Machine Gun Blues...

If you don't know, you should, and now you do...

New Cheap Air Filter...

So I spent some time riding today and making a new air filter work. There was a guy over on Chop Cult who gave steps to make a cheap small air filter out of an auto filter. I have been wanting to get one of Chopper Daves but just haven't had the money, so this will do for now. If you are interested on the do it yourself click here.

New Shoes...

So I got the tire and rim all mounted up yesterday but the weather was way less than cooperating. Today was a little cool but nice and I was able to get out and go for a ride. You can't beat a new tire, tube, rim seal, mounted and balanced for all less than $100. Gotta love swap meets!!!

Wednesday Wagon

So as promised here is the Wednesday Wagon this isn't the same one from the magazine but I think it is a little sweeter. It is a 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Station Wagon.

Keene Swap Meet

So yesterday was the Keene Swap Meet I went with my buddy Mike. We got up early and headed out I wasn't looking for anything particular and Mike was looking for some parts for his Ironheads transmission. It ended up being a good day, the weather was perfect the temps were good, and I got some good deals. I ended up picking up a Good Year thin double white wall rear tire for $25 with perfect tread, and a Bell Star helmet for $10. The helmet is in perfect shape the inside is a little dirty but in great shape. There was a rapido tank some guys were holding on to and I was waiting for them to put it down but they ended up buying it for $30, which means it will probably be on ebay soon enough. Then we stopped by a little small charity car show on the way back and then went to our buddy Dave's house for a few beers and some dinner. Over all a pretty good Sunday.

 The Helmet

 Sweetness from the car show

A shot Mike took while driving, I was reading a classic car mag which is giving me this Wednesdays Wagon.

Doin Work...

So I had duty yesterday which means 24hours of work. I got home this morning and went to mow the lawn after about 3 hours of getting the mower to stop smoking, grinding, stalling, and back firing I finally got it running strong and finished my front yard. Then the neighbor showed up with her neighbor asking me to get hers running. I cleaned up her carb, some fresh gas, and a little starter fluid and it was running like a champ. Then I got to work on the Sporty a little. I recently got a bob tail fender and mounted it the other day but I made some adjustments today and then got it down to bare metal. It had a few layers of some paint on it and it was peeling bad. Next I need to get the tank ready and I will be painting the bike soon. Stay tuned and I will post once I am 100% on color and design.

The Return and Work has been done...

Ok, so I am back now from my most recent deployment and I hope I have more time these next few months than the last few I was home. The snow is gone, the temps are rising and it is riding season. I have made it out to the garage a little bit. The CB is stripped down now and all I need is a hand lifting the engine out and getting it into my basement onto my work bench. Here is a shot with all the crap off of it and my helper giving me a hand.