Ch Ch Changes!!!!!

Once again that sweet snoot cover from none other than Kevin TEACH Baas!!!!!

8 inch Z Bars from brother Jeremy..these were on for a test fit so I haven't had a chance yet to shorten the cables, after puttin some miles on them I think I'm gonna leave them on there..any comments,insults or otherwise I wanna hear them people!!!!!

Everytime I look at this bike I love it more and more..Knuckleheads have a way of making you crazy while still maintaing somewhat of a normal outside appearance to most people! Other than shortening the cables and installing a kickass custom side saddlebag from Curt Green of the ECBM (pics soon to come) and installing a steel breather gear to cure the excessive chain oiling..she's done!! Wait a minute..still gotta swap that carb for the chrome body Linkert and I have just enough pieces to put together a 33mm narrow K model front end that I keep seeing on there in my dreams (nightmares,actually)..FUCK ME...WILL IT EVER END????????? Roadside Marty

BSH feature pics!!

My good buddy Clink from Back Street Heroes asked if he could shoot Purple Haze for one of my favorite mags and being as he did such a kickass job on the Chick Magnet, I said FUCK YEAH DUDE!!! Clink is a regular at Willie's for the Chopper Show and has always treated me with kindness and respect, he's a class act all the way and if you haven't checked out an issue of BSH do it soon because those Brits put out some cool shit, I hope to go back to England one day soon..these will give you a taste of what's to come..Roadside

Lowbrow Customs!!!

I don't care what the fuck ANYBODY says about it..these cloth plug wires with the brass end connections just straight the fuck up kickass!!! Unless you've been living under a rock since 2004 the name Low Brow Customs should at the very least be a name you recognize not only that but when even a dipshit moron like me can put some of their products on with minimal effort or aggravation that should be a clue for you to pick up a pair or at the very least check what the guys at Lowbrow have on hand that can make your Chopper building dreams come true...www.lowbrowcustoms.com

I got to speak with Kyle for just a short bit at The Smokeout in N.C. while Tyler was out in Cali for BF3 riding around on that bitchin Pan that he just wrapped up, that thing is fuckin sick by the way, and while I was being overloaded by all the cool shit that they had on hand especially Ava's art work and Katy's sweetness I realized that not only do they carry some of the coolest Chopper parts around they are great people as well and I'm proud to call them friends!!!!! Later Roadside Marty

X-MAS in July!!!!

Got an awesome gift in the mail today from an awesome guy....TEACH!!!!!!!

Big Love to you as well my brother..that's just too fuckin cool!!!!

I just love the fuckin lines on this thing! I have always dug the look of the original Roth snoot but they are pretty hard to find at times and while there was nothing wrong with that bitchin CCE bird deflector I just wanted a little bit more covering the carb so I started to ask around about a Roth and after the second text message Teach sends me a pic and asks is this what your looking for?? I told him that was EXACTLY what I was looking for and he said it's not a Roth but it's just as badass so give me your address because I'm boxing it up right now..I just gotta ask..HOW FUCKIN COOL IS THAT?????? I'm so lucky to have brothers like Teach who still know what the meaning of true Brotherhood is all about!!!!

Nice shot of "Adele" with her new gift..hey Teach I'm gonna need for you to take this baby for a spin in Sturgis so you can tell me if I got everything on it right LOL!!!! Can't wait to see everybody in a few weeks,,Roadside Marty

Muttin Cycles in da house!!!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending some time with Jeremy and his beautiful wife Nicole while they were down here on the Redneck Riviera visiting family, we had a great lunch at Jerry's Drive-In and then we went by the shop and met up with my Dad who told us some great stories and jokes, the one man hurricane known as Muttin cycles was blown away to say the least and I almost had to pat him down to make sure he didn't get started on his Knuckle project early LOL!!! I don't know who had a better time..Jeremy running around the shop with my Dad and on his own exploring around or me and my Dad and Nicole just watching and listening to him keep saying how cool the shop was and how much he was glad they came by LOL!! Take notice even with my shitty photography skills the amount of sweat on us , you just gotta love that Florida humidity..it was one of the best afternoons I've had in a long time, Jeremy and Nicole you two are welcome ANYTIME..ya'll are family!!! Roadside Marty

I love my life!!!

This pic was taken by one of my close brothers, Larry (El Prez) from Garage Co. Customs on some back road in either North or South Carolina while we were in route to the Smokeout this year and when I saw it I cracked a smile a mile wide because this pic made me once again realize how lucky Iam to have the friends, brothers and family that I have and the point that I'm at right now in my life, all of the bullshit hassles of everyday life that can drag you down and keep you there..money, relationships, work, family, "friends", health and don't forget the "party favors" as well, they can all make a combination that if your not careful or alert will put you down and out if not for awhile then for good!! All of the years of hard work and scraping to get by have been worth every second to get to where Iam now and I wouldn't change anything at all..I'm not gonna try to be Dr. Phil or even Dr. Drew but I love all of you and I'm grateful that I have such awesome people in my life and I'm looking forward to making even more great memories with everyone every chance I get..so now I'm gonna fire up that badass Knuckle of mine and go for a putt! Later gator Roadside Marty

A first for me!!!!

