Police and Fireman

I'm sooooooo sick of hearing cops and fireman piss and moan about taking pay cuts and layoffs lately.  If you would not of milked the cities dry for years, with your pensions and b.s. over time, you'd not be in this situation.  It's funny to see all of these cops out writing tickets and actually getting out and doing work to try and justify their jobs.

Weather finally breaking!

Finally it looks like the rain is going away and the nice weather is finally starting to get here!  I can start riding in my shorts and flip flops again! 
Kidding!

I need a helmet or jacket to match my bike...

These people crack me up when they are more interested in finding a helmet or jacket to match the color of their bike over a helmet or jacket that offers any function.  I had a yellow and black helmet for years and never had a yellow and black bike.  But here is a little tip...If you REALLY want to have gear that matches the bike you ride.....Buy a Harley!  You'll be in heaven!  You'll be able to get "riding" gear everywhere from the Harley dealer to K-Mart!  You'll be able to suit up so that EVERYTHING matches from your sucks to your helmet.

Finished!

Here are the pics from tonight that I promised.

Been a while

It's been a while since I've had the time to update this blog.  Since my last update I've done a few things to the bike. 

• Got a set of Avon Venoms in wide white wall from and installed by DTP Muscle in Northville, MI.
• Installed a Tour Master tool bag I got from a guy selling it on one of the forums.  I've actually had this bag for a long time now and just could not make up my mind on where I wanted it mounted.  I ended up mounting it right above my headlight, which I think was the best choice.
• Removed the 4" baffles.  The bike was blowing some black smoke (running rich) so I figured it had to be from the baffles.  I removed them and instantly the smoke went away.  So the bike is running on straight pipes only.  It's loud but sounds sweet.  Hopefully I can get by without a ticket.
• The bike was running like junk so I drained the tank and put in fresh gas.  Seems to run fine now.  Why I don;t drain the tank and carb every winter I have no idea.  It's so easy to do on my bike but yet I don't.  I've tried Stabil and Sea Foam but still have troubles come Spring, although Sea Foam does seem to work the best. 

I've also learned a very important lesson.  When using Dyna Beads to balance the tires...they are NOT all equal.  I picked up some Dyna Beads from the local Jeep store and found out the hard way that the Dyna Beads for cars are HUGE compared to the ones for bikes.  I somehow managed to get 2 ounces in the front tire though but had the rear balanced old school.

I should have pictures to upload tonight of the bike, as it now sits, ready to ride.

Finished....for now

Here is the bike all done now.  New Harley headlight and rear Blue Collar Bobber rear fender.  If I still have this bike next winter I'll probably lower it.

License plate bracket

Here are some of my new welds with my Hobart 125EZ.  It's for a license plate / brake light bracket for my Vulcan.