Cycle Source Magazine July 2018

CYCLE SOURCE MAGAZINE

21 YEARS AS AMERICA’S FAVORITE GRASS ROOTS MOTORCYCLE PUBLICATION

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BIKES La Pesadilla

Magoo's Cone Pan ................................................................................................ 22

Permanent Vacation

Slaughter Shack's PanShovel ....................................................................... 40

Chorus Novissimis

Paul Cox's Last Build In Brooklyn ................................................................. 58

Sweet & Simple

Jason's Builds Are Well Thought Out & Never Flashy .......................... 70

Best Of Show Shovel

Thunder In The Valley Best Of Show 2017 ................................................. 82

Mile Muncher

McCann's Customs Takes On A Moneypit ................................................. 94

FEATURES Donnie Smith Show

Hot Rods, Customs And Racers Take Over St.Paul ..............................10

Vance & Hines CODE REad

Technical Wizardry Through Better Tools ....................................28

First Ride

Ken Takes Indian Darkhorse Around Daytona ..................................... 30

Flat Out Friday

Trackside With Brad & Savannah ................................................................ 34

Changes For The NYC Chopper Scene

Paul Cox Leaves Brooklyn ................................................................................ 66

Art Of Our Culture

Hellbent Creations ............................................................................................... 76

Tea Tracker Update

Coing Down The Home Stretch ..................................................................... 86

Giddy Up

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Gettin Down In The Lone Star State ............................................................. 88

TECH

Top Dead Center

How To Make A Piston Stop Tool With Daniel ......................................... 18

Installing A Baker 6-Into-4

Providece Cycle Worx Goes Step By Step ............................................... 38

Pipe Dreams

Chris Moos On Icengineworks ....................................................................... 46

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

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LEGAL COUNSEL

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New Products

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

DEPARTMENTS From The Editor’s Desk .................................................... 8 Chopper Charlie ............................................................... 50

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Pin-Up Of The Month ....................................................... 54

ABOUT THE COVER

Photo Hunt ........................................................................... 55

Paul Cox is an extraordinary builder and every time we get to have one of his bikes on our cover it is a pleasure but this one is a particularly important bike. You see, this build marks the last time Paul will build a bike in New York City. He has a new chapter of his life starting in Port Jervis and we are honored to carry that story along with his last offering from Brooklyn. Good Luck Paul!

GTP Art ................................................................................... 56 Endless Highway .............................................................. 78 On The Road With X ......................................................... 92 The Edge With Jimmy Frizzell .................................. 104 Gut Busters ........................................................................ 113

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Article By: Chris Callen

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f the many things, my grandpa said before he left this shitty ol world, “The World Hates A Thief” was one of the things that comes to mind today. Now, I’m not looking to use this column as a personal soapbox to bring any case of my own to the court of public opinion, no, this is just an observation. It seems along with the many things that the glorious technology of social media has brought to us; it has taken away a great deal. As it applies to our thing here, the motorcycle culture, the simple things like a hard work ethic, a strong will and the kind of perseverance it takes to make a name in an industry where you never have enough time or money to make it happen. At first, I thought that the break the social media platforms gave us was a much-needed break, and in some ways, it has been fantastic, but other things about it have been shortcuts and distractions that kinda take us down a path of the instafamous ruling the world while the silent few still carrying out the work get passed over. It shouldn’t be the influencers and popularity jockeys that get so much love from this lost and terrified industry. But that’s not the half of it, the real loss here is that it has taken away some of

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the core values that made this such a great thing, like honesty.

I have sat back over the last ten years and watched as thievery, both petty and on grander scale has not only been overlooked but now seems to be accepted as common practice.

Oh, I don’t mean the kind of stealing where you just take another person’s motorcycle, which still gets dealt with harshly, and I’m glad to see it.

But no, this type of thievery is one that tricks hard-working men and women out of their few free dollars after paying the bills, making sure the family buggy has fuel for the work week and making sure the kids are fed. This is the most pathetic system of making a profit in the world. When a person that busts their ass all week just to get to payday decides to turn over a few bucks to you for a piece of happiness, and you screw them out of it, with either a shitty product or shitty service when something goes wrong, then you are the devil himself.

Seriously, life is hard man and to see this type of behavior go unpunished in our culture today sucks. It used to get dealt with through the employment of a good ole fat lip, but I know the world is too PC for that today, but how about we just don’t do business with these clowns and charlatans anymore? Ahhh, back to

social media. If “THEY” have a strong following, no one wants to anger them for fear of reprisal. That’s sad as hell if their friends and followers can’t see the guilt in what they perpetrate, then to hell with them too.

Maybe it’s just me; perhaps it’s that I’m getting older or that I just grew up in an area where the value of a dollar was real, and so was the struggle, but this blows my mind. It seems today that we all do more asscovering in fear of keyboard terrorism than we should think twice about.

Here’s a new slogan for 2018, “The Year of Kiss My Ass” and with that powerful phrase maybe we can stop worrying how many followers of some jackass pulling a scam might hit our dislike button and start standing up for what’s right. I’ve seen a few of you do it, of course, I’ve seen a whole lot of people who just rant and pile on a negative dog shit fight too, that’s not the same thing.

Until we get the same respect for people from all ends of our culture and stop this over glorification of influencers and the pop-culture trying to run shit up in here, we are all doomed to wear the “I’m With Stupid Shirt” ... Yeah, I said it!

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his year’s Donnie Smith Show, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, had all the ingredients for a great weekend; indoor flat track racing, a motorcycle show, car show, and a massive indoor swap meet.

Friday was the inaugural “War of the Twins” indoor flat track races at the Minnesota S t a t e Fairground.

This was the first year for the flat track races, and it was a great addition to the Donnie Smith Show weekend of events.

There was phenomenal racing, and a few pretty epic crashes.

The crowd turnout was huge, which really added to the electric atmosphere.

These indoor flat track races are great for spectators b e c a u s e you can get extremely close to the track to watch. Combine the closeup view with the amplified sounds, smells, and excitement of being in a confined an

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arena watching the motorcycles racers go by makes for a wild time and a great beginning to the weekend.

Saturday was the opening day of the Donnie Smith Show, and I knew enough to get to the show early and head straight to the swap meet.

This indoor swap meet is enormous, and there are rows and rows of parts. As soon as the doors opened, I went straight to the swap and started scouring the parts for deals and parts I absolutely had to have. I made out pretty good and had quite a loot to carry back to the hotel. I received more than a few looks as I came strolling into the hotel lobby with a cart full of tires, rims, exhaust and other miscellaneous motorcycle parts.

After spending almost every dollar I had on my swap meet shopping spree I headed

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to the motorcycle show to check out all the custom motorcycles on display. This show always has some incredibly cool bikes that are brought out and this year was no different. There was a wide range of custom motorcycles from choppers, bobbers, both metric and American, baggers, café racers, and a few builds that defied all category labels. One of the highlights was a bright yellow custom 1985 FXR that had been meticulously restored by the Klock Werks team. This was a custom FXR that was built by Gene Koch in the late 80’s and was brought back to showroom condition and unveiled at this show.

Another highlight from the show was found in the Metzler booth.

The legendary Sugar Bear was in attendance and was at the booth signing autographs, taking pictures, and telling stories. It is always so great to see him and listen to a few of his tales. At one point in the day, Kevin “Teach” Baas brought his chopper class from Lakeville North High School to the booth to show off their inprogress build, which uses one of Sugar Bears famous front ends.

It was excellent to watch Sugar Bear interacting with the high school students; you could see the inspiration and motivation flowing, sparking these future chopper builders.

The best part of the show for me personally was meeting Donnie Smith and having a great conversation with him. He is one of the founding fathers of custom motorcycles and definitely put the Midwest on the map. Our discussion covered motorcycles, politics, guns, President Trump, and a story about the first motorcycle frame he cut and raked many years ago back on a farm in rural Minnesota. I was very thankful for our conversation and I walked away motivated and inspired.

The Donnie Smith Show is one of my favorite Midwest shows. The show has so much to offer, no matter what you are into and this year’s addition of the flat track races really amplified this show.

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MotoStuka shanks founded on principles rare in our throw-away culture

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’m Rob Howe and I live and work on a bit of land in the Texas hill country – just outside of Austin. I have been a designer for more than 20 years. After graduating with my degree in Industrial Design, I pursued a career in consumer electronics designing cellular telephones for many big providers. Corporate design work was great, but I wanted to do work that was more creative. After completing yet another project, and being laid off when the project ended, I decided it was time to make a change.

I founded MotoStuka based on principles rare in our throw-away culture.

My products represent a dedication to simple rugged design, high quality materials, durability, and an obsession with time honored craftsmanship. Not only do we make all of our items in the United States, we work hard to source the raw materials domestically as well.

It took over a year to design the product line and develop the processes needed to make MotoStuka items unique. All the leather used on our products is treated with a finish that combines locally sourced natural ingredients applied using custom made equipment designed

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for our processes. Besides making the leather look old and creating a beautiful patina, it also adds water resistance.

We offer natural leather as well as hand dyed versions of our products.

Most of our products feature each of our four core colors: natural “Bronze”, “Coal” black, “Oak” brown, and “Bloody” red. In keeping with our commitment to personal craftsmanship, all of the dyes are mixed by us to make unique colors and one-of-akind effects. For example, our Bloody red is mixed to be darker and more “bloody” looking than standard oxblood dye. You’ll notice that it gives the leather a marbled look. Our Coal black is applied over a Bloody undercoat. This “warms up” the black and creates an antique ombre effect as the red works its way to the surface of the leather.

Of all of our products, our Shanks gloves are our most popular item.

Each pair of Shanks is the result of a tremendous amount of effort. To assemble the “raw” glove, we partner with a group of craftspeople here in the U.S. that makes the glove to our specifications.

We then customize the length, hand sew the wrists, brand each pair, then dye, wax, set, and polish each pair. While

this is a lot of labor, our Shanks stand apart from the standard, factory made or imported glove. I take this work perhaps too seriously, but I am very proud of the results. The feedback I receive from customers reinforces my decision to walk away corporate design and do my own thing.

It’s hard for me to believe that MotoStuka has been growing into a successful brand for 4+ years. I work passionately to add to the growing product line, and have some interesting stuff in the works. I love collaborating with artists and craftspeople from all over the country. And I am, with the help of these very talented people, developing compelling, diverse new products.

I know how lucky I am to be able to care for my family, contribute to my community, and provide opportunities to others. I am proud to be making things that are challenging, unusual, COOL, and NEVER boring for customers that I am lucky to know!

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biker bookshelf milwaukee mike takes a look at chop, ride & party

Article By: Milwaukee Mike

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or the uninitiated, our friend and contributor in Holland, Ton Beerepoot (Beer) has come up with a new way to bring the world of the 2% bikes and the lifestyle to the faithful. If you are not familiar for the concept of 2%, it goes something like this, of all the people that ride only 2% truly ride choppers and live the lifestyle that goes with it.

The offering comes in the form of Chop, Ride & Party 1&2. The book comes is 180 pages of all things chopper in a hard-bound yearbook style. Ton worked tirelessly to fill it with the best that the world has to offer in the form of local builds and those from clear across the world. I

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believe that as the years wear on, it will continue to become the go-to guide for what’s going on in the Chopper scene around the world. It brings a good feeling deep down in my soul to know that there is a large group of people out there who will find kindred spirits in the people and bikes that are portrayed on the pages within.

It also has the best of parties and gatherings that appeal to the 2%ers the world over. As well as tips and tricks to fill your needs. Beerpoot was also sure to include monumental road trips that make moving about the world on a chopper brings.

So, if this the type of publication that appeals to you, visit www. choprideandparty.com/ and order your copy. Don’t forget to tell him Cycle Source sent ya!

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Article And Photos By: Daniel Donley

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DC? Stands for Top Dead Center. TDC Happens when the piston in your engine is at its highest point. Yes, you can pull the spark plug and watch your piston come up and say yep that’s TDC. That is not very accurate. The best way is to use a piston stop in conjunction with a degree wheel. By using this method, you can accurately find true TDC. So, you ask yourself, why do I need to know this. It is necessary to know True TDC for proper valve adjustments, setting ignition timing, and if you’re a hot rod gearhead it is necessary to find TDC when you are degreeing in your cam shaft. There are a lot of piston stops available on the market for purchas, and they work great. But there is always that great satisfaction when you can make something yourself, So, for this

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month’s tech I am going to show you how I made a piston stop. With a cool little feature that is not available for purchase.

To get things started you need a random spark plug of the size for your application. Some scrap solid round bar. The round size will vary per application. We are using 3/8” here.

You will want to chuck the spark up in the lathe. If you don’t have a lathe you can put the spark plug in a vice.

Then cut it with a hacksaw. Just cutting the steel portion only. So, you will have to rotate when doing so. If using the hacksaw method, please read the entire article first.

You will want to rotate the spark plug around as you are cutting through only the steel portion.

What we are after here is to remove the porcelain part of the spark plug from it’s base. Using the lathe to turn this down makes quick work

The next step will vary per spark plug size. For, this we chuck the spark plug base back into the lathe and drill through with a 3/8” Drill bit. You can also use a handheld drill here.

of its removal. You want to leave approximately an 1/8” above the spark plug washer. Different plug manufacturers and or sizes will vary.

Next, is the piston stop. Slide the 3/8” round bar through the spark plug base. I like to make these with approx. 1 ½ to 1 5/8” of sticking out from the crush washer base. I am also going to leave some length here on the other side, so I can install a small “T” handle to make for easy installation. The length of this handle can be at your discretion.

Here is a picture of before and after to give you an idea of what you want to achieve. The spark plug tang can easily be removed with a pair

of pliers. Touch up the end with a hand file to make smooth. For you guys that are using a hacksaw this is approximately where you want to cut.

Here is part of that cool feature that you don’t get with ones that you purchase elsewhere. Right above the spark plug base approximately an 1/8” or a little more make a mark.

Remember this is your tool, you can make it how you want!

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release passage. Wait a minute… compression release passage…?

Yep! Pretty cool huh! All of this can be done with a hand-held drill. You will also want to put a nice rounded surface on the end because it will be making contact with your piston.

1-1/2” – 1-5/8” from the crush washer base.

Take the 3/8” rod and install back into the lathe and center drill a hole that will extend just past the mark that you made above the spark plug So, this gives you an idea of what I am making mine look like. The length and whether or not to have a handle is up to you.

base. This hole is going to be part of our compression release hole. Now If your installing a handle do so now. With whatever metal melting together, device you have!

you can drill into one side with a hand drill to complete the compression

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Lastly weld on the base, making sure that you keep the stick out between

Piston Stop to find “TDC” COMPLETE! This was a fun little project that honestly happened out of necessity, the piston stops that I have used have proven to be very lackluster. With the addition of the compression release, it makes rolling over the engine by hand very easy. For next month’s tech we are going to get into how to use this piston stop in conjunction with a degree wheel to find TRUE TOP DEAD CENTER! Stay Tuned!