Yeah..it's what you think it is..a Hurst shifter arm being used as a brake anchor arm..I know, it was a first for me too LOL!!!!

I still can't figure out why this brake line goes UP the downtube and over the heads back down to the caliper???? Sharp eyed vultures will take note of early Panhead frame being used as a very good starting point but I guess the "party favors" took over after that because the rest of the bike is FUCKED to say the least!!! As a true motorcycle enthusiast I could not in good faith watch that frame being subjected to such atrocities so I rescued it from it's life of Hell, it's the least I could do..I know, I know I'm just too kind for this cruel world..Roadside Marty

Wiring 101

A perfect example of someone who knows nothing about building a bike trying to build a bike...

I have no idea what the fuck these are supposed to go to?????

On/Off switch or as fucked as this wiring is maybe a High/Low switch notice the generous use of multi colored zip ties as well as the coil hanging out like a dog woutside the truck window in the summertime, I'm not even gonna mention that seat..stay tuned for more pics that your gonna laugh at and scratch your head over on this "bike"..Roadside

How fuckin cool is this????

Nice shot of that CCE bird deflector from Jr.

Overhead shot of the M35 Linkert form Big Paul at Bare Knuckle Choppers, this carb has ran excellent so far but I think I'm going to be forced to run this......

A CHROME PLATED M35 LINKERT!!!!!!!!! My Dad found this baby in his stash and has no idea who or where it came from or who may have had it chromed, either way I don't give a fuck..this thing just plain kicks ass and shows class!!!!

I'm gonna polish a float bowl and use a nickel plated fuel filter that Josh Mills gave me a few years ago that should be an awesome combo for it and it might not be too shabby in the looks department! The only thing I'm dreading is dialing that fucker in because I really hate to change something on a motorcycle especially when it's running like a swiss watch!!!

Another update on the 82!

New air filter element and brake pedal installed for good..note the stainless steel carb support bracket I whipped up to keep that baby solid, I know some people like the backing plate to the bottom of the front rocker box but I don't ever seem to have any luck with that mounting point so I kinda stick with what I know will work..

Primary side finished!!! I know it doesn't look like much but what you see in this pic was ALOT OF FUCKIN WORK!!!!! First finding the correct parts, once again THANKS to Rickey Lewis (Rick's Cycle Parts), then the damn hole in the inner primary had to be filed out a bit for the shifter shaft tube to fit thru as well as the inspection cover plate hole on top of all the cleaning I had to do just to be able to work on the damn thing!!! Some people say I take too long on certain things but I believe attention to even the smallest details pays off in the long run or out on the road. I would rather do all of this stuff right the first time instead of doing it multiple times..fuck am I sounding like an adult or what??? BTW I absolutely LOVE my Knucklehead!!! Roadside Marty

Well worth it!!

Well the 82 is in the process of getting mid controls (like all Fixxers are supposed to have, right J-Rod LOL) and to be quite honest it's been a pain in the ass!!! First off I don't think the damn thing was EVER serviced by any of it's previous "owners" and second finding the correct parts for early R's are a real fuckin bitch let me tell you!!! I can't thank Rickey Lewis of Rick's Cycle Parts enough for all of his help with parts and knowledge and his kindness in getting me the parts I needed ASAP!!! I called Rickey up and asked if he had what I was looking for and while in the middle of getting ready for the Smokeout he gathered them up and shipped them to me, I know he would laugh at me but Rickey is the kind of guy that makes you wish there were more people like him out there!! If you need a part give him a call he just might have what you need and that DAC ringtone is kinda cool too!! His son Michael is just as good and was the winner of this year's Chop Off at the SO so tell him congrats when you see him!!!!

I can't wait any longer!!!!

Well here she is in all her glory..I got her fired up this weekend and a few miles on her already with a few kinks getting worked out as usual..more info to come I'm just too fucking tired tonight but I just had to put up a few pics after all that hard work and help from everyone..and yeah she rides just as good as she looks!!!

That's an original CCE from no other than Mr. Warren Heir Jr himself..Warren gave me a few other items as well!! That M35 Linkert came from Big Paul at Bare Knuckle Choppers, once again saving my ass!!

Hey Rico that pedal looks and works like no other..can't thank you enough brother!!!

Gotta give props..sorry for the shitty pic!!!

Show me the love!!!!

