. We had cold drinks, the hotel had a pool and there was a nearby Mexican restaurant, so we were all set. Air conditioning and soft beds treated everyone right.

Like most trips, the Great Lakes Escape seemed to be so long until all of a sudden it was almost over. The days blended together, each one sharing commonalities but each a completely different experience.

We set our sights on getting back to where we started, Lowbrow headquarters in Brunswick, Ohio. It was another hot day, so we jammed south down 23 and picked up Route 20 headed East just outside of Toledo. We were back in Ohio. Route 20 is the old highway, before the big highway, Route 80 was built. It is a two-lane road with some traffic, but not as bad as a major interstate. We were able to make good time and knock some miles out, headed through the flat cornfields of Western Ohio.

We pulled in at Lowbrow right around 5 pm, all smiles. We had a few cold drinks while we went through our gear and some of our friends made plans to continue on, Andy & Lori back to Kitchener Waterloo, and Tim riding his FXR back to Rochester, NY. I felt slightly guilty that evening at home, relaxing, knowing my friends were still on the road, this time solo. Riding with a group of friends, on new roads, camping, and exploring, can be some of the best things in life. It doesn’t have to be complicated.

You don’t need a reason to hit the road, disconnect from the internet and have some fun. What we hope you get from this is that motorcycle trips such as this are amazing and completely attainable. Mark some days off on your calendar, grab some friends and hit the road! Get out there and ride... Adventure awaits.

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Article And Photos By: Daniel Donley

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o, it’s winter here and the wonderful Midwest that means it’s cold. When I got to the shop on Monday and realize dam, it’s cold in here, only to find out the furnace quit working! After making a few phone calls to furnace repairman, they all tell me it will be at least two weeks or more before they can be out to take a look. Well, I can’t go that long without heat, so I head into town to try to find some alternative heat for the shop when I see the local pawn shop. I figured why not stop in to take a look, see at what they have. Well, low and behold they had a salamander kerosene heater with a “does not work $25 tag” on it. After handing over $20, I loaded it up and brought it to the shop. We’ll try to figure out what’s going on with this thing and

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see if we can get some heat going.

For this month’s tech, I’m going to show you how to repair a salamander type kerosene heater. Heaters like this are commonly used by a lot of guys in their garages for heat while

working on their projects.

To start, I’m going to go over the basics of how one of these salamander type kerosene heaters work.

With the unit plugged in, an electric fan motor blows through a chamber,

on the back side is a Vane style pump; this produces air which travels to a nozzle. This nozzle is also connected to the fuel supply when air passes through the nozzle it creates a Venturi effect, sucking fuel from the tank. Fuel is then sprayed and then ignited by a lighting mechanism. A flame is then achieved and a photoeye senses that there has been combustion which then monitors it to keep it within safe parameters.

immediately that the airline and fuel lines are badly dry-rotted. I did a soap/water pressure test to verify.

I’m now back at the shop with my pawn shop score! Hopefully, this thing will be making heat soon, because it’s cold in here! I figured I’d start with the basics. I removed the fuel cap to make sure that the vent is not clogged. I then use a flashlight to check to see if there is

And sure enough, the lines need replaced along with the fuel filter.

The local welding store in town sells these units; they also have parts and accessories on hand. They were able to fix me up with everything I would need to get this thing going hopefully.

any debris in the fuel. And, of course, it’s pretty dirty and had a weird smell.

I removed the old fuel and cleaned out the tank. I then added fresh kerosene. Hopefully, this will work! I plugged the unit in and Bam; it roars to life! I was thinking to myself this is awesome! About 20 seconds later it shut off. Okay so oh, well I guess it’s not going to be that easy. Time to tear into it and see what the real problem is.

Onto getting this thing making some heat! I ended up purchasing a fuel / airline and a fuel filter along with a Vane pump filter housing, filter kit, and pressure adjusters, just in case.

Replacement of these parts is very

So, it’s time to tear into this thing and see what’s happening. I then remove the cover, just a few screws. I noticed

straightforward, disassemble and then reassemble in the reverse order.

The Vane pump filter kit is supposed to be serviced yearly. While I had this apart, I also made sure that the motor and Vane pump turn freely by hand. If this were to turn hard, this

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would be an indication that the motor or vane pump would need attention.

The Vane pump housing has the two yellow fittings; one is pressure port pickup line from there to the fuel tank and the addition of a new fuel filter.

Glad we’re getting close my fingers are getting cold!

Now to adjust the vane pump

for installation of a gauge. The other port is for pressure adjustment which contains, a spring and ball to release excess pressure. This adjustment is

very crucial on the performance of the machine! The amount of pressure affects the amount of fuel. Typically when you have a salamander heater that only runs for 20 to 30 seconds and then shuts off it is an indication of an air leak. An air leak will create a lean mixture. The photo-eye is sensing the wrong color of flame, lean. The photo-eye can also pick up on a rich condition and shut the machine down. This is all for safety.

Next, I installed a new airline from the vane pump to the fuel mixer. Then a

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pressure. On older machines, you can adjust this by smell. On the newer machines, it is necessary to use a low-pressure gauge, 10 PSI and under. The photo-eye constantly monitors the color of the flame, and if the pressure is not adjusted correctly, it will shut the machine down. The PSI specification is

located on the side of the machine on the data plate. Now attach the pressure gauge to the pressure port.

Turn the machine on; then you can adjust the pressure relief with a large screwdriver to achieve proper vane pump pressure: clockwise more pressure, counterclockwise less pressure. Once you achieve this, turn the machine off and remove the pressure gauge and install the pressure port plug. You may have to do this a few times before you get it dialed in correctly.

We now have heat! Hallelujah!

Since it’s 17 degrees outside! The little salamander has been working great! Parts are affordable for these machines and they are fairly easy to work on once you understand them.

Don’t be afraid to buy one that doesn’t work, if you can find it at a good price.

I ended up with less than $50 in this little heater! But with the price of kerosene $4 a gallon, that repairman can’t get here soon enough!

This year is my 7th year writing for Cycle Source and my 95th tech article so If there is something that you would like to see me do a Tech article onlease call me or email me with your idea!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the shop anytime 419-576-6812 Daniel Donley Pandemonium Custom Choppers Facebook- Pandemonium Custom Choppers Instagram – pandemoniumc2 info@pandemoniumc2.com w w w . pandemoniumcustomchoppers.com

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Article By: Matt Reel Photos By: Markus Cuff

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ike builds seem always to have a story of what started them.

Maybe it’s following a style you saw some time and really like. Maybe it’s because you ended up with an old frame and it sparked an image in your mind. Whatever it is that fuels the build, what gets us in the shop working to get the bike complete. For Anthony Robinson, it was an oil tank. That’s right, an oil tank.

You see this wasn’t an ordinary oil tank. This was a glass oil tank with chrome moly and brass accents.

Given to him by and friend and

placed on a shelf til the right time… the oil tank waited.

Recently Anthony was invited to build a bike for a chopper show, and he knew it was time. Time to pull that oil tank off the shelf and build a bike around it. But, not just any bike. This bike would exude beauty and elegance, just like that oil tank.

As you well know, having just an oil tank leaves you pretty short on parts for a custom motorcycle build.

So, Anthony went on the hunt. A 1966 T100 provided an engine and frame to build off of. A 1930’s girder front end along with a pre-1960’s

front hub got the parts looking like a rolling motorcycle.

With the engine torn down for a rebuild Anthony decided it was a good place to add to the appearance. The engine covers were engraved and brought to a high shine. As it was reassembled, an open primary was added. Anthony also built a custom manifold for the Pre Monobloc-carb that everyone told him would never work together.

A Joe Hunt magneto was sourced to light the fire without the need of a battery.

The fresh engine now needed a home. The frame was moved to

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the bench. While on the bench it was stretched, raked, and mounting tabs were made. Now, while this sounds like a quick job, remember this bike was meant to be beautiful. All the frame work was to be precise and graceful.

Sometimes mounting brackets would take 2 or 3 days to get just right. But when it was done, it was the elegant design Anthony was looking for.

Now it was time to move on to some sheet metal. A Chopper Smith fender blank was chosen to cover the rear tire. Anthony says these are his “go to” fenders for fit and quality. It was trimmed to his liking, and then he bent up a set of custom struts. A gas tank was taken off the shelf and cut into several pieces. It then was welded back together for the shape and stance he was looking for. Zombie Performance hooked Anthony up with a set of bars. Again, standard just wasn’t going to work.

The early girder had an unusual spacing for the risers so Zombie shipped the bars without the risers welded on so they could be placed where needed. A seat pan was

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then made and upholstered by Moto Haus Cycles. While an odd design for the bike, the seat blends in perfectly when put in place.

With everything mocked and ready it was time to pick a color.

Now, as everyone knows, there are literally thousands of colors to choose from in paint books, making it a real chore to choose. Worse yet, you may have a color in your head that you can’t find or explain to someone what you want. For Anthony it was easy. He used his wife’s hair color for the inspiration for the bikes color along with its name, Sangria. Well, you may think once color is picked its all downhill now. One small problem, Anthony’s painter, had gone to Australia. So, a problem faces you; you figure it out. Anthony decided he’d paint it himself. A damn fine job I’d say.

Now it was time. The bike was painted, polished, and put together. A couple of kicks and it was running. Just not well.

Anthony’s first thought was, everyone was right the intake wasn’t going to work. But, after stepping back and talking to some

friends a new condenser was installed in the magneto and all was well, kind of. The freshly engraved and polished primary was rubbing.

Next problem, the manufacturer was overseas. The time difference really made communicating a problem. Eventually, everything was figured out, and a couple of spacers were made, and things were turning smoothly.

With the issues out of the way, Sangria proved to be an amazing bike to ride. It was smooth and dependable. Anthony has ridden

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sangria tech SHEET Owner: Anthony Robinson City/State: Palmdale California Builder: Anthony Robinson/ Gasoline&Coffee Year: 1966 Model: T-100 Value: 20,000 Time: 8 Months Engine Year: 1966 Model: T-100 500 Builder: Anthony Robinson Ignition: Joe Hunt Mag Displacement: 500 CC Pistons: Dome Top Heads: Triumph Carb: Pre-Mono Block Amal Cam: Daytona Triumph Air Cleaner: Gasoline & Coffee Velocity Stack Exhaust: Gasoline & Coffee / 60’s Turn Out Primary: Bob Newby Racing Billet Clutch & Belt Drive Transmission Year: 1966 Make: Triumph Shifting: Four Speed Frame Year: 1966 Model: T-100 Modified By Gasoline & Coffee Rake: 32° Stretch: 4” Forks Builder: 1936 British Girder Type: Girder Triple Trees: Extension: Wheels Front Wheel: Gasoline & Coffee / Twisted Nipple Assembled Size: 19” Tire: Firestone Delux Front Brake: 1968 CB 350 Hub Rear Wheel: Triumph Size: 18” Tire: Firestone Delux Rear Brake: Triumph Paint Painter: Gasoline & Coffee Color: Sangria Type: Candy Graphics: Chroming: Gasoline & Coffee Accessories Bars: Zombie Performance Risers: British Dog Bone Hand Controls: British Standard Foot Controls: Triumph/Burly Gas Tank(S): Gasoline & Coffee Wassel Oil Tank: Pat Tracey Glass Oil Bath Front Fender: Rear Fender: Gasoline & Coffee Seat: Moto Haus Cycles/ Gasoline & Coffee Headlight: 3 ½” E-Bay Find Tail Light: After Hours Choppers Speedo: None Photographer: Markus Cuff

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it all over the place at home and shows, turning heads all the way.

While most of the work was done in-house, Anthony was quick to mention that it could have never been done without the help of numerous friends and family members. From receiving the oil tank that started the whole thing to his wife who not only put up with the long shop hours but inspired the name and design of this beautiful machine.

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his month’s tech is focused on some basic service work.

Today, we have a customer’s 2011 Road Glide in our shop.

The customer was complaining of oil drops on the ground towards the left side of his motorcycle. Upon investigation we noticed that his shift shaft seal was leaking causing the transmission fluid to leak out and end up on the ground.

This is a very common leak that does not pose an immediate danger to the transmission. However, leaks suck and we like to keep everything clean and tight here.

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In order to maintain safety, I always unhook the battery anytime the primary drive is opened. I also cover the ECM with rubber, so it doesn’t run the risk of arcing between the battery terminals.

After the battery is disconnected, I start by removing the shift levers as well as rider and passenger floorboards. I’ve found removing the shift levers as an assembly makes it easier when it comes time to

reassemble the primary.

components. The first part that is removed is the throw-out bearing adjuster. I follow that by removing the chain tensioner assembly. Finally, I remove the clutch hub nut and the compensator bolt.

Draining the primary fluid is the next step in this process. The drain plug for this is towards the back, on the bottom of the inner primary. Once the oil is done draining, I remove the 13 screws holding the cover. The cover is now ready for removal.

The compensator assembly, chain, and clutch are now easily removed from the bike as an assembly.

With the cover removed, you’ve now gained access to the drive

With the parts now removed from the motorcycle, it’s time to inspect

them for damage. Here you can see the back side of the clutch hub. The splines on the clutch hub are what you should inspect. Make sure none of them are damaged.

