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Brooklyn Invitation 2012, September 22nd.

2012-02-25T05:11:00.000+01:00

I'm going this year so if things go as planned, I'll be seeing some of our state-side friends at the Brooklyn Invitational in September. I look forward to saying hello in person.

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Linkert Attacks 2012, June 29 to July 1

2012-02-22T15:31:00.000+01:00

Perhaps this is the year to attend Linkert Attacks? The poster says "YES!".

More info here.

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BEFORE & AFTER - Bobber weekend build, part 2

2012-02-20T11:51:00.000+01:00

Here are some pictures of the starting point on friday: Upsweeps, wide handlebars, 3" open belt, shot wiring, stuff mounted with strips, different tank etc. Enough stuff to work on for sure.

More pictures here of the process and everyone helping Nicolas out.
Scrool down for the final result.

- And here's the final result Sunday night after about 200 man-hours spent:

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Bobber weekend build, part 1

2012-02-19T12:45:00.000+01:00

Nicolas' newly acquired Panhead got all the attention this weekend. Everyone spent time on his bike only, Friday to Sunday - and here are some great shots that Robert took yesterday. The bike is getting a complete overhaul minus engine from Friday to Saturday, paint, mounts, handlebar-cutdown w hollywood, gearbox, kicker-cover, carbToair-mount and tons of other stuff. I'll find a good before and after picture and post later. It's look awesome - congratulation on the new bike, Nicolas!

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Welcome Nicolai

2012-02-17T11:06:00.000+01:00

Welcome to the garage, Nicolai - good to have you with us. I can tell from the beer-consumption in the fridge that you'll fit right in.

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Mooneyes bike show 2012 - Sweden

2012-02-14T01:57:00.000+01:00

Lau will be representing our shop (details will follow about our venture soon!) on the 18th at the MOON Bike Show 2012 / Hyttan, Avesta, Sweden

Read more here 

The programme says:

Show opens at 10 am and closes at 6 pm

Rock 'n Roll party and bar opens at 8 pm and closes at 1 am

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Peter Ossian: The DL project

2012-02-10T18:51:00.018+01:00

Peter the Kid (22 and talented), a friend of mine, did this rigid-frame Ironhead project (see below) last year. For his next trick he's onto a DL project which should be very interesting to follow - so if that has your interest, have a look here once in a while and track the progress. He's a master of detail, so be patient and enjoy.

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MagnetoZoo Big Twin Flathead up for sale

2012-02-06T20:39:00.000+01:00

My new acquaintance at MagnetoZoo has this Flathead up for sale.

Feel free to get more info here.

...and if you can't really decide whether or not to go for the Flathead, you can start out by getting some nice decals and start of slow - click here for the graveyard.

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Getting to the bottom of things

2012-02-05T16:33:00.001+01:00

I've taken the Flathead apart down to the bones, so now it's just a matter of putting it back together with the proper nuts and bolts. There was a lot of quick-fixes on it from the previous owner - but no more of that here. The side project with the stroker engine is coming along fine now as I've finally gotten all the parts needed - this thing eats €'s like it was cake with sprinkles. Anyway, I'll be able to drop the new engine in within a month or so - and then I might have the "74 Flathead up for sale, but haven't really decided yet. I can see I'm a keeper more than a seller.... The Torque-monster flywheel in the new engine in combination with the 80" cylinders should make it a 84" engine more or less - so the old '47 Flattie should have bit more bite than last summer. Also got new cams, new valveseats, new valve-stems, NOS oilpump, redid the scavenger pump, aluminum heads and replaced bla bla bla, so it'll be a nice piece of metal to kick and ride.

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Love Cycles Show: Feb 4,2012

2012-02-02T02:27:00.002+01:00

Love it here

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Locals Only: Copenhagen Wrenchmonkees

2012-01-30T18:38:00.001+01:00

My friend Per and his mates at the Wrenchmonkees garage in Copenhagen have been the target of a "This-is-how-cool-our-brand-is"-campaign by Levi's called Locals Only, and it's turned out both cool and honest. Hard working guys - well done - keep it up.

Locals Only Copenhagen from LEVI'S® on Vimeo.

