Old Double D's took first again in the Retro Mod class!

Well I entered the XS400 in the retro mod class again and walked away with a big check as my kids would say. I was up against some still competition. There was a 47 harley flathead, acouple real nice triumphs, an Gen/shovel, another nice shovel and acouple other jap bikes. It was nice this was the first big event my kids were able to attend and I won so they got to grace the stage with there pops. It's nice being voted by the builders so you know they can appreciate fine craftsmanship!  Cleveland IMS progressive show.

Part tres! AMO Drift trike frame fitment and welding!

Here are acouple shots of the frame on the jig, fitment of the tubing and finish welding enjoy. I set the neck at 25 inches up and a 42 degree angle.

Part dúex of the trike. 23" tire!

So I started from scratch on the trike front end. I tried to hug the tire as tight as possible with my bender 5" radius. I made the axle bungs on the lathe and scavenged a stem off a 20" bicycle then tig welded them together to make them one.

AMO Drift Trike! Is underway!

So I cut my margay shifter cart in half about a month ago. It was just takin up room and I saw what August from sfd industries was doin with his and decided to make one since I had all the stuff layin around to do it. So i sectioned the frame and set it in my jig. I started Makin the one off frame and front-end to accept the Elsinore 23" front wheel. Check it out. And stay tooned for more progress you won't be disappointed.

Well the IMS show went very good.

I entered two bikes in the progressive show last week in NYC, and walked away with the top honors in the retro class 25 yrs and older champion award. 1st place with alil 1981 Yamaha XS 400 I built for a my buddy Dennis. Beating out numerous shovelheads, a knucklehead, flatty and a sweet triumph.  It's crazy lil olé me from akron, oh building bike out of my 800 sq. Ft. Shop in my backyard. Here are some highlights from that weekend.

J&p Cycles IMS

Heading to Manhatten for the International Motorcycle Show. Javits Center New York sitting! 30 bikes were selected three classes 10 bikes per class. Two of my bikes were selected. The 81 XS 400 Double D's and the 80 XS 650 Root Beer Float. Come check them out this weekend. December 12th through the 14th.