The compensator is the next thing I inspect. When doing this there are a few areas of concern. The first is the ramp part of the comp. As you can see this one has significate damage to it and needs to be replaced.

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height would be the next to examine.

This picture shows how to stack the springs to measure them correctly.

As you can see in the picture, this stack height is under Harley spec for this style of compensator. The spec for the stack height is .286”-.326”

The last thing you should inspect on the compensator would be the rotor that the springs rest on. This is a visual inspection. Make sure the spring hasn’t grooved the rotor in anyway.

After all the drive component have been inspected. You need to remove the 2 starter bolts. A ball allen socket makes getting to these bolts a lot easier.

Remove the 5 inner primary bolts,

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then the inner primary will just slide right off.

With the inner primary removed, you’ve now gained access to the shifter itself. Remove the allen bolt and take the shifter arm off.

new compensator comes with an oil slinger that needs to be epoxied to the cover.

With the primary back together. The last step is putting in the fluid.

There is a retaining ring holding on the washer. Remove the ring and washer to gain access to the shift shaft seal. I usually use a small pick to get the old seal out of the case.

When primary is all finished, make sure your shop bird approves your repairs.

Install the new shift shaft seal, then began to assemble the primary in the opposite order that you took apart in, making sure to follow all of the proper torque specs.

During the reassembly process the customer approved us to go ahead and replace the compensator. The

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FXRG Defiant X Helmet at just 3 lbs 10 oz the full face Defiant X offers full-face protection at a fraction of the weight, with adjustable channel vents. MSRP $725 www.harley-davidson.com

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he 2019 Harley-Davidson CVO media launch started out much like other launches in 2018, with rain. By the time we got the run through of everything that was updated on the CVO it became apparent that the FXRG riding gear and helmet were going to come in handy. I was hoping that they would perform their chosen duty, to keep me dry, because it looked as though our road from the Hellwig hotel in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the 115th was going to be a wet one. The Harley executives walked through all the upgrades to the CVO’s, and I knew I was going to try and get on the Limited first so I could be as protected from the impending precipitation as possible.

The first piece of interest to me was the monstrous 117inch Milwaukee Eight, with tasteful red rocker accents reminiscent of the 1990 Fatboy, that would be powering the new CVO’s.

I couldn’t wait to throw my leg over one; rain be

damned! The CVO Limited had the usual amenities including the BOOM! Box GTS infotainment system, a variety of Harley parts from the Kahuna collection and a contrast cut 19-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel. The real comfort came from heated grips and seat (which I used) and the ample tour pack for storage. I greatly appreciated the lowers on the fairing, which, even in the hardest d o w n p o u r s (and believe me we had some DOWNPOURS!) kept my feet perfectly dry.

We left early the next morning, and I made sure I was ready for weather.

As we pulled out, I noticed the power immediately, the 117 inch Milwaukee Eight came on smooth and strong with no hesitation and really started to feel its oats in the higher RPM range.

We wound our way out of downtown Minneapolis, which gave me a chance to see how the largest of the CVO line, at 901 lbs, stacked up in stop and go traffic, quick maneuvering and questionable street surfaces. What was obviously the behemoth of the group, handled like a CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE - February ‘19

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FXRG Triple vent waterproof riding jacket gives the look of leather while providing protection form the elements in a breathable well protected armored jacket MSRP $650 www.harley-davidson.com much smaller bike, even with the 19inch wheel up front. We had a few miles when it was dry, and then the clouds opened up. We made our way to the first photo stop, and I have to hand it to Bryan J. Nelson and Kevin Wing, for getting some great shots while riding through some severe rain. I had chosen to be outfitted with the FXRG pants and jacket as well as the Arai FXRG Defiant helmet.

They all worked perfectly, keeping the weather out and at the same time allowing breathability. What we didn’t know at that point was that the weather had been severe enough to cause flooding and we detoured for the last half of the day on our way to LaCrosse, WI. I settled in as we road to our lunch stop and realized that some of the other journalists and HD brass were riding less than ideal bikes and knew then that I had hit the jackpot.

The CVO Limited is one of the smoothest, most powerful, wellequipped, stylish bikes on the market. Yes they start at $43,889, which is more than a lot of people will pay for a car, but this bike is ROADWORTHY. I had almost no fatigue from riding the 2019 CVO Limited through some of the most horrendous weather conditions you can imagine. I could see taking this bike on an extended trip, because not only was it comfortable and full of amenities, it was, dare I say, agile and responsive with plenty of power in the motor and equally impressive stopping power provided

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by the Reflex linked Brembo brakes with standard ABS. The seating position was perfect for my 6-foot tall frame, and the floorboards (both for rider and passenger) are an added comfort bonus which doubles as surplus protection from the elements.

The new BOOM GTS infotainment system worked well and paired with my phone. The screens were easy to use and read and made for seamless integration with my phone. I did not have a headset to test out but new this year was the Bluetooth integration for both rider and passenger, eliminating the need for cords. The CVO limited, features Stage 1 speakers front and back and a single 75 watt amp.

The suspension is upgraded on the CVO Limited, with a dual bending valve front suspension and emulsion rear that has a hand adjustable preload depending on how much weight the rider plans to carry. I did have to give up the Limited for the last part of the ride and got on the CVO Streetglide through what seemed like a monsoon. This allowed me to really experience a Wisconsin storm and put the ultimate test on the FXRG gear which passed with flying colors.

Unlike previous 19-inch front wheel touring bikes I felt no noticeable difference in handling as I quickly laid it into wet turns. It had no lack of performance and I can say that the class of 2019 CVO’s seem to be some of the best riding touring bikes

I have been on. Look for additional reviews of the 2019 CVO Roadglide and Streetglide in an upcoming issue of Cycle Source Magazine.

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1. Removed Stripe From Tank. 2. Logo On Tank. 3. Larger Spark Plug On Rear Head. 4. Double Stitched Seat. 5. Missing Break In Front Head Pushrod Tube. 6.

Larger Break Pedal. 7. Different Color Oil Pump. 8. Larger Boss On Engine Case At Bottom Of Pushrod Tubes. 9. Missing Hole In Rear Chain Guard. 10. Smooth Grip On Handlebar.

FIND TEN DIFFERENT THINGS ON THE ‘35 INDIAN NO THERE ISN’T ANY REAL PRIZE, JUST SOMETHING TO DO WHILE YOU’RE IN THE CAN.

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ou know, there is just nothing in the world like an old friend to make you feel good when times get tough. The exact medicine that you get from that kind of familiarity. Well, sir, that is the story of this old ‘75 FLH that was a good friend to the man that bought her new and the man who would give her a second home.

Rick Fairless.

You have heard the name Rick Fairless and his Strokers Dallas a time or two by now. Some and may or may not have heard a story of how I first wrote about Rick, and he reflected to the first time you knew motorcycles were cool.

It was when you could do a cross

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Article By: Chris Callen Photos By: Melissa Shoemaker up wheelie while shooting a peace sign. I knew right then we would be friends for a lifetime because he loved this thing of ours the way I do.

Rick has made a name for himself with serious stretched out choppers with Sugar Bear front ends, and his signature tie-dyed paint schemes.

For that, he established himself as a true original. When you talk to Fairless, at least when I do, you get to know a down to earth man who just loves the motorcycle scene and has found a life in it for himself.

When I saw Rick in Sturgis with this somewhat plain black FLH, I knew there had to be a story. Otherwise, he would have been on one of his choppers ripping through the black

hills. It turns out that he was on a time machine and the story I got had to be brought to our readers.

You see, Rick runs across all types of people at Strokers. Having been to his place, I can imagine it would be quite like running an adult day care center at times. But from it, he gets to meet some people who have changed his life forever. One such person was David Caulkins.

David showed up at Strokers one day, in his late seventies and still riding the very bike he bought new back in 1975. It had the old buddy seat on it and Rick to a liking to him right away. However, watching him get on and off the bike made Rick nervous. On several occasions, he

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mentioned to David that should consider getting something a little more modern if he wanted to continue riding. To David, this bike was more than just a piece of metal; it was his oldest friend.

Of course, there was no way he ever wanted to leave his old buddy behind, so he just kept on doing the best he could with it. About the time the man turned 82 he found himself back at Rick’s because the bike was just getting harder and harder to ride. Rick helped him pick out a Road King that he had for sale and despite the Road King being several thousand dollars more than the value of that old FLH; Rick told him that they would just trade even. Of course, David had one item in the contract, and that was Rick could never get rid of the ‘75. Fairless agreed, and the bike went in the back of the shop and got covered up as a someday project.

Years later Rick got a call from David’s son. Apparently his father’s health was declining, and he was living in a nursing home. He asked Rick if it would be ok for him to bring his father by for a visit with the old FLH. David had a picture

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in his wallet from 1976 of him and the bike on Main Street in Sturgis, he was awfully proud of that photo and showed it off. As he rolled up to her in his wheelchair, David asked for some assistance to put his hand on the bike for one last rub of he sheet metal. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room. As the man sat back down rick promised him that he would take the bike apart and make her like new again.

The very next day Fairless found himself alone in part of the shop with the bike on the lift, keeping his word to the old boy. Rick cleaned it up and did everything he needed in order to have a reliable, running motorcycle. In some ways, this was not only a trip back in time for the bike and David but Rick as well.

You see, as the bike was finished Rick found himself on it more and more often. It reminded him of a simpler time when he was a young man, and these old bikes were in everyone’s garage. Struggling with some health issues of his own, Rick would take the ‘75 to doctor appointments, making the best of a bad situation he learned that the ride at least was something to look forward to. It helped him clear

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ALICE TECH SHEET Owner: Rick Fairless City/State: Dallas, TX Builder: Rick Fairless-Strokers Dallas Year: 1975 Model: Electra Glide Value: Priceless Time: 30 Days Engine Year: 1979 Model: Shovelhead Builder: Harley-Davidson Ignition: Points Displacement: 74” Pistons: Harley-Davidson Heads: Harley-Davidson Carb: S&S Cam: Harley-Davidson Air Cleaner: S&S Exhaust: Paughco Fishtail Primary: Harley-Davidson Transmission Year: 1975 Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: 4 Speed Frame Year: 1975 Model: FL Rake: Stock Stretch: Stock Forks Builder: Harley-Davidson Type: 41mm FL Triple Trees: Harley-Davidson Extension: None Wheels Front Wheel: Drag 40 Spoke Size: 16” Tire: Metzeler Front Brake: Harley-Davidson Rear Wheel: Drag 40 Spoke Size: 16” Tire: Metzeler Rear Brake: Harley-Davidson Paint Painter: Harley-Davidson Color: Black Type: Original Graphics: None chroming: MECLEC Accessories Bars: Flanders Risers: Nope Hand Controls: Harley-Davidson Foot Controls: Harley-Davidson Gas Tank(S): Harley-Davidson Oil Tank: Harley-Davidson Front Fender: Harley-Davidson Rear Fender: Harley-Davidson Seat: RFSD Headlight: Harley-Davidson Tail Light: Harley-Davidson Speedp: Harley-Davidson Photographer: Melissa Shoemaker

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his head and made him feel forty years younger as he rolled along.

Unfortunately, David Caulkins passed away just a month after Rick got the bike back in proper condition and this article is an ode to an old friend... David, the bike, and of course, my old friend Rick.

May we all be so lucky to have love in our hearts at the end.

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ello, Lords and Ladies of the motorcycle realm. Well, once again, old man winter has made his way back again, forcing us to do the very thing we dread. Putting away our toys for a few months. But alas before we know it, the time will come to break them out again, displaying what we have been so busy working on those cold, wet months in hibernation.

It seems that all across the boards of the Social Media sites all my buddies are busy prepping and ordering what they need to get the job done. Here in Texas, we are usually very fortunate in that we can pretty much ride till January. But not this year once it got cold it’s remained that way.

So, like all the rest of my buds, I’ve gotten busy on another build to pass the time and get my juices flowing. Who knows what I’ll come up, that’s the fun part, waiting to see the final result.

Before old man winter dug his claws into me, I was super fortunate to be asked to attend this year’s SEMA show held in Las Vegas. Now, if you’re not familiar with SEMA and wonder what it is. Well grab a cold one and sit back and let me tell you a story. SEMA stands for Speed Equipment Manufacturing Association. In short, if it has to do with anything automotive,

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Article And Photos By: Xavier Muriel it’s there. From the smallest of plastic fasteners to full-on working garages are on display in all their glory. Held over four days at the Las Vegas Convention Center and adjacent buildings this event was unlike anything I’ve ever seen or experienced! To give you an idea of how

massive it really is, they have an app to guide you through the maze and mayhem of it all. Attendees come from all over the world.

Now I’ve been to many, many music and motorcycle trade shows but they all pale in comparison to this giant. It’s said that if you were to walk the entire show, it would cover over 20 miles! And trust me by the second day of walking and walking and walking I had had enough. I had to

strategically map out all the vendors I wanted to visit and jump in the flow of thousands of people all the while tracking my GPS like all the other folks and while hoping to not run someone down. The first three days are industry folks only in attendance and the fourth and final day is open to the general public. I don’t even have to tell you what kind of madness that creates.

