tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73825885035050054492024-03-05T11:17:30.935-06:00Matt Olsen's BlogMatt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.comBlogger1032125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-48109005370759520362014-11-23T19:45:00.002-06:002014-11-23T19:45:39.628-06:001938 hardly Davidson knucklehead finished<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We finished up Gareth 38 El a week or two ago. This bike came to us as a red ulh it has been quite a journey to transform it into a black knucklehead. It was worth the effort. I am very happy with this one<br />
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Here's a shot of my friemd paul riding his 37ulh. We got that bike runming the dame day as the el. It's pretty fast and tracks perfectly straight I'll do a post on Paul's bike in a day or two<br />
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BrowaveMatt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-90921765117661605552014-09-25T15:15:00.001-06:002014-09-25T15:15:22.121-06:00cannonball wrap up <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our team crossed the finish line in Tacoma Washington on sunday. I am very happy with how the bikes performed across the country. My dad missed 50 miles and Scott missed 120 on my bike. There were 32 bikes with perfect scores, which is amazing. This was the first cannonball that I did support in. My son, wife and I followed everyone across the country and did mechanical work. It was a blast. Britney wants to ride in the next one in 2016. I am not sure if I'll rode or do support. Either way it will be a lot of fun to participate in the best antique motorcycling event in the world<br />
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The Seattle cossacks performed at the Lemay car museum which was the official end to the 2014 cannonball. The cossacks are a motorcycle stunt team who have have been together for 75 years. They all ride hand shift Harleys </div>
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I love the 7sMatt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-63411059752699371782014-09-19T10:58:00.000-06:002014-09-19T10:58:03.865-06:00update on cannonball runMan I man. I can't believe that we are already on stage 14. Our bikes have covered a lot of miles and have not had any real problems or issues. We had to tighten up the neck bearings on my dad's 36 and I rotated the tires on my 36. The rear tire had 7 thousand miles on it and was getting a little thin. It still has some meat left to it . I will put a new one on before I ride the bike back to south Dakota. This is the first big trip that we have used all state tires. They are really nice and wear well. I got stuck in the rain on them one day and they did great when compared to other vintage tires . We got Jasons vl rebuilt and running again. He is out of the game in points and decided to continue riding our spare bike and having fun rather than beat his head against the wall with his old flathead. Over 30 percent of the entrants have broken down, given up or fallen out of the range of points needed to finish. This cannonball has been the most brutal one yet. Lonnie is going to do a 16 and earlier run in 2016 which is awesome. The days will be shorter and there will be fewer entrants.<br />
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Anyways here are some photos from the last few days.<br />
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We stopped by a nice little town called junction city and had a rest day. I took my dad's hubs apart and inspected them. They were pretty good. Check out the period correct bike lift<br />
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We hung out with the owner of the local dealership and talked old bikes with him. He has been a dealer for 50 years. It was pretty cool to talk about how motorcycling had changed over the last five decades.<br />
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Thanks to all of our sponsors that chipped in to help.us out on the cannonball. The run has been a blast and we have met so many cool.people.across the country<br />
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Jasons family came to hang.out amd.cheer him.on. <br />
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Lock is still working on finding the right tool.to. make his teeth come in. <br />
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We stopped In Colorado at David uhls studio. He threw a great dinner for everyone brittney signed a couple prints of Davids Sturgis painting that has brit and I on it.<br />
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Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-81934426175440738152014-09-11T09:23:00.000-06:002014-09-11T09:23:26.639-06:00cannonball day 5 and day 6 update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The fifth and sixth day of the cannonball.have been packed full.of action. The riders made it nearly 600 miles and crossed into Missouri from Tennessee. Here is a photo Scott sent me of a typical cannonball gas stop. I love how the gas station is jam packed with vintage bikes. I wonder what the locals think when a swarm of leaky old smokey bikes invade their town and leave as quickly as they came.<br />
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My bike made all of the miles on the fifth day but unfortunately it shit the bed on the sixth day. The clutch was out of adjustment it ate a couple condensers and basically fell.out of adjustment. My dad traded bikes with Scott and tried to fix it on the road. It started raining and he threw in the towel and had it loaded on the sweep truck. My bike missed out on 125 miles and lost its perfect score up until this point. This news bummed me out. Britney, lock and I are driving the support truck all good with our friend Paul from chicago. We stopped at a half dozen auto parts stores and bought all of the condensers and points that we could find and headed to the next town in missouri. <br />
