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Iron Pony-Columbus Ohio

On Sunday, Big Al rounded up some of us up for a ride to the Iron Pony in Columbus Ohio. So I asked my daughter Kat if she wanted to go and with a resounding yes  we donned our gear and met up with the crew in New Hampshire, Ohio. Along the way we stopped in Marysville, Ohio at Boston Bar and Grille for lunch. Then we proceeded to the Iron Pony . While I don't like promoting "big business" the Iron Pony does carry quality merchandise and it shows in their prices but ya get what ya pay for.

BBB

I haven't had much time to fiddle with the Iron Steed bike lately. Family responsibilities along with a lack of motivation has side-lined me. I did make it out last week and  started the ol girl up and found that cyl 2+3 were not firing. After checking everything out, I found that the coil to those cylinders had gone kaput. So I ordered a used one and put it on last week. Then I attempted to sync the carbs. It's pretty close but not perfect. I noticed that the floats stick occasionally and so now I have to try and deal with that. Overall the bike runs pretty well. I just haven't had the time to do shake down runs. After driving up and down the road a bit, I've come to the conclusion that my idea for the shock mounted seat will need to be changed. There is just to much side to side wiggle. I'm gonna get a few cigars and a six pack and sit down to rethink the set-up. Also, I'm not liking the horseshoe sissy bar and the handlebars that I made. Probably gonna change those two in the future also.So for now, I'm just gonna fiddle with some ideas till I get things sorted out.

I had the chance to buy a 79 Honda 750 but the wife put a major "no fucking way" to that. She said she needs a newer car first. Her Honda only has 194000 miles! Whatever! I think I'll have to hide the next bike at my nephews house till I can convince her that I need another bike! That day will probably come when Hell freezes over or Christ comes back for his people! One way or another I WILL have another bike to tinker with!

So I leave you with some pics of the Back yard Bike Builders meet that I went to in Michigan last month.........

It's Finished!

This is the second complete build that I have done and I must say it has been the most time consuming yet. The only things that are original on this 77 Kawasaki KZ 650 is the neck, motor, wheels and forks. Every thing else was either hand made by me or salvaged from other bikes. Check the rest of my blog for the complete build. Any way, my nephew Don and his son Chris came over Tuesday night and we got the bike fired up and I even rode it down the road. I still have to sync the carbs and add some final touches but I am stoked to say the least.

Chopper Update

Just a few pics of the Iron Horse Build.....it's so close to being finished. There's about a full days worth of work (and a new throttle) and it should be ready to fire the ole girl up!

Home made electrical box (battery box in process)

Re-worked a police spot light for headlamp

New jets installed and benched sync'd the carbs

And here's the mag light tail lamp

Mag Light Update

Here's what the mag light is gonna be used for....

Iron Steed Update

I got a lot accomplished over the weekend. I took Friday off work and spent 3 hrs cleaning the motor. Then wiped it all down with thinner and masked and painted. After she dried, I unmasked and and with the help of my son, re installed the motor in the frame.

Guess What This Will Be?

Everyone knows this is a rechargeable mag light flash light. But can you guess what it's gonna be used for after I'm done with it?

Sunday Night Sky

This is what the sky looked like to the west of us on Sunday Night....it was breath taking!

Build Update pics

Iron Steed update

I got the tins and the frame painted red on Friday Night and brought them home Saturday and started putting a few items back together. Still got some other items such as the wheels and forward controls ect to paint. Then its on to the engine.

It's done!

My nephew Don, finally finished up his first bike which I posted pics of during construction- 77 kz650 chopper/bobber. He stopped by on Memorial Day and I took some pics. I'm proud of Don and he did a pretty damn good job on his first build. he said he has learned an great deal and his next bike choppin adventure will be totally different. I can hardly wait to see what he has in mind.

Memorial Day 2012

This Memorial Day I took time to reflect on my freedoms and those responsible for allowing me to have those freedoms. While sitting under the gazebo cooking two racks of beef ribs I said a little prayer for our military men and women past and present. They are the real heroes in this world. It sure isn't ball players and musicians nor anyone else.It's people who put your life and my life and our freedoms before their own. May God bless them!

Thirsty Thursday

Hump Day

Big Titty Tuesday

Buddy Roemer for President

Like many of you out there I am sick of special interests groups running Washington politics. After listening to the bullshit, lying and flip flopping on issues coming out of the mouth Mitt Rommney and the unfulfilled promises and lies dealt to us by our current president, it's refreshing to here from a candidate who believes a lot like most people I talk too, the average American citizen. Therefore, I am endorsing Buddy Roemer for President of the United States. Give this video a listen and make up your own mind!

Tank Sealing Video

As promised, I did a video of the tank sealing process with the Caswell Gas Tank sealer for motorcycles...

Build Update

Ok...enough of the pics of stupid ass people on two wheels. I've been spending my lunch time grinding the welds and then filling the grounded area with body filler. I also did the body work on the rear fender (that Big Al gave me) and I also got the forward controls primed up. Not real interesting stuff but here's some pics any how so ya'll don't think I'm lying. Also, when I get my gas tank sealer I'm gonna try and do a video for ya'll. I did a lot of research and found that Caswell Gas Tank Sealer is said to be the best. We shall find out.