The whole reason I was there was because my painter the highly talented BuckWild Designs had been asked by Sherwin Williams, the parent Company of Matrix paint, if he could get a few of his customers bikes there. When he asked me if I was interested in shipping my bike for display, of course, I said yes! I first met Buck when he contacted me about painting a drum set. I had seen his work before and was blown away by it so to be asked to, provide a kit for his talent was a no-brainer. He said he’d done everything under the moon, bikes, cars, boats even peoples, garages but never a drum set. When I drove to his shop to meet him personally, we discussed ideas, and I told him “All I want is metal flake gold and an East L.A. Cholo theme’’ the rest is up to you. Well, I went back out on tour and had forgotten about it. Eight months later, he called and said they were ready. When he pulled it out of

the box, I just about fell over. It was unlike anything I had ever seen on a drum kit.

The color and detail were out of this world.

That kit went out immediately on the Kid Rock Tour and was such a hit with everyone that from that day he’s been my painter.

Back to my conversation with the powers that be at Sherwin Williams, I proposed that I bring Grace which he painted, the drum kit and myself out to the SEMA show to hang out in their booth and talk paint, music, and motorcycles for four days and that’s exactly what I did.

I had such a blast meeting so many new people and running into some folks I hadn’t seen in some time. It’s a small, small world when you run into the guitar player from Pappa Roach’s Father whom I hadn’t seen since the last time the two bands were on tour with each other back in 2012, and as always, he’s such a vast assortment of Automotive knowledge and a huge source of inspiration. The trip brought along a slew of commitments such as a photo shoot in the desert for the 2019 Sherwin

Williams Calendar and a huge party at Counts Kustoms compound in which a snare drum that was generously donated

by Yamaha Drums and painted by Buck, as well as many other artists, were raffled off for a Children’s Charity. I was asked to stop by Dany’s rehearsal with his band Count 77 and say hi. I had a ball talking music and motorcycles with the reality tv star and his band. A great guy to say the least and throws one hell of an industry party.

I don’t usually dig Vegas much, considering I’ve been there so many times with the band and being there for week was crazy in itself but it does help to have great friends there, and it makes the time so much more fun.

(Thanks Capt and Goldy for making it an incredible time). As I made the 20-hour drive home to Texas, I revisited the past seven days and found nothing but complete gratitude for the entire experience and the new friends I made. Having my latest build in the company of such great bikes and a world class event was truly humbling. Thanks again to Kim Wilson, Buck Wild Designs and Sherwin Williams for the honor, the invite and the memories. Until next time Be Kind To One Another.

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off the lift & On the Road

how to Extend Your Riding season

Article And Photos By: Patrick Garvin www.jpcycles.com

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tarting as early as October here in South Dakota you could be in danger of losing your precious riding season due to bad weather, namely snow and freezing temps. This winter the snow came a bit early, then it left. Leaving dry pavement and cold air. Generally, if there’s at least semi-dry pavement (or dirt for that matter), I’m good to go. But after a while, the cold temps can make riding downright miserable.

Even with good cold weather gear when it drops below 40 degrees, things get cold and stay cold.

Instead of pouting in the shop this year I figured I would do everything I could this year to stay on the road as long as possible. So, I decided to invest in some heated gear.

I looked at a handful of coat and pant set ups but ultimately decided on some First Gear heated liners and gloves. I opted for the liners because I wanted to be able to use the gear I already had, and with the liners, I could pair them with whatever jacket and pant set up I wanted. I picked up a jacket liner, pant liner, heated socks and went with the heated gauntlet style gloves instead of a

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glove liner. I went with the full glove set up because most of my gloves fit pretty snug and I didn’t want to try and stuff

the liners in them. The sizing is pretty standard, but expect a snug fit, and that’s a good thing. You want them to fit under your jacket and pants without bunching

up. The connections and control can be a bit confusing, but of the clothing can be plugged into each other and “daisy chained” together, so it’s on one heat zone together. Meaning your feet, gloves, jacket and pants would all be the same temp. I opted to break them into two zones, my gloves and jacket on a zone and socks and pants on another.

You have to purchase the controller separately, and it comes in a few options. You can get a single or a dual controller, meaning you can control one or two zones. And you can get a standard wired unit or a wireless unit that allows more freedom to mount the controller in different places. I ordered a two- zone wireless controller and velcroed it to my master cylinder on my handlebar.

I decided to go for a rip around the hills and test out the new gear. But I figured I would put them in a worst-case scenario to see how the held up. Instead of wearing my standard big coat and heavy pants and putting the new heated liners under them all I wore was my trust Biltwell sweatshirt and some thin Dickies pants. I threw my heated layers and gloves on, fired up the trust Dyna and headed out on a beautiful 38-degree afternoon ride. A bit to my surprise the gear worked great!

I did some 75mph highways, some 45mph twisties and some putting around town for about 2 hours. Not once did I reach the capacity of the heated gear. On the highway I ran both zones about ¾ of the way up, from 45mph to 65mph I had it about ½ way up with the pant/sock zone a little cooler than the jacket/glove zone.

Under 45mph I only had it 25-30% on, with the bottom zone a bit cooler.

Even at fairly high speed, I could feel the wind and cold cutting through my sweatshirt and Dickies, but I still felt toasty warm from the heat elements.

It was a bit weird because instinctually I kind of expect my hands to get cold and stiff and it never happened, even with zero wind protection of any kind on the Dyna my hands felt like it was the middle of July. I can’t recommend heated liners enough if you plan on doing any type of cold weather riding.

It’s a great way to extend your riding season without freezing your ass off.

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o one ever expects doodles on 3rd-grade homework to turn into a lifelong passion and full-time career, especially when you get in trouble for it. But for Cory Mroz (a.k.a Mr. Oz), it was only the beginning. As a kid, Cory’s main focus was BMX racing, and in Aurora, IN where he and his friends would ride, there was a small paint shop owned by Red Steele, where he always wanted to and did stop to talk. When Mroz was around 9-10 years old, Red started hand painting sponsors’ signs for the little league field owned by Cory’s dad. And for Cory, the spark was lit.

By the time Cory was 15 that small spark of interest grew into a flame. He began working at a hot rod shop down the road. He continuously watched pinstripers and painters come in to finish their latest project and from then

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Article By: Amelia “Killer” Rose on he was hooked. It was also a time where he became more serious about creating concept art and learning to pinstripe. Did I mention that his boss,

his dad, was also a sign painter. This only made Cory’s desire to create art

even stronger. He created a hand painted & hand-fabricated sign at the age of 14 and put it in front of his parents’ house, only to have the city make him take it down shortly after. At 17 he started fabricating and painting legitimately and hasn’t looked back since. Now 32, Cory has been producing art for 15 years.

His love of motorcycles also goes back to his childhood. His grandfather used to run the local dirt flat track.

Around the same time Mroz was becoming more serious about the arts, he became more involved in the punk/hand-built/ culture type shows.

In 2007-8 he began setting up his own booth at motorcycle shows around the country as a way to showcase his creations. Once his foot was in the door, so to speak, the rest was history. He was drawn to our culture by the free, outlaw-ish kind of lifestyle

everyone had. Living a normal life with a 9-5 was never in his plans, and even to this day he still doesn’t own a home. The wanderer lifestyle he saw at those events seemed like a perfect fit for him.

“I feel many of us were born into that rebellious type of spirit, sometimes I wish I wasn’t but f#@k it, it’s me, and after years, I embrace that totally now.”

His inspiration also comes from that care-free lifestyle everyone had. At any point in time, he could just pack up his stuff and move without having to worry about tools, bills, and the like, and all the while he could still create beautiful works of art that will surely outlive most of us. His art makes the world a little less dull while sparking a bit of rebellious fire one piece at a time. Cory credits a large portion of his inspiration when he was starting out to his 9th-grade art teacher, Mrs. Hammons, who changed his outlook on life, art, and its instruction. To him, she is a saint and deserves true recognition.

For Cory ’s medium of choice, he likes to use just about any kind of paint. He says it feels like the final touch to a project. He does dabble in metal and leatherworking when the mood strikes him.

Over the years, he has been truly blessed to live the lifestyle he does.

Through his art, he has been able to travel across the country several times over, meet some of the most inspirational people he knows, from musicians and top artists to pro skateboarders and progressive thinkers. To Cory, the people he meets and places he’s been able to travel to are worth more than all the gold and jewels in the world, and despite the fact that this is really the only life he’s ever known, he wouldn’t have it any other way. Someday he hopes to have a book in print about the many adventures he’s gone on over the years.

For the future, Cory’s plans are simple: “Just to stay healthy and stay alive as long as I can, love while I’m here and embrace every day and opportunity that comes along.”

If you want to check out more of Corys fantastic work, you can head over to his Instagram @mrozdesigns or view a workshop he helped develop to learn the trades, at www. brushmastersgetaway.com

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hink back to 2005 for a minute, what were you doing?

Honestly, it’s just a blur for me, but for the man who holds the paper to this fine scoot, it’s when the idea for this bike took hold.

Dan Starkey and his brother were into fast cars but were starting to develop a growing fascination in vehicles of the two-wheeled variety.

There was one small detail that couldn’t be overlooked, neither of them had ever so much as ridden a dirt bike. That didn’t stop them from

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hanging out late drinking beers in his brother’s garage talking about old Harley-Davidsons and custom choppers.

It was only a matter of time before one of them took the plunge and got a bike. Dan was the first. He found a 1975 FXE online and bought it and before he knew what hit him.

Starkey and his brother borrowed his boss’s Sprinter van and made a weekend trip out to Iowa City to pick it up. It wasn’t until the day after they got back that he got it running

and took off on the rural back roads of Indiana and from that point on he was hooked! Needless to say, it was an adventure to take your first Harley ride on a bike that had a six over springer front end with no front brake, ape hangers and kick only.

He rode the bike in that configuration for the rest of the season. Once old man winter set in, he ordered up an Ultima rigid frame that was four up and two out. The plan was to build a custom chopper with his motor, transmission and

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front end off of the FXE. It took a little time, but with the help of some good friends he got it on the road and rode it that way for the next eight years until the rear springer leg broke. Dan says the bike was cool, and he loved riding it, but it was time for some changes. He had always been a fan the bikes coming out of Choppers Inc, so he decided that he was going to build his in that style. Billy and Warren Lane were building some wild choppers back in the mid to late 90’s that were nothing short of incredible, and no doubt influenced a lot of people like Dan. The new build started with an extended Harley 45 springer that Dan picked up for a fraction of what they’re going for today.

Sometime in its past, the extend job didn’t hold up very well after the front end was magnafluxed on the rear legs numerous cracks were found. Starkey’s brother cut off the rear legs and installed a set of slugs and welded it up in a jig that he built. Once he had the front end straightened out, he knew the motor needed a full rebuild. The man to go to in his area is Jimi Driver; he’s the guy who can do it all from Knuckles to Twin Cams.

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Driver kept the motor a stock 74” and gave the transmission a full rebuild with stock gears. One of my favorite things on this bike are the LAF pipes (aka Loud As F#@k), I had a set on my shovel around the same time.

While he was waiting on Jimi to work his magic, he found a cheap imitation of a WCC Villian gas tank that was pretty wide and full of dents. Dan knew it had the look he was after, so he turned it over to his brother John and his co-worker Mike

Turner, who took care of reshaping it and welding the imperfections. As luck would have Dan was working in Daytona in 2007 or so and was able to buy the pegs for this bike from Billy Lane himself. Lane had just taken them off of his VQ bike; Billy asked him if he wanted a new set as he had a few sets on hand but Dan loved the idea of owning a set that had seen so many miles on one of Billy’s bikes. A few years later Billy sold Dan a set of his forward control mounting plates

which Dan used with the old pegs to make his forward controls.

Dan made the bars with materials he bought from Warren Lane. He met Warren by chance thru a car deal when one of Lane’s friends bought a 1964 Karmann Ghia from Dan. He and Warren kept in touch.

Starkey opted to keep the bars tight and snug to the narrowed tank. Dan picked up a round oil tank which he had chromed and then hand bent the copper oil lines to hook it up.

The sealed battery lays on its side under the transmission in a tray that Dan made; all that’s needed to remove the battery is to take out one bolt and the tray swings down.

That incredible paint job was handled by Jason Mattox of Time Bomb Kustoms in Indiana. Once Jason and Dan settled on what the panels on the tank would be, Dan says he can’t go anywhere without someone asking him about the paint.

