1961-1964 Panhead 12 Volt Coil Upgrade

The 1961-1964 Harley-Davidson Duo-Glides used a dual circuit breaker ignition system (often referred to as a dual points ignition) with...

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Grundle Run 4

 Wild times in Ranger, Georgia at the Grundle Run.

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Pogo Seat Adjustment

Last time I took my panhead up to the mountains, I had problems with the seat bottoming out when riding through the twisties and hitting bum...

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War Run 2

 With War Run 6 right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to look back to 2017 and War Run 2.  

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Panhead Engine Breather Bypass Install

One of the first upgrades I made to my 1964 Harley-Davidson Duo-Glide was to change my primary drive from a chain to a belt. This upgr...

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Building a 1933 Harley-Davidson VL: Springer Front End Rebuild

For some reason, the previous owner of my springer decided to paint the entire thing with tan spray paint. Springs, fork legs, rockers, a...

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Backroad BBQ Run 2

Throwing it back to May 2019 and the second installment of the Backroad BBQ Run down in Trenton, NC. Some of these photos were originally p...

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Perry Ruiter's Generator Rebuild and 2-Brush Conversion

The Harley-Davidson V-series engines began using the Model 32E 3-brush generators in 1932.  I assumed that I would be using a rebuilt 3...

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Twin Rivers Chopper Campout 2

Throwback to September 2018 and the second Twin Rivers Chopper Campout held down on the shores of the New River in Crumpler, NC.  Some of t...

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How to Parkerize Motorcycle Parts

If you've ever looked closely at the fasteners on an old Harley-Davidson, you'll have noticed that many of them are dark grey o...

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Day 1: The Journey Begins

After almost two years of hard work, patient waiting and more than a couple sets of busted knuckles, my cross country journey has final...

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Day 2: Dew Country

It's an odd thing to wake up in your own bed when you are on a trip, perhaps that is what it feels like when you own an RV...  Rega...

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Day 3: Crows and the Cumberland Gap

Our first night of camping was cut short around 5AM by a flock of crows that descended on our campsite and began making a noise that ...

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Day 4: Corvettes and Trains

After a good nights sleep in Russell Springs, we headed west across southern Kentucky.  Two hours later we reached Bowling Springs, nee...

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Day 5: Mostly Maintenance

One of the many things that makes riding a vintage motorcycle different than a newer model is the maintenance.  While you guys/gals o...

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