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We got.to work on the bike as soon as the truck dropped it off. I changed the points, condenser and spark plugs and fired the el up. It still ran eratically. I shut it off and checked the pushrods and discovered that the rear exhaust pushrod was a little snug. I loosened it up and it fired right up and ran great. Scott is back on it today and he shouldn't have any problems making the distance<br />
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Here is a picture if my dad with his bike. It has done really well except for missing 45 miles because of a flat tire. I changed the oil a few days ago and will do it again when the bike gets 2000 miles on it<br />
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This is Thomas from Germany. He is a Harley dealer in Germany and shipped his 1916 Harley over for the cannonball run. He has been doing really well and been tearing up the roads on his nice bike<br />
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Unfortunately our friend Kelly from Kansas had a minor crash on his Henderson deluxe he bent the rim and broke his kickstand. He thinks he may have cracked a rib. He took a half hour break and rode the bike the other 150 miles to the finish. Kelly is a super guy and has one of the best attitudes out of anyone on the run. <br />
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<br />Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-71952015666734808742014-09-09T11:33:00.000-06:002014-09-09T11:33:51.061-06:00cannonball day 4. Chattanooga to Clarksville <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Scott has been doing a good job of sending me photos and updates while riding my bike across America. Yesterday's ride went from Chattanooga Tennessee to Clarksville Tennessee five of the seven 36 els rode together and got all the miles of the day. <br />
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Here is a picture of my friend Victor. He is the oldest rider on the cannonball and is also on the oldest bike which is a 1914 Harley twin. He rode on the 2012 cannonball on the same bike until he had a clincher tire blow out and get wrapped around his frame. He broke his shoulder and flew home. He decided to run drop center rims on his bike this year.<br />
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This 1916 Harley is participating in the run. The owner and rider is named Thomas and he is from germany. He is super enthusiastic and doing really well with the run. His bike has the original clincher rims and pretty much everything else<br />
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<br />Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-3634012975249347642014-09-08T13:14:00.000-06:002014-09-08T13:14:10.704-06:00cannonball day 3 re cap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The third day of the cannonball run.went from Columbus Georgia to Chattanooga Tennessee. it was 240 miles and our bikes did great. Scott and my dad got every mile and my bike still has a perfect score. Scotts place on the score sheet is 29 which is pretty cool . here is a photo of my dad at the start of the race with little lock<br />
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Scott took some photos of the ride and sent them to my phone. Here is a pic of Ken McManus. He is riding a 36 El on the run. It is 10 or 20 numbers earlier than mine. It is a really nice bike that his son Matt built. Matt McManus is on the run too<br />
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My dad's 36 is jamming out and running perfectly. Unfortunately he is 40 points from a perfect score because of the flat tire that he got on the first day. </div>
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Jason is riding our 39 El since his vl is broke down he is not eligible for points while riding a different bike but at least he gets to enjoy the route. And scenery </div>
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When we arrived at Chattanooga we used the time we had available to tear into Jasons vl and do an assessment on the damage caused by under oiling. We got the front piston unstuck and we were surprised to discover that the bottom end and rods were OK. We overnight shipped some new pistons valves and gaskets to our next stop and will hopefully have the vld on the road this week. <br />
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The first day ofthe cannonball is always a challenge. Lots of people from all over the world work for two years to get their bikes done and sorted put as best as they can in order to prepare from going from the Atlantic to the pacific. My dad's bike hit a pot hole a 100 miles into the run and popped the tube. Luckily he had it hauled to the hosted dinner at interstate cycles in lake city Florida and we were able to switch the tube out in good time.<br />
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Our team mate Jason had a catastrophic melt down with his 34 vl. It was under oiling and got jot and stuck the front piston. I have never seen a piston get this hot. Luckily we brought a spare 39 knucklehead for him to ride while we wait for parts and rebuild his bike in the parking lots in the next few stops.<br />
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Lake city Florida was a real treat. It pretty much rained the whole time that we were there. It rained so much that there were flash flood warnings the following morning. The route organizers told the riders to haul their bikes to the lunch stop and start from that point. We didn't have room in our rig for 4 bikes and all of our luggage so Scott and I rode the 36 els to the lunch stop. The rain cleared up in 30 miles and it was a lot of fun the rest of the day. My dad rode the red and black bike the rest of the day While Scott got got another perfect score.<br />
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We ran into hamster Randy at our first gas stop. He rode the same orange jd on the last run. He is a great guy. Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-74122055594854339932014-09-05T12:25:00.000-06:002014-09-05T12:25:25.461-06:00cannonball day one <br />