The seat was tooled by Adam Croft who happens to be one of Dan’s close friends. Adam had already done the seat for Dan’s FLH, so it only made sense for him to do this one as well. The bike was finished

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THE BLUE SEVENTY FIVE TECH SHEET Owner: Dan Starkey City/State: Carthage, In Builder: Starkey Bros Year: 2007 Model: Shovelhead Chopper Value: Time: 1 Year Engine Year: 1975 Model: Shovelhead Builder: Jimi Driver Ignition: Dyna S Displacement: 1200cc Pistons: TRW Heads: Stock Carb: S&S Super E Cam: Andrews J Grind Air Cleaner: Lyle Landstrom Exhaust: LAF Primary: BDL Transmission Year: 1975 Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: Hand Shift Via Foot Clutch Frame Year: Unknown Model: Rigid Rake: 34° Stretch: 4 Up 2 Out Forks Builder: John Starkey Type: Springer Triple Trees: Extension: 4 Over Wheels Front Wheel: Spool Size: 21” Tire: Avon Front Brake: Rear Wheel: Spoke Size: 18” Tire: Avon Rear Brake: Performance Machine Paint Painter: Timebomb Kustoms Color: Strato Blue Type: House Of Kolor/Roth MetalFlake Graphics: Chroming: Shelbyville Plating & Polishing Accessories Bars: Warren Lane / Dan Starkey Risers: Hand Controls: Internal Throttle Foot Controls: Starkey Bros Gas Tank(S): John Starkey/Michael Turner Oil Tank: Round Front Fender: N/A Rear Fender: Starkey Bros Seat: Adam Croft Headlight: 5 ¾” Tail Light: Cateye Speedo: None PHOTOGRAPHER: Melissa Shoemaker

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up in time for Biketoberfest this year where guest judge Bill Dodge picked it for his award at Choppertime, and it also received the Cycle Source Award at the same show. Dan says it’s a huge honor to have both Bill and Chris acknowledge his work.

He says the bike has taught him a lot over the last 12 years; it’s been there for him thru career changes, a divorce and other tough times. It’s introduced him to a lot of people he now considers good friends. Dan says he’ll never sell it! I like to see someone build memories with their bike that they’ll never forget. Dan said he’s working on Pan now, so I guess we’ll see what he comes up with next!

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Article And Photos By: Charlie Weisel

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t the end of my India, Part 1 article, I left off talking about how we had become stuck in Kaza due to landslides and snow storms and about how we had to backtrack our way out after five days of impatiently waiting. I went back just now, before starting this, reread that article and quickly realized that I may have missed the mark on what I really wanted to portray about our experience and about how what I actually wanted to capture was the true essence of what India is and how it taught us some valuable lifealtering lessons. Now, before you put this down thinking that I’m about to get all sappy and try pulling on your heartstrings, just bear with me.

India was never really on my radar as a high priority destination.

In fact, it was far enough down my list that I hadn’t given much thought

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to it yet. Sure, the Himalayas were high on the list, but I always just assumed that we would tackle those from the Nepal side of the border.

The idea of wandering the streets of Delhi never did much for me.

The idea of wandering the streets pretty much anywhere in India would almost immediately send me down a daydreaming rabbit hole where I would inevitably find myself with Hep C and a lifelong bout of diarrhea.

Not to say that this couldn’t happen in reality, but with a little common sense, it is certainly avoidable. I suppose, looking back now, that I failed to follow my own rules and ignored my belief that every place in the world has its redeeming qualities and is worth exploring. I had it so in my head that India was nothing more then a poverty-stricken wasteland of pollution and chaos that I failed to

remind myself that there is always something of value. This was an incredible lack judgement on my part and a mistake I will not make again.

India is so much more than pollution and poverty, and that is something I really want you to take away from this.

Sure, there is certainly an undeniable fact that the air quality is awful, more often than not at unhealthy, even dangerous, levels. Yes, the streets in the cities are absolutely littered with filth. Poverty and homelessness is at a level of which I’ve never witnessed, but that is not all there is. In fact, even if that was all, there is I would still encourage you to go visit. I would still encourage you to wander the streets and explore the back allies: if for no other reason than as a stark reminder of just how fortunate we are to live in a first world country

where our concerns and frets are menial in comparison, and how we need to start thinking globally. We need to start thinking beyond our borders and remind ourselves that there are people, literally all over this globe, that are dying of starvation on the street, living under bridges and simply trying to survive on a daily basis. Witnessing these lives first hand, not on social media or CNN, is important. When it is right in front of you, when you can see and smell and hear these struggles at arm’s length, it becomes, very much so, an undeniable reality and immediately dissolves our concerns and worries about things that, at the end of the day, are meaningless.

Our guide on this Himalayan Heroes ride, a gentleman by the name of Moti, expressed at one point on our journey how he didn’t like when people only spoke poorly of India, focusing only on the pronounced negatives and claiming that the only good part of India is the Himalayan Mountains. I promised myself I would not do that upon my return so I would like to continue by focusing on the positive because there is a lot of that to take away from this.

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Yes, the Himalayas are a mountain range of such grandeur that they will take your breath away, quite literally if you dare climb to the heights of which are achievable. I think for me though, it was much more than the dramatic craggy spires of prehistoric rock, that seemed to reach to the heavens, that captured my soul, it was the vibrations in the air that seemed to soothe and slow the mind. It was like being cloaked in a warm blanket of peacefulness.

Time stood still, along with my thoughts which tend to race, and no wrong could be had. As much as I love the Rocky Mountains in my backyard in Colorado, the Himalayas captured my heart in a way I never expected. I could make this bold statement for all of India though, not just for the mountains towering on the north side of this immense country. After having some time now to dissect these thoughts and wrap my head around what I had just experienced, I’ve come to the conclusion that is the people who define India, not the landscape.

The Indian culture is filled with pride and a deep, undeniable love for their country. You can see it in their eyes when you begin to ask questions about the culture and ways of living. Suddenly they are beaming with excitement to tell you all about how they live, what they do from day to day. It is not an easy lifestyle, but it is one that instills pride and develops a sturdy mind and callused hands.

Moti told us about the 45-minute trail hike to his house through an apple orchard. There are no roads or driveway to his front door. Everything is hiked in and out, including his son to and from school every day. This would be considered virtually unheard of here in the United States, but for him, this was typical and not anything he

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gave great thought to. Others would work long days, breaking up boulders by hand and then sweeping the road

with a typical house broom in order to clear the road to their village after a rock slide. Again, this would likely never happen around here. It isn’t just the mental fortitude and physical

toughness of these people though; it is the deep sense of spirituality that rings through. A midday prayer or meditation is commonplace.

The realization that hard work with the hands must be balanced with maintenance of the mind. This balance in life, I believe, is the defining quality of the Indian culture.

This is the quality which I will take away and hope to portray among you. In our society, one that is defined by how many hours we work in a day, how many commas are on our bank statement, where success is measured in the square footage of our homes, we have a lot to learn. Success should be measured by happiness, a lust for life and a longing to grow, not only as an individual but as a society.

If this is the case, then I would claim that India is a very successful culture and we have a lot to learn from them. This leaves me with nothing more to say than words of encouragement to visit and see it for yourself.

Expel the negative thoughts you may have of India and replace them with curiosity and a longing to experience and learn from a culture that is so inaccurately defined by what is at the surface.

And yes, while you are there, you should take in the grandeur of the Himalayas, tour the monasteries and mosques, eat the food and ride the roads. But most importantly, experience the culture with an open mind, open heart and open arms.

Bring that home with you and spread the word that India is so much more than what others will lead you to believe.

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @ charlietravelingchopper for more photos of this trip and others.

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Article & Photos By: Xavier Muriel Providence Cycle Worx

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his month I’ll spotlight the new Billet Proof Designs internal throttle kit. The greatest thing about this kit is that it comes complete with an internal throttle as well as the billet throttle tube which allows you to finally run

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your favorite rubber grips. In the past you’ve only been able to run billet grips utilizing set screws securing it to the throttle sleeve. Well Damian and the gang over at Billet Proof Designs have changed the game...

So, let’s get to it

The internal throttle itself is a V-Twin product and is Part of the kit, I won’t go into detail on the installation of the internal unit itself. However, I will say this READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING! Remember you’re dealing with a very important component to the overall February ‘19 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE

safety of your machine. So slow down and be patient, the results will be just what you’re looking for, worry free, safe riding.

Locate the small oval shaped pocket on the external portion of the internal throttle; it’s located between the two sealed bearings

With the grip secured in position, mark the internal throttle where the other set screws will contact it. Be as accurate as possible since the screws are very small. NOTE: it is recommended to use all four screws when installing the sleeve. A pick or other sharp devise can be used to mark the spot where the screws will go.

Slide the sleeve back onto the internal throttle and install all four set screws. Use Loctite Blue 242 thread locker on each set screw. NOTE: do not overtighten the set screws.

They are very small and will strip easily in the aluminum. The thread locker and rubber grip will keep them in place. You will also notice that the set screws protrude the knurled throttle sleeve once tightened. This is normal and will not affect function or installation of grip.

The knurled throttle sleeve is a symmetrical part, so it doesn’t matter which direction it is installed onto the internal throttle. Slide the sleeve onto the throttle. Paying attention to the threaded set screw hole on the sleeve. Line one of the threaded holes up with the aforementioned pockets.

NOTE: it has been recommended to install the sleeve so that it overhangs the end (side furthest from the handlebar) of the internal throttle slightly. This will make the sleeve less noticeable from the flanged grip end as well as to keep the rubber grip from interfering with the operation of the internal throttle

Once the sleeve is positioned where you want it, lightly snug the set screw into the pocket of the internal throttle.

Now loosen the set screw and remove the throttle sleeve. Use a 1/8’’ diameter drill bit to ‘Dimple’ the location of the other set screws. You don’t need to go too deep, this dimple gives the set screw something to bite into and help aid the sleeve from rotating on the internal throttle. DO NOT DRILL ALL THE WAY INTO THE INTERNAL THROTTLE.

Now that the throttle sleeve is installed you can install your rubber grip using grip glue. The grip will fit very tightly onto the sleeve. Use compressed air with a blow nozzle to blow air into grip from the flanged side of the grip.

This will help to expand the grip to slide over the knurled throttle sleeve.

If desired, safety wire can be used to help further secure the rubber grip to the throttle sleeve.

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ngel Perez doesn’t get out to ride as much as he would like, spending most of his time in his shop, Motorcycle Mania in Chicago Illinois.

Although working on older Harleys, Perez mostly focuses on Japanese bike maintenance, rebuilds, and restoration. Most of his riding is on an Asian missile on track day at his local road racing course.

Angel loves himself some bikes but as we all know, once your passion becomes your job

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you need to shake things up to keep you sane. Enter a pair of Shovelhead four-speed framed bikes in assorted crates strewn across his shop floor. Projects disassembled and forgotten, and Angel was cherry pickin’ the bunch of it. Grabbing up a stout ’81 Shovelhead motor from of the pile, he mated it to a ’79 rotary four-speed tranny and dumped it all into a Santee hardtail frame with 0 stretch and the neck set at 34 degrees.

The drive train is tied together

with a Blower Drives Limited 3” open primary and diaphragm style clutch. Although there is a kicker, a Tech-Cycle electric start is there for when “you just don’t have the time” to be messin’ with an old Shovelhead with a stubborn streak.

As you have read in the tech sheet, Angel doesn’t list a rebuilder, and I was dumbfounded that someone had a good running factory-built cone Shovel but that unicorn scampered back into the forest when I was informed the motor was stuffed full of S&S

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components. The motor has been rebuilt, but Angel doesn’t know who did it. It was a good runner and was sprinkled with some pretty chrome bits and fired off with Twin-Power single fire ignition.

Being a track guy, Angel’s inspiration came in the form of those Sons of Speed style board track racers. You know the ones, they have oval wheels, and the guys riding them are wearing those little leather hats. This is his interpretation of those old racers with Shovelhead power.

Keeping with the whole board track theme, Angel grabbed a pair of 23” front wheels. One, a single flange DNA was shod with an Avon Cobra tire was mounted up front while an Ultima dual flange wheel was used in the rear. It’s

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also running the matching Avon.

Braking up front is handled by a Midwest rotor and caliper and Performance Machine in the rear.

The foot controls are by Mid USA while the Roland Sands hand controls are mounted to a set of Burley Brand bars that keep with the board track theme.

While the frame is painted in a base coat silver, the tank is actually unpainted aluminum formed into the classic board track style by Angels friend Craig Rodsmith, proprietor of Rodsmith Design. His flawless execution is displayed unpainted adding to the nostalgic racer ques Angel was chasing.

A horseshoe style oil tank houses the battery and electronics. Just above is a very nice leaf spring type seat mount. The leaf spring is mounted to the backbone while the seat post is incorporated, to keep it all in alignment. The actual seat was designed and built by PlzBeSeated a local shop

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UNION 81 TECH SHEET Owner: Angel Perez City/State: Chicago, Illinois Builder: Motorcycle Mania Inc. Year: 1981 Model: FLH Value: $15,000 Time: 400 Hrs ENGINE Year: 1981 Model: FLH Builder: HD Ignition: Twin Power Displacement: 1340 Pistons: HD Heads: HD Carb: S&S Cam: HD Air Cleaner: S&S Exhaust: Drag pipes Primary: BDL TRANSMISSION Year: 1979 Make: HD Shifting: 4-SPD FRAME Year: 1981 Model: Santee Rake: 34° Stretch: None Forks Builder: ULTIMA Type: Springer Triple Trees: Extension: None WHEELS Front Wheel: DNA Size: 23x3.5 Tire: Avon Cobra Front Brake: Midwest Rear Wheel: Ultima Size: 23x3.5 Tire: Avon Cobra Rear Brake: Performance Machine PAINT Painter: Color: Type: Graphics: Chroming: ACCESSORIES Bars: Burley Brand Risers: Midwest Hand Controls: Roland Sands Foot Controls: Midwest Gas Tank(s): Rodsmith Design Oil Tank: Midwest Front fender: Rear Fender: Seat: PlzBeSeated Headlight: PIAA Tail light: Bikemaster Speedo: None PHOTOGRAPHER: Matt Drsicoll

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that added the Motorcycle Mania cloth patch that works well with the suede insert.

