TXDENNIS

Mochi & Shin started up a new blog...

2012-01-03T00:25:00.000-08:00

check it out!

a message from Standard Josh

2012-01-03T00:11:00.000-08:00

"If you don't what the picture is about then .... Just kinda shows how long you've been on the bandwagon..."

Lodi

2011-12-21T10:15:00.000-08:00

New FREE Stickers!

2011-12-15T16:18:00.000-08:00

New stickers ought to be here soon... Send your shipping info to: TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM & I'll have a few your way. oh yea... hopefully the new site will be up & running soon. SLAVEMADE.COM

Buncha goodies added at the SLaVE Store!!

2011-12-08T10:30:00.000-08:00

Check it out! Get your ol' lady an Akront rim & yourself a Pendleton or vintage jacket for XMAS

HRCS 2011

2011-12-05T23:40:00.000-08:00

As always, some neat bikes there...

Rather similar to the racer I posted the other day...

Gak doesn't know how to build a bad bike.

These guys have built some of my favorite bikes ever... I thought the open rocker drag knuck was crazy... this thumper knuck is wild!

2011-12-05T11:08:00.001-08:00

Had one of these for a while... 40' with a turbo Detroit on Alcoas. Must get another,,,

still love this shit

2011-12-02T23:02:00.000-08:00

Anyone need shouldered aluminum rims?? 21" x 1.60"

2011-12-01T11:01:00.000-08:00

If so, check em out HERE & please spread the word so we can get em state-side sooner than later. Thanks...

2011-12-01T01:40:00.000-08:00

There is so much here

Winter wears

2011-12-01T01:23:00.000-08:00

A late-60's Big E jacket with Troy lining is a prerequisite for Seattle winter. I can't say I've seen too many with the tag in 'em still.

Show Class Magazine

2011-11-28T11:09:00.000-08:00

Issue 4 is on sale! Get it here! The boys were kind enough to run my junky '62... Steve Green's knuck makes my bike look even more humble

SUPPORT SLaVERY!

2011-11-28T09:49:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, help support SLaVERY by following the blog, re-posting & adding us on FaceBook! SLaVE is my new storefront for goods made right here in Seattle and various vintage collectibles including Chopper parts!

Spread the word & save 15% on CYBER MONDAY!

2011-11-28T09:38:00.000-08:00

Super simple... check out the online store, buy stuff, repost/re-blog & you will receive a 15% refund all purchases made in the next 24 hours.

stolen knucks...

2011-11-25T23:06:00.000-08:00

Cowgirl

2011-11-25T23:00:00.001-08:00

FTW

2011-11-22T23:57:00.000-08:00

Been riding this turd, lately.

Tires... brand new, but have tons of miles on em...

2011-11-22T21:05:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Mochi & Andre, I've got some cool tires that aren't sold here in the US. They took the long way from Japan to Seattle, by way of Australia as Andre was on-tour with The National.

The Innerwebs..

2011-11-21T11:12:00.001-08:00

I don't like to rant about the internet, on the internet, but came across this a while back & wasn't too happy about it. Even more so since I actually sell vintage denim & wool and print my own shirts.

Any who, if you're looking for HD parts, old LEVI'S, Pendleton, H bar C, need a new t-shirt etc... shoot me an email or check out my online store.

Top 10 Reasons to Ride a Harley

2011-11-09T16:29:00.000-08:00

Sadly, they don't really have anything for old bikes anymore, but that wasn't the case when I was growing up at 1924 Pioneer Parkway. Last time I was there, they had dug up an old, dusty bumper sticker from the 80s for me when I walked back over to pick up my mousetrap cable.

Stickers! Get em while they last!

2011-11-09T16:23:00.001-08:00

These are a limited run, so once they're gone, they're gone!

Just another line in the field of time

2011-11-09T10:28:00.000-08:00

THE NUKL

2011-11-06T20:37:00.000-08:00

Looks like Andy's old '56 has since been dubbed "Guilty Razor"

I love this bike - HELL CAT

2011-11-06T20:32:00.001-08:00

ViSE Clothing.

Cool knuck...

2011-11-06T20:22:00.000-08:00

Extreme karaoke

2011-11-05T10:08:00.001-07:00

2011-11-05T09:41:00.000-07:00

Barn Findin'

2011-11-03T18:28:00.000-07:00

Went home to Texas for a bit this summer & stopped by a cool spot. Much more there, but my phone takes crappy photos. All I left with was a Kimtab mag...

The Professor - 1950 FL

2011-11-03T18:01:00.000-07:00

My old stroker '50 was featured in Issue #11 of GKM. If ya missed it, better catch-up! Life happens & sometimes you gotta let things go... So, it went to a good home in CA.