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Today is the first day of the 2014 cannonball run. This year's event is open to bikes made in 1936 and earlier. My dad is riding his 36 El and the winner of the cannonball golden ticket is riding my 36 el. We also have a friend from rapid city on our team who is riding a 1934 vl. I'll be doing updates on the site and trying to chronicle the trials and tribulations of our team while we make our way to Washington. Britney lock and I are driving the support vehicle and doing mechanical support.. it was a ton of work to get this far and we are only at the starting line.<br />
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Here is a picture of my bike crossing the start line. Scott is is an ex marine and super disciplined. I think that he is going to do really well on the run and make a lot of miles. </div>
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This is the only photo that I got.of.jasons bike. He had some mechanical problems and got.loaded up on the trailer. I'll get to work on this bike all night and try to sort it out. Wish us luck and come visit along the way if the cannonball run goes to a state near youMatt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-50796147446626178732014-08-08T16:51:00.000-06:002014-08-08T16:51:13.467-06:00Sturgis re cap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The main reason that brittney, lock and I went to Sturgis was so that brittney could race her 1923 Harley at the first annual Pappy Hole classic race. The promoter invites Jim and brittney to put on an exhibition race for the Harley versus a Indian race brittney and Jim were flying on Tuesday. Unfortunately the track was heavily rained on that night and the board track bikes were not able to.run at safe speeds on Wednesday.<br />
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Their bikes were running 30 second half mile laps, the pros were running 25 second laps. All of the new bike guys were shocked at how fast the old bikes were running. Thanks to all of our sponsors, the track promoters and the people that showed up to see the races. It was a huge honor to be a part of this event and see my wife and friends race on the original track that racers ripped around on at the first Sturgis.<br />
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Brittney did an interview on south Dakota public radio and talked about racing the oldest bike in Sturgis and how much fun old motorcycles. <br />
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We got to hang out with a bunch of friends and family. We introduced lock to aunt Loretta and he got.to see my uncle Ricky again. <br />
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Britney lock and I are heading over to Sturgis for a few days to hang out with friends and do fun stuff with old motorcycles. The bike that we built for born free 6 is in Mike LICHTER'S motor cycles as art exhibit this year. It will be at the Buffalo chip all week long on display. <br />
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Here is a pic of the bike before final set up. Mike and Paul do a great job with arranging a diverse group of bikes Around a cool concept every year. Paul arranged to get barn job at the show which is my all time favorite bike. I can't wait to show it to my son. <br />
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Here is a picture of David Uhls official Sturgis painting for this year. The bike is a 1939 knucklehead that we built for a friend six or eight years ago. My friend Joe took some pictures of me on the bike way back then. We took the pictures of Britney and my sister last summer. David pieced the images together into a really cool piece. I ordered a print and can't wait to see it in real life. </div>
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We had a great time in Wauseon. Britney raced and did really well. We bought a bunch of great parts and a bike and lock hot to meet a bunch of my friends and people I consider family. Here is the third photo in his monthly knucklehead series. He is 2 months old and sixteen pounds. He is really starting to be aware of his surroundings and smiling all the time Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-61654616152695152652014-06-30T09:35:00.000-06:002014-06-30T09:35:00.045-06:00Born free 6 and cannonball golden ticket resultd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brittney, lock and I headed west late last week for born free 6. Here is a picture of us with the bike I built for the show. This was the most challenging build that I have ever done. I did a lot of the work ay friends shops while Brittney and I were living in Minnesota and waiting for our son to be born. It's </div>
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Born free is the best show in the country and it brings some of the best bikes in the world into one place. Here is a pic of us with our friend sin from Japan and his bike. The bike is built around a koslow motor. Andy koslow worked at excelsior and helped develop their ohv top ends. When excelsior went out of business in 31 he went on to make his own motors And top ends. <br />
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We also drew the two winners for our cannonball golden ticket project that we have been working on. The first place prize is an all expense paid trip to go on the cannonball and ride my bike from Florida to Washington along with a 100 other old bike enthusiasts. Scott from the southern us won the first prize, and will have a great time riding an El coast to coast </div>
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In Two weeks we will pick the winner for the cannonball golden ticket project. The cannonball golden ticket is an opportunity for someone to win an all expense paid trip to go ride my 1936 knucklehead on the 2014 cannonball. My dad will be riding his 36 el and Brittney, my son and I will be running chase truck and supporting both riders. Harley Davidson stepped up and donated a second place prize for someone from any where in the world to go and visit the Harley Museum and get a behind the scenes look at the archives. </div>