Although he’s only had a chance to ride his creation to a local show or two, he says that it rides surprisingly comfortable despite its board track lineage.

It’s reported the bike performed flawlessly the first time out with not a gremlin to be had and has continued that way ever since.

Angel is again locked away in his shop wrenching and restoring old bikes; he knows when he is in the mood for something different, his board tracker is always there.

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Article By: Tyler Porter Photos By: Tim Handrich

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f you own, work at, or frequent a shop in Florida or the southern part of Georgia, there’s a good chance you’ve seen this man in there, singing for his supper, as many product reps do. He’s about 5’10”, thin like a distance runner; with focused eyes and an easy laugh that would never tip you off into thinking that he is one of the greatest flattrackers the world has ever seen.

Kenny Coolbeth has long been a hero of mine simply because of his humble nature, quick wit in the pits, and a general admiration from all of his fellow competitors. Kenny hung

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up his professional steel shoe at the end of the 2018 season, but when the King of Cool invites you to join him for his weekly moto session, you throw the dirt bike in the van and grab an interview with a legend.

TP: You’re retired, and still riding.

Are you riding one day a week or what?

KC: Usually two days a week.

On Tuesdays I usually do some flat track and then of course here on the weekends. Sometimes I’ll go twice on the weekends, I just enjoy riding.

I’ve always enjoyed riding. It’s one of those things that I’ll probably always

do.

TP: Comeback?

KC: No, no comeback! (Laughs) I’ll just ride, have fun, and go watch those (flat track) guys go race on the weekends maybe here and there. I’m definitely retired.

TP: You talk about retirement, but that’s from racing. You have a real job though, what is that?

KC: I’m a Spectro Oils distributor for all of Florida and the lower half of Georgia. It’s going alright. It’s a learning process. It’s paying the bills right now, but of course I’d like to grow it quite a bit more, but I need to learn more about it too. I’m putting all of my effort into that right now.

TP: Everybody knows Kenny Coolbeth, the King of Cool, the Factory Harley racer, multi-time champion. But it wasn’t always like that for you was it?

KC: Yeah, I had a full-time job.

Before I started riding for the factory (Harley Davidson). I worked 4550 hour weeks doing construction, worked on my own bikes during the week, drove back and forth to the races and would be back home to go back to work on Monday morning. I finished 2004 in 4th or 5th and then in 2005 when the factory picked me up, I finished 2nd in the points. It was a ton of work, but it paid off. I had some great people helping and supporting me in those early days which is key.

TP: A lot of people who have recently discovered flat track probably know your name, but don’t realize how many years your career spans. Do you think the competition was ever tougher than it is now, or is flat track currently at its peak of competitiveness?

KC: Well, today, a lot of the guys are training and eating right, on a strict diet. The training aspect of what we do has really amped up. They are training really hard. Of course, there are always young kids coming in that don’t have to work out yet. But, the phases in my career, it’s weird. Even before my time, you look at all these guys like Jay Springsteen, Scotty Parker, I mean, I’ve seen Springer have a cigarette before a main event.

It’s pretty crazy how it was just pure talent for those guys. Today, the kids really have to work at it because of a guy like Jared Mees or Sammy Halbert because you know, those guys are working really hard. It helps you mentally too. I think that working out physically helps you mentally as well, and the sport can certainly be a

mental game.

TP: Who in your entire career challenged you the most?

KC: Chris Carr. In the championship in 2006 when I took it from him, it was tough. He’s a tough competitor.

He knew way more than me at the time, especially on the miles. It was some luck and good people that I had around me, that’s what made it possible.

TP: What is your favorite race bike that you’ve ever ridden?

KC: It’s between the XR (Harley) and the FTR (Indian).

The FTR is an amazing motorcycle.

They’ve really done their homework.

The power is just so smooth. The bike is almost electric. I would probably have to pick that bike, the Indian.

TP: So, you’re saying that you ended your career on a high note?

KC: Yeah, it was good.

The motorcycles were proven. We jumped on them and did well. Indian did a hell of a job building it.

TP: You were always known as one of the smoothest riders. Maybe it was a win, maybe it wasn’t, but is there a race that sticks out in your mind where you surprised yourself?

KC: My favorite race ever was when I won Pomona (California). I forget what year, but I just waxed them. I’m not a cushion rider at all, but it was just so easy. I looked back and I was over a straight away in front of those guys!

That was one of the races that I’ll never forget, it was pretty cool. It was just so easy, and I beat them by so much.

TP: I thought one of your most improbable wins was the DuQuoin (Illinois) Indoor Short Track National in 2011. Back then, your class was

called the Expert class and you guys raced 450’s.

KC: Yeah that was another good race for me. That was pretty cool because that was the first time a fuel injected bike won a flattrack national.

I’ll always remember that. It was just one of those things, everything was on. It was a fun race. Chris (Carr) was second, and I knew he was coming.

I was kind of screwing up here and there but it was a fun race. Any time you win is good and I have so many great memories. Lots of good races.

At the banquet this past year they were releasing the schedule and I was chomping at the bit because if Hagerstown (Maryland) would have been on it, I would have really been bummed out. All of the fans know

that Hagerstown is one of my favorite race tracks. I’m glad it’s not on the schedule!

TP: We’ve talked about the past, now let’s talk about the future. We have a new rule package, trying to level the playing field with the Indians, the Harley’s are getting better every year. For 2019, what are your predictions?

KC: It’s going to be a good season. I think it’s going to be more competitive than year’s past, even last year.

With Bryan, I’m looking forward to seeing Bryan compete with Jared on the Indian and then Briar and Bronson Bauman on the Factory Indians, they’ve both showed a lot of potential. It’s going to be a heck of a show. I have no predictions yet.

Even after Daytona: Daytona is one of those races where anybody can win. It’s not all about a bike. You need to have a good bike, but that place is more about the rider. I’ll let you know after Daytona maybe. We’ll have to see what happens!

It’s going to be cool.

Hopefully Harley and Vance and Hines are able to get some stuff together. We need that in the sport I think.

They aren’t that close right now, and I feel for the guys, but it’s not the lack of effort from those guys at the shop.

I know, I’ve been there.

I’ve seen what they’ve got and how they work, but they need to put the puzzle together in the right way.

All in all it was killer day with Kenny.

Although, I did not shred. Pure Sand. Motocross Track.

I could barely move for two days. But hey, how many times do you get to say you went riding with the King of Cool?

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one man’s opinion

in a world of indians, strive to be a victory

Article By: Patrick Jansen

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’m so tired of hearing people bicker back and forth about Millennials and their shortcomings and/or potential I could puke. I’ve got four kids in this age group and all of them to some degree embody the best and worst of what people say about this young generation. For those of you who aren’t up to speed about how sociologists, demographers and marketers label generations I’ll give you a quick briefing.

We live in a world that now has six distinct generational categories. Builders, GI Generation, Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and NeXters.

Builders are those born between 19011925 they are credited with establishing the foundation of our modern world.

They went from the horse and buggy to the moon and ushered in the Industrial Revolution. They grew up in a war-torn world and during the Great Depression.

GI Generation was born between 1926-1945 and are the generation that fought the Nazis, established labor unions and ushered in the nuclear age.

Their generation was the first to create a culture of convenience. Refrigerators, television and TV Dinners were all part of the by-products of putting the first man on the moon!

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Boomers were born between 19461965 and are one of the largest generations in the history of humankind.

They are the product of service men and women returning from WWII and reproducing like rabbits. The Civil Rights Movement, Rock n Roll, and sexual liberation are their most notable calling cards.

Generation X born from 1966-1979 in contrast with their parents are one of the smallest generations. It is the generation that was raised in front of the television.

Almost 30% of this generations potential members were aborted. And, they grew up in a culture where you could no longer trust your government, your church or your parents. They ushered in the computer age, the internet and saw the collapse of the Berlin wall and the dissolution of the USSR. Millennials born from 1980-2000 are the first generation to have the world, literally, at their fingertips. The internet, cell phones, Google and Starbucks, have always existed for this generation.

The previous two generations have been extensively involved in raising them in an information and resource-rich environment. They are the best-educated generation in the history of humankind.

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Wikipedia are their world.

NeXters are the latest generation born.

Technology hasn’t been a tool or resource for this generation, but it is a given as to how life happens. Technology is the predominant form of communication and relationship creation. This is a globalized generation who are socially liberal but economically conservative. Their impact is yet to be seen, but as they are the largest generation since the Boomers, it will be significant.

That’s not a perfect blueprint but should help to at least to bring you up to speed on the term Millenials.

As with all generations, Millenials have been criticized by previous generations for all the worlds’ ills and are pointed to by many as the poster children for a world going to hell in a handbasket.

Critics should meter their opinions by researching or just remembering how they were viewed by their parents and grandparents.

So, close your textbooks and prepare now for some good old-fashioned soapbox blathering.

My intrigue with Millenials is that they seem to be a generation that is incapable of creating a culture all of their own. They instead co-opt past cultures and seem to wear them as facades: television shows, movies, and even music lack originality. I offer up the new Magnum PI, Ghostbusters and an obsession with vinyl records.

About 15 years ago I was sitting in a bar in Atlanta, Georgia when some young guys started sending me drinks.

I was drinking what had been kind of a white trash staple of mine since high school, Pabst Blue Ribbon. It was a blue-collar beer that was cheap, cold and everything but cool. After about the third beer I asked my girlfriend at the time (now wife) Tracy if they were trying to pick me up. She laughed and said, “No dear, you are like the grandfather of their culture.” I grew up wearing black Chucks, Dickies and, when it got cold, flannel. I rode old bikes because that’s what I grew up working on and I listened to old music, well because I’m old.

But now Millenials act as though they somehow created this culture they have simply adopted. The bikes they build are by and large simply imitations of bikes they have seen in old magazines.

They use Knucklehead, Panhead and Shovelhead motors with no technological improvements offered.

They have created high end shows to display their copies and declare themselves geniuses and look down their noses at those that came before them as lesser craftsman.

Having been raised with all the knowledge of the world at their fingertips the best a generation has to offer is the regurgitation of things of the past.

Why should this matter to you? It matters because the dipshits running OEMs now hang on every Tweet and Instagram post this generation makes and it creates the direction the products the rest of us buy.

I give to you, as a case study, Polaris.

In 1998 they brought The New American Motorcycle to market with the Victory brand and over a 15-year period had challenged Harley-Davidson’s position as THE American motorcycle. Victories were technologically superior to HarleyDavidson’s in every way. They handled better, were easier and cheaper to maintain, had larger displacement motors that made more horsepower and torque and had just introduced the 156 engine at Pikes Peak where, while not perfect, was amazing and the brand took two podiums that year, one with an electric motorcycle. Yet, just three years later

this new brand creating a new culture of riders was summarily shuttered to chase after the Indian brand.

You see millennials don’t know how to create their own culture they reach back and take a cultural clip from the past and revel in it as their own. And that my friends is what Polaris has done with Indian. Instead of being the innovator of culture they simply reached back and bought an identity.

Interestingly enough, the thing that really got the Indian ball rolling was the amazingly nimble and powerful Scout.

Which is ten pounds heavier than the Victory Octane, produces almost ten horsepower less than the Victory Octane and has a less aggressive rider position than the Victory Octane. So not only did they cave into this new generation’s penchant for historical cultural co-opting: they dumbed down a product, packaged it in said purchased culture and have the entire motorcycle world breathy about what they might do next.

I’ve been asked recently if I’d buy an Indian. I really don’t have a problem with the product. My problem is with the fickleness of Polaris. When NeXters begin to clamor for their flavor of the day will the Indian brand after 18 years be shuttered leaving their dealers and owners with devalued motorcycles and

a parts guarantee of 10 years to chase after something else? They already don’t listen to what the core of motorcyclists want. We were excited about the FTR750, and they gave us, surprise, a redressed Scout in the FTR1200, and everyone goes gaga for it.

I may sound a little bitter, and maybe I am. I am a Harley guy that gave Polaris more than a chance. I bought and rode a Victory Tour Cruiser all over the country.

I defended Victory as The New American Motorcycle. I helped guys get out there when Victory jumped into the NHRA. And, that old girlfriend, now wife, has a 2008 Kingpin 8 ball sitting in the garage still.

My word of caution to anyone considering jumping on the Indian bandwagon is this, “Remember the Victory Octane.”

And for those Millennials intent on coopting anything else from my motorcycle culture, “Thanks for the compliment.”

Yes, my generation and the ones that taught us about motorcycles were, are and will always be badass. May you find your creative spark and do something original. In a world of Indians strive to be a Victory.

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e left the small city of Idaho Falls in favor of rural roads that led to a small campout in the nearby mountains. My Electra Glide and Seny’s Sportster were in good running condition. Riding under a cloudless sky I soon fell into the easy euphoria so common in distance motorcycling.

By mid-afternoon, the lonely little two-lane lead us steadily through rounded mountains. Unencumbered by thick forests, this place offered open fields with only sporadic areas of heavy tree growth. Houses were rare. Eventually, what appeared to be a few residences, was, in reality, our event-campground, came into view. Not a motorcycle thing, this would be a family type campout/hot spring visit.