If there is something that you would like to see me do a Tech article on please 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

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ith the boys over on the left coast either slidin’ sideways on their Dynas or goin’ crazy for anything motorcycle related as long as it was sitting in a barn for a grip of years. Top dollar is expected for anything leakin’ oil and built back in the day, probably by some guy that was three days into a crank bender. Contrastingly, the Dyna, bagger, FXR guys are off doin’ their thing and building rocket ships featuring all the latest technology designed to carry

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Article By: GTP Photos By: Melissa Shoemaker you and your two-foot risers to terminal velocity as spectacularly as possible. Somewhere between the ‘high tech’ and the ‘incredible barn find’ there is a bunch of great components both factory issued and aftermarket that when assembled properly have the makings of a great sled that’s efficient, powerful, reliable and just badass….and noticeably untrendy.

As fate would have it, I happen to have a fine example of just such a bike made with just those parts.

The bike that is currently sticking

to your eye buds is owned by Jim Gibbons out of Boston Mass and built by Mitch “Magoo” Bodine out of South Jersey.

Starting with a titled ’77 fourspeed frame that was sent out to 47 Industries for the hardtail conversion. Mitch wanted to retain the performance and profile, so the dimensions were left relatively stock aside from the hardtail.

Keeping with the stock dimensions a set of 39mm HD legs bound together with a set of triple trees from Bill over at

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Bling’s. A set of simple Biltwell bars run factory HD handlebar controls while Harley-Davidson forward controls were adapted using Fab Kevin hardware.

A set of 18” of Sun Rims and a set of stainless Buchanan wrap a set of HD hubs front and rear. Rolling a set of Metzler Sahara tires used front and rear so you don’t have to worry about whatever trouble you might get yourself into.

Not being constrained to build a bike to fit in any category Mitch was given the liberty to use whatever brake components he felt would work the best. Running a 10” HD rotor in the rear a Fabulous Kevin rear caliper bracket was incorporated to run the ZX-10 caliper. Up front, a HD 11” rotor is squeezed by a GSXR caliper hung by a Speed Merchant bracket.

Initially, Mitch had a Delcron cased slabside Shovel that was built by someone that spent a lot of money on go-fast parts. Unfortunately, just because your credit card was approved does not mean you know how to build a motor. The valves

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interfered with the pistons and was found to be unusable and shelved.

Luckily, one of Mitch’s buddies had this STD built Shovelhead sitting around forever, and a deal was struck, and the motor ended up powering this ride.

The motor was originally built at STD years ago and is built with all the good stuff. It’s a cone configuration with Truett and Osborn crank assembly stroked to 88” using Wiseco forged pistons in S&S cylinders and topped with a set of STD dual plugged Panheads.

Feeding the fuel is a tried and true S&S Super E carb, and Andrews “B” grind cam and the whole mess gets fired by a Morris Magneto.

The oil tank is a Speed King that has been modified to use A/N fittings and end holds the AntiGravity battery. Keep in mind that these lithium batteries can be temperamental if your charging system isn’t on point, so Mitch had one built by Cycle Electric designed explicitly for lithium batteries.

There hasn’t been a problem yet.

All this power is transferred to the pavement via an H-D six-speed transmission. An often overlooked take off item that will save you a ton

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La PesadillaTECH SHEET Bike Name: La Pesadilla Owner: Jim Gibbons City/State: Boston, MA Builder: Mitch Bodine Year: 1977 Model: FLish Value: Time: ENGINE Year: 1977 Model: Cone Pan Builder: STD Development Ignition: Morris Magneto Displacement: 88cu Pistons: S&S Heads: STD Dual Plug Panhead Carb: S&S Super E Cam: Andrews B Air Cleaner: Old Stf Cycle Exhaust: Magoo’s Primary: Tech Cycle Performance TRANSMISSION Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: Foot FRAME Year: 1977 Model: Shovel 47 Industries Rake: Stock Stretch: Stock Forks Builder: Harley-Davidson Type: 39mm Triple Trees: Bling’s Cycles Extension: None WHEELS Front Wheel: Sun Rims w/ Buchanan SS Spokes Size: 18” Tire: Metzler Sahara Front Brake: Speed Merchant GSXR Rear Wheel: Sun Rims w/ Buchanan SS Spokes Size: 18” Tire: Metzler Sahara Rear Brake: Fab Kevin ZX PAINT Painter: Ryzart Color: Blue Type: Awesome Graphics: Silver Leaf Chroming: Super Chrome, Asbury Park, NJ ACCESSORIES Bars: Biltwell Risers: Harley-Davidson Hand Controls: Harley-Davidson Foot Controls: Fab Kevin/Harley-Davidson Gas Tank(s): Sportster Oil Tank: SpeedKing Racing Front fender: Rear Fender: Led Sled Customs Seat: LaPera Headlight: Lowbrow Customs Tail light: Speedway Motors Speedo: None photographer: Melissa Shoemaker

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of money for an overdrive but does necessitate the use of an electric starter; this has been handled by a Tech Cycle starter attached to a custom chain drive open primary also by Tech Cycle. The primary is running a 530 chain instead of the usual dual row chain.

The frame was treated to a simple black coating, and the sheet metal paint job was mocked up with a rattle can. When the Led Sled rear fender and Sportster tank were brought to Ryzart in Northern New Jersey, they decided that he would go with what they had mocked up and he did it to show quality specs. A simple blue with silver leaf accents, none of that mondo-dune buggy-bass boat, carnival flake that’s all the rage this week.

This isn’t one of those builds that’s looking to change the world or show some incredibly rare dustcovered relic. It’s an assembly of take off parts and a potent drivetrain, assembled for a bike that is clean, simple and capable of taking on the street in stellar fashion. Built to be ridden hard, the right coast way. “GTP”

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v&h code read

Technical Wizardry Achieved Through Better Tools

Article By: Patrick Garvin www.jpcycles.com

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he days of running points and carbs seems to be slowly slipping away from us. And as much as I enjoy simple, mechanical set ups on my motorbikes I also enjoy the adjustability and laser like precision of fuel injection. With all the new hot rod electronics comes a whole new world of wiring harnesses, ECM’s and electrical components, which also means more complicated diagnostics.

And… more complicated diagnostics can mean that you will find yourself at the mercy of the dealer to help diagnose possible issues with your fancy machine because they have the fancy tools. And… if you’re reading this mag then you’re probably like me in that you don’t really care for other people touching your shit, much less a dealer gouging you for big dollars.

Well fear not, some good folks have come up with a solution

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that will diagnose all your pesky engine lights for just $99 bucks.

The V&H CODE REaD will actually take it just a step further and not only read codes but will also give you live diagnostic data from about 20 different channels on four configurable screens. Now, you can throw your smart phone on your handlebars with the app open while you’re cruising down the road and figure out if that miss at 3200 RPM is spark related or fuel related. This, once again, give us “do it yourselfers” the freedom to toil away in our own garage on our own machines the way the good lord intended. Another perk is that the CODE REaD doesn’t lock to one machine, so when the dude down the alley needs some help when his bike throws a weird code you can swoop in like a technical wizard and save the day. This should be good for at least a free beer or three. God forbid you should throw a code, but if you do your gonna want one of these in your toolbox or saddlebag.

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he Indian Springfield model line was launched in 2016 as a way to attract riders who wanted something between the Chief and the Scout. Some thought it was the perfect offering. I typically gravitate toward mid-size motorcycles because of their practicality—most riders can only afford one bike, so it’s easy to split the difference. The Springfield Dark Horse starts with practicality and follows up with styling that leads the pack.

The first thing I noticed about the Springfield Dark Horse was the nineteeninch blackedout ten-spoke front wheel and the open front fender sans headdress light.

This gives the bike a more strippeddown look, and when I took the windshield off, I was surprised at how different it looked compared to the standard Springfield. The flat black theme of the bike was complimented by gloss black accents on the front and rear highway bars,

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as well as the handlebars—just enough gloss to tie it all together. I packed up my extra gear in the standard remote-locking saddlebags and got ready for my first trip down the road on this good-looking machine.

I was sure the Dark Horse would handle similarly to the standard Springfield. What I found, as I maneuvered through the streets, avenues and highways of central Florida, was a stableyet-nimble steed equipped for whatever was thrown at it. I initially thought some performance would have been sacrificed with the nineteeninch front wheel wrapped with a Dunlop tire (that has less sidewall than, but is the same width as, the standard Springfield).

That wasn’t the case, though: the nineteen-inch not only looked great but also handled well at both low and highway speeds.

Obviously, this machine is not purpose-built to tour, but the saddlebag connection allows for the addition of a trunk that

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could store everything you might need for a long-distance journey.

It also comes standard with cruise control, and I can see how it could be a great option for someone who takes the occasional longer trip to Sturgis or Daytona but mostly

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spends time riding around town with their buddies. It also comes standard with a sleek and pretty comfortable solo seat, but buddy seats are readily available through Indian and the aftermarket.

Where the Springfield Dark

Horse finds its stride is around town and at low speeds. The 111-cubic-inch Thunder Stroke, with its claimed 119 foot-pounds of torque, was a huge asset when passing on the highway, but its performance around town was what impressed me. The airadjustable rear shock and smooth engagement of the transmission— coupled with the fluid power distribution—made me feel like I was on a much smaller bike, even at low speeds. At just under 800 pounds, the Springfield Dark Horse needs ample braking power, especially when it’s fully loaded.

I found that the standard ABS brakes, with two calipers up front and one in back, provided plenty of stopping power, regardless of how loaded up the bike was.

The Springfield Dark Horse pulled me in with its stunningyet-subtle blacked-out good looks and won me over with the ride.

As I pulled in to return it to the stable of Indians, I thought about who this bike would be good for and determined it’d be great for anyone who wants a versatile, fast, great-handling, stylish bike.

So basically anyone who can handle another horse in their stable.

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fter the practice sessions, we had the heat races. I felt like with every lap I was getting more and more comfortable with the bike and the track and how to ride. After the heat races came there were the Super Hooligan Semi-Finals, which were televised. By this point in the day, the crowd had started to show up, and the BMO Center was packed.

I believe the entire lower bowl was sold out. It was so amazing to see 5,000 race fans going crazy. As we got lined up for the Semi-Finals, I glanced to my right and saw my buddy Ed Subias lined up in the next spot over. I gave him a good-luck fist bump and then looked forward to watch for the start light to turn green. My semi-finals race went by quickly, and I can’t claim to be

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the fastest (or anywhere close to) racer on the track, but I didn’t care because I was having an absolute blast, racing with some of my buddies in front of a huge crowd. It was an experience I will not soon forget.

Once the Semi-finals were over, I

headed upstairs to watch some of the other races. There were many different classes ranging from vintage, 450 singles, mini-bikes, inappropriate, and youth. One of the highlights for me was meeting Patrick Garvin’s son Race who was in the youth class, racing in his very first flat track race. It was super cool to see his excitement. I was pretty jealous and wished that I had been doing something this cool at his age.

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#42 Rich Heverly came away with the win. When I made it back down to the pits to my bike, he had just gotten off his bike and he and the rest of the crew from his camp were pretty stoked with his success.

After all the bikes were loaded back up, we headed across the street to the historic Turner Hall to meet up with the Led Sled Crew to watch the Atomic Punks, a Van Halen cover band who absolutely melted our ear drums. In closing, I want to thank Jeremy Prach for putting on such an epic event and also thanks to Patrick Garvin for getting my race bike all set up and also for hauling it to Milwaukee.

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hey say “Better late than never’’ right? Well, here I am a lil tardy, but I always do my best to keep my commitments. So here goes, this month I promised Baker Drivetrain that I would do an install tech article on their bitchin’ 6-into-4 transmission that they so graciously helped me with for my “In Motion” build last November. Yep, when I said I was little tardy, I wasn’t kidding.

Now, if you know anything about anything Bert Baker, you know he has revolutionized the industry in so many ways that to single out only this transmission would be blasphemy. The 6-into-4 came on the scene in the early 2000’s when guys like Indian Larry and other Discovery Channel build off guys were dazzling us week after week with their amazing builds. The beauty of this tranny is that it incorporates ALL of the latest technology but still retains that old school look that most guys like to use. It can be ordered to your exact specs, you can choose everything from case texture, gear ratios, standard kicker or hydraulic version, and the coolest thing I did is the N1 shift drum. This allows the rider to have neutral all the way down as opposed to in between 1 and 2 gears like standard shift patterns. So, for the jockey lover this thing makes riding a whole lot easier. Everything that goes into a Baker transmission is of the highest quality because Bert is a true believer in keeping everything American Made and doing so in Haslett Michigan.

There’s no skimping here I can tell ya

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Article By: Xavier Muriel that. He holds his products to the utmost standard. If you’re not familiar with Bert or Baker Drivetrain I highly suggest you take a look for yourself. You can see all the goodies at Bakerdrivetrain.com For this install, I chose a 6-into-4

with a natural case, N1 shift drum and a polished Hydraulic kicker end cover.

Please note, that because I went with the Hydraulic End Cover Conversion a 11/16 Master Cylinder must be used. Let’s get to it shall we!

FIRST OFF.... Read the directions, find out what tools you’ll need. SECOND inspect the package to make sure all the parts are there.

The tranny comes from Baker with the 4 studs already in place for a stock inner primary set up. Since I’m going with a Tech Cycle Isolator series 2’’ open belt set up, those 4 studs will have to be removed.

Now, there’s a few correct ways to do this and ALOT of awful ways. The preferred method and how I was instructed by the guys who know what’s what, is Heat! The studs are heated carefully so as to break the fastening agent that’s used during assembly. Then by screwing two nuts on to the stud and tightening them back to back, creating a jam nut, you can simply unscrew the stud efficiently and without damage to any other components.

Once all studs are removed be sure to clean up any residual locking agent from the holes, so that the next set of bolts screws in with no hassle.

Next, we move onto the tranny plate.

Since this is a 4-speed style case I’ll be using an adjustable 4-speed plate. The plate has four slots for the tranny case lower mounting studs to go through, the two rear slots are your adjustable ones.

They are actuated by two recessed Allen bolts at the rear of the plate. This allows the tranny to be moved backwards and forwards for proper primary belt tension.

The tranny MUST be mounted to the plate first and the adjuster bolts MUST be facing the rear of the motorcycle. Using proper hardware, the 4 case studs are placed through each aligning slot and the case is secured to the plate. At this point, just snug these nuts down. They will need to be loose in order to align and tighten the tranny later.

Now the tranny with plate attached can be placed gently into the frame. The plate has 4 holes that will align with those on the frame as well as the 5th stud on the bottom of the case that will go through the slotted boss on the frame (make sure there is no space in between the case and frame, if so shimming may be necessary).

The plate can now be secured to the frame, the rear mounts will thread into the frame mounts. A little Red Loctite here would be a good idea. The front mounts will be nuts and bolts (always use new Nylock nuts if that’s your preferred fastener).

Now the tranny is in place and ready

Often times this mount will need a shim between the transmission and the frame mount. If no shim is needed make certain that the base of the transmission is flush against the plate. If the frame was made incorrectly and the fifth bolt mount is too high, then the transmission will not sit flush on the plate. If you encounter this unfortunate scenario then you must back up and shim the transmission plate in order to clear the fifth bolt mount. It is always best to shim the gap at the fifth bolt rather than putting undue stress on the transmission case.

for the next step. This all depends on whether you are using a stock set up (which is why I suggested that you read the instructions, there may be some additional steps needed) or an open belt drive of your choice. Moving the tranny case to the most forward position will ease the installation of the front pulley, belt and clutch basket. Once these are on and fastened securely, you can then adjust the belt tension by turning the Allen screws located at the back of the plate equally and slowly clockwise, pulling the tranny case back to the desired tension.

