Triumph Chop - Seat Mount

Finally got to work on the seat mount since it seems like nothing else is happening on the bike right now. Pretty simple concept and not too fancy but I think it'll work well.

Triumph Chop - Speedo Drive Cover

Since I'm still a beginner on the lathe still, I can use all the practice I can get. I know that I can buy a speedometer drive cover for like $40 but decided I would just go ahead and make one since I had the aluminum on hand anyway. My little lathe isn't up to the job of parting so I just had to cut it with a hacksaw and face it after the cut. Turned out pretty well after I made a couple HSS tool for the inside cuts. 

1996 KZ1000P

If you've seen even a fraction of the posts on my blog, you know that stock bikes aren't my thing....but since a 1978 KZ650 was my first bike, I have a soft spot for the Kawasaki KZ. I've seen the KZ1000's making awesome time on the 1/4 mile not to mention the badassery that was the KZ in Mad Max.

My problem is that since I'm always working on a bike, I never have one to just hop on and ride. I'm saving up for a Shovelhead but in the meantime, I couldn't resist picking up this former Twin Falls County Sheriff bike. This thing runs like a dream. It is the antithesis of every bike I've had. It's quiet, fast, smooth, comfortable, all the electronics work, has good gauges and is clean. Long live the KZ!

Work and New Additions

Been making some progress on the Triumph. Also brought in a 75 Ironhead to do some fab work on for Dallas. Also just brought home a 96 KZ1000-P for Twin Falls County Sheriff Bike. 22K on the clock and beautiful.

How to Ship a Motorcycle Frame

1. Place frame on bench
2. Get beer
3. Collect boxes and plastic wrap
4. Cut, rap, repeat!