Got something done finally!

Took the Queen Bee over to my buddy Ben's place and welded on the hardtail this past week. Everything worked out well, we cooled the welds the whole time and it turned out great. You can see that one of the gaps on the bottom was wider than the other side but a little build up of the weld solved the problem. The frontend is a 6" over but I have a 2" over on the way so the nose will go down a little but keep a little bit of a kick up. Thanks Ben for the use of your machine, some beers and good company. More to come sooner than later I hope.

XLCH Magneto and Oil Tank

I can't believe it has been almost a month since I have done anything on here. Yes work has been crazy but that is no excuse. Well I did pick up some choice little parts for the "Queen Bee" and I really stoked about them. Patina and all for next to nothing thanks to tow truck Dave my neighbor. He has come through in a big way for me and the little scratch I threw at him will never be enough. Thanks Dave. Anyway the newbies to the build are an XLCH Fairbanks-Morse Magneto and XLCH oil tank, all original parts to the engine that I'm running. I still have to weld on the hardtail and get the front wheel laced to the up front drum and my engine guy Ben of Bens Cycle Shop has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. God speed on recovery and I wish you well. He is a great guy and humble about his wisdom...kinda like a Harley Yoda.

Hellride 8-8-08

I hope this is good.

East meets West

Terry "The Tramp" with Ustad Alla Rakha at the Monterey Pop Festival 1967.

Oh Yeah!

So you say you want a side valve do ya?

If you got one would you ever look this hardcore on it?

Tribute to Elvira "Mistress of the Dark"

Like most young lads who ever laid an eye on Elvira...I went nuts. Caught her show every weekend and stayed up too late. The 80's rocked hard, didn't they. Not to mention I think the pinball back glass is awesome artwork and it was a cool pinball game...one of my favorites.

Fathers Day post

Well happy Fathers Day to all the dads. I'm very greatful for my father and wanted to show everyone that he destroys, especially on the mandolin. Thanks Dad for your strength and support. (Ric Letzerich,far left) ca.1970 something.

Twin BSA A-10's and The Burt Munroe Special

Beeza pre-unit frames

The Beeza's are such a nice and compact framed bike.