Big Boss Ross' Belt

I've been working on a belt for the one and only Big Boss Ross. Just about got it wrapped up...

Big Mountain Run

Check out this video from last year's BMR...

The dates for the 2012 Big Mountain Run have been announced. May 24-27 (Memorial Day Weekend) and the site has changed. The party is moving to Tellico Plains, TN. Check out www.facebook.com/thebigmountainrun for all of the details.

This will be my 2nd BMR and I can't wait!

Chopper Ed's Liquor Holder

I finished this flask for Chopper Ed tonight. I hope he digs it.

The design wraps around to the back of the flask. I like the look that the concave gives it.

Saturday Randoms

I spent the majority of Saturday at Garage Co. Customs for the usual meeting of the minds. It rained pretty much all day...ate Lunch at Shonos, then proceeded to get in everyone's way while they worked.

Bill and Kustom Jeff were talking over KJ's sissy bar setup on his Sportster project. KJ said he hopes to have the bike ready for the Dixie Roundup, Big Mountain Run OR the Bastard Bash. I know all about project momentum...or lack thereof!

Larry started work hardtailing a customers Shovelhead frame

Larry is getting the "White Trash Pan" ready for Daytona. Just a few tweaks!

Bill's XS is almost ready to be re-released into the wild. New clutch cable, oil change and a few other odds and ends and it'll be ripping.

Spenser's Shovel. This is one of my favorite bikes of all time...not just because Spenser is a great friend. This bike just has "it". Whatever "it" is this bike has "it"!

David's 1948 Panhead blew a head gasket last week. He's been thrown a few curveballs since taking ownership of this bike. It's all part of the new "old" bike experience. It takes a while to shake out the cobwebs and get to know your machine intimately! Bud Man is his co-pilot!

All in all a good Saturday. Plenty of beer and hijinks to take our minds off of the crappy weather. Next weekend's forecast looks good so hopefully I will be able to get some miles in!

A few more pics from the V-Twin Expo

Here are a few more pictures from the trip up to Cincinnati for the V-Twin Expo. There wasn't much to look at but there were a few cool bikes.

We spent some time at the Paucho booth checking out the "45 Magnum" reproduction engines. Pretty cool but pricey at over 8K!

I liked the exhaust on this reproduction shovelhead. This bike is way too modern for my taste but if money was no object I'd enjoy putting some miles on it!

Some over-the-top murals

I forget the year on this Knuckle but this was probably the highlight of the trade show.

Eastbound and Down

Season 3 starts on Sunday Night!!!

Show Class Issue #5

I'm humbled that the dudes from Show Class Magazine www.showclassmag.com featured some of my leather work in their newest issue! This has given me a shot in the arm to continue learning the trade. I can't think of a better way to start my 2nd year of leatherworking!

Issue 5 also features Moon's killer Ironhead that his Dad bought new in 1975!

Check out the mag if you haven't done so, it really is great! They feature the kind of bikes I'm into and really capture the essence of today's chopper culture.