Stud Extraction

Removed the studs from the Panheads cause I have new studs and rocker housings.  Slowly but Surely

Beauty

Kool thing was the guy that owned this bike said it belonged to his grandson who was very young, said it was his when he turned 16.  Badass

Artwork

My friend Amanda moved to Spain but she painted this awesome picture over I am guessing the past couple weeks and it's badass.  Miss you darling.

A Little Light Project

 So I mounted my head light last night, well Dave-o got the idea to test the headlight.  Good idea cause it was burnt out.  So we grabbed a spot lamp light and replaced it.  Still bitching light and I can actually see at night.

Tsunami Bike Update From Harley Davidson

Tsunami Motorcycle to be Preserved by H-D Museum



MILWAUKEE (May 25, 2012) -

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle recovered on the coast of British Columbia after drifting for more than a year and 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean following last year’s Japanese Tsunami will be preserved by the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee as a memorial to the tragedy that claimed more than 15,000 lives, in accordance with the wishes of its owner, Ikuo Yokoyama.

The remarkable story of the 2004 FXSTB Softail Night Train motorcycle’s survival and recovery by Canadian Peter Mark made international headlines after he found it washed ashore on a remote beach on British Columbia’s Graham Island at low tide. Mark discovered the motorcycle, still bearing its Japanese license plate, along with several other items in the remains of an insulated cargo van container where the motorcycle was being stored by Yokoyama prior to the Tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011.

Working with news agencies and representatives from Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada and Harley-Davidson Japan, contact was made with 29-year-old Yokoyama, who lost his home and currently lives in temporary housing in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Harley-Davidson offered to return his bike. But still struggling to rebuild his life in the aftermath of the disaster, Yokoyama respectfully declined. Although grateful for the offer to repatriate his motorcycle and touched by the outpouring of support from Harley riders around the world, Yokoyama requested to have it preserved in the Harley-Davidson Museum in honor of those whose lives were lost or forever changed by the disaster.

“It is truly amazing that my Harley-Davidson motorcycle was recovered in Canada after drifting for more than a year,” said Yokoyama. “I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation to Peter Mark, the finder of my motorcycle. Due to circumstances caused by the disaster, I have been so far unable to visit him in Canada to convey my gratitude.

“Since the motorcycle was recovered, I have discussed with many people about what to do with it. I would be delighted if it could be preserved in its current condition and exhibited to the many visitors to the Harley-Davidson Museum as a memorial to a tragedy that claimed thousands of lives. I am very grateful to Harley-Davidson for offering me an opportunity to visit the museum, and I would like to do that when things have calmed down. At the same time, I would like to meet Peter, who recovered my motorcycle, to express my gratitude. Finally, I would like to thank all people around the world once again for their wholehearted support of the areas hit by the earthquake and Tsunami. I would like to ask them to help convey messages from the Japanese people about the tragedy of the Great East Japan Earthquake, which was a disaster of historic proportions.”

“My heart really goes out to Ikuo Yokoyama and all the survivors of the Tōhoku earthquake and Tsunami for everything that was taken from them. I cannot even begin to comprehend the loss of family, friends and community,” said Mark. “I think it is fitting that the Harley which was swept across the Pacific Ocean by the Tsunami will end up in the Harley-Davidson Museum as a memorial to that tragic event. It has an interesting and powerful story to convey preserved in its current state.

“I look forward to one day meeting Mr. Yokoyama face to face. I would also like to express my gratitude to all those that have taken part in the retrieval of the motorcycle, especially Ralph Tieleman, Steve Drane, and Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada.”

The motorcycle was recovered by Mark with the help of friends and transported to Victoria with support from Ralph Tieleman and Steve Drane of Steve Drane Harley-Davidson. It has since been transferred to Deeley H-D Canada in Vancouver. Plans for its transportation to and display at the Harley-Davidson Museum are being developed.

“I’ve always felt Harley-Davidson motorcycles have a soul, and their owners obviously have an emotional attachment to their bikes. I just wanted to reunite this bike with its owner,” said Steve Drane of Steve Drane Harley-Davidson in Victoria, B.C.

“The Harley-Davidson Museum is honored to receive this amazing motorcycle to ensure that its condition is preserved and can be displayed as a memorial to the Japan Tsunami tragedy,” said Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum.

Memorial Day

This past Memorial Day I didn't do much at all, relaxed at the beach some and had a block party with all the neighbors, the weather was crap on Saturday tho.

 Monday Dave and I got some work done in the shop but nothing really forward progress.

We did make this beer cooler for the side of the shop, JUNE 10th BBQ at the shop in Jacksonville, it's open to whoever, we were gonna ride a little of the local sites before we ate, all are welcome.

2 Beautiful Panheads

More Progress On The 2 Fronts

 Chad and Maddof have made somre progress, I'm thinking break-in ride for Death Science BBQ in June would be an option, cause thats what I am gunning for.

I did some line boring last night and think I have one side pretty good now I have to do the other.

Denton Swapmeet

Bike Builders To Mad Scientist

So me and Dave-o sat down and started measuring pieces to my Panhead so we could figure the amount of material that has to be removed during the line bore process of the cases.

 This is the equation that you use to figure it out.

 Our math

A much simplar way to execute the equation.

Couple Pics that Scott and Brooke took

Monday Fun Day

 Dave-o has been busting his ass while I was gone working on projects and he managed to get some done to his Ironhead build too.

 We started putting my Panhead together yesterday.

 Kyle stopped by for a visit and dinner.

Got alot done last night on the Panhead, it's about time to start on the motor now.

Myrtle Beach Hell to Heaven

So I spent the past 10 days working Myrtle Bike week at the dealership making extra bucks for the Born Free trip in June.  Well I had enough of the stupid questions about backrest and cup holders and extended floor boards, I needed a change and quick.  Ride To Skate was a lil too far for a one day trip and I knew the antique swap was happening in Denton along with friends being there so I shot out of work and basically told the boss man I was gone and he just asked that I take pics.

 This blue Knuck came from Kentucky, he was an awesome guy to talk to you and not a complaint one bit.  I believe his name was Roger.  So to all you Ultra Classic bagger riders dont bitch about a backrest to GA cause this bike is your bikes grandaddy.

 It was absolute heaven the entire time seeing all the old bikes and watching people ride them too.

 Matt Walksler came up and talked to us for min, he lost his razor and has a knarly beard.

 Texas Scott had his beautiful Knuck there and picked up some bitching tires for another project.

 This picture is great, these kids are riding with this guy and smiling like no other, imagine when these kids grow up what type of memories they will have of their childhood.  AWESOME

 This shovelhead car was damn impressive and everyone said damn I have never heard a Shovel that quiet ever in my life.

 Springers.

 Hands down this was my favorite bike that I saw at the event, it is just perfect and if you dont get it than you just dont get it, sorry I cant explaint it.

 Scott, Brooke, Carl Olsen, and myself talked about Scotts build a 38 Knuck.  Carl is super great guy and hopefully I get the chance to meet his son Matt who I've heard alot about too.  Thanks for the sticker Carl.

I hope I can ride when I'm up in age.

Myrtle Beach was killing my motorcycle emotions but damnit if Denton didnt kick em back alive.  Me and Dave-o have a ton of ideas pumping through our heads now so just wait for what comes out of the shop now.  Besides look for the Revenge Run movie later today, Dave-o will be doing signing tour following the movie so stay tuned for his dates and locations he may be in a town near you.