We pulled into the field’s large grassy center, shut the motors down and gazed at RVs parked sporadically along the perimeter. A few small groups sat below awnings in lawn chairs as conversations rambled on. We dismounted and

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made our introductions.

My first thought in any new place is almost always where I’ll be sleeping, and we soon wandered off to seek suitable turf. Spotting Jeff’s ambulance parked near a distant corner, Seny and I walked that way.

Jeff, a Shovelhead and Evo rider, was the guy in Idaho Falls who’d invited us to this gig. Just now, he was nowhere to be found. Still, his area offered the best ground, so we set camps on either side of the ambulance—which is actually an RV conversion.

Attendees ranged from grandparents to little children. This was a relaxed affair with tons of food and camaraderie, so we spent the evening engaged in these two luxuries.

In the morning, Jeff climbed from his Ambulance to brew coffee outside his rig. I was surprised to learn he’d left the motorcycle home. Soon a young boy delivered the message it was time to eat. The modest crowd sat at wooden picnic tables under a polebarn. Three men worked two huge

propane cookers that smoldered with eggs, pancakes, sausage, spuds, etc. Of course I piled a plate high before taking seat with the others.

Seny, my personal yoga instructor, and I practiced in the morning.

Afterward, we walked, albeit in different directions, in the splendor of these mountains. After, Seny was content to hang at his camp for hours, while I spent time visiting.

The hot springs were still waiting and Seny didn’t want to delay. However, I opted to soak tomorrow.

As the day ended cooks manned their grill-stations for dinner.

The following morning began with breakfast, kids were everywhere, and raffle prizes were piled on a table.

Jeff had brought a new bicycle to raffle, which I rode. After, I informed him the thing had mechanical issues.

I retrieved my tool-bag, Jeff set to work, others helped, and little boys watched in anticipation.

The raffle began. Wanting no new stuff, I grabbed shorts and towel for a brief walk to the hot springs.

After passing a family home, the old

building that housed these springs came into view. Stepping inside, I saw a big pool full of kids, snack bar, tables, and a hallway leading to the showers. There was also another hot pool in an adjacent room with no roof. At the counter, I learned this place was run by one family who lived there and made their living from it. The vibe was relaxed and had very few rules to enforce. The roofless pool harbored mostly adults, and the water temperature was perfect. Seny showed up, and we relaxed in this small slice of heaven. I was happy to return to easy living.

By Monday, only a handful of folks remained. It was time to hit the road again. Avoiding the interstate, it was again small roads that led us along the base of Idaho’s Salmon River Mountains, which seemed like an extension of the Rockies to me. By afternoon, Craters of the Moon National Preserve was upon us.

At one time nothing could survive here because of the incredible heat from volcanic activity. In fact, ancient volcanoes could be seen in every direction as the long-cooled lava flows covered the land; a surreal experience.

Knowing Idaho offers more hot springs than any other place in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, I looked for another pool.

After locating a primitive spring near the roadside, we continued the two miles into Carey to check out accommodations I’d used on a previous visit.

Again, the first concern was where we’d call home.

Our primitive hot pool sat beyond sight of the road, its water temp was perfect, and we soaked throughout the afternoon as small handfuls of folks came and went. Having grown up in hot spring country, I know these places offer a unique experience at night and insisted we stay. Obviously enjoying himself, Seny didn’t mind.

By the late hours, we were alone.

No moon came this night, and with the absence of ambient light in this barren land, the star speckled sky was ridiculously bright and seemed

closer than ever. Only the trickling of water interrupted our deep silence.

Then the bats came. Above and around our heads they swooped and weaved in their eternal bug hunting ritual. They began to dip and ping the water just in front of me. Having left the real world, we remained still and warm on this distant planet for hours.

The town of Carey boasts a small rodeo fairground. At its rear sits a building that offers real bathrooms and covered picnic tables on a concrete slab, a good camp spot.

When we were having bike problems while back in Idaho Falls, a man in Boise, some 300 miles east of there, had offered us the use of

tools and a lift in his garage. Although no longer in need of repairs, we were heading west anyway and accepted his offer to visit.

It was just past dark of the next day as Don, and his daughter met us in a Boise McDonalds, and we followed them home. Theirs was a nice twostory pad in an upper middle-class neighborhood. Although rooms were offered, I’m more of a garage guy so Don’s Dyna, Sportster, and bike lift, were squeezed aside to allow

our bikes plus bedrolls on the floor.

Although obviously a happy family man, in the week that followed I’d note our new friend would greatly enjoy the fruits of a need to spend time with the guys. This attitude was reflected in his excitement at our arrival, accommodating manner, and the many hours, we’d spend talking in the home’s attached garage.

In the morning I saw that Seny’s rear tire was flat. Having one’s bike down when you live on it is an insecure feeling, and Seny jumped into this job. After Dan produced a flat-jack, Seny lifted the rear wheel and found what appeared to be a nail. My opinion was asked for, “Tire’s still good. I’d stuff a tube in it. There’s no sin in tubing a mag. I’ve done it countless times.”

While Seny was busy pulling the wheel, I got a call from Mathieu, a friend from my past.

One night while in Sturgis three years earlier, after I’d returned to camp from the tiregrind I was told a strange story from my campmates. It seems a new guy from Canada was camped there.

He’d read something I’d written, told his boss he was quitting, packed his bike to live on, and rode off to find me. Two weeks later he was in my camp.

Wow. Next morning, our new arrival Mathieu confirmed, in bad English over a French accent, that the story was true.

He had been on the road these past three years, and was now in Boise and wanted to come over. I thought… this oughta be fun.

Wheel finally off, Seny pulled the nail to find that it was not nail at all, but rather some kind of metal rod. Unfortunately, it had penetrated at an angle and had gouged the sidewall. I told Seny that I would still tube it; but this was obviously his call. Allowing him time for contemplation, we managed to break the bead and had one side off the rim with tire-spoons when Mathieu pulled up in a grand display of youth and testosterone. Originally on some Jap duel-sport bike, Mathieu

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now sat atop a late model Sportster with garage made customization.

Introductions went around before Mathieu contemplated Seny’s “nail.”

As Seny continued his work, Mathieu described, with greatly improved English, his adventures. His time in Australia, Mexico, and riding in helicopters while fighting fires in BC was very interesting.

Finally deciding on a new tire, Seny asked what I’d get, and I suggested Dunlop’s Elite-3 if they still made it.

Next, I offered, “Get the size off your tire. Open the map on your phone and put in motorcycle shops, not Harley shops, then ask everyone if they have your tire and how much. There’s usually one far less expensive than all the others.” Seny followed my intruction, and that’s exactly what happened.

We took the wheel and climbed into Don’s SUV for a ride to the little bike shop. Seny’s bike was put back together that day.

Seny’s bike was still running like shit.

Back in Idaho Falls, we’d improved it dramatically with carburetor work.

But the thing still wasn’t right. On these old bikes, there’s nothing beyond carb and ignition for tuning, so we found a worn plastic part in the Dyna-S ignition. Seny had that part shipped to Don’s, and he installed it.

Bike ran perfectly after that.

We all spent a lot of motorcycle time together. The young guys talked about the philosophy of their rambling lives as I just listened. At a coffee shop downtown a crazy old man captivated them with his own brand of philosophy; at Mathieu’s insistence we swam in a lake and played Frisbee; we visited a fair; ate tacos from a roadside truck while talking late into the night. And there was more.

When a week’s time had passed, and even with Dan’s invitation to stay as long as we liked, it was again time to go. After all, it had taken three weeks just to get from Sturgis to Boise. But what a wonderful three weeks it had been.

While Mathieu would ride south to friends in Moab, Seny and I aimed our front wheels at the Cascade Mountains that stood between Eugene and us. It was a good day to ride.

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rebel on the highway

charlie brechtel’s first full length feature film

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t’s been quite a while since the world has had a true motorcycle B film, you know the kind that share stories of our culture and mark the history of our names and faces in a way that the straights don’t get. In the seventies they were plenty, as the eighties came and went, they got sparse and in the past twenty years or so, it seemed as if the whole damn thing just got too cool to take a shot at this type of offering. Enter Good Time Charlie.

Charlie Brechtel has long been a fixture in the motorcycle community.

As the guitar player and lead singer in the band that bears his name, he has played for motorcycle crowds all over the world. Charlie was also the first to bring motorcycle entertainment to listeners over the internet radio airwaves with his Bikers Inner Circle radio show.

As media changed, Charlie found himself dragging video production equipment all over hells half acre to meet the new demands of a younger and more tech-savvy audience. That brings us to his latest project, a full-length feature film titled “Rebel On The Highway.” A story that parallels the crossroads and brings the grain of the old motorcycle B Films of the seventies to our generation.

The story is a modern adaptation of the old story of Robert Johnson making a deal with the devil. Without knowing it, the devil starts to make a big star out of Charlie, and as the money and the gigs come in, he is soon confronted with a contract for his soul.

As the devil chases Charlie through the film, he stacks up the people he needs to overcome the devil’s hold on him. One of the parts I loved was the casual reference

to parts of the original Easyriders film. The St. Louis No 1, the Hitchhiker they picked up that stated, “Oh I got a helmet” and the restaurant where the “Man was at the window” were priceless moments for any old motorcycle film buff. In true biker movie fashion, you start off feeling like the movie is a little corny, then before you know it, the storyline sucks you in. Characters like Nicky Boots as the devil’s henchman, Tony Pan as

God and Barry Wardlaw as The Ark Angel Michael were all perfect roles and added to the fever of wanting to see what was next.

Anyway, Charlie rides around the country to iconic locations from the motorcycle culture, looking for the pieces to build the bike that could beat the old devil in a race. It all comes to a head as good versus evil is played out in a motorcycle race in Lodi over a road called the Devils Tail. Of course, I’m not gonna spoil the ending, but I will tell you that you need to get this one under your belt because Charlie and his crew are hard at work on the second movie already. The title is Rough Boys, and it’s due to be released in 2019. I will tell you that watching the final scene where Charlie’s band plays the title track with the legendary Deacon Jones, well my friend, if you’re into music as much as you are motorcycles, it’s worth the whole ticket.

Rebel on the Highway is a Burning Wheel Production with Dennis Sanfilippo as Executive Producer. Staring Good Time Charlie Brechtel, Gary Walker, Charlie Musslewhite & Dennis Sanfilippo.

It features cameo appearances by Mickey Jones, Tony Sanfelipo, Guitar Shorty, Deacon Jones and a veritable who’s who of the motorcycle world. You can read more about it and keep updated on the next offering at rebelonthehighway.com

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n the world of custom motorcycle magazines, how cool is it when your tech sheet states stock, stock, stock. Well if your L a r r y Lenoci from Howell, New Jersey and can restore a ’35 Indian Chief to perfection with a little help from dad then why would custom even be an option.

I first met Larry at the event know as Cheap Thrills on a cold winter day in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

My buddy Bob, an Indian lover himself, had told me there was a young guy that had some amazing Indians in the show that day and suggested I give them a look. As I worked my way through the sea of Choppers, Panheads, Shovels, and the remaining motley crew of bikes, I saw a young, quite young, man sitting next to three amazing Indians from days gone by, all restored to original perfection. This was Larry Lenoci. I introduced

Article And Photos By: Mark Velazquez

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myself to him and immediately fell in love with the blue ’35 Indian Chief you see before you. A shoot was scheduled, and the results were great images from a great day.

But of course, every good bike has a good story, and this one tells the tale that the days of a father passing on a passion to his son is an American tradition that will never fade. I say this because Larry and his father Nick have been building

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bikes together since Larry was about 13 years old. Now about to finish a degree in electrical engineering at Rutgers University the collection of restorations stands now at about thirteen in the stable and still growing.

As for the ’35, this was actually a neighborhood find when one of Nick’s friend told him one night that someone who was just blocks away was selling a garage full of bike “stuff” for around $5k. As Larry tells it his dad went to check out this unheard tip, and that night the deal was done. In this deal were two 1935 Chiefs along with a ’47.

The ‘47 was taken that following weekend to a swap meet in PA and was sold at the cost of the

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entire find. The two ‘35’s remained behind and sat for almost ten years.

So, at the age of around 14, the restoration of the ‘35 began! This would be the first bike Larry would truly restore with his dad and would be the first bike he would ride. With countless nights in the garage, this father and son team would restore every part of this basket case find back to its original state together.