Once the belt tension is acquired, return

As with all installs take your time, patience will always keep you from screwing something up, trust me on this!

Now it’s ready for the belt drive of your choice and many miles of happy smooth like butta shifting. I’ve never had a tranny this amazing before and man I gotta tell ya it’s a looker as well as a work horse.

Many, thanks to Bert, Michelle and all the great folks over at Baker Drivetrain for such an amazing product and all the support they offer... Happy Shifting......

to the studs at the bottom of the tranny case and torque them down equally as per instructions.

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here’s just something about a real chopper that just grabs my attention every time. This beautiful ‘59 Pan Shovel from Kenny Arrington does just that!

Better known throughout the chopper underground as Kenny Slaughter. He’s been cranking out some incredible rides from “The Slaughter Shack” in St. Louis, MO for a few years now and he just seems to get better with each one. This particular sled was built for the sole purpose of having something worthwhile to put in a bike show in Milwaukee.

Kenny knew that he had to step

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it up for this build, so he decided he would use some original chopper parts from the 70’s that you don’t see very often. First thing he started with was a ‘59 Panhead motor and transmission that he picked up as a complete bike down in Tennessee. Now, some of you who are reading this might be wondering how or why this motor has Shovel heads with Pan lower end. Well, back in the late 60’s and early 70’s bikers used to put the newer Shovel heads on their Pan engines for better performance and some say looks as well. Hence the name Pan/Shovel. The motor and transmission had been rebuilt

shortly before he bought the bike, so they were put aside so he could get started on the rest of the project.

The frame was picked up in Southern Illinois and it started life as an original ‘57 straight leg frame. Keeping in line with St. Louis tradition Kenny modified it with 2” of stretch in the downtubes and gave the neck 28° of rake to give it the “derake” style that St Louis is famous for. Kenny and another good brother, Tony Stone, molded the Wassel tank onto the backbone along with the horseshoe oil tank to give it a smooth look that flows with the

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bike. He turned to another wellknown name for the paintwork, The Flying Weasel. Weasel also kicked up that sweet white Bates style seat and matching P pad.

Another rare piece is the square AEE AEE, yeah you read that right a SQUARE front end. I’ve only seen them in old Chopper magazines and I wasn’t sure they actually existed until I saw this one in person. He picked it up along with that 19” front Invader mag wheel and square headlight from an old timer down in southern Missouri.

That star hub rear wheel and mechanical rear brake setup was left over from another project and was used because Slaughter was running out of time. He didn’t have a matching rear Invader on hand or even a lead on one, but he wasn’t about to let that stop him. Those tight little Z bars were cut up and narrowed by Kenny and are held in place by a stock Harley one-piece clamp, they fit the front end perfectly. The sissy bar is another AEE item that’s not seen very much these days. After it was modified by Matt Jackson and Ryan Craft from Jackson’s Choppers, Kenny was ready to start assembly.

The motor and transmission slid in with no problems and Kenny ended up using a BDL 1 1/2” belt drive inside the tin primary for a little bit more performance

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and reliability. Personally, I like a skinny belt inside the tin type primary. As with most of the bikes that come out of the Slaughter Shack this one was set up with a suicide clutch and a jockey shifter.

Now, some would say this is a finishing touch on a real chopper and I would have to agree. Another touch that just looks right are those upswept fishtail pipes!

After two months of gathering parts from swap meets all over his area and with a few random calls to a few certain old timers he spent a several long nights throwing back a few beers while George Strait kept him company on the radio and he got this sweet thing up and running. Kenny said this was a fun one. Shortly after he shared this one with us after the last Cycle Showcase STL, which by the way is one of the best bike

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PERMANENT VACATION TECH SHEET Owner: Kenny Arrington City/State: St. Louis, MO Builder: The Slaughter Shack Year: 1959 Model: Pan Shovel Value: Time: 2.5 Months Engine Year: 1959 Model: Pan Shovel Builder: Ignition: Point Displacement: 74cu Pistons: Wiseco Heads: Stock Shovel Carb: S&S Super E Cam: AB Grind Air Cleaner: Exhaust: Slaughter Shack Primary: 1.5” BDL Transmission Year: 1959 Make: Harley-Davidson Shifting: Suicide Clutch/Jockey Shift Frame Year: 1957 Model: Harely-Davidson Rake: 28° Stretch: Forks Builder: AEE Type: Square Triple Trees: Extension: None Wheels Front Wheel: Invader Size: 19” Tire: Front Brake: Rear Wheel: Star Hub Size: 18” Tire: Rear Brake: Mechanical Paint Painter: The Flying Weasel Color: Boat Drink Pearls Type: Graphics: The Flying Weasel Chroming: Accessories Bars: Z-Bars, Modified Risers: Hand Controls: Foot Controls: Gas Tank(S): Wassel-Molded Oil Tank: Horseshoe Front Fender: None Rear Fender: Seat: Bates Style Headlight: Square Tail Light: Three Two Choppers Speedo: None Photographer: Milwaukee Mike

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shows that I’ve ever attended, he let this one go. But, you can rest assured he’s certainly got a few more under way. Having recently relocated Rachel, Ronnie and the rest of the family to a better, larger place out in the country, he’s definitely got things going his way! As always thanks for

sharing one of your bikes with us brother, we’re ready for the next one! Roadside Marty

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t’s not like you can just get on the internet and purchase a sweet set of pipes for the left side of your custom built sidecar project. But building a set, whether it’s for that sidecar or your next full custom build, just got a lot easier thanks to Mooscraft and Icengineworks.

I caught up with the crew of Veteran and First Responders building the latest custom creation with Motorcycle Missions in Austin, Texas while preparing for the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Show. The task at hand for the crew was to take the 2010 Triumph Scrambler and convert it into a sidecar toting service vehicle sure to turn more than a few heads. The challenge following this conversion was to take the exhaust out the left-hand side of the bike and knock it out as quick as possible

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while minimizing error not only while mocking up the desired pipes but in ordering only the exact amount of material needed.

Mooscraft and Icengineworks teamed up to put together the

Exhaust Tube Fabrication Kit that allows you to model a complete set of pipes in plastic sections that snap together. Each piece of the modeling system has a specific diameter and radius allowing you to decide exactly

what tubing is needed for the job. This allows you to check for all potential interferences and routing necessary to construct your pipes.

The kit consists of modeling blocks in 2” and 1.5” diameters. Each block represents one linear inch based on the centerline of the tube. You receive 36 blocks of straight for each diameter. For the 1.5” diameter you get 36 modeling blocks in 2”, 3”, and 4” radii. And for the 2” diameter you’ll get 36 blocks in 3” and 4” radii.

Being that the Triumph had a stainless factory exhaust and a great set of flanges to build off of, it was as easy as heading over to the band

saw and removing all that waste to get things started.

With the flanges cleaned up and carbon removed they are ready to mount to the heads and using the Block Adapters begin to model our pipes.

The Block Adapters are a set of expanding rubber plugs that allow you to begin your model and attach it to your heads.

Using the supplied allen wrench, snug the Block Adapter to your first modeling block, insert into head and tighten so that it’s firmly in place but still allows a little rotation.

Each set of modeling blocks have alignment marks that allow you to create your pipe model while noting the orientation of each section as you move through the exhaust from one end to the other.

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dimension to match your model on your band saw.

As you work on your design try to optimize the sections length by using the alignment marks to create as few sections as possible. Using the different diameters and radii to build your model you will notice that you will end up with sections where the alignment marks are offset. This represents a new section of tube in the model.

are tacked successfully and there are no interferences and fully weld.

Clean edges and deburr tubing to prepare for welding. Each piece should be marked for flow direction and order in assembly by using your worksheet and plastic model as reference.

This will insure that items like body components and suspension will clear the exhaust and riders legs.

With our model complete we can move to make notes of the pieces needed and order materials. The worksheet also gives you a chance to make notes of the sections, the length of each, direction of flow, and order in the model.

Using the Tack Weld Clamps, assemble your model one piece at a time starting at the head and working your way back. Check the progress as you carry through the assembly to verify everything is still lined up as originally modeled.

Each section plastic model represents a section cut from a 180° U bend. Using the cutting templates that correspond with the desired tubing, align the plastic model with the gap for the band saw and tighten the wing nut.

After checking progress through the model it might be necessary to place multiple sections on the bike to assure that all pipes are headed the right direction.

Then replacing the model with a tube section, trim to the desired

With the whole exhaust finished it’s time to verify all brackets and joints

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Now that you know exactly what you need to do to not only build your next pipe, but change it on the fly or replicate it for a customer, head on over to www.Mooscraft.com and order your kit and get to building!

—— Moosmits Special thanks: Mooscraft Www.Mooscraft.com Icengineworks Www.Icengineworks.com Lincoln Electric Www.LincolnElectric.com Motorcycle Missions Www.Motorcycle_Missions.org Weld Tables Www.WeldTables.com

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have always been a bit goal oriented when it comes to riding motorcycles, in a way that’s a tad pointless in fact.

I am definitely a mile tracker, destination counter and one who likes to check milestones off my list. As some of you may remember, I choppered to the northernmost point of the east coast Highway 1 a few years

back, so of course that meant I needed to reach the southernmost as well. This would also act as a double hitter as the southernmost point of Highway 1 is also as far south as you can get in the United States. For a goal-oriented guy such as myself, this was perfect.

I could check two items off my ridiculous list in one shot. Add this to fact that I got to spend a day

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riding across a series of fantastic bridges, another favorite activity of mine, and there was nothing to not love about this ride.

The morning started not unlike many others except for the fact that I was not alone. Beanr’e and I had decided the night before to meet in Homestead, split a hotel room and make our way south together. And that we did, well,

not until after Beanr’e crashed his motorcycle in the hotel parking lot. Ok, ok, I’m being a bit dramatic, but I just couldn’t leave that part out...Sorry Beanr’e.

After that though, we were on our way. In classic form I found myself incredibly overdressed for the arrival of warm weather, I had not, until this point, felt warm temperatures for nearly five months, being that I reside in Colorado, so my typical riding gear was proving to be a bit much.

Aside from this though I couldn’t help but marvel at the incredible beauty that is the Florida Keys.

Nearly every stretch of road is lined with beach front property, the Seven Mile Bridge is an absolute engineering marvel and the feeling of literally riding a motorcycle s t r a i g h t out across the ocean is hard to beat. Beanr’e and I made a handful of stops to chat with old friends of his, grab lunch and of course, take the quintessential “90 miles from Cuba” photo. After the classic tourist photo was taken, Beanr’e and I parted ways. He was beach bound and I was campsite bound, we would not see each other again

on this trip but I am sure we will lay down miles together in the future.

I pulled into Boyd’s Campground in Key West with the intention of spending a quiet night alone under the stars, maybe even get some writing done, but what

happened next would change all that and is a testament to just how small our planet really is. As I stood there near the campground lobby, marveling at the sheer quantity and size of the RV’s stuffed into this so-called

camping oasis, a man walked over. Strangers wandering over to comment and ask questions about my motorcycle is nothing new but when they say that they recognize the patch on my back I tend to pause and take notice. In all honesty I thought he was full of crap for a second until he asked if I knew a guy named Kruze.

Kruze lives in Milwaukee and we share the same patch. I looked at him with a curious eye, glanced at that the van he had walked out from behind and noticed the Wisconsin plates. I asked how he knew Kruze, he replied “from the Shed”.

If you live in Milwaukee and ride motorcycles, there is still a decent chance you don’t know The Shed. I began to ask about other people he might know to verify he wasn’t name dropping people he barely knew, his story checked out and I was left baffled as to the chances of meeting someone like him in a place like this, I probably should have bought a lottery ticket. Tim, that was his name, offered me a place to sleep in his campsite and even went as far as to make us a fantastic dinner of fresh steak and shrimp, a perfect way to spend an evening on the island.

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although my stay in Key West was brief, this experience would stay with me for a lifetime.

Alas, the sun was up, and it was time to roll. My journey to the Southernmost tip of the United States was coming to close and my 2,500-mile trek home was beginning. My route would take me through the Everglades and Alligator Alley north to St. Petersburg. My good friend, Fletch would offer me a place to sleep on his boat in Demen Marina in the heart of downtown. The road home was filled with twists and turns, long stretches of straight and narrow, rain, heat and cold, but not a mile of disappointment.

These rides, the long ones, are where the mind is afforded the time to clarify what is important to us, the time to reveal what we truly want from life and the things that are holding us back.

For me, this ride, unlike others in the past, was intended for just that purpose. My career has turned into a soul sucking march into a perpetually exhausting state of gloom and a change is on the horizon, a change must take place. This 5,200-mile ride south and back did what I asked of it, it opened my eyes, wider then they have ever been, that far too many of us live our lives chasing the almighty dollar while running away from what actually makes us happy. Working day in and day out at menial jobs that suck our life force away from us, offer nothing back to society and provide nothing more than a few bucks to line our pockets. There is more to life, I promise you there is. Maybe this a mid-life crisis, maybe it’s burnout, I don’t know.

But whatever is, the voices are loud enough that I can’t help but notice. As always, I encourage you to get out and explore our great country and world on two wheels, the time is now, start that motor.

For more photos from this trip and previous trips, be sure to follow me on Instagram @ charlietravelingchopper.

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1. Seat Color Changed. 2. Extra Front Exhuats Pipes. 3. Oil Tank End Cap. 4. Tranny Cap Flipped. 5. Extra Oil Line. 6. Color Of Air Deflector. 7. Extra Roker Bolt On Front Head.

8. Extra Cam Cover Bolt. 9. Color Of Gas Tank Changed. 10. Baker Removed From Tranny

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Article By: Chris Callen Photos By: Mark Velazquez

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aul Cox has built a life in the streets of New York City, created an incredible career, many beautiful custom bikes and helped make the NYC Chopper scene what it is today. This bike, however, is the last one that will be built by his hands in the city that never sleeps.

When our photographer Mark told me that Paul Cox was moving out of the city and asked if I wanted to run the last bike he was building there, his voice faded, and I cracked a smile. He made it, was all I could think. I suppose in the back of the minds of every New Yorker there is the idea of staking a claim in the city, making your name and making it out with enough time to still enjoy life at a more leisurely pace, and for that, I am happy for Paul and his family. There is a whole story on his life and times in New York in the issue as well, but this article is

about that last dance.

Paul started on this build with a motor, one that has an incredibly interesting history. A friend of his Andy, who used to print his shirts back in the day, bought the thing at a swap meet upstate around ten years ago. He put the ‘46 Knuckle mill in his bike as it sat, stock and beat up and he rode it just that way. It was a strong runner though, and when Andy decided he wanted to build something else, Paul put in a bid to buy the motor.

