Recently one of my childhood friends passed away unexpectedly. We were closest right around 5th and 6th grade. It was so long ago that I can only remember going over to his dad's trailer and playing Where's waldo on the shitty 8 bit NES. We grew apart and found different friends through high school, mostly because we went to different schools. Just a couple years ago though, I was down in Portland and our jobs intersected. He had worked at the tire place I just started work at and one day he came by to pick up some tires (for another company). It was cool to see him again. You'll be very much missed.

RIP Floyd

The waiting game

This time of the year really starts to get to me. Fortunately I have the funds to start a new Harley project. The problem is I can't find the right donor bike. So I'm sitting on time and money.

What I can say is what I'd be looking for. Either a 58 and up panhead or a 66 to 69 shovelhead. Might consider older pans or lower prices knuckleheads.

New jets

Welp... it's the best time of year for some. For me, it's the beginning of winter. However, I've been busy.

I decided my carb needed new jets and not spring for a needle too. So I ended up ordering a 48 and a 45 pilot, as well as a 160. 180 and a 185 main jet.

I had 45/175 going and upped to 48/185. So far seems good at 2.5 turns out on the idle. But it's getting colder.

Running again

Just in time for the last few weeks before the snow flies. That first ride is so exhilarating.

Gasket and cams

Well finally got the gasket. Turns out I already had one. Argh... now I have an extra. Oh well I'll use the thicker one.

Probably the best day

Today was an excellent day. Uncle wally and I set out on a north bound ride. Up to Presque Isle, then across to Ashland. Came back on rt 11 south. Now that's the woods.

Had to take dads Honda again. My bike is running, but needs to have the gasket put in the can case cover.

A small problem

A couple weeks ago I ordered some struts which didn't fit. There is a picture. So I had to send them back.

I also messed up my rocker arm and had to get a new rocker arm spacer and spring.

Unfortunately I'm still waiting on my new gasket. Luckily I've got dads 74 honda cb four to ride.