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Here is a pic of my bike from the maternity photos that I shot with Brittney a few months ago. I have owned it for over ten years and ridden it and pushed it to its limits. It is the oldest Harley Davidson to complete an Iron Butt Run, and the oldest bike to do one with a passenger. I am comfortable in saying that it is the only bike that will be running the cannonball in September that has been ridden 24 hours straight and gone 1100 miles in less that 24 hours. Even though a 36 el is over 75 years old, it performs like a new bike. and holds up really well. who ever wins the Cannonball Golden Ticket, will have 2 of the best weeks of their life.</div>
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Surprisingly, I have not had very many people sign up for the a chance to win either prize. I expected people to be doing back flips over this project, but apparently it is difficult for someone to take 3 weeks off from their job. This is a factor that I didn't consider when I came up with the project, because I wouldn't think twice about quitting a job to go ride a knucklehead from Florida to Washington state. The odds of winning are really good for the few people who have signed up, and the odds are good for anyone else that has been waiting till the last minute to sign up.<br />
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There are still 2 weeks to enter online and throught Mail, Go to www.cannonballgoldenticket.com to find out more on how you can win the trip of a life time and the ultimate old bike experience. Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-77413066407452597092014-06-04T00:22:00.001-06:002014-06-04T16:51:15.991-06:00My son finally came out. <p dir="ltr">Our son- Lockheed Olsen was born on May 24th. He is the most amazing thing that I have ever been a part of. He was born at 3:45 am and weighed 9 pounds and 9 ounces he was 22 inches long, brit had a beautiful and relatively quick labor that only lasted 5 hours. We stayed with our friends Kevin and Amy on Minnesota for six weeks and change while we attended the rest of the prenatal appointments and waited for him to come out. It was worth the wait and amazing. </p>
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<p dir="ltr">Brittney is 38 weeks and doing really good. She has just as much energy as when she wasn't pregnant. We are going to have our son at a birthing center in Wisconsin in about two weeks. I am so excited to meet him. It's crazy to think that I am planning having a son right now. </p>
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This bike is massive, I didn't try to ride it with the buddy seat on it, I am too short! Jason is a lot taller than me and will do just fine on it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XrODYCmLGaLP0PYmzH2JNQZAskTTjoJY_APK4mTjxjtrLT1whpmG1JHUc8A0mrizVfzEKu8tHjZbm9O1cVcxapSePbTyZ4svlafj5-lVK3l3gz89TZJV2SHEVXQEyHmyVVpAYC0cBdM/s640/blogger-image--23295514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XrODYCmLGaLP0PYmzH2JNQZAskTTjoJY_APK4mTjxjtrLT1whpmG1JHUc8A0mrizVfzEKu8tHjZbm9O1cVcxapSePbTyZ4svlafj5-lVK3l3gz89TZJV2SHEVXQEyHmyVVpAYC0cBdM/s640/blogger-image--23295514.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1965 didn't use a side cover on the battery, I think it looks nice with out it. The battery that we used is a champion battery and it is nice and black, some of the other modern batteries are clear or have a bunch of writing on them. The mufflers are new old stock and sound great. The tour pack is something that Jason supplied and it is really cool. It has an early latch on it and also a handle so you can Cary it with you</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVWN-IRfsNeUFTY29mAsAt1psWypd9bK_LKovbCeOBxiCpIyzo7EqJAz_L78rs7cxfNhUoBJy15qQoQQJQmwBMUs8agFbAivY00JIdL_O1A8FtXnzqdKDzVZ7sJ13j7GKvoZBFUt4_XU/s640/blogger-image-199832884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxVWN-IRfsNeUFTY29mAsAt1psWypd9bK_LKovbCeOBxiCpIyzo7EqJAz_L78rs7cxfNhUoBJy15qQoQQJQmwBMUs8agFbAivY00JIdL_O1A8FtXnzqdKDzVZ7sJ13j7GKvoZBFUt4_XU/s640/blogger-image-199832884.jpg"></a></div>I got to take my 36 out for the first time this year. Sophorn put a windshield on it, which ended up being more of a challenge than we anticipated since the summer shields were designed for standard rigid bars and I have Flanders bars on my bike. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrl_XaQ_PW9O5cAyyby1UMlOL8ws5dK_1Jq_E00pKbof8WGA1ExRlFcrNMcD5G0w_dpR64qRH7wLAWXYK8DlYV1o-PvqGQEtMsFiDc1WPgs7GpLCBlCJRCMAc3f4t4YDGj-10UvV9m3hU/s640/blogger-image--2069422447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrl_XaQ_PW9O5cAyyby1UMlOL8ws5dK_1Jq_E00pKbof8WGA1ExRlFcrNMcD5G0w_dpR64qRH7wLAWXYK8DlYV1o-PvqGQEtMsFiDc1WPgs7GpLCBlCJRCMAc3f4t4YDGj-10UvV9m3hU/s640/blogger-image--2069422447.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am making good progress on the 55 too it should be done and running next week. This bike is phenomenal and I feel so lucky to get to work on such a nice pristine example of an original bike</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8nN21JYeoeWt6LaNMDabpA2ovZ3EgQFaoN4tBqdayuWjOJVXxQSSJEqSpG8WCumvaiOtH6E2yG0pNJQ9dvNvNXs_V3v78kpgsrjm3EuyhKxhixxkB8XyBjmyX5VnmTu1TbyPmam6uH8/s640/blogger-image--16662478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8nN21JYeoeWt6LaNMDabpA2ovZ3EgQFaoN4tBqdayuWjOJVXxQSSJEqSpG8WCumvaiOtH6E2yG0pNJQ9dvNvNXs_V3v78kpgsrjm3EuyhKxhixxkB8XyBjmyX5VnmTu1TbyPmam6uH8/s640/blogger-image--16662478.jpg"></a></div>The rear header pipe was missing when they brought the bike to us. My dad had a nice old original superior rear header pipe in his stash of parts. It fit up really nicely and matches the rest of the bike well<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_MOtn_rC5lSZg5pV5YWZQMmsq8BTcTq3acaMoEVYWFweagZEf1Hni-V7qWZprvBIBnbAk34uZ45KofuaeYFzFWfGGmp8NqkAgyPlFoRgMCmPUM9CQ8YziQXX6c5PkREaLoyTYvCylFM/s640/blogger-image--812717095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_MOtn_rC5lSZg5pV5YWZQMmsq8BTcTq3acaMoEVYWFweagZEf1Hni-V7qWZprvBIBnbAk34uZ45KofuaeYFzFWfGGmp8NqkAgyPlFoRgMCmPUM9CQ8YziQXX6c5PkREaLoyTYvCylFM/s640/blogger-image--812717095.jpg"></a></div>Britt