He set it aside for a couple of years; it just sat in the corner of the shop waiting for a time when Paul could get to it. About five years ago, Paul needed some rent money and passed the knuck on to another friend, John Copeland that puts on Boogie East. John had plans to build something around the motor too, but never got around to it either. It sat in the same

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condition in his apartment in the East Village. When Paul got invited to his second build for Born Free, he bought the motor back again, but this time he went right to work on it. The irony is that in all those years the engine went back and forth for virtually the same money between this group of friends.

It started with a complete strip down, all the way to empty cases. It was covered in oil and baked on grunge, cleaning and polishing the cases was the first step.

From there, some new pistons, some rods and wheels, the cam chest looked good, so the rebuild was surprisingly easy. It had to have a Morris Magneto, of course, every bike Paul builds runs one of Dave’s Mags. That old Knuck came with the original Linkert carb too, but unlike so many of the day that are just worn to shit, this one was in great shape.

A little bit of elbow grease and it starts the bike easy and runs like a bear.

The heads and cylinders are nickel plated, a rare thing in the city since no one wants to use the traditional copper base to make them come out right. I guess the idea of cyanide and the DEP put New Yorkers off from this process.

Paul found one spot in Greenpoint that still does the work, and the results were terrific. Nothing comes out as good as

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plating that has that first layer of copper to fill in the pits and really get the top layer to adhere.

Believe it or not, the first time this bike was completed, it was purple instead of what you see here. It turns out Paul is like many of us in this game and found himself the morning that the bike had to be loaded on the truck for California, and it was still in paint. What’s more, the motor was only partially assembled, and Paul was doing the paintwork himself like he does on many of his builds. Cox quickly got it ready for a base coat, got some clear on it so he could move it to the bench and assemble as much as time would allow before the driver got pissed and had to take the bike. Paul ended up taking the top

half of the engine, the pipes, the seat and the bars. He finished the bike once he got to California right before Born Free. He admits that over the years he has become way too comfortable in situations like that, a facet he hopes to change in his new spot.

So, when the bike came back from Born Free, Paul hated the paint job and immediately tore it down and repainted it. The “House of Kolors” Dark Teal you see on it now is his wife Ann’s favorite color, so the inspiration for that choice was all hers. From there, he got to go back and address some of the things he wanted to do initially. He made up some really sweet stainless controls, painted the forks to match the chassis,

and gave it the attention he thought it still needed. That front end is trick as hell, and at first glance, you might think that it’s just an early springer because of the shape. But notice that it has a shock in front of the slings? That’s because it actually started life as a late style springer. Since he felt that the shape of those springers was way too boxy but loved the modern features like the roller bearings and symmetrical rockers, Paul decided to take things into his own hands and narrow it a bit. He cut two inches out at the bend of the rear legs and brought them in and up, smoothing out the hard lines and combing the best of the old and the new.

The frame started life as a ‘72 Shovelhead with a scratch-built hardtail that Paul did in-house. He made some axle plates and added in the stainless runners for the axle nut to ride along. This matches the rest of the stainless accents as well. For the transmission, a Baker four-speed, no not 6-into-4, just a good old-fashioned fourspeed with a pig snout kicker cover. There’s just something about the gear ratio of them that Paul feels is proper for a bike like this.

The fuel tank was a set of 3-1/2-gallon tanks that he axed, and the oil tank is probably one of the most interesting things.

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CHORUS NOVISSIMIS TECH SHEET Owner: Chip Brian City/State: NYC Builder: Paul Cox Industries Year: 1946+ Model: NYC Chop Value: Relative Time: A Few Months ENGINE Year: 1946 Model: FL Knucklehead Builder: PC Ignition: Morris Magneto Displacement: 74cu Pistons: Wiseco Heads: HD Carb: Linkert w/ Harold’s Manifold Cam: Andrews S Air Cleaner: Bird Deflector Exhaust: PCI Primary: 1-1/2” Belt TRANSMISSION Year: New Make: Baker 4-Speed Shifting: Jockey, NYC School Knob, N-1 FRAME Year: 1972-2015 Model: FL/ Hardtailed Rake: 30° Stretch: Shortened Seat Post 1/2” Forks Builder: HD/PCI Type: Late Springer Triple Trees: Custom PCI Extension: Narrowed And Shortened 2” WHEELS Front Wheel: Sun Alloy Rrim, SS spokes, Spool Hub 5” Tire: Pirelli Scorpion Front Brake: NA Rear Wheel: Sun Alloy Rim, SS spokes, Barnes Quick Change Hub Size: 17” X 4” Tire: Pirelli Scorpion Rear Brake: Performance Machine Vintage PAINT Painter: PCI Color: Dark Teal Type: House of Kolor Graphics: Lace, Flames & Striping Chroming: Epner Plating ACCESSORIES Bars: PCI Risers: PCI Hand Controls: Internal Throttle Foot Controls: PCI Stainless Steel Gas Tank(s): PCI Axed Fat Bobs w/ SS Trim Oil Tank: Hand Spun Aluminum, IL Personal Stash Front fender: NA Rear Fender: PCI w/SS trim Seat: PCI Shark skin w/ Rigidaire Headlight: 4-1/2” Tail light: Vintage military Jeep Speedo: None PHOTOGRAPHER: Mark Velazquez

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thin and the mounts busted, so he wanted to make a strong one. He and Paul visited a shop in the city that did metal spinning, and they searched through all the guys wooden molds to find one that was the shape of half an oil tank. From there they agreed on 90 thousandths of material thickness, and the man spun up a bunch of tank halves. The oil tank on this bike is made from the last two matching halves of those tanks Larry had made. Kinda fitting for this build, right?

The bike speaks for itself as far as the looks, and anything from Paul is gonna run too, but even he says that there is something about this one, this combination that just rides so effortlessly, so smooth, even the throttle rolls on like it has bearings. It’s just perfectly balanced and a real pleasure to ride. That’s exactly what you would expect from a man that has made a 30-year commitment to the study of mechanized art. From here on Paul will be building bikes from his new shop in Port Jervis, just two hours from the city and if anything, we figure the space will give him room to grow even more.... stay tuned!

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ith dozens of episodes under their belt the ShopTalk crew has already started to see a huge number of regular viewers and listeners.

The weekly live motorcycle news show, hosted on Facebook live

by Chris Callen and Ken Conte with Heather Callen monitoring the social media feed, has had some great guests in the last few months including Paul Yaffe, Roland Sands, Michael Lichter, Dave Perewitz, Mondo Porras and Riki Rachtman jut to name a few. Lately the show has been showcasing builders who have been invited to Michael Lichter’s Passion Built exhibition that will be happening at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Chris, Ken and Heather all bring up news topics related to motorcycling and take

questions and comments from viewers. Throughout the program

quick tech tips. If you don’t have time to view the show live on Facebook, it is always archived on the Cycle Source page as well as on Youtube. If you prefer the podcast format you can listen to the show on i-Tunes, Stitcher and Google play. Just search for, 4Ever2Wheels and it will pop up or you can stream it from the website www.4Ever2Wheels. com If you enjoy seeing the inner workings of the magazine, hearing exclusive live content and great interviews, give ShopTalk a watch and tell a friend. https://www.youtube.com/user/ thesourcemag/ https://www.facebook.com/ cyclesourcemag/?ref=bookmarks

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he stories and images that have come out of the New York chopper scene have riddled many a young man’s dreams, and if you are from the East Coast, it has been the epicenter of a movement that spans decades. But time takes its toll on any institution, and like many other culturally based movements, the NYC Chopper scene has reached a point of change, at least for many of my generation. The names and spaces have started to get replaced with new names, high rise condos and even most of the iconic hangouts have long since faded away. Not all is lost as the winds of change sweep through our time, there are still some keeping the torch lit in the city but with the rising cost of living within the hustle and bustle combined with the disappearance of single-level workspaces, it becomes much harder to do it there, than it is to do it anywhere.

Just a short 2-hour drive from the city, in the town of Port Jervis, is evidence that some do make it out of city life with

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all intact. There you will find one of the original players from the 6th Specials crew; Paul Cox. Now of course Paul is much more well known by the masses from his time with Indian Larry and the beautiful, handcrafted leather seats he has made a career from, but as Paul makes this important transition from city kid to country boy, I wanted to share a little more of his 30 years in the trenches of New York. It is a tale a man chasing his art, no matter what media and one of every New Yorker’s Dream.

Paul came to the city fresh out of Virginia Commonwealth University where he studied art. He grew up in the Richmond area so landing his first gig as an in-house fashion illustrator for a couple of stores was a big deal.

See, back then you had to be published in magazines and newspapers to get recognition for your art, and Paul’s work was in print every day. After hours he did everything he could to take his art to the next level. Oil painting and sculpting were truly his passion, and he worked as

hard getting into galleries as he did at the creation of the art itself. After a year or two, he became exhausted with the corporate art world and all its politics. On the flip side, he was a young artist in the East Village’s hay day, doing installations at galleries and making art. It was like two completely different worlds.

During this time in the late 80’s Paul happened across a place in the Lower East Side called 6th Street Specials. The Owners Hugh and Demi were building what became one of the cornerstones of the East Village bike scene. This is where Paul met Indian Larry and between that meeting and that place things would start to change forever. As Paul began to do more of the bike stuff, the leather seats and the fabrication, the corporate art world began to drift further and further away.

By the early 90’s Steg and English Don had SD Cycles going in Queens, but it wasn’t long until Steg was moving out on his own and opened the now Infamous Psycho Cycles on Avenue C. Larry had

just come back into the neighborhood and was starting to get his life back together and decided to take a job at Psycho. Now, this was a tiny storefront, so small in fact that each day they had to roll out all the bikes just to have enough room to work.

Paul remembers walking in and seeing a child’s school desk and a little tin tool box with some tools where Larry worked on bikes on the floor. Although it was humble beginnings, everyone there started to perfect their skills set, and Paul found himself doing more and more of the motorcycle work.

Soon enough, as New York Real estate forces, they were moving Psycho Cycles to the Lower East Side on Rivington Street. This is where Paul came on full time, leaving the corporate art world behind him. His play was two-fold. He rented a spot in the basement where he did his leather work and had a spot in the shop where he was one of the crew from Psycho Cycles doing fab and the like. There were great times down there, Steg had a music studio in that building, Larry was really becoming a fixture in the scene again, magazines like Iron Horse were paying all kinds of attention to what they were doing, and Larry was building Voodoo Chile, one of his most iconic bikes still to this day. Don had moved SD Cycles to Hells Kitchen making him the Uptown Chopper Shop, and with Psycho in a downtown location, a friendly rivalry ensued.

These guys were doing more than just setting a pace; they were laying the foundation for an entire culture. You see, Steg was firmly entrenched in the music world, and his ol lady was a seamstress for a lot of the bands so in her spare time she made all of their clothes. When these cats showed up somewhere they were like rock stars in full leather on handmade machines and the East Coast would start to get known for that flair in their bikes and the clothes they wore. They rode as hard as they partied too, which is how the bikes took shape. They were built for real purpose that anyone who has ever ridden with these cats in the city can tell you they needed to be. Fast, nimble and skinny were how they had to be built because they rode like they were running from the man. Which sometimes was probably the case. In any event, it was a time that created a subculture, put names in the chopper history books and will forever be a special moment in time for so many of us.

But again, the price for doing business in the city comes at a hefty cost and soon after SD Cycles closed up shop just as Psycho need to find another location.

This is real life in New York, lease comes up, landlord looks to make a better deal with the condo folks, and you have to find another spot and move 300 tons of machinery and bike parts. So as luck would have it, Psycho Cycles took over SD’s place and moved to 37 Street, just

across from the Javitz Center. It was a crazy time and really intense too. All of these moving back and forth from shop to shop happened it just a matter of a few years. When they talk about New York being fast paced this is it!

Obviously, the story continues with Paul moving into the building with Indian Larry that had his name on it, the Biker Build-Offs and all the hoopla of the past ten years or so since Larry has been gone, but this story is about the next chapter of Paul’s life. Since the Legacy Crew disbanded, Paul has had Paul Cox Industries not far from Larry’s last shop where he continued to craft some of the world’s finest leather seats, custom motorcycles, and amazing handmade knives. Oh yeah, if you didn’t know it, this cat is a top-notch bladesmith, working with exotic materials and specialty designs he has as much art in his blades as you could see from a Gil Hibben knife.

Finally, at the point of being out on his own for a few years and getting into a rhythm, Paul was faced with the proposition of having to move again.

The end of a lease story again, the idea of finding another spot again, all that moving again, he decided to take the advice of his wife Anne and take her up on the offer to share her space in Port Jervis. While she and his daughter still have things going on in the city, this is the beginning of an exit strategy for the whole family. For now, Paul is content

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in working out of town during the week and making the commute to spend time with them on the off hours. Although this gives him an easier option for one last move, it does close the chapter on New York City’s Brooklyn Berserker and the story of a young man who came to the city to kick ass. So, when we had the opportunity to catch up with Paul, we had to ask him about what he takes away from the city, what this move means and how he really feels about it.

Paul: “At this point, besides spending more time with my family, I don’t feel bad about stepping away...

The city isn’t the same as it used to be, or at least for me it has changed... I did what I came here to do, and now when I go back, it’s like I have a fresh perspective, not weighted down anymore, so it’s actually a better one.”

We went on to talk about his work and the fact that he believes this will give him more room to stretch out and do more of his own thing.

Not having the pressures of the day to day that it takes Paul feels will open up his creativity, and he can start to expand his reach. The idea of pulling out the canvases again, closing the doors to the shop and creating is an exciting proposition for him.

But in our discussion, we also talked about how the world of social media has taken away as much as it has given to our culture, and for that reason being in the city isn’t like it used to be either. Before the onset of social media, being in the city made the scene somehow more valid or more valued.

The people there that built bikes were feeding off each other, and the inspiration and influence came from everything around them, right there in that moment.

Today there is more global exposure and a miss mash of ideas in all of it. Everyone takes inspiration from everywhere, whether they know it or not. Social media gives instant access to the world so what you do can’t help but be inspired by popular trend or innovations that are happening halfway around the world.

Paul and the NYC builders used to have to go out in the world to get recognition for their work or wait for the magazines to find them and show the world. What

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used to take years to accomplish in the career of a builder now takes months.

At the same time, it takes away a lot of

the intensity from the local scene too.

Almost like there are no surprises. Paul remembers when people would show up at Psycho Cycles from Japan, how it would just blow their minds that anyone from that far away had even heard of them, but today things are much more generally known, homogenized in a way.

It makes it harder to be impactful, to really stand out.

Paul: “There is no going back, it’s just life! You can’t be aggravated by it; this is just how people are coming up now.

The only thing you can do is to decided to do it the way you want to and just let people decided how they feel about it. The people who dig it and want to find the under layers of where this all came from will appreciate your work.”

Paul feels like his work is still just daily life through art, no matter what media he works in. From knives to bikes or even on the canvas all the same, rules apply. They can be the most exaggerated or the most subtle. Things like the silhouette, adhering to the golden rule laid out in Fibonacci’s coil are all universal philosophies that give your work the look of being right, or not so much.

For any true craftsman, the process has as much value as the end result. A man like Paul takes pride in his work at every step from inception when he draws out his designs, to the procedures he has learned from years of working with the material to the finished product that is no more or less than the sum of all the steps that lead to its creation.