Live to Ride "BRO"

So the sweet 82 FXR I scored earlier this week has an Officially Licensed TM H-D Genuine Parts and Accessorie Live to Ride derby and point cover that I was gonna take off IMMEDIATELY before it even went into the shop but the more I thought about it the funnier it seemed to leave them on there for now..I know some people won't "get it" but I know alot of you will especially if your reading this blog and the Corbin gunfighter seat with the peeling snakeskin is the perfect compliment to the whole late 80's to late 90's "Customs" that so many H-D's were subjected to..if only Willie G could see me now LOL!!! Roadside

I still can't believe it!!!!

So yesterday I get a call from a brother who has requested anonymity about this deal and he said I know you like these fuckin FXR's so come look at this 82 Shovel and make it quick, so I said well how much are we talking about and he said just get your ass over here now!!! So needless to say I'm now the proud caretaker of first year FXR that needs a little TLC but she's all there running with clean paper so what more could you ask for??? I was gonna move her because I've got alot of irons in the fire but for some reason I keep thinking about all the early FXR parts I have that I can put on there and different ideas about how I want her to look so I think she's found a permanent home for now!!! And Ed now we're even LOL!!!!

Takin shape!!!!

Got the front end on for good last night along with the front brake cable and throttle cable, still got to make a bracket for the cable to fasten to the lever but no worries there just need to do it!!

Mounted the P-Pad as well and the oil lines are on for good now, tonight more wiring and putting on the inner primary and belt drive!!!

Showin some class!!!

BDAC!!!!! If you don't know these brothers then your truly missing out..thanks Timebomb, J-Rod and Waylon, hope you like where I put the sticker on the Knuckle!!!

It's gettin there, front end goes on tonight along with more wiring!!!!

I can see clearly now!!!

Thanks to Matt Olsen and his dad Carl for their kickass oil tank sight gauge, I can see now if I have oil or not LOL!!! This is an awesome piece of work that they put alot of time and money into R and D to get it right..be sure to pick one up for your ride, you can check them out at Carl's Cycle Supply and while your at it check out Matt's blog he puts up some real interesting posts!!!

Here's a shot of where I'm at so far..THANKS to Warren Jr. for that original CCE bird deflector and to Big Paul from Bare Knuckle Choppers for that M 35 Linkert..I'm one lucky muthafucka to have the brothers and friends that I have!!! And Jeff try not to give me too much grief over that frame paint job LOL!!!!

Give me a brake!!!!

Aluminum block provided by LiL Chopper before modification...

and after modification before the final welding..looks and works great!!!! BTW, that's a Shovelhead clutch cable turned upside down with the adjuster threaded into the mount..let me know what you guys think!!

Key ingredients..

for a great spray can rush paint job include 2 cans of Rust Tough Primer,2 cans of Flat Black,cold beer ,coffee,laquer thinner,rags and an engine hoist helps alot..

hang the frame, wipe it down with thinner and spray away muthafuckas!!! Total cost of paint with friend discount..$23.82!!

My sincere apologies Ladies and Gentlemen..

A big THANK YOU to Papa Clutch himself..Mr. Tim Andig for hooking yours truly up with this sweet tranny that's actually correct for my year Knuckle and to Dan Kramer for that bitchin kicker pedal ( don't you say a fuckin word Alvarez LOL)..that oil tank with the Dago Choppers sticker was on my first chopper and it wanted to be back on the road so off the shelf it came!!! BTW stock rigid oil lines are a MUTHAFUCKER on anything other than stock pipes!!!

Fuckin camera operator..this shot is supposed to show the original Sprint sticker..Made in Italy by Aermachi Harley Davidson..I had to leave it on there it's too fuckin cool to take off!!!

Exhaust side..I just wasn't digging the upsweeps so they are on the way to their new home on Bacon's Knuckle, this shot gives me goosebumps!!! The Roadside Dive Bars that Big Paul from BKC bent for me look so "right" on this bike!!

Primary side..gotta love that Sprint rear fender!!

for my poor lack of posting since Daytona but the masses have spoken from the Dixie Roundup to the BMR...START POSTING SHIT AGAIN!!!!! Well I took the plunge and bought a shitty Nikon from Best Buy and and I'm still trying to figure this fucking thing out so deal with my ignorance!! If any ladies would like to give me some camera and photo advice please do so naked!!! First update..46 Knuckle project, this baby is so close to firing up I feel like an expectant father! No bike before has gotten me this excited, do yourself and your loved ones a favor if you don't own a Knucklehead already...STAY AWAY FROM THEM, THEY WILL CONSUME YOUR LIFE, GENUINE OEM KNUCKLE PARTS WILL BE YOUR ONLY FOCUS AND THEN YOU WILL BE CURSED LIKE THE REST OF US KNUCK OWNERS!!!! You have been warned..