MACKTRUCKS4 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 1989 FXRS, 113 S & S 2 Quote Live every day like it's your last, because one of these days, it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Man! What a difference 35 years make in custom bikes. In 1980 mine was cutting edge, now it's looked at as an old, odd looking curiosity. Same as my 1948 Servi-car and 1950 Hydra-Glide. Both tank shifts, foot clutches and both have reverse. (the '50 had a side car when pop bought it in 1950) Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1977vega Posted May 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2015 This might work 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Your a lucky man,beautiful wife and a beautiful bike,ride on..lol...appeciate it hand,,,shes a runner shes doing the big tahoe odyissy race today...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 You have so many neat bikes guys, I like them all.Just no luck with the like button currently.And if I ride along your highways I wouldn't have a sport bike. Cruisers of the kind the most of you have is the way to go Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Here's my bike collection:2006 Honda VTX1300c1981 Honda CB900c1989 Suzuki Katana 750 with 1,300 miles1976 Harley SS175 with 1,000 miles 2 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 This is newest one of 3 I own. Bought it new in 1971, built it into this configuration in 1980. Licensed, insured and inspected and haven't riden it in 2 years. Sits with my 1948 Servi-car from Belgrave Oldsmobile and my dads 1950 Hydra- Glide Dresser with 1400 miles Paulexcellent,,,didnt know you had all that cool iron,,,,love those drum brakes,,,,i hadda 47 45 years ago,,,hadda lotta fun with it was a baskit,,,and put it all together,,,,and made a buck on it...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 This was my ride but sold it last year. 1984 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk original with less than 2600 miles. Owned it about two (2) years and only rode it once (~100 miles). Second pic is my current ride. 2 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 excellent,,,didnt know you had all that cool iron,,,,love those drum brakes,,,,i hadda 47 45 years ago,,,hadda lotta fun with it was a baskit,,,and put it all together,,,,and made a buck on it...bobSingle Mechanical Brake. . . Not Brakes. Had a shop from 1975 til 1983 called Genuine Motorcycle and Machine in Glen Cove. I did Indians, Harleys and all British. I personally owned over the years a 1947 Triumph 500, a 1957 K model (grand daddy of the sporty) 1922 JD, a 1940 ULA , a 1946 Knuckle (punched out to 80c.i., a 1971 Super Glide and a 1947 and 1952 Indian Chiefs.I'm 62 years old. Riding since 1970 and have never ridden a German or Japanese bike. Pop told me in 1969 if I brought home a Jap Bike he would kick my A$$ all over N.Y.S. So my first was a 1965 Electra Glide that was in a house fire. What a money pit.How I kept the Sporty all these years is a mystery to me. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 wow excellent ive hadda few jappers to start off on,,,but i do like your pops oppinion,,,that 65,,,,musta been way cool,,,,my first harley was a 74 electraglide pretty cool bike but what a viberating (SOB) about beat you to deathgotta photo of it,,,but as usually cant post it.lol.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Family%20021.jpg,,,,oh my,,,,,whatta ya know,,,,figured it out,,,woohoo.lol......check out the cool hat...bobThat picture is frigging awesome,sitting on a Harley with a Mack hat on,don't get no better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Single Mechanical Brake. . . Not Brakes. Had a shop from 1975 til 1983 called Genuine Motorcycle and Machine in Glen Cove. I did Indians, Harleys and all British. I personally owned over the years a 1947 Triumph 500, a 1957 K model (grand daddy of the sporty) 1922 JD, a 1940 ULA , a 1946 Knuckle (punched out to 80c.i., a 1971 Super Glide and a 1947 and 1952 Indian Chiefs. I'm 62 years old. Riding since 1970 and have never ridden a German or Japanese bike. Pop told me in 1969 if I brought home a Jap Bike he would kick my A$$ all over N.Y.S. So my first was a 1965 Electra Glide that was in a house fire. What a money pit. How I kept the Sporty all these years is a mystery to me.Wow thats some history,how did you like the Indian bikes and what do think about them now?they are good looking bikes but i heard there were problem years concerning the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wow thats some history,how did you like the Indian bikes and what do think about them now?they are good looking bikes but i heard there were problem years concerning the engine. Totally opposite from riding any other bike. Left hand throttle, right side tank shift # speed with neutral between each gear. They were done that way so you could ride and shoot a pistol. One tank was all fuel, the other was half an oil tank for engine and the tank were all soldered together. Ride was nice as they had a sprung rear axle and a sprung seat post. I liked the springer front end better than the Hydraulic front end. The engines were like any low compression flat head, out of time or crap fuel and if you ran aluminum heads carry a 5/8 box wrench and spare head gaskets. I think the 80' Chief engine was more ballsy the the UL engine. Belt driven generators which was easily converted to a GM alternator. Looks wise with the skirted fenders, gen belt guard, full chain cover and tool box painted up right, they are the most pleasing bike to look at IMO. My Super Glide I put Indian Chief fenders on it. THe New Indians are cool. They have the looks and style but to me they could have done like H.D. and give the power plant more Indian heritage. Power plant is Polaris I think and quite a few had oiling problems. The fix was like H.D. did on the early '66 to '67 Shovel heads with an oil line between the heads to prevent the rocker shafts from going dry.If you all want I'll dig out some of my ancient photos of the K. Servi Car and Chiefs and post them up. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Totally opposite from riding any other bike. Left hand throttle, right side tank shift # speed with neutral between each gear. They were done that way so you could ride and shoot a pistol. One tank was all fuel, the other was half an oil tank for engine and the tank were all soldered together. Ride was nice as they had a sprung rear axle and a sprung seat post. I liked the springer front end better than the Hydraulic front end. The engines were like any low compression flat head, out of time or crap fuel and if you ran aluminum heads carry a 5/8 box wrench and spare head gaskets. I think the 80' Chief engine was more ballsy the the UL engine. Belt driven generators which was easily converted to a GM alternator. Looks wise with the skirted fenders, gen belt guard, full chain cover and tool box painted up right, they are the most pleasing bike to look at IMO. My Super Glide I put Indian Chief fenders on it. THe New Indians are cool. They have the looks and style but to me they could have done like H.D. and give the power plant more Indian heritage. Power plant is Polaris I think and quite a few had oiling problems. The fix was like H.D. did on the early '66 to '67 Shovel heads with an oil line between the heads to prevent the rocker shafts from going dry. If you all want I'll dig out some of my ancient photos of the K. Servi Car and Chiefs and post them up. PaulThanks for the info,I for one would love to see any your old photos if its not to much of a hassle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 That picture is frigging awesome,sitting on a Harley with a Mack hat on,don't get no better than that.lol...thanks man,,,that was my first harley,,,and my 3rd mack,,,,bought a cruiseliner,,back then,,,and they gave me that hat for free...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted June 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks for the info,I for one would love to see any your old photos if its not to much of a hassle..These are ones I had years ago. Still have the Servi Car and the Hydra-Glide. Can't find my Knuclehead photos yet.1922 JD Constant loss oil system.1957 750 Flathead K model Technically the papa of the SportsterServi Car 1st build in 1980'sResto started in 1982My pops 1950 Hydra Glide after redo. 1400 original miles.My 1947 and 1953 Indian Chiefs in March of 1982My 1975 Super Glide in 1978, appeared in Easy Rider in 1979My shop in Glen Cove around 1982 6 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Awesome,every one of them,thanks for posting the pictures,are you saying that actual bike was in the movie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Awesome,every one of them,thanks for posting the pictures,are you saying that actual bike was in the movie?Not the movie! Easy Riders Magazine , It was in the December 1979 issue with Willie Nelson on the cover. 1 page with four pics from Laconia, New Hampshire Weirs Beach Show in June of 1978. When Laconia was always a "lost weekend" Went there 14 years in a row and never saw the Bike Races, never got past the endless cruise on Main street and Weirs Beach parties. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Mann oh Mann (play on words) I love me a 22 JD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post joemac Posted June 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2015 1982 450 NightHawk.Weight and handling the thing off/on the front porch was a major consideration...I love the bike. It's plenty fast enough to get into trouble, lightweight, easy on fuel and repairs/maintenance are a breeze.I'd gone 36 years without. 2012 found me deciding to give in to the annual fever I'd get and I found this little project waiting to go back on the road, having sat since 1985 with 12,300 on her.Except for tires, paint and a few cosmetic things, it's all original. Still has the factory-installed plugs in it.I knew what I was going to do when I decided to bring her home.It carries a fire engine theme and gets a fair amount of approval and compliments.She is my therapist. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 My '07 Softail Custom. 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 1982 450 NightHawk.Weight and handling the thing off/on the front porch was a major consideration...I love the bike. It's plenty fast enough to get into trouble, lightweight, easy on fuel and repairs/maintenance are a breeze.I'd gone 36 years without. 2012 found me deciding to give in to the annual fever I'd get and I found this little project waiting to go back on the road, having sat since 1985 with 12,300 on her.Except for tires, paint and a few cosmetic things, it's all original. Still has the factory-installed plugs in it.I knew what I was going to do when I decided to bring her home.It carries a fire engine theme and gets a fair amount of approval and compliments.She is my therapist.Like you shoe!! Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Like you shoe!! PaulAnd the bulldog on the tank,how did you mount that on there,that's gotta be a first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 1982 450 NightHawk. Weight and handling the thing off/on the front porch was a major consideration... I love the bike. It's plenty fast enough to get into trouble, lightweight, easy on fuel and repairs/maintenance are a breeze. I'd gone 36 years without. 2012 found me deciding to give in to the annual fever I'd get and I found this little project waiting to go back on the road, having sat since 1985 with 12,300 on her. Except for tires, paint and a few cosmetic things, it's all original. Still has the factory-installed plugs in it. I knew what I was going to do when I decided to bring her home. It carries a fire engine theme and gets a fair amount of approval and compliments. She is my therapist.How do you like that demon windshield,thinking about getting one for my bike,is it easy to take off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 These are ones I had years ago. Still have the Servi Car and the Hydra-Glide. Can't find my Knuclehead photos yet.1922 JD Constant loss oil system.1957 750 Flathead K model Technically the papa of the SportsterServi Car 1st build in 1980'sResto started in 1982My pops 1950 Hydra Glide after redo. 1400 original miles.My 1947 and 1953 Indian Chiefs in March of 1982My 1975 Super Glide in 1978, appeared in Easy Rider in 1979My shop in Glen Cove around 1982forgot to mention,,,,man you have had some really cool shit...wow...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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