In his new spot, Paul has a great big space where he will forever be able to turn out incredible works, and he sees this move as a rebirth of sorts. Now well celebrated internationally for his work with leather and with motorcycles we can’t wait to see what he comes up with next. At the same time, it still marks a turning point for us as a culture. The city will be a little less busy from here on in. Names of the men who have passed like English Don, Indian Larry & Dimitri Turin, although in our personal account of the history of our culture, begin to fade. Spots like CBGB’s and the roar as a pack of leather-clad wild asses roam the streets, sworn to fun, are slightly more muffled. Even with a new crowd of young guns splitting lanes and making new memories, for us this marks the evolution from one generation to another in the capital of east coast cool. Long Live NYC!

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t’s the same old chopper story, bike needs oil leak fixed, bike gets an entirely new life.

Justin Reid is the proud owner of Longwood Customs. It’s a small operation that prides itself in huge returns with an attention to detail second to none. Justin spent a portion of his life as a Service Consultant at a multi brand motorcycle dealership in the fine state of New Jersey. His passion for custom bikes and everything two wheeled didn’t go unnoticed amongst the crowd and upon Justin’s request the dealership allowed him to clear the showroom floor and have a small indoor motorcycle show

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of his own. Justin is a perfectionist; his builds leave no stone unturned and this was just another excuse to show off his 66 Triumph Bonneville that helped him make a name in the euro scene.

Brad Yankanich found himself delving into the Trumpet world with a ‘76 T140V Bonneville he had recently acquired that needed some minor tuning and repair. He had been talking to Justin about getting together to go over the bike when Reid suggested he make his way to take a look at his work in person and get a feel for what Longwood actually did. At the show Justin gave the 76 a careful eye, noticing that while not in too bad of shape, there

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were some underlying molestations that needed to be addressed and a deeper look was the safest bet.

Back at Longwood’s, the Bonneville started getting some serious attention. A small list was forming of all the pieces that needed attention and the costs they would entail. But Brad had developed plans of his own and started asking questions about the beautiful ‘66 Justin had at the show, it seems he just couldn’t shake the itch, he needed a Longwood Triumph.

Justin keeps his builds simple, they are well thought out and never flashy, he has a great respect for the original design and he knows when to hold back to let the original feel shine through. He and Brad sat down and went over both of their ideas for the ‘76. Brad loved the clean look of the bikes Justin builds so he set no limitations, knowing that if Justin could follow

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his own vision without interruption then an amazing bike would soon be in his future. But there would be a catch, while the bike would be started in the Garden State it would eventually be finished in Longwood Custom’s current home, Jacksonville Florida. Justin’s wife serves in the Navy and they were soon to relocate. Brad was fully aware and comfortable with the situation and realized that the move would also mean that progress would stop for a brief period of time.

Longwood Custom’s treats every build the same. No piece of the bike is left untouched. It’s either refinished, refurbished or replaced, every nut, every bolt, every single part. The motor already had 20 over pistons, so Reid didn’t go any farther. He split the cases to clean the motor out, machined the cam and went over it top to bottom. The ignition was upgraded to electric and a battery eliminator was also introduced. The headlight went to a more powerful LED, yet all the wiring was redone in cloth wrap.

The frame was hardtailed and accented in a gun metal powder coat with blue metal flake to tie it to the body. He stalked a local Florida painter named Jon Kosmoski and eventually convinced him to lay down the color over cleared bare steel with the same blue as Justin’s 66. All the hardware was soon replaced with polished stainless steel. There is no chrome on the bike, everything is either brushed or polished aluminum and stainless.

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sweet & simple tech sheet Owner: Brad Yankanich City/State: Jacksonville, Florida Builder: Longwood Customs Year: 1967 Model: Bonneville Value: Time: Approx. 6 Months Engine Year: 1967 Model: Bonneville Builder: Longwood Customs Ignition: Displacement: 750cc Pistons: +20 Heads: Triumph Carb: Amal 930 Cam: Triumph Air Cleaner: Stacks Exhaust: Triumph Primary: Triumph Transmission Year: 1967 Make: Bonneville Shifting: 5 Speed Frame Year: 1967 Model: Bonneville Rake: OEM Stretch: 4” Stretch Forks Builder: Longwood Customs Type: OEM Triple Trees: Powder Coated OEM Extension: 3” Drop Wheels Front Wheel: OEM British Wheels Powder Coated Size:19” Tire: Avon Speedmaster Front Brake: Aerocraft Drilled Disc Rear Wheel: OEM British Wheels Powder Coated Size: 18” Tire: Firestone Replica Rear Brake: Aerocraft Drilled Disc Paint Painter: Kosmoto Customs Color: Blue, Brushed Steel, Gold Leaf Powder Coating: Longwood Customs Pinstriping: Pinstriping By Mikey Polishing: Longwood Customs Accessories Bars: Triumph Risers: Triumph Hand Controls: Foot Controls: Triumph Gas Tank(S): Triumph Oil Tank: Oil In Frame Front Fender: None Rear Fender: Lowbrow Steel Seat: Fivefour Engineering Headlight: LED OEM Style Tail Light: 30’s Ford Finned Speedo: None Photographer: Steven Spoons

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Anything that is refurbished got sent through an ammunition tumbler with stainless needles. It’s not a unique process at Longwood, it’s the same process for every bike.

All the powder work was done in house, Reid tries to keep it all in his shop. Seven days a week for 10 or more hours a day Justin enjoys total control over his builds with excessive attention to detail. All in all, with the delay of moving and your normal shop activity the bike only took about a year and a half to complete. And while the stance and attitude of the Triumph is at a different level than initially designed it still remains 80% original. Justin made the great northern trek in order to deliver the bike to it’s rightful owner, and he says the expression alone was worth every late night and every hurdle that came before.

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Article By: Amelia “Killer” Rose

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n this life, there are things that you choose, and then there are things that choose you.

For Corey Hughes, something that started out as a simple one-off project turned into a fulltime career with eyes focused on the future. Back in 2015, he was looking for a custom holster for one of his guns, and much to his dismay, the leather workers he had spoken with, were uninterested in his idea. Taking matters into his own hands, he decided to try it for himself and the rest is history.

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working test-run, Corey had dabbled in various forms of art throughout his life, acrylic on canvas and the like. But there was something about the blank canvas of a fresh piece of leather that truly gave him inspiration. It was also the ability to continue working with his hands, something he had done all throughout high school. He had done everything from framing and remodeling homes to hand-made cabinetry and trim work. Later in life, he moved on to movie, tv, and theatre set production work.

Corey has owned his business, Hellbent Creations, since the beginning of 2015 and still has the first item he ever made; a small, kinda crappy wallet that he carries with him daily. “To say it was terrible would be an understatement. But it was mine, and I was proud.” For him, leather is something that is naturally beautiful, and his work simply enhances that beauty. As an artist and a craftsman, Corey is constantly pushing himself to achieve greater work, determined to be better than he was yesterday.

When we as artists are content with our current situation, the fire is put on the back burner, and we lose our spark, which is something Corey never wants to happen.

To be able to go from having something be a small, kitchenbased hobby to a full-on lifestyle is something that still amazes Corey. By traveling cross-country in a converted ambulance and doing bike events, he has had the opportunity to meet some amazing people and experience things many have only dreamed of.

And he has been able to meet all sorts of folks. From everyday riders, builders, event promoters, drunks and beautiful women.

These are the people that drive our culture and support our artists.

One experience in particular that really stood out for him was a few years back when Charlie Ransom and Reckless Reda of The American Motordrome Wall Of Death invited Corey and his nine-year-old daughter, Mella, inside the Motordrome for one of their shows. It was something he will never forget and should be on everyone’s bucket list.

Currently, the Virginia Beach native lives with his beautiful wife and their two amazing kids. In his spare time, he enjoys motorcycles, guns, and fine whiskey (Jack Daniels). He likes his life fast, loud, and rowdy, which makes him a perfect fit for the folks in our industry. As for his plans for the future, they’re simple; to take over the entire world and keep pushing himself to achieve new goals. The future is always uncertain, but one thing we can be certain of is that it’s going to be awesome.

If you want to check out some of this cat’s amazing leatherworking and pick up something for yourself, head on over to www.facebook. com/HellBentCreations/ or check out his Instagram @hellbent_ creations

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n recent times there seems to be an epidemic of folks either moving aboard their motorcycles fulltime or merely taking extended rides.

Since Sturgis, I’d been hanging with a handful of these guys. Chip had recently moved aboard his bike permanently. Back in Sturgis, he’d teamed up with Mike who, although not permanent, had no time constraints and would simply return home whenever the spirit moved him.

Then there was Jed, just out for a while. And Cody, the quiet young guy who’d simply grabbed his ancient, falling apart, 500cc Honda and came to camp with us at Sturgis. After Sturgis, all had come to the Cripple Creek Veteran’s Motorcycle Rally located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

That rally had ended yesterday.

It was Monday morning as I packed.

When finished, I took a short ride along the dirt surface of Shelf Road in search of my amigos camp. It didn’t take long to find them set up in a beautiful turnout. This being the day of our departure, all would soon be going their separate ways. Chip and Mike were bound for California, while Jed went to Fort Collins. This left Cody and myself to team up for an easterly

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ride across Kansas. Cody and I had hardly gotten to know each other but that was about to change.

It took time for everyone to get their bikes packed and, once finished, we headed to a local casino for their inexpensive breakfast. After all, the hanging out, then goodbyes, it was early afternoon when Cody and I finally set off through the mountains.

At the first rest stop, I told Cody I was looking forward to as easy and relaxing a journey as possible. He readily agreed. For the past couple weeks, Cody had been trying to keep up with the Mike and Chip, who ride at supersonic velocities for long hours while seldom stopping for more than gas and a quick bite. I’d abandoned that style of riding long ago and was glad to learn that Cody wasn’t into it either. Maybe I’m just old but, for me, one important object is to keep road weariness to a minimum, while trying to keep riding/traveling pleasure at maximum. This generally takes more time.

Before long, the tiny roads fell behind as we came upon larger highways and towns. It felt good to be moving slowly out of the boondocks. As the highway led through the striking Colorado

Mountains and pine forests, I thought of what lay ahead. We’d soon leave the mountains to pass through the big city of Colorado Springs before moving into the open prairie beyond. I decided it would be more comfortable to make an early camp up here then continue by morning, rather than enter the city at dusk today then try to find a good campsite.

Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate great spots at which to set my camps and will often spend considerable time in search of them. Today it was not so hard though, and before long we’d located what looked like an ATV trail leading to a great place in the woods.

Across the nearby highway was a grocery store and Starbucks. Pretty cool setup really. After grabbing some grub at the supermarket, we hung at Starbucks for a while before heading back to camp.

Cody likes to sleep in his hammock and fortunately there were plenty of trees. I wondered what he’d do out in the plains. I prefer a tent, which of course can be set up almost anywhere.

It was a fine evening, and we were bothered by no one.

As usual, I rolled out of bed kinda late. My new companion was still

sawing logs. Another slow moving lazy bastard, I’d thought. This seemed a good omen, for I’d hoped not to be rushed on this fine morning. After a short walk to explore the trails, I returned to find Cody up and about.

A long while passed before we finally packed and moved on to Starbucks.

That ride down the mountain was epic, but eventually, we came to the city of Colorado Springs. Beyond that, the Great Plains opened into a vast land that stretched to the horizon in all directions. It’s easy to believe that eastern Colorado and Kansas offer some of the most boring riding. But this is only a half-truth, for many of the back roads pass through countless little farming towns, which I find interesting. There are also the endless fields of agriculture, stretches of forests and occasional plots dominated by wild hemp. These open spaces can grant a feeling of endless freedom if one is inclined to see it that way, and I’ve enjoyed many beautiful rides across this land; provided the weather permits. Out here summer heat can be extreme, and summer storms are often ferocious across a land that offers little refuge from the sometimes severe wind, lightning, rain, and hail.

But today the weather was perfect.

We pulled off the interstate in favor of some little side road that the map

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promised would glide almost arrow straight for hundreds of miles.

Cody said his little 500cc bike was capable of high speeds, though I’d ridden that model and knew it wasn’t.

Apparently, he just didn’t mind or was simply used to, pushing the poor little thing. At first, I led the way at 80mph; an easy pace for my Electra Glide with its aftermarket 6-speed transmission.

Although high speeds are great for making time, for the simple pleasure of experiencing the country along America’s back roads, my favorite aspect of motorcycling, I find hauling ass a huge hindrance. Noting that the pleasure riding had begun, I dropped a gear and brought us down to 70mph or less.

We stopped wherever and whenever we pleased. At one gas station coffee break, Cody talked of how much he was enjoying this slower pace. In recent weeks he’d been struggling to keep up with the speeds of Mike and Chip. But Cody was not like that at all.

Instead, his unhurried nature seemed to be enjoying every single minute, regardless of what we happened to be doing at the moment.

In the itty-bitty nowhere town of Kit Carson, I spotted a museum with one antique train caboose sitting out front. Of course, we stopped. First, we explored the rail car before moving inside. Our friendly proprietor was a very old woman. Us being the only patrons there, she seemed enthralled with this break in her monotony and took great interest in talking with us.

I began asking personal questions and soon learned that, although originally from another small Kansas town, she and her husband had been in Kit Carson for over 20 years. This seemed such a stark contrast to myself, who had lived in mountains and cities, but never anywhere so isolated as this.

I mean, it really makes one wonder what folks do out here. As our tour of the museum continued, another motorcyclist came and went before we were halfway through. Eventually, however, we bid our host adieu and again set off into no man’s land.

It was late afternoon when, yet another small town came to pass and we checked into its tiny grocery store to equip our bikes with plenty of food, water, and morning coffee. Three miles past this place we came upon a large roadside turnout that offered trees, mowed grass, and picnic tables with little roofs over them. Although this rest area was in plain sight of the road, I’ve noted that in such desolate lands no one seems to care where you make camp. We decided to take it.

As I set a tent amid the row of trees and bushes, Cody hung his hammock above one of the picnic tables. Because it was still a little early when we’d felt

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like stopping, I set a large tarp to act as porch in front of my tent, then threw out a camp chair. Cody walked over with this weird thing, swooshed it through the air, and it quickly inflated into a big puffy lounge chair. That was a new one on me. We ate, lounged, and talked as the sun slowly set upon this open land to reveal a dramatically huge sky illuminated with the countless stars that shined to their full capacity for the lack of competing manmade light. I began to take a real liking to Cody.

Morning light brought a late start, but eventually, we were back on the road again. At every gas station or food stop, Cody’d pull out some crazy discount card, coupon, or whatever, that saved him considerable money.

I’d not seen this before and found it interesting as he explained the use of such things. None of these methods were illegal or unethical.

They were just a tidy conglomeration of discounts available to anyone who pays attention. Pretty impressive really. I’ve known many who believe they need a lot of money to hit the road, and maybe they do. However, over the course of this year’s travels and the guys I’d encountered who were all roaming on the cheap, I’d noted that motorcycle travel is more an act of simply doing it, rather than getting ready to do it. It would seem that the persistence of the human spirit is most often the deciding factor in the going or not going.

