Friday, December 30, 2016

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Decisions... decisions... I managed to find the original style springer the Voodoo Child once had, same length and all. I sold the original one about 10 years ago and recently began to regret it. I'm really surprised in found another. Don't let the shiny appearance fool you, this thing is fucked which I'm not happy about. I knew there were repairs but the guy failed to tell me it was bent... major springer overhaul in the future. For now I'm just happy it exists. #xs650chopper #SIEspringer #voodoochildvia Instagram

Monday, December 26, 2016

RetroFit Cycle Works


This is probably one if the most amazing and sentimental Christmas gifts I have ever received. My girl @miss_mundy gave me a hard cover book coffee table book covering every single bike I've owned, past and present, along with many other great photos I've forgotten about over the years. Yeah I cried, mission accomplished babe. #mindblown #bestgfever #shesakeepeervia Instagram

Saturday, November 5, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2fN3XIDSo we're working in the shop and I hear all this rummaging and see movement under one of the motorcycle covers. Turns out our new cat Spliffy, made herself a kitteh tent. She seemed right at home. Until she started clawing the seat, then I kicked her out. Sorry Spliff... #russianblue #chopperkitteh #kitten #voodoochild #xs650

Friday, November 4, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2enoBK9The sidecar cb750 motor cleaned up pretty nice. New rings and gaskets she'll be ripping off the bias plys off those VW rims soon enough. Fun story, turns out I was lied to over 10 years ago that this was an 836 motor. It's not, totally stock bore BUT has a cam from a '69 motor. So that explains why it's so snappy, so it's not all bad. It pulled the sidecar just fine. Just needed a little freshening up. #cb750 #thehack #stieb

Thursday, November 3, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2erewzkPink morning sailors warning. Got to witness some pretty gnarly skies going to work this morning. #sunrise #raincoming #morningslikethisdontsuck

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2eB381hGreat day for a lunch time yamahopper ride. #xs650 #flattracker #yamahopper #retrofitcycleworks

Saturday, October 22, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2dz4pVnMany say this is the time of year when you see ghosts... I happen to agree. #cursedtins #chopperghost #bringingthedeadbacktolife

Monday, October 10, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2e0XH0kHad a pretty killer weekend racing for the first time, secret bike show, and to top it off I got to ride in '69 charger with a 440 six pack. Awesome way to end the riding season if you ask me! #appmotojam #secretbikeshow #69charger #440

Sunday, October 9, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2dDiMy4Free candy and shoulder rubs with every purchase. @ridechoprepeatt @4speed84 #secretbikeshow

Friday, October 7, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2d193LKThe yamahopper is Appalachian Moto Jam ready. Just need to add the pizza box number plates tomorrow. #ridefasttakechances @appmotojam #retrofitcycleworks

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2dP0eWHNot bad for a beat up tank with a few spray bombs. Let's hope I don't ruin it @appmotojam on Saturday. #flattrackin #yamahopper #dontcrash #retrofitcycleworks #duplicolor #spraybomb

Sunday, October 2, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2diTO6RSometimes when you want things done right you gotta... leave it to the old timers. Huge thanks to Mike Johnson who rebuilt my F100 trans after it got locked up for the 2nd time. Me doing just the input shaft and synchros wasn't enough. Mike did a fantastic job bringing this trans back to new with NOS parts. Send me a DM if you need any Ford 3 speed transmission work, I'll put you in contact with him. #F100 #theredfang #3speed #manual #rebuild

Monday, September 19, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2cLdtdfSay what you want about Tedds stuff, but yesterday's scores from his blem swap meet were awesome. Picked up a cop shifter and an original Bates ride off stand on the cheap. The tank decals and new true dual pipes are headed for the boogie barge next.

Friday, September 9, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2cqOgWWWhen your girl is feeding you Cool Ranch Doritos while riding up to #gypsyrun10 @gypsy_run @doritos #coolranch @miss_mundy

Saturday, August 27, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2bqvyt9Asbury Park shenanigans with this lady! @miss_mundy

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2bh9ve4Just a little dashboard before and after on @bengottheinsta59fl new ride.

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2byQ3EvThe people I love know me all too well. Two of the coolest presents I got for my birthday. Nothing like sipping moonshine whiskey out of a turpentine can from my ol man and custom flask set to go with it from @miss_mundy I'd say I'm feeling pretty good right about now!

