Two Arnheads and a Cat Eye

Another pics of a solo seat swing arm Sporty. I wonder if this guy ever got a frame or hard tailed this bike. I'd like to see the result (an maybe I already have, somewhere).

Upon checking it out, THIS probably isn't the same bike. wonder if they're riding buddies or something..

 

And I like this one, too. Basic, no frills, probably stock Ironhead. I'd like to have the seat right about now..

I'm pretty sure this is the old man's Cateye dash, complete with pinstripes. I loved this bike, and I never was a big fan of wide bikes.

Couple for Turkey Day

 You know, I realize that Sportsters aren't supposed to be for trips, but that seat's too comfortable looking NOT to go somewhere.

With that headlight, the night rider sees all.

You know, just for perspective I looked up Dunlop Qualifier tires, because I think the one on this shovel is badass...and, WOW, they sure are some ugly bastards these days.

Hollister Junior? HELL NO, it's L-Dissssss (dat's Landis, gangsta)

 "Bangin' at the library, books are late and I'm NOT takin' this hat off when I get inside". I wish these pics were clearer sometimes.

 Beryl kicking over the Righteous Ruler

with my dad (partially obscured) and three guys I don't know the names of.

 Aw, jeez...I suck at names. I have a feeling his shirt is pre-hipster irony. His facial hair is not.

I'm pretty sure this is my first motorcycle. My memory ain't so good, and I only rode it once...skateboarding was my life, and I pretty much sucked at it at the time. You pick.

Skate and reconstruct

What good would I be if I didn't embarrass myself? NONE, I say...so, here I am, wearing my Vision Street Wear shoes, Suicidal Tenedencies shirt and JUST ABOUT to ollie my Bill Danforth. They all gave me crap about being a "skatepunk", but I gave 'em shit back..great bunch of people. OK, let's get back to bikes.

Can't tell for sure, but I think this is a shot of Tommy Guy (I'm pretty sure) at the Metrolina Fairground (I'm less sure, but it looks like it). If it is the fairground, it's got to be early morning. I just thought it was a cool pic. I have a feeling he's about to see a lot of parts, a few tattoos, a gaggle of wet titties that make their way OUTSIDE the wet shirts, probably a lot of beers, and hang out with some friends. What's not to love there?! Then again, it could be a drive in, a camping site, the Lexington Flea Market, or just some farmer's field, but I doubt it.

HEY! Isn't that Sherri and Tate? And there's Rocky's drag bike right there, too. Man, that thing was pretty crazy; I always figured that if you stuck a headlight and taillight on it, it would be a kickass ironhead to tool around on. I said "tool". I should have said that on the first pic.

Dano's beard back in the "color days"

Take one fresh faced...er...how about mostly brown bearded, young...shit! OK, just take Dano and watch his badfuckingass bike building skills. He knew a shitload back then; it's hard to imagine what's rolling around in there now...and JESUS, either I've forgotten his same jokes or he's got a NEW bunch of the same jokes, but he cracks me up every time I see him.  OK...is it "Wild Eyed Southern Boys" or "Long Haired Country Boy"?

What a mean looking bastard this turned out to be...

And another rear view since I've posted this bike before. I'm getting a little better at not reposting...right? No? OK.

It's What's Up Front That Counts

I don't know if I ever meet this guy, but he just LOOKS happy to be pulling in, doesn't he? That's my dad's high dollar Chevy pickup and my Mom's custom van on the track side. No shit, the van was a real passion pit inside, with a bed, sink, shag carpeting...you know the Rockin'/Knockin' axiom...no idea who owned the ubiquitous Granada, but I think there's about 50 various pictures of Granadas in the stack.

HEY LOOK, there's a Pacer!!

I hope this isn't a repost, but fuck it if it is; I like this pic (the new filing system is now in place...sort of). Another cool shot from the back door.

Definitely a study in postmodern hair sculpting, this is one you need to ponder. I think the middle guy looks famous, but I wouldn't know for what. Typical day out in front, just hanging around and BSing. I wondered why they didn't turn the shop into a bar at night..the place would have been loaded all the time. Notice the proximity to the library...which was sort of an on running joke. EDIT: OK, is the guy in the middle one of the brothers in the movie Hells Angels '69? No?? Nevermind..

Few Randoms

One of the old man's? I think so...

Kind of a cool pic of the counter...

OK, your kickstand turns you into a top, you wreck your Ironhead and screw up your eye, so where's the first place you go? Shit, Cyclone....let's get my chop fixed!

I was gonna say it looked like my dad (with Ducati Derek) was doing his cheesy grin thing, but I think he's serious...ly smiling. You know what I mean.

Engines

Just the start of a long and eventful love/hate relationship, I'm sure.

Slabbie

Box o' XLH

Something I'd like to have in my shed

Cone Shovel

The Shortster

One of the coolest bikes ever, this was the Shortster. Junior Cranfill (who STILL works for HD dealer in Salisbury, NC) built/had built this kick ass ironhead for his less than towering height. One of my favorite bikes and a supercool dude.