By midday, we came upon a huge abandoned schoolhouse, and I stopped to investigate. With its doors wide open, the place had been vacant for many years. Seemingly as fascinated as I, Cody soon located a Red Cross award dated 1967, and newspaper from 1968. Although much of this place was in shambles, the gymnasium still stood clean and wide open.

By 3:00pm we’d arrived at my destination, which was a somewhat reclusive friend who doesn’t allow strangers on his plot of land. I told Cody of a free campground located in the next town just three miles up the road, but he decided to keep riding a while longer. To date, that was the last I’ve seen of him.

Occasionally checking Cody’s social media, I’ve noted that he’s somehow acquired a huge Japanese touring bike that looks to be in excellent condition.

I find it comforting to know there are so many who share my love of the highway and the endless adventures it inevitably brings.

I imagine we’ll be seeing Cody again before long.

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en Clark is the kind of man that you only wish you could be. A determined man, who as it turns out, is singlehandedly making a difference in the world.

Although his efforts garnish him no large six figure salary, nor do they get him an invitation to dinner with the president. Although, I’m sure once you have read his story, you will think that they should.

In true Cycle Source fashion, this is supposed to be a story about this man’s bike, but hey, it’s a bad ass Pan Shovel, dual plug heads, bitchin side car and a paint job done by one of the

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true masters; Casey from the Paint Chop. It took best of show at our bike show in Johnstown’s Thunder in the Valley last year and other than that, great bike should about cover it.

Ken on the other hand, is an amazing story. When he retired a while back he found himself in need of something to do so unlike the usual fly fishing or craft beer sampling that many retired people turn to, Ken went to Kenya.... Yeah, Kenya. He took a bunch of money that he had raised for medicine, made some friends over there which lead to the distribution of the life savings drugs with the help of

local doctors. After a few of these trips Ken started to realize that in these remote tribal locations they were merely treating symptoms of diseases that were coming from unclean water.

So, Ken switched his modus operandi to raising money for water filtration systems in these far-reaching lands.

At first, he was smuggling them into Kenya but he got caught once and they were really not happy with him because he was bringing in American made systems. Apparently, they had a big problem with the underground activity. No big deal for our man Ken, he simply found African

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Psycho Buzzard Tech sheet Owner: Ken & Judy Clark City/State: Ligonier, PA Design: Ken Clark Builder: American Classic Motors/ McClain’s Jam Cycles Year: 2012 Model: Shovel-Pan (Slabside) Value: Priceless Time: 7 Months ENGINE Year: 2012 Model: Pan Shovel Builder: S & S Jammer ‘88 Ignition: Points Displacement: 1442cc/88cu Pistons: Keith Black Forged Pistons Heads: Dual Plugged Cylinders: Cast Iron Carb: S&S Super E Cam: Andrews Cam Air Cleaner: Stock Super E Exhaust: Modified LAF Pipes Primary: 3” Belt Final Drive: Chain TRANSMISSION Year: 2012 Make: RevTech 5-Speed Kicker Shifting: Custom Suicide (Waterford Tooling) FRAME Year: 2012 Model: Kraft Tech Rigid 200 Rake: Standard Stretch: None FORKS Builder: DNA Type: Springer Triple Trees: None Extension: None WHEELS Front Wheel: 60 Spoke Chrome Size: 21 x 3 Tire: Avon Front Brake: Hydraulic Disc Rear Wheel: 60 Spoke Chrome Size: 18” Tire: Accelera Alpha Low Profile Rear Brake: Hydraulic Disc PAINT Painter: The Paint Chop Color: True Fire Merlot Type: Acrylic Enamel Graphics: The Paint Chop Chroming: Limited & Tasteful ACCESSORIES Bars: 12” Chrome Apes Risers: 2” Hand Controls: 9/16” Excel Foot Controls: Excel Gas Tank: King Peanut Tank Oil Tank: Chrome Horseshoe Front Fender: Unknown Rear Fender: Antique Ford Pickup Seat: LaPera King & Queen Leather Headlight: Stretched 5 ¾” Taillight: Antique Ford Speedo: Analog - Built In Indictors SIDECAR Tub: Inder Manufacturing (India) Suspension: Mod Spring & Swingarm 1” Harley Axle & Wheel Frame: Custom Modified Tire: Shinko E-240 Upholstery: Baysinger Upholstery Windshield: Moss Motors Triumph/ Spitfire Racing Bug Screen Photographer: Chris Callen

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manufacturers who ended up making the systems for less money and he was back in the business of clean water.

To date, Ken and his contributors are responsible for 909 water filters in some 187 villages in the Rift Valley and Eastern Kenya, 236 rain water barrels and has even lent his hand to the same when Hurricane Maria hit Dominica and Puerto Rico. Truly making a difference in the world, the way that we all wish we could. I can’t tell you how good it was for us to hear his story and if you would like to join Ken’s cause please visit www. cleanwaterkenya.com and give them some love. $20 bucks goes a long way in a place that people need clean water, so do what you can to keep Ken in the game.

As for the rest of the info on the bike, Ken and his wife Judy do a lot of riding together so despite arthritis in his lower back and hips he wanted an old school bike they could tool around on.

He figured going with an Indian Inder sidecar made for smaller bikes would be a neat way to get form and function on the same page. He went to the guys at American Classic Motors for the Bobber and McClains Jam Cycle for the sidecar and laid out a plan and his dream became a reality. Since they have completed it, he has a Ural they also ride and says that the Ural is a much better fit so they are selling the shovel, could be yours for a mere $20k!

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twisted tea tracker nears the end sign up today for a chance to win this bad ass build

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he Twisted Tea Tracker, if you missed the ad in the first few pages is a bike that Twisted Tea is giving away this year that we are building in house and on stage at Grease & Gears Garage. I figured that you guys could use an update since the build has been going so fast that you may have missed some of the action from when we are at Cutting Edge Cutoms in Morgantown working on it, so here goes.

We started with a 2002 low mileage Sportster, added some Led Sled frame modifications and some of our usual sporty tricks. Voodoo Vintage came in with the killer leaf spring front end that we just got it back from poweder coating.

We took the whole thing to Leesburg where those that were on hand saw RJ Powell make the seat pan and seat brace for the rear section live on stage. Once we got back home with it we started to rock that tail section. Ohio Bike Week is just around the corner and Progressive’s Grease & Gears Garage will see the final assembly of this incredbile build. You can get a free shot at taking it home as the good folks of Twisted Tea are giving it away, just show them how you #undwindwithatwith and #sweepstakes.

Go to our Facebook for more videos on the #TeaTracker.

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had heard all about Giddy Up - how Texas knows how to party, how the bikes are top notch, and how the Southern hospitality and incredible BBQ make this show one of the

best.

It turns out... Everyone was right!

I flew down from Wisconsin, and as much as I would have loved to have had my bike, I had an incredible time without it. Fortunately, I have some great friends with queen seats, p-pads, and fenders who were willing to let a gal tag along.

We rolled in on Friday afternoon, the day before the show. The majority of the show-goers camp just up the road at Huaco Springs right on the river. I borrowed a tent and sleeping bag from my buddy Lee, brought a couple of cases of Lone Stars, and the party was on!

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We woke up the next morning, as fresh as.. well, as fresh as a bunch of campers deep in the heart of Texas could be. I hitched a ride on a buddy’s p-pad down to the show which takes place at the River Road Ice House in New Braunfels.

This venue is incredible - from the killer bar and stage setup to the vast backyard full of vendors. There was everything from Helmet Division slingin’ and relining helmets, to Cheap Thrills, Sweatshop Industries peddling sissy bar bags, Danger Dan, and vintage shops, and of course, BBQ and tacos!

The invited builders’ bikes lined a steep???? hillside, with incredible builds from Texas and beyond.

Dream Co. Cycle Supply brought down his pan, along with Jace (whose belly reads CORNFED) and his “Vacation Forever” swingarm chop. Ben “The Boog” brought his Prismic Boog out too!

Giddy Up is a one day show, and it likens back to the early days of Born Free - it’s high caliber, Texan fun, with Lone Stars aplenty, warm sun and good people. I foresee this show continuing to grow; it’s already hard to beat!

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- Matt Jackson built an incredible knucklehead for this year. As we all stood around, clutching our tickets and hoping to hear our number called, they rattled off the winner, and I heard a shriek. My friend Heather was the winner! The best part of the win was watching her husband hop on the bike in his rightful place… the back!

The sunset slowly on the show, and most of the show goers headed back to the campground for more of that Texas hospitality I mentioned before – There were bikes lining the campground, cans cracking open and the sound of Wayne “The Train” Hancock singin’ late into the night.

But I won’t tell you too much about camp - you’re gonna have to come experience it yourself!

Oh, but for real, if you sing “The stars at night, are big and bright..”

Someone will absolutely respond with “Deep in the heart of Texas!!”

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reetings friends! Well, spring is officially here, and I don’t know about ya’ll, but here in Texas, the weatherman is getting paid to be wrong damn near every day.

I’ve always heard “Don’t like the weather, stick around a moment, it’s bound to change’’ and sure enough one second it’s 90° and the next it’s 40°. That wasn’t enough to, stop this year’s Handbuilt Motorcycle Show from going off without a hitch.

Due to the rapid growth and popularity of Austin based custom motorcycle show, they moved downtown to the old Austin American Statesman facility right on Congress Ave next to the world famous “Bat Bridge.”

Handbuilt is an inviteonly show, so for you to have a bike on the show floor, you must be something right. This year’s lineup was filled with some heavyweights, to say the least.

Bikes from Will Ramsey of Faith Forgotten Choppers, newcomer Brian Buttera of

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Buttera Metal Worx, Kyle Shorey of Shade Tree Fabrications, Josh Allison of Cry Baby Cycles, and Lock Baker of Eastern Fabrications were all on display to name a

few. There were motorbikes from all around the globe present representing many different styles as well as a few vintage bikes to even out the field. The greatest part of it all was

seeing old friends and finally meeting some new ones after months of social media conversations. Seeing the labor of love these builders spend countless hours spent creating their masterpieces on social media sites is one thing but having them right in front of you so you can take in the little details is quite another.

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, someone comes along and takes it to a whole new level. I guess that’s the process of inspiration and creativity at work. One feeding off another during a discussion about a build or a certain way to do or try something new.

I love standing in a circle of enthusiasts, listening to them talk so passionately about the art of creation. If you listen long enough, you’re bound to learn something, well at least that’s my hope when I attend these things.

Speaking of trying new things, I was recently told by a wise man whom I consider a mentor and friend, to “Stop paying for things and invest in yourself,” so that’s what I did. I recently purchased a buffing and polishing set up.

All the things I would need to acquire a professional looking polish job. Over the years I’ve paid for quite a number of parts to be polished and then got the bill and was blown away. Well, now I know why. It’s a lot of f#@king work! And the mess is insane.

Within minutes of starting to polish my first test piece, there was shit everywhere. My face looked as though I had just stepped out of a coal mine and I was covered with fuzz and stringy things from the wheels. I thought to myself “Oh Xavier, what have you done…’’

I stood there thinking of the better things I could have spent that money on, but then I made some calls and got some great pointers and went back to it. Within 10 minutes I was beginning to see the fruits of my labor, and I was off to the races with much excitement and fervor. My Father always used to say, “Exhaust all resources, before you pay someone to do it.” This, like all other life lessons, showed me that patience is crucial and that prep is everything. So, I can proudly say that my Motorcycles as Art will sport all my polishing. To many out there, it’s a given for them, but like I said If I can continue to learn something new, then I’m all the better for it.

Stay tuned next month for an update on my build for Michael Lichter’s “Passion Built” exhibit. As always, Be Kind to One Another, God Bless...

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arrell McCrensky was working out at the gym with a mutual friend when he was introduced to Mike of McCann’s Customs and ever since they have kept in touch. Over the next 10-12 years, Mike did paint and other work for Darrell until one day he mentioned to Mike his interest in doing an old school Panhead project. Darrell had decided that his current rigid bike was just too much of a spine buster for cruising around the New England roads and that is was a nightmare of a money pit to keep on the asphalt. Darrell was also looking for something fast yet

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easier on the back and wanted some of the same modifications that he had on his previous bikes.

When you meet Mike, you know within a few seconds, his word means everything! Always having had a Harley or custom in the garage Darrell didn’t second doubt the phone call he received from Mike about a bike he wanted to hustle over to look at because he didn’t think it would stick around very long. The previous owner was a maniac and had beat on it, which could mean there would be a decent price on the bike which is always good for the start of a custom build. With cash in his

pocket, Darrell went to take a look at it in McCann’s Custom garage the same day and it turned out that this project was meant to be.

Wanting to get back to the grassroots of building Darrell had been envisioning doing an old school with a magneto and kick start like early Harley-Davidsons.

Darrell bounced build questions off Mike to help him figure out if specific ideas were good or bad.

There was a big bone of contention when Mike informed him that kickstarting a 103cu Panhead with no other alternative may not be wise.

The motor ended up being hard to start and a bear to kick, but it does

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every time!

When the motor came back from Phil of Davin Engineering the necessary machine work was completed. Mike then began the final assembly of the engine which consisted of S&D heads, S&S carb, Andrews .540 lift cam, in-house painted parts, and Tech Belt primary drive. While the typical Panhead has only 74cu, this motor when stroked and bored came out to 103cu once Mike dialed it all in. Mike handmade the exhaust and rerouted it to accommodate the magneto giving the bike a unique look. A brandnew Baker-Frankentranny with a N1 Drum for shifting was installed providing reliability. The wishbone style soft tailed frame from Rolling Thunder has a 38-degree rake which required the rear fender to be modified to move with the swingarm instead of mounted directly to the frame and fit the 6.00x18 with a 200 series tire and Exile Sprotor. Up front, Paughco risers were installed with P.M. hand controls, and a barn-find headlight. The Paughco springer forks were extended 3” over with a classic 3.00x21 wire wheel in between. Darrell preferred the wire wheel combo over the big billet and thought the 200 tire was the best balance between drivability and you would still get some good traction from a stop and it would still have some lines and aggressive styling to it.

Jay Fortin hand tooled a leather seat to fit the seat pan that Mike fabricated. The words, “Don’t Tread on Me”, which are based on the Gadsden flag are stitched on the seat. This best captures Darrell’s American patriotism and his dislike of people giving away their rights. The way the seat was laced creating a raised rear lip allows Darrell to stay on the bike with the nice raked placement when he hammers the throttle. Under the seat, the number ‘3’, Darrell’s lucky number, was painted on the Anything Goes 74 Oil Tank

by Mike which is held in place by custom-made mounts. When Darrell was a kid dating some girl, whose father was a Gordon guy he had to choose Dale’s number just to be a pain in the neck and it’s stuck since then!

Mike made sure every detail on the bike was perfect and the final assembly was ready six months

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later. The attention to detail went down to every nut, bolt, and washer including many fabricated parts such as the axle spacers, top motor mounts, seat mounts, misc. brackets to wiring and molding on the frame. The bike had to have exceptional fit, finish, and lines requiring many handmade parts to meet the criteria but still be functional. For instance, as one looks closer at the bike they will notice Mike frenched in turn signals to the bottom of the lowered Sportster fuel tank that had been tunneled and another set was added to the rear on the frame.