Sunday, August 21, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2bav9L2@bengottheinsta59fl and @scottgallo_ made a deal. Next bike to go under the RetroFit knife. GET TO THA CHOPPA!

Saturday, August 13, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2brxgQdFiguring out the whole bowtie thing at breakfast.

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2aSqa4yChasing @marctremain to #jayandvirginiasbigday

Friday, July 29, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2awf9VITrans rebuild! So the input shaft is worn and jamming up 2nd and 3rd gear synchro and wasn't allowing the truck to shift out of 3rd. I was lucky enough to find an NOS shaft on eBay. Just waiting on the new synchro parts to arrive and this truck will be shifting like new again. #theredfang #F100 #transrebuild #3onthetree

Saturday, July 23, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2a1yRMdJust what I wanted to get in to on a 90 degree day...

Thursday, July 21, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/2aevJfwGetting a quick lunchtime ride in. #enjoysummer #shovelhead #inthewind #kneesinthebreeze

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/29ROB4rFOR SALE: '07 Charger 5.7 Hemi asking $5700. Dm me if interested. #charger #bluesbrothers

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Saturday, July 9, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/29qaZNhIt's getting pretty strange right about now....

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/29D5BYeTop of the morning!

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/29vZhDTClair is killing it by the fire tonight at #strangedays

Thursday, July 7, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/29TxJFLBest sissybar award @strangedaysnj we're also giving away a certificate for a custom stainless sissybar this weekend too! See y'all at the farm! #strangedays6 #strangedays #letsgetstrange

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/29fZjeIMalkin little baby sissybars!

Friday, June 24, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/28SHAdNHere's to a job well done and it's maiden voyage. It's been a long 8 months to make it road worthy again. Thanks to everyone who lent a hand getting this ol' truck back on the road #theredfang #f100

Sunday, June 19, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/28Pz2yvOil and gas for the Vomit Comet. @strangedaysnj

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/23kv4tJFinishing up some strange tanks for @strangedaysnj give away bike! #strangedays #vomitcomet

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1Ox5qPPWishing my ol'man a happy fathers day today. This guy was cool before cool was invented. Thanks for being my biggest inspiration in the motorcycle world. #happyfathersday #shovelhead #pullbacks #badass

Monday, May 30, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1RHefRoLast gas stop for the night. Almost home.

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1TS1gALDiagnosing ignition problems on the front porch of an abandoned house trying to stay out of rain.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1RDPPIDFinally made it to our campsite north of the Susquehannock State Forest.

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1U6i4BADinner time. They were closing up but still let place an order to take on the road.

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1TRoVm5Jay doing some wrenching before the storm.

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1sGazL6Still crossing PA avoiding rain.

Saturday, May 28, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1TPgVlRDefinitely some cool stuff here @fuelcleveland

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1sgX98nMade it.

Friday, May 27, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1P4HSlcQuick gas stop. Funny how history repeats itself...

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1U1uevvFirst stop of the day. @bengottheinsta59fl @jaycagney

Thursday, May 26, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1XAZIhfHow many guys does it take to finish a bike before heading out to @fuelcleveland #lastminutework #headingtoohiointhemorning

Monday, May 23, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1XLMDSzAn immense amount of progress has been made today in getting the truck back on the road again. All the hard work of replacing the floors, firewall, cab mounts, everything in the front end, steering box, the list goes on and on, is finally starting to pay off. Reassembly is tedious but it won't be too long now till the #redfang hits the road again. #F100 #1954 #theredfang #canofworms #neverdoingthisagain

Saturday, May 7, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1Zs1oboDueling torches! Ben and the grumps bending up the giveaway sissybar for #babesrideouteastcoast ladies, this sissybar could be yours!

Monday, April 25, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/1NtE4JpModifying sockets the quick and dirty way to pull sprocket nuts off big twin transmissions. The 3/4" drive was also reduced to 1/2" using another old socket because I don't have 3/4" gun or reducer. Total of $12 spent.

Sunday, April 24, 2016

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via Instagram http://ift.tt/23TEgt0Springtime cruising for a little while today but but for too long. Back to wrenching.