My buddy tossed some Wassell tins & a stock hydraglide on. Looked pretty damn good.. motor ended up getting replaced with my old hotrod '65 Pan/Shovel & '67 trans.

The '50 motor is freshened-up and now in this wishbone with an extended VL fork...

Minute late, 50 bucks short.....

2011-11-03T17:48:00.000-07:00

Missed out on some rad lucite lamps at the thrift store..

Actual results may vary.... (((NOISE)))

2011-11-03T17:39:00.000-07:00

Scott at (((NOISE))) sent me some of his Super Noise bars, but with riser spuds welded on. World's Fastest Turn-around!! Welded, polished, chromed & in the mail in ONE DAY! Check his store for other rad goodies.......

Crashing sucks...

2011-11-03T10:47:00.000-07:00

Been about 3 weeks since some lady changed lanes right in to Cocaine Katie & I in Belltown... yet to get my pan back or a check to begin the repairs

Built to ride '57 Pan

2011-11-03T09:40:00.000-07:00

All of his bikes are deceivingly simple.

2011-11-02T21:04:00.000-07:00

Shovelheads

2011-11-02T21:00:00.000-07:00

Ruining old stuff...

2011-10-25T23:14:00.000-07:00

Late 60's LEVIS 3rd Edition ~~jacket~~ vest.

Who cares when ya got 2 in about the same shape as this one...

Where were you, in '62?

2011-10-24T12:27:00.000-07:00

What a great photo... '50 Olds coupe & possibly some modified offset loop LEVI'S.

New stickers! Get 'em...

2011-10-18T23:14:00.000-07:00

HERE! I have no use for em... nobody thinks it's a joke when it's on one of my bikes.

"You may all go to Hell...

2011-10-13T23:56:00.000-07:00

And I will go to Texas."

-Davey Crockett

Paso 2007 revisited...

2011-10-13T09:47:00.001-07:00

Can't remember why I didn't go that year, but some rad bikes were there. Don't recall where I found these pics either.. maybe from the Jalopy?

Andy sportin' a 19" & 23"

I still like this version better than the lavender

Scorpion tank

2011-10-13T09:04:00.000-07:00

Once I got the tank & the 18" RWL rear tire, the '62 just fell together...

Look twice, save a life & a Panhead

2011-10-13T01:34:00.000-07:00

the chrome pan went skidding on it's side earlier

The waters around me have grown...

2011-10-12T20:02:00.000-07:00

Times are a-changin'............. might even ditch the pan motor.

New issue of Cycle Headz Magazine...

2011-10-11T20:50:00.000-07:00

I can't read Japanese, but it mentioned something about Sassy's in Portland. Thanks Mochi!!

1961 FLH

2011-10-11T00:46:00.000-07:00

Thrift store paperweight turned fender nut.

AMF tank cap..

Randoms from a lost roll...

2011-10-09T00:00:00.001-07:00

Troy & I compare Fall in SoCal vs PNW

2011-10-08T22:34:00.000-07:00

Troy dryer than a popcorn fart in LA.

Wet bike, wet jeans. Ought to let up around June.

Cocaine Katie

2011-10-08T22:04:00.000-07:00

Temporary tank, fender, seat, sissy bar for the '61 while I get the other tins ready for lacquer.

Chasing dragons with plastic swords... Saga of a Sissybar

2011-10-08T22:03:00.000-07:00

There are plenty of ways to make a sissybar. Here's how to do it if you're a broke-dick like me & have very few resources. It's not artsy, stainless, doesn't use a single bung nor does it showcase my (ugly) welds. Engineered to haul fat chicks & bros..

First, got an old 8' piece of 1/2" twisted square stock out of the van. Trimmed it down to 50" Yeah, that extension cord is routed through a window.

Well, didn't have a vice handy. Original plan was to drill a hole in the Econoline's bumper to bend the bar in. Then, I remembered that I "found" some shitty C-clamps (along with some records) when was in the basement next door. The bench, in the front yard, that transients hang out on aided in this twisted sister.

Little hot wrench got the bar bent to about 11"

I like to give stuff plenty o time to cool (in my housemate's flower bed) so it's not brittle and/or to grill a steak & drink beer.

Grabbed the fender I got at Tenino swap & walked down the street to bum a piece of wood to lay the bar out onto.

Weld the frame tabs on & start seeing how crooked you can make it.

I like the fender strap to go under the fender. Lose your bolts once with someone on the back & you'll know why. Didn't have any plumber's tape, but luckily, someone had just broke the blade on their bandsaw. Lucky me!