On a side-note from my time living in Barcelona, my friend Max was one of the other targets for the street videos - check it here - and for anyone who's ever spent some serious time in Barcelona, I'm sure they know him by name, reputation or his affiliation with the Nasty Mondays crew. When in Barcelona, go to the Apollo on a Monday!

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The James of England

2012-01-24T17:53:00.000+01:00

My friend James who owns CustomsFromJamesville had an open house event at his workshop this weekend - great success, and as you can see on his blog there's a lot of cool stuff to look at - maybe someone might be interested in the DIY Chopperkit!

What was also very cool was the two guys that rode in from Sweden, in the snow at around 0 degrees. All I have is this crappy picture - but hat's off for going snowriding across 15 km's of bridge.

1 knuckle and 1 biggie flathead - both very cool bikes.

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2012-01-15T19:46:00.000+01:00

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Junk Magazine: Issue #3 is out

2012-01-15T18:28:00.000+01:00

UK Subscriptions: billywhizz@traplet.com

US Subscriptions: byronj@junkmotorcyclemagazine.com

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Fücker 2012

2012-01-09T23:02:00.000+01:00

The Fücker Chopper Fest 2012: July 14th! Some pics from last year here.

Maybe someone can shed a light on the location - somewhere close to Göteborg I'm guessing.

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Wintertime seasonal affective disorder (aka SAD)

2011-12-31T14:05:00.002+01:00

A random comment on YouTube says: "There's something strangely alluring about this video. I'm not watching someone tube down the road, I'm watching a warriors tale unfold. The send off from his peers at the start as if he isn't expected to return, the music, and the montage of his journey. He ain't tubing, he's on his way to kick the shit out of evil." - MachariusXXI

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Ken Block Rally Candy

2011-12-26T13:05:00.000+01:00

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Merry xmas

2011-12-26T13:04:00.000+01:00

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Cala's High Performance (SE)

2011-12-24T16:29:00.000+01:00

Cala says..."Det ska hålla för full gas" !

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Somewhere in Finland...

2011-12-22T17:17:00.000+01:00

...a guy is riding a dirt-bike knuckle. Awesome.

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My First Car

2011-12-11T12:47:00.002+01:00

Me and my friend Lau have started a business venture (more on that later), which has resulted in me being the proud (part-) owner of this Military LT35 2,4TD 1987 Ambulance. It's running a 6 cylinder turbo engine, the LT Turbo 1G - 92BHP, T/Diesel 2383cc 6 OHC '87-92 model, and is fitted with 4 extra headlights, 6 extra taillights - 2 of which are under the van. The box is isolated, so good for camping...as well as transporting motorcycles. It's got new tires with newly powder-coated rims, 8 electrical outlets in the cabin (better safe than sorry!) and 4 x 3-way speakers. It's not the car I would ever have imagined to be my first, but I'm so very glad it is!

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The Outcasts: A 40 minute video glimps into 1985

2011-12-08T22:43:00.001+01:00

The Outcasts

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Dates for 2012

2011-11-28T12:23:00.000+01:00

This is a public service announcement with some dates to clear before family and wives get their hooks in.

Jokers Show 2012 (SE): June 1-2

Bottrop show 2012 (DE): June 8-9

And...check out the Belgian show. Sounds like a great trip:

! The European First Hot Rod & Custom show (BE), 2012: June 23-24 !

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Lau's weekend barnfind: '42 WLC from Ærø

2011-11-16T09:59:00.000+01:00

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Testing shelves in the new garage

2011-11-13T17:49:00.004+01:00

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"Thank you for your order"

2011-11-11T18:00:00.002+01:00

I'm convinced that buying a "Torque Monster" flywheel from Truett&Osborn is the best cure against winter-darkness, and it will also stroke your Flathead to boot. Win-Win! Mine is now in the mail headed to Copenhagen. I made my my purchase through Victory Library's ebay shop.

Let me know if you are into something like this, and if so, you might want to check out the Flathead links on this site (left column) if you need some pointers from people who have been tuning Big Twin Flatheads since forever.

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Along for the ride

2011-11-10T12:25:00.001+01:00

I wish I had a video like this for each of this summers trips. It's been great, and can't wait for next year already - however, this season is coming to an end and it's time to break out the tuning kits for some winter-time fun.

The Ridebook - To Bodie from Scott Toepfer on Vimeo.

