Carb Woes

My bike ran pretty much like a top coming back from Santa Rosa last weekend. When I first got back into town I did notice it seemed to be hesitating under heavy throttle, I initially wondered if it might be bad gas or something.



Over the next few days the problem continued. I checked wiring, changed plugs, check battery voltage, check spark, etc. Check fuel flow, float bowel filters, etc. The more I thought about it the more it seemed like incorrect Main Jet symptoms. It sorta defied logic but last night I decided F-it, I'd try stepping up the main jets one size. When I pulled the float bowel I discovered one of the main jet seats had unthreaded about 3/8". The shit that can rattle off an old bike never ceases to amaze me...

Hollister Project

Hollister is really starting to come along. Stop by if you haven't been by for a while.

Smokeout West

Coolest Smokeout photo I've found so far.

Honda XR75

BikeEXIF is featuring a beautifully restored Honda XR 75 today. I vividly remember going to M&M Honda with my Dad so he could look at a Honda lawnmower and finding a bike identical to this one. My first thought was "Holy crap! They make motorcycles for kids??" All down hill from there I'm afraid.

'39 U

1939 U on eBay. Hollister will be cooler. The guy running that blog is a real slacker though. Damn them Harley's are $$$.

Pre-Unit Porn

Built by Barons Speed Shop. Ridable perfection.

Happy Fathers Day

Smokeout West

Joey, V & I went the Smokeout West this weekend. Took a bunch of picture but I'm tired and sun baked to post many of them.

I was HOT. Thanks Joey & V for being good sports about hanging out in the sun all day.


Here's the 1938 HD Big Twin flathead I elected not to trade V for.


I got a call from Leonard while I was out there and ended up talking him into coming out. Leonard is Grey Beard royalty. He also has some amazing rock & roll stories! Brought this insane Austrian 750+cc single he and a buddy restored. Never did get to hear that thing run...


Perhaps the coolest OIF I've ever seen. Ended up a "10 Best" winner.

Justin & Tommy rode out. Justin - Thanks for hanging around so I could ride back with you, it was the funnest part of the trip. Crazy to think his big was completely in pieces yesterday. Justin's bike getting some love in the show:


Ran into John Stromberg while we were out there. His new Indian powered custom was pretty sick. Paint was amazing! John said he just finished the bike yesterday. Of course it ended up being a "10 Best" winner.


Olivia had a good day too. Another Smokeout West "10 Best" winner...

Englishman from The Horse Backstreet Choppers shooting my 'Liv. Kinda wild.

Fillcoolator Decal

I've been thinking about picking up a reproduction Fillcoolator decal for my oil tank for a while. Finally picked one up on eBay for a price I couldn't refuse.



Drag Links Decals, the company that makes the reproductions, has some pretty fun stuff on their site. Well worth a look around.

Tiger

Lifted from BikeEXIF

'62 Pre-Unit

Rods