Heat, bend, curse, rinse & repeat. Then, weld it cause you're tired of dickin' around.

Total cost: $0.oo

Reminder...

2011-10-05T16:02:00.000-07:00

Pay your dues before you pay your rent.

Seen this a million times....

2011-09-27T09:24:00.000-07:00

but still rad.

Damn rain...

2011-09-25T23:51:00.000-07:00

Woke up today to a couple of soaked pans... could be worse, I suppose.

Summer in the City

2011-09-25T23:46:00.000-07:00

CYCLE ZOMBIES

2011-09-24T20:36:00.001-07:00

The Stopniks sent me a bunch of rad gear... The beanie will definitely come in handy this winter. Shitty photo, but they've got plenty of better ones at their online store.

BROS?

2011-09-23T23:20:00.000-07:00

My '61 has an older brother out there! Any other pics of this knuck floatin' around? Coincidentally, the original plan was to run some 41mm narrow Denver trees & a yellow Aris. Perhaps I'll dig em out.....

New "Panheads Forever!" Tees!

2011-09-16T21:46:00.000-07:00

Panheads. Coolest bike ever made.. $20 gets you one. Cheapest pan next to maybe winning one at BornFree....

TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM to purchase or check em in the store.

Lesser of two Evels?

2011-09-16T11:59:00.000-07:00

Music to build a bobber to....

2011-09-16T00:56:00.000-07:00

1938

Knucklehead frame[frame is SOLD] and springer FOR SALE!

2011-09-16T00:23:00.000-07:00

My buddy is selling this nice 1941-44 Knuck frame and an OEM inline springer complete with 16" star hub wheel, tire, brake, axle, ride control, & top clamp etc.

Serious buyers, email me at: TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM & I'll get you in-touch with him.

Swingin' Springer

2011-09-14T09:25:00.001-07:00

Crappy photos from last week

2011-09-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

Casual Thursday

He's always there people watching

John's birthday

4am swimming

Ladies Love....

2011-09-12T21:34:00.001-07:00

a cone shovel..

2011-09-12T21:05:00.000-07:00

Spread the Loathe

Seattle's a funny place...

2011-09-12T12:40:00.000-07:00

You can shoot up in public, but you can't park for 5 mins without paying.

SOLD Narrow TwisTeD Z bars FOR SALE!

2011-09-10T13:44:00.000-07:00

These fuckers rule -$OLD

EMAIL to purchase: TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM

Randoms from this summer

2011-09-10T10:21:00.000-07:00

Venice Beach, CA

Winema National Forrest

Pugent Sound

Eagle Island, WA

Basics of Love

2011-09-10T10:03:00.000-07:00

Ahh Shiiiitt! T-Bone's BACK

2011-09-09T12:04:00.001-07:00

NOISE is finally back! Scott's got some sweet stuff for sale, also. Can't wait to bolt some of those trees on my pan....

LINKERT SHIRTS IN STOCK!

2011-09-09T04:16:00.001-07:00

New Linkert shirts are in stock & ready to ship! $20, free shipping to 48 states.

EMAIL me to purchase: TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM

or go HERE

2011-09-07T08:58:00.001-07:00

Runs so well, I don't even wanna finish it. Besides, Seattle summer will be over in no time...

Labor Day

2011-09-04T21:26:00.000-07:00

Considered shooting down to Portland or camping out on the peninsula for the weekend, but was too lazy to round up the gear & strap it on the sissybar.. Haven't logged many highway miles on the '61 yet, so did a quick ride out to Snoqualmie, instead. She rolls down the highway real nice... 36 mpg on the way out, 34 mpg on the way back. That giant sprocket is pretty close to the ratchet lid, but sure makes the ride back a quick one (80-90 mph)

2011-09-04T17:23:00.001-07:00

stuff like this is less than an hr ride from my house.

'round the bend from the falls for a burger & brew

New Shirts!!!

2011-09-04T10:52:00.000-07:00

"Revert to a Linkert" Shirts available in a few days.

Couple of my favorite HST photos...

2011-09-02T17:05:00.001-07:00

Someday... '47 Knuck

2011-09-01T18:21:00.000-07:00

Maybe I'll finish, better yet, start on this one before I'm dead.

2011-08-30T21:09:00.000-07:00

'61 + '64 + '53 = 1 more pan on Seattle's hills

'61 FLH on the road / FREE T-SHIRT!

2011-08-30T20:40:00.000-07:00

If you can name where in Seattle these photos were taken, I'll send you a free t-shirt.

TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM

Shirts FOR SALE!