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Haints CO-OP

2011-11-01T19:26:00.000+01:00

T he Haints set the standard. I'm taking notes.

Daytone Debauchery:

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

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Pony Express

2011-10-21T14:45:00.000+02:00

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Just bought this 1300cc Flathead (80" Flattie)

2011-10-18T16:48:00.001+02:00

One of this winters projects will be assembling this 80" Flattie that I bought yesterday. Very excited to be putting it together from scratch. New pistons, S&S flywheel, new valves, new valveguides, new gasket-set etc. You gotta make the best of the dark winters up north!

I might have a complete, running, Plug&Play, 74" Flattie up for sale some time after new years. Stay tuned.

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Big Twin 1947 Flathead for sale in Copenhagen

2011-10-16T12:47:00.000+02:00

James at Customs From Jamesville has this 1200cc (74') Big Twin Flathead from 1947 for sale. Get a hold of James at welcometojamesville@gmail.com

Specs:

Complete custom build in 2009.

Original HD Parts: 1200 Engine(flesh top end rebuild), transmission, frame, forks, oil tank, hubs, brakes, Panhead primary cover, HD racing pegs and police shifter.

Custom parts: Chopped down speedster handlebars, vintage moped tank, triumph rear fender, unknown brass rear light, Empi muffler, brass chain guard, Robbans derby cover and handmade leather seat and grips.

Awesome parts: New Morris Magneto, SU Eliminator II carb, 1½” belt drive, pro clutch, Borelli front and Akront rear aluminum wheels and Coker tires. 6 volt Electrics- Original 36E generator, electronic relay, custom lithium 6v battery, cloth wire used through out. (only used to power lights and horn). Black veteran license plate. Featured in several magazines and winner of various trophies.

Asking price: 155,000 dkr / €21,500 or trade down for a Knucklehead+cash.

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Wes Lang in Copenhagen at Gallery V1, Kødbyen

2011-10-15T13:12:00.002+02:00

This Friday Wes Lang opened the exhibition at Gallery V1 in the meatpacking district in Copenhagen, Flæsketorvet 69.

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Bacon Run

2011-10-15T08:06:00.000+02:00

Røde's place in Møn is on an island in the south-east part of Denmark, and it was the destination for this years possibly last trip before winter and rain sets in. It was actually raining all the way down anyway, but the trip was fine nonetheless. We could even sleep on the porch, albeit on a proper foundation of alcohol of course. I don't think I've ever had so much bacon in 48 hours before...my beard is still greasy.

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New Front Fender on the Harley Flathead U

2011-10-13T12:40:00.000+02:00

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Killerbobbers Blog: Roadtrip USA 2011

2011-10-11T10:44:00.000+02:00

Killerbobber's Johnny, Allan, Donde and Lau's adventurous journey in the states can be tracked here: http://killerbobbers.blogspot.com/. Updated daily with pictures and thick lies of their exploits. Keep us posted!

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Customs from Jamesville

2011-10-10T19:19:00.001+02:00

James at Customs From Jamesville, based in Copenhagen Denmark, is currently wrapping up a few bikes and a car for the Scandinavian Custom Show 2011. You can follow some of the builds on his blog, and there you can also get a look at some of the things he's offering: Leatherware, shirts, apparel - the works.

Here are some of James' previous builds, which is quite an impressive gallery. If you like the style, order your very own old-school bike here

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Ærø: Last weekend of summer

2011-10-05T14:44:00.001+02:00

We went to Lau's place in Ærø again - one last time this summer, and the weather was totally awesome. The others had already left on Friday afternoon, so I headed out on Saturday 6am onto an open freeway all the way through to Svendborg. The trip home was a Sunday night-time ride with light fog, riding solo. Thought the cops were pulling me over at one point, but it was some other biker with no license-plate that was screwing around right behind me...so I just kept riding through the blue flashes, insisting that it wasn't me they were pulling over. It worked. Great trip. Great weekend. Great people.

And here are a fews pics from previous trips to Ærø this summer - in no particular order:

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Calm & Collected

2011-10-04T21:31:00.003+02:00

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Teufelskerle Swapmeet

2011-10-03T07:33:00.000+02:00

Teufelskerle Swapmeet in Copenhagen. October 8t 2011.

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Dave Mann: Good Therapy

2011-09-29T21:37:00.001+02:00

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I know what you're thinking...