The bike doesn’t have forward, or mid-mount controls as Mike took a set of J brake forward controls to remount so Darrell could reach

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MILE MUNCHER TECH SHEET OWNER: Darrell McCrensky CITY: Chelmsford, MA FABRICATION BY: McCann’s Customs YEAR: 2000 MODEL: Softail Panhead VALUE: $40,000 TIME: 6 Months ENGINE YEAR: 2000 MODEL: 103 Panhead BUILDER: Davin Engineering IGNITION: Morris Magneto DISPLACEMENT: 103 PISTONS: HEADS: STD CAM: Andrews .540 Lift CARB: S&S AIR CLEANER: Gas Box EXHAUST: McCann’s Customs PRIMARY: Tech Belt Drive TRANSMISSION YEAR: 2016 MAKE: Baker Frankentranny SHIFTING: N1Drum FRAME YEAR/MAKE: 2000 MODEL: Rolling Thunder RAKE: 38° STRETCH: Stock FRONT END TYPE: Springer BUILDER: Paughco EXTENSION: 3” Over TRIPLE TREES: Springer WHEELS FRONT: SIZE: 21” FRONT TIRE: FRONT BRAKE: PM 2 Piston REAR SIZE: 18” REAR TIRE: REAR BRAKE: Exile Sprotor - PM Brake PAINT PAINTER: McCann’s Customs COLOR: Black TYPE: PPG GRAPHICS: Flames CHROMING: ACCESSORIES: BARS: McCann’s Customs RISERS: Paughco HAND CONTROLS: Performance Machine FOOT CONTROLS: Not Mid Not Forward FUEL TANK: Sportster OIL TANK: Anything Goes 74 FRONT FENDER: None REAR FENDER: McCann’s Customs SEAT: Jay Fortin HEADLIGHT: Barn Find TAILLIGHT: SPEEDO: None photographer: Joshua Elzey

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comfortably. Mike wrapped up the bike in PPG black including the flames which Darrell’s wife always liked to see on the bikes built for him. The flames were reminiscent of his first bike –a Fatboy- that he purchased when he was only 17 years old and hid at the neighbor’s house just so his parents wouldn’t kick him out because owning a bike wouldn’t be tolerated. “Wanting just to live my life…” – Darrell.

With several break-in miles under it, Mike called Darrell to come pick up the bike around midsummer.

The bike was surprisingly faster than Darrell anticipated and the Panhead scared the crap out of him the first time he drove it on the highway. This was perfect for the speed junkie because if it doesn’t scare him, then he tends to sell it.

With no intentions on any further modifications, Darrell looks forward to riding around the local town roads. He is pleased with the classy style and lines that simply make the bike look fast while sitting still.

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Hey, There I was minding my own business when all hell broke loose.

It’s like that every month. Hang on.

Coolbeth And Klock Werks Score Podium In First Combined EffortKenny Coolbeth Jr., Nila Racing and Columbia Avionics, stepped up to the podium with a secondplace finish during Sunday’s raindelayed race at Dixie Speedway in Atlanta.

Joined by new sponsor Klock Werks, of Mitchell, SD, it was a near perfect outing for the #2 rider as he led the pole Saturday.

After qualifying first in challenging slick conditions, Coolbeth took the second spot from challengers Jeffrey Carver Jr. and Jarod Vanderkooi.

Sunday’s runner-up result, combined with his Daytona TT eighth-place ride, moves Coolbeth into second in the early-season point standings. Even after his announcement that this will be his final AFT season, the series legend appears both motivated and capable of leaving on a high note aboard his privateer Indian Scout FTR750.

“I’ve devoted my life to this sport and knowing it’s my final season provides a unique level of motivation for me,” said Coolbeth. “I’m armed with a brand new bike that’s running

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incredibly well, and I’m planning to give it everything I’ve got to finish on top, before I ride off into the sunset.“ “Factory teams get a lot of the attention and glory, but privateers are the backbone of this sport, and we couldn’t be prouder to be associated with a rider as respected and decorated as Kenny,” said Brian Klock, President and Visionary of Klock Werks, “On behalf of all of us at Klock Werks, we’re extremely proud to be a part of the final season of one of flat track racing’s most iconic riders.”

2018 Efforts Sponsored By: Klock Werks | SBS Brakes | Rekluse Motor Sports | Wiseco Powersports | NEKEN Bell Powersports | Spectro

Performance Oils | Vanson Leathers Inc. | Motion Pro, Inc. | Pro Plates | TCX | Works Connection | Cosmetic Gasket, Inc. | West Coast Hot Shoes California Profiling Bill Makes Progress - CA Assembly Bill 2972, Motorcycle Profiling passed in the Assembly Public Safety Committee with a vote of 5 to 2. Many thanks to member Caballero, her staff, Double

D and Nick Haris for their strong and compelling testimony. This is great news, but we still have more work ahead of us. On to the Assembly floor for vote. Please continue to get the word out for everyone to contact their local Assembly member and URGE them to vote AYE for AB2972.

-Robert Tabaldo Hawaii Is Trying To Pass A Helmet Law For Everyone - H.B. 1749 would require helmet for motorcyclists, passengers and bicycle riders. How about pedestrians and folks in cars?

Most of the injuries in cars are head injuries. I’m kidding, but helmet laws for motorcyclists are unfair.

Fight this law, join your motorcycle rights group.

-Bandit 8th Annual Vintage Rally - National Motorcycle Museum, Anamosa, Iowa - Vintage Rally 2018 is a great time to visit the National Motorcycle Museum, walk through the free Swap Meet and Bike Show and spend time with several special guests.

Steve McQueen’s famed Indian Chief Chopper will be taken off display, fired up and discussed by American Pickers’ David Ohrt. Recently inducted Hall of Famer Gloria Tramontin Struck will discuss her life of riding and her new book. Harley-Davidson family member Jean Davidson will preview the upcoming HarleyDavidson Motor Company 115th Anniversary.

The actual Vincent Black Lightning ridden by Rollie Free in 1948 across the Bonneville Salt Flats will still be on display in STREAMLINERS presented by J&P Cycles.

You are invited to enter antique and vintage bikes in the one-day Bike Show, or sign up for a Swap Meet space in the two day Swap Meet. If you attend Vintage Rally 2018 on June 23 & 24, 2018 you can also enjoy J&P Cycles Iowa Rally that same weekend just up the road one one mile.

For more information go to EVENTS on the National Motorcycle Museum website, www.nationalmcmuseum. org

Ducati Joins Stevie Bonsey And Lloyd Brothers Racing In The American Flat Track Grand National Series 2018 -Ducati & Lloyd Brothers tap former GP racer Stevie Bonsey - Team, Rider and Motorcycle kicked off April 7 in Woodstock, GA Ducati North America partners with The Dillard Family Racing / Lloyd Brothers Motorsports team to back former Grand Prix motorcycle racer Stevie Bonsey for ten rounds of the American Flat Track (AFT) championship. First race of their season started with the Atlanta Short Track on Saturday, April 7 in Woodstock, GA at the Dixie Raceway.

Stevie Bonsey, one of the fiercest riders on the AFT circuit mounts his official comeback after a serious crash left the Salinas, CA native with a broken neck in 2016. Bonsey made an appearance at last year’s finale promptly battling up front and finishing just 0.041 seconds off the podium.

The bike is built around Ducati’s twin-cylinder four-valve liquidcooled Testastretta 11° Monster 821 engine specifically set up for American Flat Track racing by the Lloyd Brothers Motorsports team and the support from Ducati and sponsorship from long-standing Ducati collector Jim Dillard.

Lloyd Brothers Motorsports has a history running Ducatipowered machines. History was made together in 2010 by snapping Harley-Davidson’s nearly twodecade winning streak with a victory at the Arizona Mile as a privateer effort. The expanded 2018 program with Bonsey at the controls shows a seriousness of winning intentions by all involved.

“I feel privileged to get a chance to ride of Lloyd Brothers Motorsports Ducati for the 2018 season, it’s going to be a challenging season with a class full of so much talent, but I truly believe we have a bike and a team more than capable of going out front.” Says Bonsey Additional information about Ducati, including participating dealers and availability can be found at www.ducati.com.

AMA Motorcycle News -Familyowned Kwik Trip convenience stores

has expanded its offering of fuel containing 15 percent ethanol to 330 of its nearly 600 locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.

Kwik Trip started offering E15 in just four stations in February 2017 and labels and markets it as “unleaded 88.”

The AMA remains concerned about the rapid spread of E15 and higher ethanol blends, because none of the estimated 22 million motorcycles and ATVs in use in the United States is certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to operate on blends with more than 10 percent ethanol by volume. And some vintage bikes require E0 (no ethanol) to run properly.

Motorcyclists and ATV owners are urged to be alert when fueling their vehicles to ensure use of the

fuel recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Don’t just shop price.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) introduced the “Growing Renewable Energy through Existing and New Environmentally Responsible Fuels Act” in the U.S. House (H.R. 5212) and Senate (S. 2519). The American Motorcyclist Association supports these bills.

The legislation would cap mandated ethanol content in the nation’s fuel supply at 9.7 percent and require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to prioritize the use of cellulosic biofuel ahead of other biofuels when determining volumes

below blend wall levels.

In other words, the bill would stop the federal government from forcing E15 fuel (15 percent ethanol by volume) into the market. Capping the ethanol mandate helps ensure the availability of fuels safe for motorcycles, such as E10, and a continuing place in the market for ethanol-free gasoline (E0) for older motorcycles.

Inadvertent use of E15 in vehicles not designed for its use can damage fuel system and engine components and void manufacturer’s warranties.

Tell your representative to support H.R. 5212 and your senators to support S. 2519 by using the AMA Federal Action Center.

The 2018 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship - Pits top amateur hillclimbers against each other to prove their skill and determination, will be hosted by the Quaboag Riders Motorcycle Club in Monson, Mass., July 27-29.

The AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship is the premier amateur hillclimb event in the United States, and competition will be fierce to determine who wins an AMA National No. 1 plate. For more information about the event and facility, please visit the Quaboag Riders Motorcycle Club’s website at www.monsonmonster.com, or call (413) 267-4414.

Harley-Davidson Adds AdrenalinePulsing Hillclimb & More To 115th Anniversary Festivities - Davidson Unveils More than 80 Events Across 20+ Venues, All Packed Into Five Days - Harley-Davidson is set to take grass-roots racing over the top with the addition of Hillclimb Motorcycle Racing to a slate of wide-open competition, moto-culture-centric activities and street parties during the Harley-Davidson® 115th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 29-September 2.

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excitement of today’s racing action, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1 at Little Switzerland, a 200-foot-high ski hill in Slinger, Wis. “It will be rider and machine against gravity on a steep-and-gnarly course up the face of the ski hill,” said Harley-Davidson Marketing Lead Eric Jensen. “Hillclimb is one of the original forms of motorcycle competition and a big part of our history that’s celebrated by The Hill Climber statue at the HarleyDavidson Museum. This event is a natural fit for our anniversary weekend as we put motorcycle culture on full display.”

Other racing action scheduled for the anniversary weekend includes: Flat Out Friday Powered by HarleyDavidson (Aug. 31) featuring barto-bar indoor flat-track racing on the concrete floor of Panther arena in Milwaukee on an oval circuit soaked with sticky Dr. Pepper syrup. Also, Run What You Brung Drag Racing Powered by Harley-Davidson (Aug. 31) will put participants side-by-side and head-to-head round after round at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, Wis. Race entry information and event details are posted at h-d. com/115<https://www.harleydavidson.com/us/en/milwaukee115th.html>.

“This is an anniversary celebration not to miss,” said Heather Malenshek, Vice President, Marketing, HarleyDavidson. “There will be moto-culture activities perfect for riders and nonriders alike, as well as families. Most activities will be free and open to the public, but if attendees want to upgrade with exclusive experiences and limited-edition merchandise, we have designed special anniversary rally packs.”

The three Rally Packs<https:// www.harley-davidson.com/store/ 115RallyPack?catalogId=10051&l angId=-1&storeId=10152> include a special wrist band good for drink discounts and other perks at Anniversary venues, VIP motorcycle parking, limited-edition merchandise and special access at many events.

Only 400 Chrome Packs, the top tier package, and less than 1,000 second-tier Rides Home Packs remain. Rally Packs are available at h-d.com/115pack<http://www.h-d. com/115pack> and quantities are limited.

Indian Motorcycle & Carey Hart Bring V-Twin-Powered Armed Forces Day Celebration To Troops At U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart - Indian Motorcycle Takes Hart’s “Good Ride” Fund-Raising Platform Overseas as Part of Iconic American Brand’s Broader Efforts to Support

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Active U.S. Military & Veterans Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company founded in 1901, and freestyle motocross icon Carey Hart have partnered to take Hart’s Good Ride fund-raising platform overseas to active soldiers

based at U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Stuttgart in Germany. On May 20, Good Ride Salutes USAG Stuttgart will honor U.S. military soldiers and the freedom they protect with an Armed Forces Day ride and barbeque celebration. In support of the honorary ride, Indian Motorcycle will donate up to $30,000 to the Infinite Hero Foundation from test rides completed at Indian Motorcycle dealerships during the month of May. In addition, donations to Hart’s Good Ride (a 501C3 charity) can be made at www.goodriderally.com in support of active American troops and veterans.

In partnership with Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Indian Motorcycle and Hart will bring the Good Ride experience to a community of over 20,000 active military and their families. With an anticipated count of more than 200 participating motorcyclists, Hart will lead the ride from USAG Stuttgart through the picturesque Black Forrest and German countryside.

Following the ride, the Armed Forces Day celebration will continue with a family-friendly barbeque, live music, prize drawings and a kids’ zone.

“I’ve always held an immense sense of respect and gratitude for our troops, and that’s why I’ve made the military, both active and veteran, the focus of Good Ride’s efforts since day one,” said Hart. “I couldn’t be more proud and excited to bring Good Ride directly to our active troops overseas.”

In support of Good Ride Salutes USAG Stuttgart, Indian Motorcycle will run a test ride promotion that will raise up to $30,000 for the Infinite Hero Foundation. As the primary beneficiary of Hart’s Good Ride Rally, the Infinite Hero Foundation funds programs that drive innovation and accessibility of effective treatments for military heroes and their families dealing with service-related mental

and physical injuries. For every motorcycle test ride completed at an Indian Motorcycle dealership in the month of May, Indian will donate $20 in that rider’s name. Riders can schedule a test ride at a nearby Indian Motorcycle dealership at IndianMotorcycle.com.

“Indian Motorcycle’s commitment to the American military dates back to the first World War, and it’s something that will forever be a part of our brand DNA,” said Steve Menneto, President, Indian Motorcycle Company. “It’s both an honor and a privilege to bring a little piece of home overseas to these brave men and women with this special Good Ride event and Armed Forces Day celebration.”

To further the Armed Forces Day celebration, Indian Motorcycle dealerships around the U.S. and Canada will host honorary military events on May 19. Many dealerships will offer food, drinks, and giveaways, including an Indian-branded multitool.

For more information about Good Ride Salutes USAG Stuttgart, or to find a dealer near you, visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Hey, the crew at Cycle Source magazine is working hard to support Bikers Rights and the Code of the West. If you need more news, don’t hesitate to dial into www.bikernet. com for hot two-wheeled news weekly.