The engine and tranny were all done

by Larry and his dad. When a part was needed, they could be found at swap meets and if the part wasn’t found there, they’d try any other way possible. The one thing not done on this bike by Larry and his dad was the paint which was done by his uncle, also named Nick! In the end a true ground-up restoration was

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1935 INDIAN TECH SHEET Owner: Lawrence Lenoci City/State: Howell, NJ Fab. By: Larry’s Vintage Cycles Year: 1935 Model: Indian Chief Value: Time: Engine Year: 1935 Model: Chief Builder: Nick Lenoci Ignition: Distributor Points Displacement: 74ci Pistons: Indian Jade Heads: Indian Carb: Linkert Cam: Indian Air Cleaner: Indian Exhaust: Indian Primary: Indian Transmission Year: 1935 Make: Indian Shifting: Jockey Shift 3 Speed Frame Year: 1935 Make: Indian Rake: Stock Stretch: Stock Forks Type: Indian Leaf Spring Builder: Indian Extension: None Triple Trees: Indian Wheels, Tires, Brakes Front Wheel: Indian Size: 18” Front Tire: Cheng Shin Front Brake: Indian Drum Rear Wheel: Indian Size: 18” Rear Tire: Cheng Shin Rear Brake: Indian Drum Painting Painter: Nick Nikitin Color: Dark Blue/ Gold Pin Striping Type: Basecoat And Clear Graphics: Indian Logo On Tank Molding: None Chroming: None Accessories Bars: Indian Sport Bars Fuel Tanks: Indian Front Fender: Indian Rear Fender: Indian Seat: Indian Foot Controls: Indian Mirror: Oil Tank: Indian Headlight: Motolamp Taillight: Indian Speedo: None Photographer: Mark Velazquez

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completed at home in the garage.

When the day finally came, it was Larry who would take the ’35 out for its first ride on a cold New Jersey night. Being told in the final stage, if you can kick it, you can ride it and that he did.

I don’t think neither Larry or his dad truly knows how much time was put into this keepsake. Still in the stable, bikes will come and go, but this one will more than likely stay with the family and stand the test of time to a bond that can’t be broken.

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Article By: Patrick Jansen Photos By: Chris Callen

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’ve gotta tell ya that I’m disappointed in the motorcycle event offerings in this era.

With few exceptions they have become nothing more than t-shirt malls at which you can be sure to pay a premium for lodging, booze and food.

If familiarity is your thing you probably love them because you can also see the same 10 1980’s and 1990’s cover bands over and over and over and over again.

But don’t lose heart because into this bleak, cold world of $6 beers and shitty t-shirts there comes an event that will blow your f#@king mind!!! Motoblot.

This event has been around for a minute. It started as Mods v. Rockers Chicago in the early 2000s. Initially, it was an homage

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to the rebellious youth of Britain’s café racers and scooteristas.

It has since exploded and evolved into the largest vintage motorcycle and scooter rally in the country.

The event is the brainchild of Larry Fletcher and the late Sean McKeough, Chicago’s Riot Fest founder, and finds great support from the Chicago Ton Up Club. Five years ago, the name changed in order to more aptly describe the events spirit. Moto is obvious as it is a motorcycle event. Blot, less so. It is an Old Norse word that means to feast with sacrifice. Usually a pig, but in some cases, a prisoner of war was sacrificed, so I’m assuming I’ll eventually be the main course as I find myself occasionally

playing both these roles.

This event is a turn style event which means that it is a ticketed event. At first, blush it looks like your average street party. But it doesn’t take long to discover that this thing is world class entertainment. First, the bikes… you will be hard pressed to find more vintage bikes that are actual asphalt eaters than you will at this event. These guys and gals ride hard. Wanna see a Vincent do a burnout? It’ll likely happen at this event. And as the event has evolved so has its custom motorcycle scene. Some of the country’s best builders bring out their creations for the Ride in Motorcycle, and Hot Rod show that has fifteen categories in three classes. And yes, you read that

right, Hot Rods. Sleds, muscle cars, rat rods, restorations, and resto-mods cram the streets too!

These guys get it — the whole culture.

Second to the bikes is the entertainment. If you are dying to hear the latest take on “Cat Scratch Fever”, then this is not the event for you. This one is going to bring you Punk, Psychobilly, Western Swing and some shit that is beyond description. You’ll go from toe-tapping to the mosh pit at two outdoor stages and an inside venue, The Cobra Lounge.

But wait, there’s more! Donna Touch, a world-renowned Burlesque dancer and event producer, brings the bang with the Miss Motoblot Pinup Contest and heats up the nights with Cobra Lounge Burlesque hours presenting an amazing troupe of artists. I should go ahead and confess that I have a huge crush on Donna, she’s super-hot, funny, talented, bright, and engaging… but I digress and need to tell you about even more.

A few years ago, with the help of the equally hot and talented

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Lisa Osman, who produces commercials for a living (how cool is that), the event started the Motoblot Film Festival. With its own venue featuring moto culture themed films submitted by amateurs and professionals the event has captured the attention of those who feel as comfortable at the Cannes Film Festival as well as on the Tail of the Dragon.

The Motoblot Film Festival is exactly the kind of creativity that separates this from the run of the mill rally experience.

The event is anchored by All Rise Brewing that has an eclectic offering of on-site microbrews.

There are eats of all kinds (at non-rally prices). Food trucks, tattoo artists, Grease and Gears Garage, Black Magic Lounge for women riders, dance classes, chicks grinding metal bras and codpieces and making sparks…I mean come on this thing is off the hook.

And because Chris Callen and I are more depraved than most, we thought, “What would be the coolest thing you could do on a crowded street in downtown Chicago?”

Street racing of course!!!!

And, completely in stride Larry Fletcher, with child like exuberance, said, “Hell yeah!” So, expect also to come out and participate in the Psychobilly Street Racing next year.

The event is June 21-23, 2019.

It’s perfect timing for a summer Blot as the ancient summer Blot was a time for sending marauding Vikings out on a new season of adventure. So, go ahead and take the days off, book your rooms and prepare your mind to be blown. The pig will be slaughtered, the beer will be cold, the entertainment will be hot, and you will not be disappointed in the least. www.motoblot.com has all the details. You can buy your advance tickets, submit a film, enter the Pinup Contest, ask questions, look at pictures of past events and see what this guy thinks a motorcycle event should look like.

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Hey, This is going to be an interesting year. We could be dancing in the streets this year, but some folks would rather cry wolf. You know the story.

It’s all so strange, but the nature of the beast demands we all get involved.

So, as I’ve said before join your local or national motorcycle rights group, quick.

They need all the support they can get.

Let’s hit the news: The 2019 Political Agenda— From The Motorcycle Riders Foundation: 2019 Legislative & Regulatory Priorities At the 2018 Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) 34th annual Meeting of the Minds Conference held in Denver, CO, a Legislative Strategy Session was hosted by the MRF’s Legislative Committee.

The purpose of the Session was to establish and prioritize the MRF’s Federal Legislative Agenda for 2019.

These priorities are categorized below. Note that at any time, an item may move to a different category depending on the likelihood of activity. This list should remain fluid and can be adaptable depending on the issue and political environment.

2019 HIGH PRIORITY OBJECTIVES • Continue to lobby for the passage of legislation (H.Res.318 & S.Res.154) promoting public awareness of and

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condemning instances of motorcycle profiling by law enforcement officials • Advocate for targeted changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard including the following actions: The indefinite and universal availability of approved fuel blends, containing no more than 10 percent ethanol by volume.

Additional research and independent

studies concerning the effects of higher blends of ethanol on motorcycles as well as targeted consumer education programs. Where higher ethanol blends are available, ensure separate pumps (i.e. no blender pumps) to minimize the risk of damage to motorcycle engines.

• Advocate and monitor for motorcyclists concerning laws and regulations related to connected and autonomous

vehicles, specifically, (AV START Act, S.1885); Required testing for motorcycle recognition and responsiveness. Strong standards are designed to ensure the safety of motorcycle users as it relates to electronic and cyber security systems. The inclusion of motorcyclists’ perspectives in discussions regarding Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Clarification of the rights of data ownership of any recorded data in the context of connected and autonomous vehicles.

• Fully engage the EPA & Congress on any activity related to motorcycle emission regulations (i.e. RPM Act H.R.350 & S.203) • Work with appropriate stakeholders concerning the federal definition of a motorcycle, ensuring that crash and fatality statistics continue to be separate from other classes of vehicles including auto cycles, non-motorcycle powered vehicles such as mopeds, scooters, and various cabin-based steering wheel type vehicles • Consider limiting funding of any federal government entity with increasing involvement in advocating for a universal helmet law or similar initiatives • Continue to promote our theme of crash avoidance versus safer crashing urging NHTSA to focus on crash prevention and rider education.

• Fiercely oppose any federal mandatory helmet, apparel or conspicuity standards.

• Pursue legislative language that any collected vehicle data is property of the consumer and in which the consumer has the option to opt out of having their personal data communicated to interested parties.

• Pursue and monitor efforts related to the next highway bill (expiring in 2020). Ensure the following provisions are included: Motorcycle Education & Awareness Program Grant Funding.

Continuation of the NHTSA Lobbying Ban. Continuation of Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC) to advise the FHWA. Oppose any motorcycling related federal

blackmails or federal sanctions. Monitor for any action that would negatively impact motorcycles, motorcycling, and motorcyclists. Continuation of ban on federal funding for Motorcycle Only Checkpoints Your rights, your lifestyle, your motorcycle are under siege. However, the 34th Annual Meeting of the Minds demonstrated that the strength in unity needed to turn that siege is alive and well within the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.

With a commitment to build upon what was strengthened during the 2018 Bikers Inside the Beltway and reinforced during the 34th Annual Meeting of the Minds, ABATE of Minnesota is dedicated to continuing those efforts when they bring the 35th Annual Meeting of the Minds to Minneapolis in September 2019.

In the meantime, start making plans to attend the 11th Annual Bikers Inside the Beltway, May 20-21, 2019. Thank you for your commitment to the Motorcycle Riders Foundation and your support of the efforts to promote and protect the rights of all motorcyclists.

Kawasaki Donates More Than $300,000 In Product Support To Mmi Education Efforts - Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., announces its support of Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) education efforts that will include a donation of 36 Kawasaki products, including motorcycles, ATVs, side x sides, and personal watercraft.

The equivalent retail value reaches a total of more than $300,000 and utilizes Kawasaki’s wide-range lineup with Ninja, Z family, Versys, Vulcan, KX, and KLX motorcycles, Brute Force ATVs, Mule side-by-sides, and Jet Ski personal watercraft models.

“The MMI is a fundamental part of our industry,” said Bill Jenkins, Senior VP Sales and Operations. “The industryleading technical training educates and guides future professionals of our industry and feeds our dealers with qualified technicians.”

Kawasaki’s efforts are designed

to support MMI’s technical training programs that prepare its graduates for future technician positions and careers at Kawasaki dealerships across the nation.

After completing MMI’s core program, students take elective courses that help to familiarize them with specific product lines and maintenance procedures, ensuring professional-level service.

News From Bill Bish And Ncom--Ohio Enacts Distracted Driving Law - Since the early days of motorcycling, riders have rightfully complained that car drivers don’t see them. So-called “R-O-W” laws to punish careless or distracted drivers who carelessly violate our Right-of-Way have cropped up in numerous states

nationwide, with Oregon being the most recent state to enact such a law last June, spearheaded by the Oregon Confederation of Clubs.

When “distracted driving” entered the national consciousness more than a decade ago, the problem was mainly people who made calls or sent texts from their cell phones.

Innovations since then, such as car Wi-Fi and a host of new apps, have led to a boom in internet usage in vehicles that safety experts now say is contributing to a surge in highway deaths.

After steady declines over the last four decades, highway fatalities have increased to the highest levels in years, and distracted driving has been cited as the main culprit.

The National Highway Transportation

Safety Administration (NHTSA) claims that distracted driving has led to the biggest spike in traffic deaths in 50 years!

Now, distracted driving is about to become a costlier offense on Ohio roads, as effective October 29, 2018, new regulations and penalties went into effect pertaining to what constitutes “distracted driving.”

House Bill 95 broadens the description of driving distracted beyond using telecommunications or other handheld electronic devices while driving.

Officers now can cite drivers observed to be engaged in any “activity that is not necessary for the vehicle’s operation and that impairs, or reasonably would be expected to impair, the driver’s ability to drive safely,” according to the legislation.

The bill defines “distracted” as: - Using a handheld electronic wireless communications device - including phones, tablets and computers - except when it is on speakerphone or otherwise hands-free. - Any activity “that is not necessary to the operation of a vehicle” and could or does impair the driver.

Governor John Kasich signed the legislation July 30 to make distracted driving a secondary offense in the state. So, if you’re pulled over for speeding or another moving violation, and found to be driving while distracted, the new law enhances the fine by an additional $100 or completion of a distracted-driving safety course. A person can only be cited for “distracted driving” if the law enforcement officer witnesses the offense while the moving violation is occurring, according to the bill.

Texting while driving has already been a secondary offense in Ohio since 2012, but HB95, which passed the legislature with bipartisan support, applies to distracted driving in all its forms, from putting on makeup to changing the radio station. Similar laws are already on the books in Connecticut, Maine, Washington state, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. -Bill Bish February ‘19 - CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE 87

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Get a glimpse of the manufacturing process at these locations. Vehicle Operations Tours - York, Pennsylvania - Journey through the facility that produces the Softail, Touring, Trike and CVO families of motorcycles.

Powertrain Operations Tours Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin - See Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s 849,000 square-foot facility known for being the home of the “Big Twin”.

