Archive for February, 2016

Santa Bob’s Birthday today…We have to remove the case baffles on his JD project. The new ULH piston skirt is longer than the iron JD pistons..We’re using the ULH pistons..

Monday, February 29th, 2016

JD Bottom End 001

Finally got the time to reassemble the bottom end..

Monday, February 29th, 2016

JD Bottom End 002

Don’t forget the fiber washer…

Monday, February 29th, 2016

JD Bottom End 003

Leap Year!…

Monday, February 29th, 2016

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Political Backlash………Kinda funny when you put these two together…..

Monday, February 29th, 2016

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Apollo…….

Monday, February 29th, 2016

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Sportster, just right…

Saturday, February 27th, 2016

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1938 Forty Five sidehack with one very large ????..Somebody tell what it is…..

Saturday, February 27th, 2016

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Just found this photo..Looks authentic..Lucky Girl out on her 45.. What a babe..We likey……

Saturday, February 27th, 2016

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OK, blah-blah-blah, bike and blond…BUT!..the location…Rock Inn, Lake Hughes CA…Good place to stop..

Saturday, February 27th, 2016

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Today… How about something a little different?….

Thursday, February 25th, 2016

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Ducati Apollo, the bike that never made it to production…

Thursday, February 25th, 2016

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Thursday, February 25th, 2016

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Thursday, February 25th, 2016

Specifications of the D/B V/4 – an exclusive project of DUCATI – BERLINER

  • SPORT ENGINE – 4 Cylinder 1260 cc, Bore x Stroke 84.5 x 56 mm
  • Carburetors 4 (SS 1 32 mm) – Compression Ratio 10:1 – Approx. 100 HP @ 7000 RPM
  • (Optional) Carburetors 2 (SS 1 24 mm) – Compression Ratio 8:1 – Approx. 80 HP @ 6000 RPM
  • Gearbox built in unit with the engine
  • Electric starter and kick starter
  • Five (5) speed, positive shift
  • Oil sump capacity 3.5 quarts
  • 12 volt electrical system, 32 amp battery
  • Alternator 200 Watt, Starter engine: 0.50 kW
  • Wheelbase 1550 mm
  • Interchangeable and quickly detachable front and rear wheel
  • Front tire: Ribbed 5.00 X 16 inch Rear tire: Block tread 5.00 x 16 inch
  • Large full hub front and rear brakes
  • Rubber cushioned rear sprocket
  • “Roll on” center stand and side stand
  • Comfortable dual seat with sturdy Chrome plated hand rail.
  • Width; Engine 450 mm Handlebar 750 mm Ground clearance 170 mm
  • Chain 5/8 x 3/8 primary chain duplex,
  • Weight approx. 240 kg

The first production series were to  be manufactured early in 1965

Hot Rod JD…….

Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

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NOT a poser on her Triumph… Kick Start…

Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

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Sport Scouts are just the Cats Ass…………

Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

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Can’t get enough of the Kaslow Special.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

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Wing and a Prayer…A great day in the Mojave…

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

El Mirage Run 2016 Wing and a Prayer

Admiring a higher power…….

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016

El Mirage Run 2016 Rusty, Craig and John

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