2011-08-25T13:54:00.001-07:00

Handmade in Seattle. Printed on high quality 4.5oz ringspun 100% cotton shirts. White on Black only.

EMAIL to purchase: TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM

or go HERE

MOTHER'S manifold, SU Carb with Velocity stack FOR SALE!

2011-08-23T01:16:00.000-07:00

Oh hell yes!

EMAIL to purchase: TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM

parts for sale! flanders risers, wassell fenders, 21" WM1 rims etc

2011-08-23T01:09:00.000-07:00

chrome over brass flanders pullback risers - SOLD

5" tall risers - SOLD

NOS wassell non-ribbed fender - SOLD

NOS chrome non ribbed wassell - SOLD

21"x1.60" 40 hole WM1 Jones rim - SOLD

21"x1.60" 40 hole WM1 rim - SOLD

EMAIL to purchase: TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM

2011-08-22T23:45:00.000-07:00

2011-08-21T16:04:00.000-07:00

Got Thom's '63 to start. Hasn't been ran since 1980.

2011-08-20T03:26:00.001-07:00

Old photos

2011-08-19T01:39:00.000-07:00

Never get... old? What's "in" can change quite a bit in 20-25 years, but panheads will always be cool.

Shurley

2011-08-19T01:14:00.000-07:00

These nice stock tanks were on the '62 when I got it. The guy delivered it to me at night, on his way to meet family for his daughter's birthday dinner. He unloaded it & started it after about 15 kicks. It was about 30 degrees that night. I couldn't get the garage shut & secured quick enough... Made tracks & found the warm comforts of the local watering hole. Looking the bike over the next morning, I discovered that the terrible skull was a decal! What could possibly be worse that it's hiding beneath?!

Just ol' Shurley.... The mural on the left tank showed both tit toppers... man, I wish I still had those tanks.

Seattle Style....

2011-08-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

The talented Anthony Robinson spent some time the other day & shot some pics of my '62. He's a great one to chat over beers with. Can't wait to see the photos... Didn't have any pics of his 53's previous incarnation, but here are the latest two before she took a trip across the pond.

Oh yeah, lost 1st & 2nd gear on my way home. Had to climbed back up to Capitol Hill on Pike St in 3rd. Guess she's gonna get a make-over soon........

Older pics

2011-08-16T02:04:00.001-07:00

'62 FLH

likes

2011-08-16T01:38:00.001-07:00

Self Loathing

2011-08-14T18:05:00.000-07:00

"Love is gross, brief and brings loathing after it."

my favorite panhead

2011-08-13T15:47:00.000-07:00

2011-08-12T14:02:00.000-07:00

you are what you drink (out of)

Parts for sale...

2011-07-27T01:23:00.000-07:00

got some items for sale online... will be adding more in the coming days.

TXDENNIS@GMAIL.COM

scrap steel

2011-07-25T00:35:00.001-07:00

2011-07-21T16:01:00.000-07:00

Pretty hot here today... 69°F & sunny

Before & After-ish

2011-07-08T16:47:00.000-07:00

Born Free & back...

2011-07-07T19:46:00.000-07:00

Delivered Anthony's preunit to SoCal... bunch of shit broke on my bike the day before & day we left. Tossed the beater in a van along with Nick's neat coneshovel [Best Chopper at BF!] Besides a quick stop in PDX, pretty much drove straight through.

Melted tamer. Got it, amongst many other things handled at my buddy's house. Thanks again Andy.

Stopped by Chateau Marmont for ~~Wes La~~.. booze. Gabe's cookies put me out for the next day or two.

Met Gen, Tetsu & Mochi at Gabe's

Late night before the show...

Made it to the show with J bright & early, but not without losing a helmet off of the sissybar.

Mason's pan

After tons of del taco, stopped by the Avalon

Pacman themed burger joint.

Stopped for beverages in NorCal... shot the breeze with the town drunk.

As usual, wish I had taken more photos..

2011-07-07T13:17:00.000-07:00

2011-07-07T01:52:00.001-07:00

Mochi sent a pic of his pan... perfect. can't wait to put a 'glide on mine

Weekend on an island

2011-07-07T00:08:00.000-07:00

Seattle summers are why I moved here (the rest of the year is a different story)... you can motor an hour, hop a short ferry & end up in a cabin on Anderson island. Bonfires, BBQs, crabbing in ice cold water, ping pong, skipping stones, fireworks & beer for breakfast.

Post-Bornfree

2011-07-06T11:30:00.000-07:00

Just now uploaded a few of my photos from LA.. Jay's kickstand broke as we were about to pull out of Oak Canyon. Luckily, Jeremiah had some tools to get us on the road.