and I did our maternity photos with the bike. It was fun. Here is a link to the rest of the photos <span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">http://jaceejphotography.blogspot.com/2014/04/brittney-matt-maternity.html?m=1</span></div>Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-20233340625669443952014-03-31T18:11:00.001-06:002014-03-31T18:11:23.961-06:00South Dakota weather in less than 24 hours<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LX4D2r13KjRqr-uoiQDu-pBB__iB8gKCFauy6eRFd8_CwA-H7BT6Kt5picJIY6wy0V6hHDuBGQq_35eNMp7N7AdlTiSEe6sYdUI1f3pO124ywWwviY0eJZqpwI92JibbkoAfZoIc0_M/s640/blogger-image--1923882520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LX4D2r13KjRqr-uoiQDu-pBB__iB8gKCFauy6eRFd8_CwA-H7BT6Kt5picJIY6wy0V6hHDuBGQq_35eNMp7N7AdlTiSEe6sYdUI1f3pO124ywWwviY0eJZqpwI92JibbkoAfZoIc0_M/s640/blogger-image--1923882520.jpg"></a>My dad took the 65 out for a spin yesterday and put over a 100 miles on it. It was a beautiful day and great for riding bike. He came back with a small list of tweaks and adjustments to do and sort out</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYJ7gjF4ndVCl5SaKJRDdVHgnJSwT2gsW9bgpeRyogpoZV9fID-Xet4iAFYhSQgR6Ch2n-J6Y7yIRWkzER1erZit1zARFeK6UeNCEtgLEBrVFbQrTgU8MWzkH5roMM-9Q3vpG2jjhZTQ/s640/blogger-image--564931620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrYJ7gjF4ndVCl5SaKJRDdVHgnJSwT2gsW9bgpeRyogpoZV9fID-Xet4iAFYhSQgR6Ch2n-J6Y7yIRWkzER1erZit1zARFeK6UeNCEtgLEBrVFbQrTgU8MWzkH5roMM-9Q3vpG2jjhZTQ/s640/blogger-image--564931620.jpg"></a>Here is a shot out the front door of the shop that I just took. There is a full on blizzard going on and we are expecting 6 to 10 inches of snow. This weather is good for working in the shop and have fun with wrenches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzxBAv_qs5KbSEq2IMoqHgBiJOvcf_zJpexw87TCLFGZVqFxTpVEh6AILcwluyIVfcBRRnOP2JKKtFrgBpfiLnjPH7NLOcMc4Gv5JCPFOdhMjD3TSKEPj1dICQdxGKunibVWlvdlk7JI/s640/blogger-image--1674079800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzxBAv_qs5KbSEq2IMoqHgBiJOvcf_zJpexw87TCLFGZVqFxTpVEh6AILcwluyIVfcBRRnOP2JKKtFrgBpfiLnjPH7NLOcMc4Gv5JCPFOdhMjD3TSKEPj1dICQdxGKunibVWlvdlk7JI/s640/blogger-image--1674079800.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The 55 is going good. I finished up the wiring, hooked up the primaries and am going through the odds and ends on this bike. </div>Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-5230600891465103012014-03-27T10:12:00.001-06:002014-03-27T10:12:55.264-06:0055fl update and photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The 55 is coming together fairly easily. It's a pretty unique experience to work on a bike that is so unmolested and complete. Everything is just falling into place and working out pretty good. It hasn't gone without its challenges. I'm working on the exhaust and primary setup today<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gtKMQGG8ByinGkMRg67rp3z6y1H6Voc9sQosgMLdHEOX_0MjHUTAz4SwddxNz2He4oVqlb0ztf9dAEUG0p_eXQIT1u9QUw4LXG0Sy6l10EwlCsTDKezzdeolohq22rWRzZ8Bhsf8JRo/s640/blogger-image-556601698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gtKMQGG8ByinGkMRg67rp3z6y1H6Voc9sQosgMLdHEOX_0MjHUTAz4SwddxNz2He4oVqlb0ztf9dAEUG0p_eXQIT1u9QUw4LXG0Sy6l10EwlCsTDKezzdeolohq22rWRzZ8Bhsf8JRo/s640/blogger-image-556601698.jpg"></a>d</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gFAm6eojg9qkI0DB2bNPXwENE3Y8HXa0yBir8A3ppg4MZ9aC4nxQWe8y4z8GtcV2V_hrXxpjUZOy7vtQt9BsGYmlwpdBn3S7-JbkeH3_oid8E2X9SG6J4TZluPphjSJfJXaNb-Vjz_E/s640/blogger-image--385801043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9gFAm6eojg9qkI0DB2bNPXwENE3Y8HXa0yBir8A3ppg4MZ9aC4nxQWe8y4z8GtcV2V_hrXxpjUZOy7vtQt9BsGYmlwpdBn3S7-JbkeH3_oid8E2X9SG6J4TZluPphjSJfJXaNb-Vjz_E/s640/blogger-image--385801043.jpg"></a></div>The biggest challenges have been worn out parts and corrosion from sitting. It's going good and we have freed up almost everything and gotten it back to working condition. I am having difficulties getting the toolbox lock freed up. This came in a box of parts that came with the bike and it was frozen shut. I have even soakig it with ob blaster for a month and working the lock back and forth. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4vOpXVRGmxjSH19eDs0ff4tugp1YggFdpmXpO4sMYSrKleWOLlcX62oUveehA2SJpV8cpoaTHPRnfRPrb6iFKRli64TcOvBGICH_mOAO6IuM7rMiRnKHyqzax1RkdJclH0U_qiiIPiM/s640/blogger-image--1795005668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4vOpXVRGmxjSH19eDs0ff4tugp1YggFdpmXpO4sMYSrKleWOLlcX62oUveehA2SJpV8cpoaTHPRnfRPrb6iFKRli64TcOvBGICH_mOAO6IuM7rMiRnKHyqzax1RkdJclH0U_qiiIPiM/s640/blogger-image--1795005668.jpg"></a>D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a cool shit of the brake drum we replaced the sprocket and dust ring and left the original paint on the drum. A lot of times the paint is burnt off if the drum from the brakes heating up, this one has really nice paint. Which means ken either didn't like to stop or rode the bike on lots f rolling hills and prairie terrain <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkN8ti06Pv3pBgPCMZcERrwJo2za_vbunwJdruBGepsUtMZ6txLJaCIBWJboEe-na5RC6Yuz8IoHKpefd-xBzN553keyajptjs8KOmu4lgZClyHSd4n7uTNS0h6NK-nDySakXQ0SxU4E8/s640/blogger-image-1372730181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkN8ti06Pv3pBgPCMZcERrwJo2za_vbunwJdruBGepsUtMZ6txLJaCIBWJboEe-na5RC6Yuz8IoHKpefd-xBzN553keyajptjs8KOmu4lgZClyHSd4n7uTNS0h6NK-nDySakXQ0SxU4E8/s640/blogger-image-1372730181.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-32335587736165558162014-03-25T15:23:00.001-06:002014-03-25T15:23:54.046-06:00More engines!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is bob's 39 engine. It is turning out to be a really nice motor. This is going in an airway blue and white 39s</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">S<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR94V2YMO5xlB91kUTY9sfkr6Q9bCFkPMv50-MmuSMpymTzzcvRn83P4bQLmJxcB1LtiCowHsy0bJIef_7xDbEi-a1DPh6pPFbPDK1iobRq6nxOETbg21ERNhDBXSW-EtKSm63jNhEmMY/s640/blogger-image-1314667217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR94V2YMO5xlB91kUTY9sfkr6Q9bCFkPMv50-MmuSMpymTzzcvRn83P4bQLmJxcB1LtiCowHsy0bJIef_7xDbEi-a1DPh6pPFbPDK1iobRq6nxOETbg21ERNhDBXSW-EtKSm63jNhEmMY/s640/blogger-image-1314667217.