The Chopper Compendium

Cool projects.

Too bad they can't control the testosterone. Just gives all bikers a bad name. They should just go out into the desert and get it over with.

The girder design is my personal favorite, I've always loved them. I would like to build one someday, but have other priorities.

Sorry I couldn't be there, I was working in the Great White North. Maybe someday.

That's a nice check mark off the bucket list! Beautiful day for it.

Just learned of this. https://www.postiebikechallenge.org/ Apparently a postie bike is a small step-through moped. And people ride them thru the Outback of Australia. Awesome. 3500 kms. "We have done it all … bitumen, sand, dirt, gravel, bulldust, snow, river crossings." I have no clue wha...

Man, great video. Nice to see Big Al give respect to Gary.

This is the Garlock gasket material I mentioned in an earlier post. I'll use the thinner which is right at 1/16". These are about 6"x6" so I should have plenty to trim to size, as long as I don't screw up.

Picked up my cylinders from the local machine shop. One of several here. It's a new business started last year, but I've know the owner about 10 years. One of the finest welders I've ever met.

New pistons from CP

glad to help

Through working this season, except for a possible short call out. Currently, I've been asked to be available for a project beginning mid to late February. Alyeska plans to replace a 48" mainline check valve. Considerable work. It's about 45 miles south of Deadhorse, so I expect 12 hour days be...

works for me...

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Hill Top Truckstop is about 20 miles north of Fairbanks, on the way to Prudhoe Bay. Many years ago I was a frequent customer. I stopped by one day when it was pretty full of truckers, and sat on a stool at the end of the counter. Trying to be sociable, I asked the bit guy next to me if he wanted to ...

Thanks. I’ll be replacing fork springs and oil this winter.
Fun ride tho.