Electra-Knuck

I have what you might call some swap meet friends. You know, friends that you pretty much only see at the swap meets. One of these guys, I've probably known for more than 20 years and we jokingly fight over parts every time we bump into each other. In the last year we've become closer and I finally made it over to his pad to see what he's been up to.

Arte is a somewhat quiet guy who keeps to himself. He's restored several bikes, but also builds customs that you might call Blend Bikes and does just about everything himself, including the paint. Once upon a time he had a few of his builds featured in magazines, but doesn't seek attention or need to be part of the 'cool crowd'.

His latest build is totally within his personal code. That is, to build bikes from mostly a blend of Harley parts from all eras. Parts he already has or happens to find a good deal on at the swap meet.

 If you knew Arte or his other bikes, you'd probably recognize this as one of his machines. Yes the style of the collector exhaust is a nod to Dick Allen. 

Alternator left side case. Classic style with modern touches. The trick is...  make them blend together.

You Spoke Up

Most posts get none or maybe one comment, but the post on 12 spoke wheels got a few people interested. 

 This is the billet wheel from IK Works Japan that Irish Rich mentioned. 

 Rich and Zeeman both mentioned this wheel from W&W. It will be produced in sizes 16"and 19". Whats' up with all those hub holes? That looks like a problem waiting to happen. to be fair, read the latest comments from the source.

Here's the Performance Machine billet version Rich mentioned seen here on Cole Foster's Special K. I'd forgot about them until Rich spoke up.

Besides the trouble to manufacture, to me, they don't cut it. The center hub where the spokes connect is very narrow making the two side's spokes almost inline which defeats the dimensional look of the originals. Instead it produces a less interesting wagon/stage coach wheel effect.

Artistic Knuck

8 posts down I featured my friend Arte's last build (Electra-Knuck). Here's a 1939 Knucklehead Semi-Bob Job he built. He has a way of detailing bikes that is his signature style. You'll see what I mean when I get around to posting more.

New Year's Header Redux

This New Year's Header is based on the ones I did for Jan. and Feb. 2012. I couldn't resist taking a bit from both and changing it some to reflect what's currently going on with Steve Sharp's rebuild of the Joe Hurst/Dick Allen chrome frame chopper. All three version are presented for your comparison. 

These two (above and below), are amongst my favorite headers.

By the way... for some reason the blog's headers at the top of the page haven't been loading with the same color and contrast as they should for the last several month's. Google, please fix this!

Also, sorry for the lack of posts. I was out of town for quite awhile and then had a hard time getting back to the old routine.

South Bay Sporty

I featured Tom Endres' Shovelhead last September. Here's his very special Sportster.   

 This bike has some real South Bay heritage. It once belonged to Ramon Noriega, Fats brother.

Last Week's LBSM

Unless I'm out of town, I go to every Long Beach MotorCycle Swap Meet. For awhile I was always taking a camera, but haven't done that for about 2 years.

That said, here's the only things I noticed that were pixel worthy.... or at least the first four were.

 This nice Knuck belongs to Flathead Fern' son. Sorry I forgot his name. In person, it looks more root beer in color.

Ratty chops seem to be more popular than ever.

 Found at the Cycle Zombies space. Is that Big Scott's latest?

 Another nice Knuck, but to me, the pipes look unfinished.

 I didn't know the circus was in town. 

It reminds me of a cartoon I once saw on a blog.

Born Loser Garage Party

Here's some photos from last Saturday's Born-Free-Loser Machine Garage Co. Party. 

Although this set of photos may not completely convey it, the word of the day seemed to be Panheads.

The cool thing about events like this is the diversity of styles. 

 

While the paint is a bit much, it's nice to see something different!

Nice Knuck. I wonder if he realizes just how rare that XLH/K-model rear fender is? Sporster guys would kill for it.

Yes this 1934 VL was ridden in.

Three seats for two.

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2011 Triumph Daytona 675R First Photo

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R First Photo

The Daytona 675R is the first Triumph ever to be equipped with Ohlins suspension as standard – the forks and shock are both from the Swedish suspension masters. Top-spec Brembo brakes are fitted – four-piston radial-mount monobloc calipers and a radial master cylinder are standard.

Carbon mudguards are fitted, and the Daytona 675R is distinguished from the standard Daytona with a new white/black paint scheme, new Triumph logos and a new version of the Daytona stickers too. The red subframe is also unique to the Daytona 675R.

