What a past week! I have been chasing and gathering parts like a Fox squirrel getting ready for winter. Last year at the Barber Vintage Antique Motorcycle weekend, I was surprised to find some of my buddies had planned a little roasting for me at the Saturday night dinner. Ed Dacus, Shane Dorton, Bob Collie and a few others convinced the musical legend, "Rusty McFarland" to rewrite the words to a Johnny Cash song named, "One Piece at a Time" into a story of the trials and tribulations of building a 1919 Harley Davidson, One piece at a time. . It was well written and perfectly described the past couple of years with this project. Someone recorded the presentation and put it on YouTube. (How does everything today end up on YouTube?) "One Piece at a Time" Written and performed by Rusty McFarland
All of my new wheels are at the Powercoat shop, Spoke kits are on the way, engine pistons and cylinders are getting fitted at Dale Spooner's Motion Machine Shop inVirginia
Parts have been arriving everyday, meeting new folk’s everyday. There are many guys who are helping and coaching me through the steps to make this journey a success.
Jon Neuman, Dale Walksler, Tom Fesser, Michael Breeding, David Morrill, George Hood, Chuck Vogel and Calvin Burnett are just a few of the many people helping supply the parts chasing list.
Regarding Riding Gear, the collection of goodies include an Arlen Ness 3 layer all weather lightweight riding jacket. Decided to go with the Shoei Neotec modular helmet with the Uclear Bluetooth wireless communication system.
All of my new wheels are at the Powercoat shop, Spoke kits are on the way, engine pistons and cylinders are getting fitted at Dale Spooner's Motion Machine Shop in
Parts have been arriving everyday, meeting new folk’s everyday. There are many guys who are helping and coaching me through the steps to make this journey a success.
Jon Neuman, Dale Walksler, Tom Fesser, Michael Breeding, David Morrill, George Hood, Chuck Vogel and Calvin Burnett are just a few of the many people helping supply the parts chasing list.
Regarding Riding Gear, the collection of goodies include an Arlen Ness 3 layer all weather lightweight riding jacket. Decided to go with the Shoei Neotec modular helmet with the Uclear Bluetooth wireless communication system.
Mocking-up the VL front end for the JD frame. Installed Timken Tapered roller bearings in the frame neck
Have received all springer bushings and springs.
Gathering up all of my Harley VL wheel hubs for cleaning and lacing to the rims, when the spoke kits arrive.
Michael Breeding's Jiffy Kick stand is a must! After a full day of riding, trying to park a JD Harley on the rear stand will prove to be a total disaster to a tried rider. Money well spent!!!
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