2011-09-27T16:58:00.000+02:00

...and yes, that is a lightly used Heidenau tire on that rear wheel.

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J.O.

2011-09-19T21:44:00.000+02:00

JO on his WLC bobber, '42.

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Big twin Flathead with sidecar

2011-09-11T14:46:00.000+02:00

Checkered/Green Sharked "74 Flathead with sidecar. A-bombers brings out the best in people.

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Mooneyes 2011

2011-09-08T14:32:00.000+02:00

Mooneyes HRCS 2011 - December 4th - Yokohama. Posted some pics here from 2010.

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Rudge Ulster

2011-09-03T11:10:00.000+02:00

The Rudge Ulster: 500cc single cylinder OHV - 4 valves. 45bhp. 1929 to 1938'ish.

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Abnormal Cycles' latest bike: The Union "74 Flathead with sidecar

2011-08-29T21:13:00.000+02:00

Abnormal Cycles built The Union.

Details and craftsmanship are very impressive.

...I wonder what my own "74 Flathead will turn into some day.

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Torben Stig: International Classic TT, Ring Djursland 2011

2011-08-28T10:53:00.000+02:00

Favorite racer Torben Stig won the 750cc class on this Ducatti last weekend. Great fun! Nothing beats track-side smell on a sunny weekend.

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Brooklyn Invitational 2011 Custom Motorcycle Show - September 17th

2011-08-23T16:52:00.001+02:00

The Brooklyn Invitational 2011 is September 17th at Root Studios, 131 N 14th st. Brooklyn, New York. Custom bike show of the US east coast.

Below are some links and names of builders.

This 3rd annual Brooklyn Invitational has bikes built by:

Aki Sakamoto

Andy Camay

Caleb Owens

Chopperdave

Dave Roper

Dean Micetich

Duane Ballard

Jeff Wright

Jeremiah Arementa

Paul Cox

Paul Wideman

Rich Phillips

Shinya Kimura

T-Bone

Tom Fugle

Walt Siegl

Additional Works by:

Adam Wright

Bryan Helm

Chopperdave

Cicero DeGuzman Jr.

Jason Jessee

Josh Kurpius

Ken Nagahara

Michael McCabe

Scott Pommier

Steve Bonge

-----More info here-----

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RSS feed with motorcycle blogs: Roadkill Circus Observer

2011-08-23T12:02:00.003+02:00

If you want to follow along on some 50+ blogs hand-picked by yours truly you can subscribe to this RSS feed I've put together by clicking here.

It's a Google RSS feed bundle for Roadkill Circus Observer which you can view in your mail-box, browser or whatever you use to read RSS-feeds.

And, if you only want the Roadkill Circus posts, then subscribe by Clicking here

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Lars Nielsen: Speed Week Record

2011-08-21T22:16:00.001+02:00

Ladies and Gentlemen - Lars Nielsen of Copenhagen, Denmark, is now an official Southern California Timing Association Speed Week, Class 500 A-VBF record holder.

Here's a video I shot of Lars' start-up back in his work-shop.
Great sounding machine.

Lars' extensive build-diary can be found here: http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,5849.780.html - 53 pages of raw determination.

Congratulations Lars! Thanks for sending home the pics.

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Kiddo Motors: Fashionably Noisy

2011-08-20T06:14:00.000+02:00

At Kiddo Motors in Barcelona someone is making their dream come true with a garage/store/venue type of setup. Very cools guys indeed. Great shop with Zero Engineering and Deus bikes in stock. Kiddo also has some cool projects in the pipeline to watch out for.

Thanks for the tour, Sergio! - next time I'll bring more beers and maybe even show up on time (I missed this party by about 16 hours. How stupid is that?)

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Roadkill Circus Pit-Bike

2011-08-19T11:20:00.001+02:00

The regular bike: An urban Copenhagen necessity.

More pics and more bikes.

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Sideburn: Rollerburn derby

2011-08-16T18:25:00.000+02:00

Sideburn magazine is doing a cross-genre on November 19th '11 2011 in Nottinghamshire which includes a full roller derby match followed by an Indoor Rollerball drag race with three racers riding three motorcycles towing three fearless roller girls! Also custom bikes, music etc etc - the works..plus release of Sideburn magazine #9. Not too shabby!