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9d5MRg1_DGSGiFPLozNEnq4Zcp08WKF-Q69Ti37Y0HaLcvJUADtfCLRhsgalV66o0_oNcf1tThM_DUn9v-Mts4ZkFZHa-WeSvsx-wLFoZnClIM4dMOzh4pY_KCVc5TLkep9a3Stuoeo/s640/blogger-image--136267024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9d5MRg1_DGSGiFPLozNEnq4Zcp08WKF-Q69Ti37Y0HaLcvJUADtfCLRhsgalV66o0_oNcf1tThM_DUn9v-Mts4ZkFZHa-WeSvsx-wLFoZnClIM4dMOzh4pY_KCVc5TLkep9a3Stuoeo/s640/blogger-image--136267024.jpg"></a></div>The cam cover and cases have never been polished or really messed with. I love the texture of sand cast parts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RVbR8eg-x4kAlbnkKBbiAeCbF4oy_T0n96dTQ86Atlbyc8ISaU7o0PwPZYWbaVNGZz3mmknEUqIxbXW7K3_P0C5SzDjs8q0iXENDRX8SEOdSZ7pz6aLmxQiWIb8m8CVUy22bf7hdgvQ/s640/blogger-image--635695962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RVbR8eg-x4kAlbnkKBbiAeCbF4oy_T0n96dTQ86Atlbyc8ISaU7o0PwPZYWbaVNGZz3mmknEUqIxbXW7K3_P0C5SzDjs8q0iXENDRX8SEOdSZ7pz6aLmxQiWIb8m8CVUy22bf7hdgvQ/s640/blogger-image--635695962.jpg"></a></div>This is a 46 fl stroker motor that my dad is putting together for a customer out west. It looks stock, but is a little hopped up. It will be a ton of fun for Tim </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wpfi-0yRADQsexJzm7zIh5xFL8PRaLq9FV48cFSo9PX0kjDe7JNj4ZxoErrr5YhV9a4tTG5OhaB-4_xAf6WYbDKzMTPVSi_sNT4HEIRkXHzs9enQq0lXrkyJQFJLNLEYJoU7u0_c8GA/s640/blogger-image-1676152284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wpfi-0yRADQsexJzm7zIh5xFL8PRaLq9FV48cFSo9PX0kjDe7JNj4ZxoErrr5YhV9a4tTG5OhaB-4_xAf6WYbDKzMTPVSi_sNT4HEIRkXHzs9enQq0lXrkyJQFJLNLEYJoU7u0_c8GA/s640/blogger-image-1676152284.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We don't do a lot of panheads with mags and black cylinders, this one is coming along nicely and will be sweet when it's done. This 52 is going to be awesome </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-78424574895713146322014-03-24T19:53:00.001-06:002014-03-24T19:53:16.340-06:001955 flWe have overWe have also been picking away at Bev's 55. This bike was a high school graduation present for her husband back in 1955. We have gone through every nut bolt, washer and seal to make it mechanically perfect while maintaining as much of the originality and history as possible. The color is Hollywood green and it is a one year only color. I don't thing that there is any other color that Harley offered that embodied the fifties as much as this color. It is awesome <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGdP6aK7_tAgCful9bwnDQJWVOCGfJVK0uhsfmOalBMM_FLwrnDEszqbK5dRs-Dq9Z9XSIb6CcVWcIhdQ7skIHdAaAdHq79ehro8do3s494kmiKZQG2a63LkMAkGNmcuo19y5vC2_P8E/s640/blogger-image-880771242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGdP6aK7_tAgCful9bwnDQJWVOCGfJVK0uhsfmOalBMM_FLwrnDEszqbK5dRs-Dq9Z9XSIb6CcVWcIhdQ7skIHdAaAdHq79ehro8do3s494kmiKZQG2a63LkMAkGNmcuo19y5vC2_P8E/s640/blogger-image-880771242.jpg"></a>We have over 100 hours in cleaning and detailing out each part on the bike. It is challenging on stuff like this because you have to be so gentle when you work on it, if you use the wrong brush or too much pressure you can damage the original paint or plating. The bike was in really tough shape when it was brought to us a couple years ago. The trans had been run with put oil and the top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">End was toast. It's all sorted out now and will last another 60 years or more. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJY8kVCOSfSwWjDdy5cQU81uTGFywyTmbgu_VHGyKAO5WIwHupre7SLAQXwlRxYs4rgdt8PADW3S8oPz_AxQJlAJer2n6FZ-dvhWMcduteWd5UTa0guAQokijoOY7ANIQaVLaYWucwyA/s640/blogger-image--1789499418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMJY8kVCOSfSwWjDdy5cQU81uTGFywyTmbgu_VHGyKAO5WIwHupre7SLAQXwlRxYs4rgdt8PADW3S8oPz_AxQJlAJer2n6FZ-dvhWMcduteWd5UTa0guAQokijoOY7ANIQaVLaYWucwyA/s640/blogger-image--1789499418.jpg"></a>The rear head needed a new exhaust port welded on, on this photo you can see that some of the original patina and Iowa dirt was left in tact through the process of repairing the damaged head. The combustion chamber is perfectly cleaned and sorted out while everything on the outside is as it was the last time it was ridden. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNcqYlzW1EdpdHFXI8RZQq5qHATRShor5TnOhxUvwmSXoXeqE3swQxhqpfAExg4dh7CRLvysJOuY8mm8umILl20IDPn5jdz5xmswNjBdQoh1MR1KGysEuRG7eHOO0B2B09K2uEuRUG51M/s640/blogger-image--1699018840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNcqYlzW1EdpdHFXI8RZQq5qHATRShor5TnOhxUvwmSXoXeqE3swQxhqpfAExg4dh7CRLvysJOuY8mm8umILl20IDPn5jdz5xmswNjBdQoh1MR1KGysEuRG7eHOO0B2B09K2uEuRUG51M/s640/blogger-image--1699018840.jpg"></a>Here is the original paint frame and bottom tree before going together. All of the plating is original too.</div></div></div>Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-91611210990901867502014-03-24T19:16:00.001-06:002014-03-24T19:16:08.840-06:0065flh ride report<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have finally been getting the opportunity to ride Jason's. 65. This bike is awesome. I know that I am supposed to be a rigid frame guy but this bike has kind of made me think about getting a half frame bike someday. The bike had a few teething pains and oil leaks to chase down. It's all sorted now and I'm waiting for another nice weather day to actually ride it again. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFzkpVrtQZRV8WJJDEzQ5EkwedkRFEbOznUokLG4vlkt3IttmIQon8Rtmh1-7UQv0D-IThRbo6VgAbOfzJuhU-KjHdMzZyoew00XQBHdrql66MeAdlpGBdM5NK91sKkyYfR6VjQxm4n7M/s640/blogger-image--537390081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFzkpVrtQZRV8WJJDEzQ5EkwedkRFEbOznUokLG4vlkt3IttmIQon8Rtmh1-7UQv0D-IThRbo6VgAbOfzJuhU-KjHdMzZyoew00XQBHdrql66MeAdlpGBdM5NK91sKkyYfR6VjQxm4n7M/s640/blogger-image--537390081.