O filme de 1930 dirigido por Howard Hughes, inspirou um esquadrão da 2a Guerra, que inspirou Sonny Barger, ou pelo menos assim diz a lenda. Um grande nome com certeza.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Anjos do Inferno
O filme de 1930 dirigido por Howard Hughes, inspirou um esquadrão da 2a Guerra, que inspirou Sonny Barger, ou pelo menos assim diz a lenda. Um grande nome com certeza.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Lunch on Friday
Sweet bars
Knuckles have one MAJOR FLAW...they just don't run without gas!
Had to take the new helmet for a spin...
Missing one MEMBER today! Where were you Fast Eddie?
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Knuckle engine hand made in silver
few more days and the engine will be ready...ring, pendant or simply seat on a stand... stay tunned!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Bargain find on Amazon
The book
After the close of the First World War, the British motorcycle industry rose to prominence as British motorcycles became almost unbeatable in competitions. However, a shortage of these new model bikes pushed prices to a premium and most people were forced to settle for prewar designs. These high prices led to greater competition, and greater competition lead to swifter and more innovative development. By the mid 1920s the overhead valve engine came into its own, with enhanced performance, and then the overhead camshaft engine with even greater potential. Internal expanding hub brakes kept safety in step with increased performance. The later 1920s brought about further significant changes when wired-on tyres came into general use and electric lighting replaced acetylene lights. Appearance was improved when chromium plating took the place of nickel and the saddle tank rendered the old flat tank superfluous.
Packed with illustrations of the bikes in use , this book is a celebration of the golden years of British motorcycles.
Packed with illustrations of the bikes in use , this book is a celebration of the golden years of British motorcycles.
The author
Jeff Clew has been involved with motorcycles since 1946 and has owned over sixty different machines. An experienced competitor, he has ridden in most types of competitive events, including ten years of road racing, after which he became Chief Travelling Marshal for the British Motor Cycle Racing Club. Still an active rider, he has a small collection of nine motorcycles, all of which he has restored. He joined J. H. Manuals and became the Haynes Publishing Group's Executive Editorial Director until his retirement in 1991. He has written fourteen books, nineteen workshop manuals and innumerable features for magazines and newspapers, as well as appearing on radio and television. In 1985 Jeff Clew was awarded the Montagu Trophy, the first time it had been awarded for a motorcycle marque history.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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