Vehicle And Powertrain Operations - Kansas City, Missouri - Due to the consolidation of the Kansas City manufacturing operations to Harley-Davidson’s plant in York, Pennsylvania, the Tour Center is now closed. We hope you will visit one of our other Tour Centers.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin HarleyDavidson Museum - A walk through the Harley-Davidson Museum is a walk through the history of America. With an unrivaled collection of Harley-Davidson® motorcycles and memorabilia, a 20-acre, park-like campus, and a calendar full of activities, the H-D Museum is one of Milwaukee’s top tourist destinations for visitors from around the globe. A visit to the H-D Museum is an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Plan Your Visit Corporate Headquarters - 3700 W Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Our corporate headquarters stand on the site where the first factory - a wooden shed - was built in the backyard of the William C. Davidson family home in 1903. If you are visiting Milwaukee, stop by and take your picture at this historic landmark. The main lobby is open to visitors during business hours and includes a JUMPSTART demo.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) Contracts with Husch Blackwell Strategies -As the 115th Congress nears an end the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has contracted with Husch Blackwell Strategies (HBS) a Washington, DC. based lobbying firm to pursue passage of our antiprofiling resolutions in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Our membership has stressed to the

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MRF how important these resolutions are to the motorcycling community and we are taking proactive steps to seek passage before the end of the year. HBS will advocate for us on Capitol Hill and continue the momentum that we have built over the last two years with this Congress.

Husch Blackwell Strategies (HBS) is a Washington, DC based lobbying firm with a dozen federal lobbyists representing both ends of the political spectrum. The staff at HBS has decades of experience both on Capitol Hill and on K Street advocating for client interests. HBS has a diverse client base representing everything from Fortune 500 companies to small trade associations. Additionally, HBS has a growing state lobbying practice with offices in Texas, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Missouri.

William “Rocky” Fox will lead our efforts with assistance from his colleagues at HBS. Mr. Fox has over a decade of experience in the lobbying world.

He has helped represent such clients as the Outdoor Amusement Business Association, MGM Casinos, Drive Right USA and AT&T. Mr. Fox began his career as a staffer on the House Transportation Committee during the passage of the 2005 Transportation bill (SAFTEA-LU).

He is a graduate of the University of San Diego and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from American University.

-hbstrategies.us Indian Motorcycle News- Motorcycle Racing Statement Regarding American Flat Track, Rule Changes For 2019 Season - American Flat Track recently communicated a series of rule changes for 2019, designed to increase the competitive balance in the sport.

Two of the three rule changes single out Indian Motorcycle and the FTR750, and one of the three unfairly handicaps

Indian Motorcycle’s ability to compete.

Indian Motorcycle developed a superior purpose-built race bike that conforms to AFT’s rules and regulations. While our efforts over the past two years produced unparalleled success on the track, the result has also been a competitive imbalance that ultimately does not benefit the sport. For this reason, we are fully supportive of efforts by AFT to restore competitive balance. However, we believe the changes for 2019 do not create the competitive balance we all desire and instead put Indian Motorcycle Racing at a competitive disadvantage.

First is the change from Sonoco Supreme fuel to Sonoco GTX-260 fuel, a lower octane, lead-free fuel that will force reductions in compression ratios and, ultimately, reduced power output. This is something that affects all teams equally, and Indian Motorcycle is aligned with this change.

Second is the allowance of streetlegal production engines up to 900cc. The change to allow smaller displacement engines to increase bore and stroke past 750cc to 900cc will produce broader torque curves and higher peak power where desired, which is a significant advantage. “Production” engines are also allowed to change out all internal components including crankshafts, cams, pistons, connecting rods, and valves.

Although this change puts Indian Motorcycle at a disadvantage, we support this as part of AFT’s effort to create competitive balance.

We take serious issue with the third rule change – allowing production engines to increase from 38mm throttle bodies to 40mm. This rule excludes Indian Motorcycle Racing, because the Scout FTR750 is not a street legal production motorcycle. Not only does the rule singularly handicap Indian Motorcycle, it represents a significant impairment of our ability to compete on an equal level with every other team in the paddock, specifically on mile tracks.

We have done extensive testing in this area, and our results have shown that 40mm throttle bodies produce 20% to 22% more airflow than the 38mm throttle body. In previous years, larger throttle bodies have been allowed, but limited specifically to larger production motors.

This will be the first time that smaller, lighter production motors, similar in dimension and weight to the FTR750, will be able to increase throttle body sizes, creating a significant advantage over larger, heavier motors, let alone over the

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FTR750, for which this allowance does not apply. This is extremely significant on mile tracks where the increased air intake is maximized over the longer straights. Considering that the mile tracks are the predominant racing format in the series, this puts us at a drastic disadvantage and is detrimental to our ability to fairly compete at mile tracks.

It is critical to us that American Flat Track fans understand how these changes exclusively impair Indian Motorcycle Racing.

Despite these changes, we will attack 2019 with the same competitive focus and determination that resulted in back-toback championships over the past two years.

Motorcycle Arts Foundation - The Motorcycle Arts Foundation (MAF) is a nonprofit company “dedicated to the preservation and distribution of motorcycle arts.”

Founded by Paul d’Orléans, Sasha Tcherevkoff and Corinna Mantlo, the MAF says it aims to highlight and promote the cultural and artistic aspects of motorcycling through film, photography, writing, and public works projects.

The organization recently announced

the launch of its official website, and launched its first public initiative the Custom Revolution motorcycle exhibition, with the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, CA. “The concept for Custom Revolution was to display the world’s most exciting alternative custom motorcycles from the best builders around the world.” The exhibition opened in April 2018 to huge success and will run until March 2019.

MAF’s Paul d’Orléans Guest curated the exhibition, helping coordinate the assembling of 23 motorcycles from eight countries and hosting the opening night panel discussion. “I’m very thankful to the Petersen Museum for giving myself and the MAF the opportunity to come in as outsiders and help put together this wonderful exhibition,” said d’Orléans.

“It’s a truly amazing collection of bikes and the interest from the press and general public has shown us these machines really can serve as art pieces in of themselves.”

MAF’s Sasha Tcherevkoff and his agency Man & Moto, created, designed, built the online exhibition and produced the 121-page Custom Revolution catalog that is available for sale at the museum and online.

“Custom Revolution is particularly

interesting because it’s an artistic example of how the motorcycle culture has shifted in the past decade. We have seen the cultural decline of custom choppers and the rise of alternative customs,” said Tcherevkoff. motorcycleartsfoundation. org -Posted by DealerWorld It’s never dull around here. If there’s something you would like to see in the news, or if you want to send me news items, don’t hesitate. Just drop me a note to Bandit@Bikernet.com And if you need a weekly fix, head to Bikernet.com for news and action 24/7.

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S N I A R B BIG TINY HEADS

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’m haunted by the incoherent ramblings of a three-foot human with a perplexing malleable mutant cranium sucking up information like some freak supercomputer powered by unfiltered lightning at unfathomable rates of insanity. The unending barrage of pointless questions spiral into unanswerable examples of pure thought governed by a sugar infused innocent mind that leaves only the offerings of animal crackers deposited secretly into my work boots in trade. It’s a certain kind of chaos one could thrive in, if only the surrounding world weren’t so unforgivably soft and hollow.

My midget horde of offspring may, in fact, be the only thing that keeps me in touch with how completely f#@ked we are in general. My initial intent can often be found in question by myself as to what damage this society may deem me causing, and that is a sad statement to have to make.

I’m in constant awe of how close to the cliff the lemmings actually are, as they willingly give away free thought as they voluntarily program themselves with bullshit.

With the world at our hands, we decide to close it off to popular opinion in fear of being left behind altogether.

Now more then ever w e are just sheep in

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polyester jackets.

It’s a perplexing turn of events when you have chosen to stay on the fringe of society where there’s only certainty in death and taxes, yet you have to guide the next generation balancing free thought with a strong foothold in societies limp objective. And most of the time you fly by the seat of your pants bullshitting your way through it. If the generation before us thought we were screwed then where the hell do we stand now?

Or is this just part of the ongoing cycle?

Finding humor at the expense of others is basically the only anarchy I have left. It’s the welcome evil that keeps the snowflakes from falling on the street. The constant backtracking and apologizing for past atrocities is nothing more than social book burning. I’m forced to spew politically pleasing rhetoric in order collect a paycheck and to satisfy curious minds of my genetic misfits, all the while in fear that a four-year-olds repetitious babble may, in fact, offend some burger flipping millennial’s feeble existence. It’s all just a mind f#@k that’s next to impossible to stay ahead of. Do I care? Not entirely….

We take all this crap too seriously. We make fun of what we don’t understand, and as a result, the recipients either grow stronger or move on, and maybe it’s not pretty. It’s not a comfortable journey, but nothing worthwhile ever is. You need to earn it in life just as you do with anything else.

If you become weak and let go, it wasn’t worth it, to begin with; if it

stands the test of time, it’s worth loving. If you look at anything that has been loved you’ll find a pile of parts laying beside it. As you scratch the paint, you’ll find different colors, bondo, and rust. It’s called history.

And old car or an old bike doesn’t apologize for it’s past, it doesn’t need to. It exists to come into its own.

Society doesn’t want to admit to its baggage, and it wants every layer you scratch through to be as shiny and polished as the one on the surface but life doesn’t work that way, and you just can’t force it to.

You can’t build a bike on a shitty frame without the end result suffering. In some form or another, it’s going to show, maybe not today, but eventually. I really don’t know what this rant is supposed to accomplish.

If anything, it won’t keep my mind at bay. There’s a small flat spot on my teeth wear I clench down on my jaw when I see people wasting my precious air, and lately, I think I’m running shy on shit to breathe.

I bask in the glory of brutal honesty when people fail to sweep it under the rug. I can only hope that as my kids grow up, they learn to filter through the bull. As wonderful as it would be to ride alongside of all three of them, whatever they do, I only hope that the path they take is their own and free of the vanilla world they are growing up in. God damn, I hope the bike is done by spring...gonna be a long winter.

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confused look on her face, “Why do you say that sweetheart?” The little girl replies, “Because mommy, every time you leave in the morning, the lady next door comes over and blows it back up.”

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ittle Johnny attended a horse auction with his father. He watched as his father moved from horse to horse, running his hands up and down the horse’s legs and rump, and chest. After a few minutes, Johnny asked, “Dad, why are you doing that?” His father replied, “Because when I’m buying horses, I have to make sure that they are healthy and in good shape before I buy. Johnny, looking worried, said, “Dad, I think the UPS guy wants to buy Mom.”

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blonde and a lawyer are seated next to each other on a flight from LA to NY. The lawyer asks if she would like to play a fun game? The blonde, tired, just wants to take a nap, politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks. The lawyer persists and explains that the game is easy and a lot of fun. He explains, “I ask you a question, and if you don’t know the answer, you pay me $5.00, and vice versa. “ Again, she declines and tries to get some sleep. The lawyer, now agitated, says, “Okay, if you don’t know the answer you pay me $5.00, and if I don’t know the answer, I will pay you $500.00.” This catches the blonde’s attention and, figuring there will be no end to this torment unless she plays, agrees to the game.

The lawyer asks the first question.

“What’s the distance from the earth to the moon?” The blonde doesn’t

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say a word, reaches into her purse, pulls out a $5.00 bill and hands it to the lawyer. “Okay” says the lawyer, “your turn.” She asks the lawyer, “What goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four legs?” The lawyer, puzzled, takes out his laptop and searches all his references, no answer. He searches the net and the library of congress, no answer.

Frustrated, he sends e-mails to all his friends and coworkers, to no avail. After an hour, he wakes the blonde, and hands her $500.00.

The blonde says, “Thank you,” and turns back to get some more sleep.

The lawyer, who is more than a little miffed, wakes the blonde and asks, “Well, what’s the answer?” Without a word, the blonde reaches into her purse, hands the lawyer $5.00, and goes back to sleep. And you thought blondes were dumb.

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ne night a little girl walks in on her parents having sex.

The mother is going up and down on the father and when she sees her daughter looking at them, she immediately stops. “What are you doing, Mommy?” The mother too embarrassed to tell her little girl about sex so she makes up an answer. “Well, sweetie, sometimes daddy’s tummy gets too big so I have to jump up and down on it to flatten it out.” The little girl replies, “Well, mommy you really shouldn’t bother with that.” The mother has a

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man flying in a hot air balloon suddenly realizes he’s lost. He reduces height and spots a man down below. He lowers the balloon further and shouts to get directions, “Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?” The man below says: “Yes. You’re in a hot air balloon, hovering 30 feet above this field.” “You must work in Information Technology,” says the balloonist. “I do” replies the man. “How did you know?” “Well,” says the balloonist, “everything you have told me is technically correct, but It’s of no use to anyone.” The man below replies, “You must work in management.” “I do,” replies the balloonist, “But how’d you know?”

“Well”, says the man, “you don’t know where you are or where you’re going, but you expect me to be able to help.

You’re in the same position you were before we met, but now it’s my fault.”

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irman Jones was assigned to the induction center, where he advised new recruits about their government benefits, especially their GI insurance. It wasn’t long before Captain Smith noticed that Airman Jones was having a staggeringly high success-rate, selling insurance to nearly 100% of the recruits he advised. Rather than ask about this, the Captain stood in the back of the room and listened to Jones’ sales pitch. Jones explained the basics of the GI Insurance to the new recruits, and then said: “If you have GI Insurance and go into battle and are killed, the government has to pay $200,000 to your beneficiaries.

If you don’t have GI insurance, and you go into battle and get killed, the government only has to pay a maximum of $6000. Now,” he concluded, “which group do you think they are going to send into battle first?”

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