So I ran without a front fender from Nov-June. Everytime I got on the bike it snowed, rained, or sleeted and my Goodson air cleaner blew enough water through the motor to foul it out so I had to pull over and clean the plugs everytime. It only rained once since I put the fender on and was riding. My ride to Colorado Springs proved that a front fender didn't solve the Goodson problem. I hate front fenders, and now I figured it really doesn't even buy me what I hoped for. So... it's off Forever. YAY!

Blast from the past: When my old sporty was in The Horse

Dad's "Wowie Zowie" Indian (pic from mid-1960s)

Terry's new Shovel. Look forward to seeing what he does with it. "The Heroes who keep it all going will someday recieve Glory in Heaven"- Rico

Concentration and mindfulness go hand in hand in the job of meditation. Mindfulness directs the power of concentration. Mindfulness is the manager of the operation. Concentration furnishes the power by which mindfulness can penetrate into the deepest level of mind. Their cooperation results in insight and understanding. These must be cultivated together in a balanced manner.

vintage pic (last summer) during the initial stages.

I got a mysterious unexpected package in the mail. Got some 16" spoked wheels from Shovelhead Terry. A true Shovel Bohisattva. Update: My thanks go out to Shovelhead-Floyd Rogers for giving me his former wheels! Thanks Floyd!!!

Pics from: 2nd Annual Salt Flat Social, thanks to Pangea Speed!

The Four Noble Truths: 1) Life with motorcycles is suffering; 2) We cause much of our own suffering needlessly; 3) Suffering can be overcome; 4) There is a Clymer manual for this.

shovel on the right

My garage looks better every day.

Never throw away your toys

Shovelheads need love too

End of the ride to Colorado Springs

Enso: The circle,it symbolizes the absolute enlightenment, strength, elegance, the Universe, and the void.

You can't keep a good Shovel down.

Quick fix on the way to Colorado Springs, while the twin-cam crew looks on with patient smiles.