No specification is available at the moment – it is believed the engine is unchanged and the overall geometry is unaltered. Insiders claim pre-production bikes have been shown with a quick-shifter fitted. Dealers are expecting it cost somewhere between £9000-9500 when Triumph finalises 2011 pricing. The standard Daytona 675 will continue alongside the 675R.

2011 Yamaha Super Tenere First Ride

2011 Yamaha Super Tenere Side View

2011 Yamaha Super Tenere is assuredly on US shores…almost. Yamaha hosted moto-journalists afresh in admirable Sedona, Arizona, area we were able to put the Tenere through its paces on paved anchorage and dirt. The new chance tourer fast became a admired of RoadBike Editor Steve Lita. Upright ergos and an all-day adequate bench accumulated with acceptable wind aegis and a absolute apparatus console to accomplish the ride go by quick. The Tenere (pronounced TEN-aray) has ABS, adjustable absorption control, and two drive modes; Sport and Tour. Put a drop bottomward at your bounded Yamaha banker today and you could be one of the aboriginal to accept his Super Tenere back they alpha accession in the US in May of 2011. Read all about it in the March 2011 affair of RoadBike, area you can additionally access our Caption Contest to win the analogous Tenere Casio Watch.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 First Photo

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 First Ride

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Frank

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Frank on his 2011Honda Gold Wing 1800. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

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Electric motorcycles are accepted for their abridgement of address back it comes to styling, but one Italian artist has managed to appearance us altered back he came up with the Kobra project. The all-electric motorcycle abstraction by Cristiano Giuggioli is not alone a acceptable attractive zero-emission motorbike, but is additionally able to amuse every rider’s needs.

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R Swedish Suspension

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Ohlins contributed its advocate 43 mm NIX30 forks usually alone begin on the racetrack and ultra-exotic Italian machines ans its MotoGT developed TTX36 rear abeyance unit, while radially-mounted monoblock calipers and adorable adept butt from Italian specialist Brembo were defined to ensure Dayton 675R additionally has class-leading endlessly power.

The Daytona 675R additionally gets: a accepted lift quickshifter and a host of carbon cilia bodywork, including hugger, silencer calefaction absorber ad advanced mudguard.

Mechanically the Daytona 675R is identical to the accepted Daytona 675, carrying 125 HP at 12,600 rpm with a class-leading 72 NM of torque. The sports bike additionally get adventurous fresh cartoon that accommodate a different Triumph catchbasin calligraphy and a appropriate blush scheme: Crystal White bodywork is assorted with a chase appearance atramentous abdomen pan and characteristic red subframe.

2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V EICMA Show

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The 2011 Norge GT 8V is powered by a 1151 cc 90° V-Twin, four-stroke, air cooled agent akin to a six-speed gearbox. The fresh 8-valve agent is complimented by a reworked stainless animate 2-int-1 bankrupt arrangement for added good breathing, allowance to advance the application appraisement to 102 HP at 5500 rpm.

2011 Moto Guzzi Norge GT 8V EICMA Show, With a weight of 566.6 lbs, the Norge’s saddle is 31.89 inches in acme and has been outfitted with a wider, added bedlam seat. The handlebar position has been bargain and abandoned hardly while its apparatus console has been confused to accomplish it easier for riders to read.

2011 Ducati Diavel at EICMA

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Built to have a commanding presence, though lightweight and agile like all Ducati, the Diavel takes the man-motorcycle relationship to the next level in absolute comfort. For connoisseurs of technology, ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Riding Modes deliver a confidence-inspiring sophistication while stunning looks, 162hp and 207kg (456lb) of authentic Ducati performance drives a comfortable sport lifestyle that could only be dreamt of before.

2011 KTM RC8R Superbike

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The structural architecture of the 1195cc 75-degree Twin is unchanged, including the 105mm bore and 69mm stroke. Internal modifications to the four-valve heads feature a “newly developed dual-plug ignition.” Other changes includes a new crankshaft spinning in the crankcase. The mods add up to an impressive 10 horsepower leap over the previous generation RC8R, with 175 horsepower and 93.7 lb-ft of torque (previous version claimed 165 horsepower and 90.7 lb-ft torque).

The chassis features “a completely new suspension and damping set-up” for the suspension. A revision to the rear shock linkage is also touted, along with a wider array of suspension adjustment settings. Other tweaks include a new gear shift linkage and LED running lights.

Suzuki V Strom 650 Spec and Price

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