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t what point do you separate your dreams from the ones other assholes have forced upon you. There seems to be a hierarchy of standards being pushed upon this culture that can only be blamed on everything the culture was at one time based on. A reckless, freespirited, no holds barred attitude has been whitewashed eliminating the originality that got us here in the first place. I used to get lost in the ideals built up in my head of what or who I was supposed to be, but in the end, all that gets you is elbow deep in a chase you’ll never appease. What you ride, what you do, and how you do it doesn’t really matter if it all blends into the subtext of the bullshit ideology that’s been handed to you by others.

Whatever happened to shit being cool just because it was cool. I can’t help but feel like we are missing the mark on innovation only because the most talented builders are dumbing it down to fit into a mold. Risk is being chastised to safely be ordained into the invited builder slate. Have we degraded our standards to lay worship at the feet of the cool kids? I by no means am downgrading the amazing talent of the builders that take part in these shows what so ever. The skill set that is involved to build these bikes is something that I hold great admiration for.

But the term invited builder is now being thrown around like a flash in the pan badge of honor.

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Which brings me to the case in point… Are we pandering to an upper class in order to gain acceptance and in the end are we losing sight of our own dreams? What is cool?

Maybe we’ve missed the mark on what actually is cool because our head is so far up our own asses that we have lost touch with it all, and it’s completely passed us by? Our parents thought we were all idiots because of the shit we liked and did.

Dad had a dresser and his kids built choppers. Now, here we are building those same choppers and shit’s happening all around us that we think is possibly the most ridiculous shit ever invented. Maybe it’s our turn to be wrong.

I’m not a fan of the designer market.

I enjoy the variety of not knowing what the to expect. But most of all, I enjoy the underdog. I want to see the unknowns rise from the ashes and then disappear into the shadows leaving a long-lasting impression of amazement behind. Too many times a bike has rolled into a show unannounced and changed the face of an industry. It doesn’t happen often, nor should it. But those hidden masters of their craft are so far off the radar nobody even knows they exist.

And if they don’t exist then they won’t be invited. That unknown builder is what makes this culture what it is, they give the rest of us hope because, for all intents and purposes, they are us.

It’s the common slate we rely on, the working class bonded through a love of two wheels, every now and then seeing one of our own arise from the gutter through innovation and unique ideals. But the umbrella of social media amateur periodicals has created the falsehood of the hierarchy that the culture strives

and directs itself towards, chastising original unethical ideas in order to fit into a mold of times that have already passed. Nothing that strives to be something it’s not ever succeeds for any long period of time, it’s just too taxing. Be what you are, and they will follow.

I can’t help but feel that people are chasing other people’s dreams in order not to miss out on something they never even needed in the first place. There’s a gut instinct that we tend to ignore all too often, and I feel that if we followed only 50% more, we’d all be in a better place.

We all change, and none of us are the same, but it seems to me we are all pretending with all of this bullshit celebrity build crap. Run what you have, strive for better and don’t believe you can be something you really don’t want to be in the first place. If you set yourself on a mission to fulfill a bucket list, you aim to fail.

Either you fall short of what you aim to do, or you check off everything, and you’re left with nothing to look forward to. We’re all underdogs, and maybe the pack is holding us back.

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Grand National and Slash Cut Slip-ons

The Dyna platform may have ceased production, but they remain an important part of the custom scene and companies like S&S Cycle continue to make cool parts for them! Their latest includes slip on mufflers in two different formats designed to look good and make big power. The Grand National version is styled after their flat track race mufflers and the Slash Cut is a clean interpretation of a classic shape. Both include their removable dB Reducers that allow riders to fine tune the sound for the perfect exhaust note. Both are also available in ceramic black or chrome and both promise a 17% gain in Hp. Fitment from 1995 to 2017, on most Dyna models. For more info check out https://www.sscycle.com/mufflers-for-dyna/

DRAG SPECIALTIES PREMIUM 5.75” REFLECTOR-STYLE LED HEADLAMP

Upgrade to a better headlight with Drag’s Premium 5.75” LED Reflector-Style Headlamp. This headlamp offers superior visibility, safety and durability compared to stock lamps, featuring a 1200 lumen output high beam and 500 lumen output low beam. This headlamp is easy to install with its H4 style connector. Made in America and DOT compliant, the suggested retail price is $199.95.http://www.dragspecialties.com/ products/?productId=429934 www.dragspecialties.com or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

Brass Balls Cycles : TBW Leather Wrapped Grips

Black / Black Diamond for HD Touring & Softail - Shouldn’t your grips be amazing? They ARE Direct replacement for stock; Precision machined from aircraft grade 6061 T6 billet aluminum; Diamond embossed veg-tanned leather; Glued and hand stitched around knurled grip; Fitment: 2008 - 2018 H-D Touring models and 2018 Softail platform MSRP $169.95 www.brassballscycles.com

JIMS® Balancer Scissor Gear Alignment Screw

Replace worn out and damaged bushings with a Swingarm Bushing Kit from Drag Specialties. These bushings firm up handling and tracking, making for a smoother ride. Kit includes bushings and tolerance rings for 8001 FLT, FLHT, FLHT, FLHR and 82-94, 9900 FXR models. The suggested retail price is $99.95. http://www.dragspecialties.com/ products/?productId=474672

The Motz leather shirt

Looking for a riding shirt that provides both style and comfort? The all-new Z1R The Motz leather shirt has you covered. Constructed of soft milled, full grain leather, The Motz leather shirt provides excellent wind protection when it’s too warm out for a jacket. When stopped at your favorite watering hole, The Motz leather shirt will keep you looking cool and feeling cool with its full-length moisture wicking mesh liner. Sizes S – 5XL. Suggested retail $129.95-$149.95 www.Z1R.com

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OVERLAND 2.0 TRI-STRIPE GOGGLE - BLACK R/Y/O

Overland 2.0 is crafted around a rugged yet flexible injection-molded polyurethane frame. This frame is 10% narrower than the original Overland goggle, but utilizes the same wide-periphery polycarbonate plastic lens. Injection molded lenses like Overland’s are more impact-resistant than standard die-cut plastic lenses, and boast superior optics, too. Construction: Injection-molded frame features wide-periphery eye port for enhanced side visibility; Woven elastic strap with double D-rings allows more precise size and tension adjustment; Optically precise, injectionmolded polycarbonate lenses feature anti-fog treatment and European CE-certified UV A/B protection for clearer vision; Silicone strips on goggle strap eliminate slipping on slick helmet shell surfaces; Two-stage, open-cell foam eye port padding features quilted, brushed Lycra surface detailing for moisture wicking and comfort; Stitched synthetic leather strap hinge panels add surface tension to eyeport for a more secure fit; Additional clear lens included for all condition riding; $79.95 wwwbiltwell. com

New Rogue Line of Basalt Heat Products

The new Rogue Series includes T3 and T4 turbocharger covers and kits, 6-inch and 1-foot pipe shields, and 1-and 2-inch by 50-foot exhaust wraps, in both Carbon Fiber and Ricochet Black color schemes. While basalt products have existed in Thermo-Tec’s product catalog for more than three years, the new Rogue Series consolidates them into a single line, shining a well-deserved spotlight on a proven performer that keeps heat where it need to be, and looks good while doing it. Rogue Series products are made in America and ThermoTec is proudly supporting the Wounded Warrior Project with the new line. To learn more, go to www.rogueseries.com

Vintage Stripe B06 Full-Face Helmet

The Vintage Stripe B06 Full-Face Helmet (P/N 98145-18VX, $395*) offers full protection with a low profile design and vintage look. The classic race-inspired stripes in bold team colors draw the eye for added visibility.

The helmet is filled with features like magnetic, UV-protected, anti-scratch shield closure and contoured cheek pads with built-in speaker pockets for a comfortable fit. Five metal mesh intake vents and one rear vent are integrated for a streamlined look and maximum air-flow delivery.All helmets are DOT-approved, feature a fiberglass shell with a double Dring chin strap and come with a helmet bag. *Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), excluding taxes and shipping. Prices at local dealerships may vary. www.h-d.com

DRAG SPECIALTIES SEATS

Accepts driver backrest assembly. Also works with H-D® OEM frame-mounted backrest mechanism and backrest pad.

Solar-reflective leather in the seating area and automotive-grade vinyl on the sides.

Solar-reflective leather is made using a patented process and it reduces surface temperature by as much as 25° F for a cooler seat, higher durability and longer life over conventional leather or vinyl. The driver area is cut narrow in the front and is approximately 1” lower than the stock seat. Measures 15” wide in both the front and rear seating area. Molded flexible urethane foam interior for maximum comfort. 3/16” ABS thermoformed base for a perfect fit. Carpeted bottom with rubber bumpers to protect paint. Includes all mounting hardware. Made in the U.S.A. Available for 97-07 FLHR/FLTR/FLHX/ FLHT/FLHTC models. MSRP $518.95 http://seats.dragspecialties.com/ or contact your local Drag Specialties dealer.

FRONT HEAVY-DUTY ISO-MOUNT™ MOTOR MOUNT

Upgrade or replace your old OEM motor mount with a heavy-duty Iso-mount™ motor mount from Drag Specialties. Urethane motor mount specially designed to out-last and out-dampen the OEM #16207-89D. Sold individually. Available for 80-08 FLT/FLHT/FLHR/FLTR/FLHX, 82-94, 99-00 FXR/FXRS/FXRT models.

MSRP $59.95, each. www.dragspecialties. com or contact your localDrag Specialties dealer.

Brawler Solo Seat Cherohala B01 3/4 Helmet NAMZ Plug-N-Play Heated Grip Extensions

2008-Up Heated Grip Extensions in a 100% plug-n-play format. As of June 1st, 2018, we will no longer be producing part number NHGX-1802.

It will be superseded by part number NHGX-HD18, which will fit all HD OEM heated grips designed for all 2008-Up models. This extension kit comes complete with installed heat shrink tubing, male and female connectors and color matching wire. Simple to install and will allow the use of up to 20” tall handlebars. www.namzcustomcycleproducts.com

features a classic retro silhouette to hit the road. Each helmet displays all new custom distressed graphics that are unique to each and every helmet. The finishing touches are a distressed cowhide leather trim, snaps for shields and visors and a back goggle strap. All helmets are DOT-approved, feature a fiberglass shell with a double D-ring chin strap and come with a helmet bag. *Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), excluding taxes and shipping. Prices at local dealerships may vary. www.h-d. com

. The premium quality Brawler Solo Seat (P/N 52000299 and 52000301, $249.95*) features a new smooth, sleek shape that hugs the frame rails for a race-inspired custom look. The design places the rider in the bike for a low-slung riding position and features a kick-up in the rear to hold the rider in place. Features a hidden post and grommet seat mount. Accented with a custom medallion set into the surface. Provides a firm but luxurious feel. The seat does not accommodate for passenger pillion riders.

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I’d like to give you a second chance rather than jail time. I want you to go out this weekend and try to show others the evils of drug use and pursued them to give up drugs forever. I’ll see you back in court Monday.” Monday, the two guys were in court, and the judge said to the first one, “How did you do over the weekend?” “Well, your honor, I persuaded 17 people to give up drugs forever.” “17 people? That’s wonderful. What did you tell them?” “I used a diagram, your honor. I drew two circles like this: O o and told them the big circle is your brain before drugs and the small circle is your brain after drugs.”

“That’s admirable,” said the judge. “And you, how did you do? ‘Well, your honor, I persuaded 156 people to give up drugs forever.” “156 people! That’s amazing!

How did you manage to do that!” “Well, I used the same two circles. I pointed to the small circle and told them, “This is your asshole before prison....”

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wo Men were out fishing when one decides to have a smoke He asks the other guy if he has a lighter He replies, “Yes I do!” and hands the other a 10-inch-long BIC lighter Surprised the guy asks “Where did you get this?” The guy replies “Oh I have a personal genie.”

The first man asks “Can I make a wish? “ Sure says the other man “Just make sure that you speak clearly cause he is a little hard at hearing” “Ok I will” says the other as he rubs the lamp a genie appears and asks the man what he wants The man says “ I want a Million Bucks “ The genie says OK and goes back to his bottle and 10 seconds later a million ducks fly over head, And the guy says to the other “ Your genie really sucks at hearing doesn’t he?”

The other man replies, “I know, do you really think I asked for a 10-inch BIC.”

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martian couple and an Earthling couple have met and are talking about all sorts of things. Finally, the subject of sex comes up. “Just how do you guys do it?” asked the Earthling.

“Pretty much the way you do,” responded the Martian. Discussion ensues and finally the couples decide to swap partners for the night and experience one another. The female Earthling and the male Martian go off to a bedroom where the Martian strips. He’s got only a teeny, weeny member; very short and very narrow. “What can you do with THAT!?” exclaims the woman. “Why?” he asked, “What’s the matter?” “Well,” she replied, “it’s nowhere near long enough.

It’ll never reach!” “No problem,” he said and proceeded to slap his forehead with his palm. With each slap of his forehead, his member grew until it was quite impressively long. “Well,” she said.

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“That’s quite impressive, but it’s still pretty narrow.” “No problem,” he said again and started pulling his ears. With each pull his member grew wider and wider until the entire measurement was extremely exciting to the woman. “Wow!” she exclaimed as they fell into bed and made mad, passionate love. The next day the couples rejoined their normal partners and went off together. As they walked along the Earthling male said, “Well, was it any good?” “I hate to say it,” she said, “but it was really wonderful.

How about you?” “Well,” he said, “It was the weirdest thing. She kept slapping me on the forehead and pulling my ears all night.”

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his woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, “You know what? You have been with me through all the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were by my side. When we lost the house, you stayed right here. When my health started failing, you were still by my side... You know what?” “What dear,” she gently asked, smiling as her heart began to fill with warmth. “I think you’re bad luck!”

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wo guys were picked up by the cops for smoking crack and appeared in court before the judge. The judge said, “You seem like nice young men, and

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man was stopped by the police around 2 am. The officer asked him where he was going at that time of night. The man replied, “I’m on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late.” The officer then asked, “Really? Who’s giving that lecture at this time of night?” The man replied, “That would be my wife.”

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ather Tim was making his rounds visiting his parishioners by riding his old motorcycle to their homes, when his bike suddenly died, and coasted to a stop alongside the road. Father Tim checked the fuel tank, the gas filter, the plugs, but could find nothing wrong.

He stepped on the kick start, gave it his best effort, but no joy, the bike didn’t fire. Gritting his teeth grimly, Father Tim gave it another valiant try, but again the bike failed to turn over. About that time, a wee lad approached Father Tim and asked what he was doing. “Tryin’ to start me bike, my son”, the good Father replied, jumping on the crank once more, with no effect. “My pa has an old bike like that”, the kid offered. “If you want it to start, you have cuss at it while you’re jumping up and down”. “Well, I’m a priest and I cannot cuss. Why, it’s been so long since I was saved by Jesus, I do not even remember how to cuss”, the priest said, smiling at the youth. “Well”, the kid said, turning to walk away, “just keep on trying to kick start that pig, and it’ll come back to ya!”

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