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Mats Arneson's Panhead & WL

2011-08-12T12:21:00.000+02:00

It was great to see Mats and the entire family again at A-bombers this year. Here's what he and his daughter rode in on. Solid family entertainment!

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Harley 45" Magnum

2011-08-10T13:10:00.000+02:00

I saw this bike at A-bombers 2011, and it was tight like...well....something very tight! WL frame and bottom, with a 900cc iron-head sportster top, cylinder, cam and rod set. The hill climb wasn't any kind of challenge at all. Very cool bike indeedy.

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How to Live with a Huge Penis

2011-08-10T13:00:00.002+02:00

Finally!

Book-cover says:

Here at last is the first self-help book for men with Oversized Male Genitalia (OMG), a genetic birth defect that grows the penis to absurd proportions. Every year, thousands of men are diagnosed with OMG. Sadly, most are banished to the fringes of society, victims of their own freakish length and girth. How to Live with a Huge Penis brings them an inspiring message of tolerance and hope—along with helpful information on

• Unzipping: Coming Out to Your Friends and Family
• Sharing Your Pain: Sexual Intercourse with a Huge Penis
• Big Blessings: Unexpected Advantages of a Huge Penis
• and much, much more

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A-bombers 2011 pictures: Flathead Mania

2011-08-08T23:30:00.000+02:00

A-bombers 2011 showed a lot of Flathead muscle! I'm guessing 8 out of 10 bikes were flatties. Both big twins and WL's were lined up. Here's a few of them:

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Update: Basement flooding assesment

2011-07-21T16:26:00.003+02:00

Hit-list:

Shit-list:

Garage basement flooded - again

2011-07-21T09:44:00.000+02:00

A couple of weeks ago the thunderstorm in Copenhagen flooded our basement floor up to about 30 cm, and we thought we'd gotten away with it. Cleaning and throwing out ruined parts etc.

Then this happens:

Busted watermain 3 meter under ground leaves the street flooded.

Which meant our basement flooded completely right up to the edge.The top layer is black sticky oil.

The 200 liters of discarded bike oil in the basement has left everything sticky, black, slippery...and mostly ruined.

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Lau

2011-07-14T17:56:00.000+02:00

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Cay is looking for a WL 45" to buy

2011-07-13T15:20:00.000+02:00

If you happen to have Harley 45" WL up for sale, perhaps in boxes or some kind of project state, then it might be what Cay is looking for. The closer to Copenhagen Denmark the better. Contact Cay here

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Going to Berlin

2011-07-11T17:16:00.000+02:00

Myself and J.O. were heading to Berlin for a few days in a borrowed penthouse, but a few things got in the way so we didn't get farther than Hamburg. It started with us taking the wrong ferry (how stupid is that), and I then continued to have tons of trouble with my big twin Flathead:

Loose valvecover spilling oil all over the engine, exhaust, boots, socks, floorboard, saddlebags - you name it.

Snapped a chain in the middle of German Holstein somewhere.

Out of gas. On the freeway. In the fast lane. No warning...just a straight shut off.

Boiling hot front brake threathing to lock. Wheel off. Wheel on.

Zero braking ability.

Dropped hollow dash-bolt again, resulting in the dash suddenly coming loose and wanting to go flying on it's own.

Rain-storm out of nowhere.

Pissed off bumble bee crawling into my helmet by the ear at speed...good thing the pointy pulsating end of this dog was facing the helmet.

Busted gas-cable. Thanks for the help, Peter!!

But - let there be no mistake, it was all worth it!

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HP

2011-07-03T15:51:00.006+02:00

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Motorstyrelsen party 2011

2011-06-20T21:40:00.001+02:00

Argh - Monkeyballs....I didn't have time to take any pictures, so I stole most of these shot taken at our party from http://clingonforlife.blogspot.com :-)

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Harley 1200 Flathead / Big Twin manual and parts list

2011-06-18T16:02:00.000+02:00

I have some manuals in digital form on the 1200 Harley U...and other models covered in the same manual. Mail me if you're interested.

The Jan Willem Boon 2006 catalogue for '36-'47 Knuckles af 1200/1300 Flatheads from '37-'48

1940-1947 SERVICE MANUAL for Harley Davidson KNUCKLEHEAD & FLATHEAD.

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