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWkXQ6KerTgrnL6RHJCVvPs8q0NZWGtL0QQM0jHJqlLOsRpJGoAkDzGMRq0Bt2jzgwQ28OrcV5BWpK5mMLWfkw6Q4MKDyCX1GuxYOl4NLbeBObZw0xLeVqOOkNJyX6gi5oS544btCYgU/s640/blogger-image-724166254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhWkXQ6KerTgrnL6RHJCVvPs8q0NZWGtL0QQM0jHJqlLOsRpJGoAkDzGMRq0Bt2jzgwQ28OrcV5BWpK5mMLWfkw6Q4MKDyCX1GuxYOl4NLbeBObZw0xLeVqOOkNJyX6gi5oS544btCYgU/s640/blogger-image-724166254.jpg"></a></div>This pic was from the first test run. I have the aircleaner installed and the battery strap too. I had a problem with the starter relay on the bike, I switched it out with a new one and it still didnt fire right up like I wanted it too. I put a ground wire on it and it solved the slow starting issue. The bike just pops right off now. It is awesome. </div>Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-36293668022118860512014-03-14T21:27:00.001-06:002014-03-14T21:27:53.172-06:00Motor madness<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My dad has been jamming out on short blocks. This is a 47 and a 36. It's so cool to see book ends and compare all of the changes between them</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqewngJ_rIIFHpOit7SIaG1G_R60fLk_v88p1QctSha-uU_juqkbkqYv2sHpQfFO-3gPEc7cdMPWOgWnJwR7UOsSYJbppLhBh1gwi_VFIJoGsY915JSOrD889msekUxk0BbpeKSbCJ9Y/s640/blogger-image-1796410042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqewngJ_rIIFHpOit7SIaG1G_R60fLk_v88p1QctSha-uU_juqkbkqYv2sHpQfFO-3gPEc7cdMPWOgWnJwR7UOsSYJbppLhBh1gwi_VFIJoGsY915JSOrD889msekUxk0BbpeKSbCJ9Y/s640/blogger-image-1796410042.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is delmar's 45 e model. It's a piece together engine that is made up of parts that we have been holding onto for years and have gathered from all corners of the world. This is especially challenging because we are building him a patina bike and making it look like it has always been together </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6O_0bBly399T18OfKSOCrn_XNgo8WGes4okKFcZ6SJKjWNoJdaPSnexZtP0ETc0LY1oYlXYUTlAB__zYk8XLw4OMrWQUzcgVvvPGgmql0qb_si-wiB0ctBN8J5C4hHRH7k7wOlFAfBg/s640/blogger-image--951202043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6O_0bBly399T18OfKSOCrn_XNgo8WGes4okKFcZ6SJKjWNoJdaPSnexZtP0ETc0LY1oYlXYUTlAB__zYk8XLw4OMrWQUzcgVvvPGgmql0qb_si-wiB0ctBN8J5C4hHRH7k7wOlFAfBg/s640/blogger-image--951202043.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a really nice motor for a 49 panhead that my dad did. It's an original paint bike, so we left the aesthetic part of it intact and did all of the machine work and up grades on the inside of the bikes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUA4bXKOr4yQs93kXcioGEUTXNGIFj5pOaWzDVCaBJZJbOQGYl0HQ4lwmb7S3z0IuDukTgSG-RiO0K86JVakVTjro7XhrKFdEvqPKuUxoX0a63LxNJlA4K9oq_3Z4EWXuJkYO9iqiAbw/s640/blogger-image--1496989080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUA4bXKOr4yQs93kXcioGEUTXNGIFj5pOaWzDVCaBJZJbOQGYl0HQ4lwmb7S3z0IuDukTgSG-RiO0K86JVakVTjro7XhrKFdEvqPKuUxoX0a63LxNJlA4K9oq_3Z4EWXuJkYO9iqiAbw/s640/blogger-image--1496989080.jpg"></a></div>Matt Olsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03252903852173062283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382588503505005449.post-39172997595972070832014-03-08T09:26:00.001-06:002014-03-08T09:26:13.543-06:001955 tear down.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We brought in Bev's 1955 fl this week to finish tearing it down and final cleaning and inspection of the chassis. Her husband got this bike as a highschool graduation present and rode it around for quite a bit. The bike was in pretty good aesthetic condition but the mechanics were pretty clapped out. We have gone through the engine, transmission and wheels and left the original patina as in tact as possible. It's a real honor to get to work on such a special bike and family heirloom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYcOIVLhCSVudP8aDdWxCFjKC3KUONVlcLf9eCzd9TZtSmBTccOCdF6eNFfry9dDggVTRMM8yi-zv2zn3BCkzJYPyrt9aQaGUp47EyAOOtvILriBhuvqgptrpXycH7RXGb42Qj7jZlio/s640/blogger-image-773186655.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYcOIVLhCSVudP8aDdWxCFjKC3KUONVlcLf9eCzd9TZtSmBTccOCdF6eNFfry9dDggVTRMM8yi-zv2zn3BCkzJYPyrt9aQaGUp47EyAOOtvILriBhuvqgptrpXycH7RXGb42Qj7jZlio/s640/blogger-image-773186655.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a great shot of the dash wiring </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZk68VjX7pd7L5QUPGMJDqqQCbKn2PqF_vgWOcLA4Vx-XK0QHzRrFOccKF-ccfAa9d-wCh5y1KtQlUFlH45sWkzyZ4tQhiO7GMtCID-AMAlLe2wFYDoxjMJzdUBfZhOWz9NK3TZLtiC4/s640/blogger-image--322821961.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZk68VjX7pd7L5QUPGMJDqqQCbKn2PqF_vgWOcLA4Vx-XK0QHzRrFOccKF-ccfAa9d-wCh5y1KtQlUFlH45sWkzyZ4tQhiO7GMtCID-AMAlLe2wFYDoxjMJzdUBfZhOWz9NK3TZLtiC4/s640/blogger-image--322821961.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwy0VC-qFXqxrUsbBKuow0rZOm_z-qjBt9Qe6DxCCSCu3Gg3EaLT_R9oKD9QOlSeCmISW4qypTHj98o_0uZnpCOrb43XwYM5cKhntuhyphenhyphenHxyESFg2mV41hQFlazuxG6Gmu6HOhonw65bc/s640/blogger-image--61431016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwy0VC-qFXqxrUsbBKuow0rZOm_z-qjBt9Qe6DxCCSCu3Gg3EaLT_R9oKD9QOlSeCmISW4qypTHj98o_0uZnpCOrb43XwYM5cKhntuhyphenhyphenHxyESFg2mV41hQFlazuxG6Gmu6HOhonw65bc/s640/blogger-image--61431016.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45_tkahZVV-gic85D1SCfuMGhZ30m0_C06J0Wz7iDF-JeteOBht7yyDD58KkloVqN_05ICmeyiHqG4mdyB3OceK2Z03s5KnYevwtKy28pndtw0wBx-4kXFzjOgnxXma2KGY00BcVacEQ/s640/blogger-image-1963487925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi45_tkahZVV-gic85D1SCfuMGhZ30m0_C06J0Wz7iDF-JeteOBht7yyDD58KkloVqN_05ICmeyiHqG4mdyB3OceK2Z03s5KnYevwtKy28pndtw0wBx-4kXFzjOgnxXma2KGY00BcVacEQ/s640/blogger-image-1963487925.jpg"></a>Here it is before final tear down. 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Phew, there is a lot of ground to cover since the last update. Lets start with the 65 FLH. We are so close to being done with this bike. It is a monumental amount of work. I have a new found respect for people that work on new bikes and restore bikes from the sixties and up.<br />
