44 years ago today...

...December 31st 1967, Evel Knievel attempted the famous Caesars Palace Jump. Knievel used his own money to have actor/director John Derek produce a film of the Caesars' jump. To keep costs low, Derek used his then-wife Linda Evans as one of the camera operators. It was Evans who filmed Knievel's famous landing. On the morning of the jump, Knievel stopped in the casino and placed his last 100 dollars on the blackjack table (which he lost), stopped by the bar and had a shot of Wild Turkey and then headed outside where he was joined by several members of the Caesars staff, as well as two showgirls. After doing his normal pre-jump show and a few warm up approaches, Knievel began his real approach. When he hit the takeoff ramp, he felt the motorcycle unexpectedly decelerate. The sudden loss of power on the takeoff caused Knievel to come up short and land on the safety ramp which was supported by a van. This caused the handlebars to be ripped out of his hands as he tumbled over them onto the pavement where he skidded into the Dunes parking lot. As a result of the crash, Knievel suffered a crushed pelvis and femur, fractures to his hip, wrist and both ankles and a concussion that kept him in a coma for 29 days.

Slim's Fab H2 "the Haymaker"

Yep, that there's a fully polished Kawasaki H2 750 (now bored to about 840cc) two stroke. The frame started out as an old Indian, and the front end is a narrowed Sportster 39mm, peep those milled sliders. I've been watching Slim make slow progress of it for a couple of years now, it goes without saying that it's hard to work on your own shit, while working on everyone else's. The following pictures do this rocket in a lawn chair NO justice. When finished, it will be another Slim's Fab iconic machine for sure, mark my words.

Ironhead spy shots from the Fab Farm

I took a ride out with Aaron to see my homey Slim (Slim's Fab) today, to drop off his Dyna for some more Slim goodness. This Iron was originally Slim's, he sold it and now it's back for some more mods. The frame is rumored to be a Ness, and the wheels are of the YZ 490 flavor. Gonna be bad ass when it's done.

Jingle Balls, Jingle Balls....

BMIII Paint Inspiration

While cruzin' the web for paint inspiration on my BMIII (same model/color as below) I came across these. This guy did an outstanding job! Here is the thread http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=328366
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Golden Classics

Home at Last!

Today I retrieved my 3/8" Snap-On torque wrench 6 years after a buddy "borrowed it"...and people can't understand why I get pissy when they ask to borrow my shit. I will say however, he had Snap-On rebuild and calibrate it. He's a good friend, and is always there when I need him. All is forgiven and forgotten. I'm just stoked to have it back.

Merry Christmas and...

Spitfire Motorcycles Pieces Parts Spotted In Yokohama

Custom length Girders...








...and Sportster High-n-Tight-Turn-Out Pipes.

All the above and more can be found here. If you have questions about any of the products, or need something made for a custom application, call Paul directly at (909)322-1542