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With all the work that went into getting the spotlight, horn, turn signals, headlight, flashers etc... working, it made sense to not work above the front fender. We got the nacelle on and all of the doodads and whistles are in order! Getting the nacelle on was a great feeling. There are more lights and terminals under there than an entire knucklehead!!!<br />
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Here are some new old stock badges that we got from our friend. They are really nice. I was not really about what the best method to restore the originals was, so I was very grateful to find these ones They come flat and you have to fit them to the tank. They are pretty easy to bend and I got them lined up and mounted.<br />
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This was an interesting lesson that the 65 taught me. The bike had a wonky speedo on it when we got it. I ordered a restored tombstone speedo from John Bordos for the bike. The tombstone speedos have a different drive than the earlier speedometers. The one in the picture is the early style and wont fit in the tombstone speedo, so I had to change it for the correct one. I had to pull the tanks, exhaust system, and clutch and shift rod to get to it. I am sure a lot of you old timers know about this, but it was news to me, and hopefully it will help someone out that is reading this.<br />
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We prevailed and got the speedo cable switched out and the speedo on and mounted. The seat on the bike is an original white one that my dad has had for years, we figured it made sense to use this one for set up and testing before we put the primo saddleshop seat on it before delivery. I ordered the last few pieces that we needed for this bike yesterday and am really looking forward to riding the bike and enjoying it.<br />
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Britt is doing really well, and our son is growing every day. We officially made it to the third trimester, and it is pretty neat. It is hard to believe that so much time has flown by and Britt has gotten so big. Here are a couple pics of her from last summer for scale.<br />
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This is a cool picture of Brittney with Stanley Miller's Deer slaying 36. I think this photo was taken at Wauseon but I am not sure.<br />
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This is a pic of Brittney at the Salt Flats, this is really a dreamy photo.<br />
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And here is Brittney and our son. These last few months have been really exciting and we have learned a lot about babies, parenthood and 65 FLHs. </div>
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My dad is jamming out on bottom ends, here is an early 36 that he is working on. It is one of the first 300 made and really nice stuff. Original matched cases, original cam cover, oil pump lifter blocks etc...<br />
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This bottom end came with flywheels, cases, timer, oil pump and lifter blocks and didn't appear to have ever been apart. It has what i consider a mid 36 oil pump but its on an early bike, it also had the large timing hole plug which came out right around this serial number., my 36-- which is a mid bike had an early oil pump and early left case with the small timing plug. There are a lot of experts out there that think everything was absolute on these first year knuckleheads, but that isn't always the case. It is pretty interesting how you always discover some new strange part change or exception to what you thought was a rule.<br />
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Here is some really cool early 36 only stuff. The circuit breaker is the early style with the counter bore cam on top, the base that points bolt to is also different. notice how it doesn't flare down in the center like on mid 36 and later timers. The breather is the one that came out of the motor, I am not sure how long they were used. The clip is also an early job, notice how the gap is narrower where the two ends come together. Mid 37 has a wider gap and is made out of a different dimensional material. The difference in the gap had to do with making room for the circuit breaker to coil wire coming out the bottom of the circuit breaker, which didn't happen until mid 37. </div>
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We made some progress on this 39 EL on Wednesday, it is sherwood green and silver, which are colors from 1936. It is going to look really nice. <br />
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I have to fit the inner primary cover and the chainguard tab, and get them over to Mike for some black paint<br />
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We have been jamming out on Jason's 65, this bike needs more lights<br />
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We got all of the turn signals working, and also switched out the one nos super soft muffler to a regular muffler, so now they both have the same amount of baffling and are both brand new.<br />
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This is another really exciting project we are happy to announce. This is a 1936 to 1945 Headlight bracket, that we just had made. The originals are very difficult to find and are always mangled, cracked and beat up. There have been a few other companies that have tried to replicate this bracket, but its very difficult to get the aesthetic bends right. We pretty much ran out of good originals, so we took the one off of our 37 and had it copied. They are made in America and primo. Email the shop if you would like one, before theyre all sold out<br />
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Blurry iphone photo<br />
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And This 46 got shipped out this week. I am looking forward to seeing it on the east coast, but it was a sad day to see it leave.<br />
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