Busted Flat 30 Miles from Home

Made our way back into MN through 70 in WI. Hooked up with 65 headed south into Minneapolis. Had the Yammy pegged coming down the highway when I heard a tiny “pop.” Instantly lost power,  no throttle response. Couldn’t down shift. I actually thought my throttle cable snapped or something. Turns out she was a little too lean to be running WOT for that long. Locked it up solid and slid to a halt. I ended CHOPOUT parked on the side of the highway with a soft seize and a truck on the way. Definitely a bummer seeing as how I was only another 30 minutes from completing the ride but hey, it’s an xs650. Built cheap to ride straight into the ground. RL got a pick of me sitting roadside like a punk, waitin’ for my ride. I guess I have something to do this winter. If anyone has a spare XS motor sitting around, hit me up. I’m in the market.  ~ check back with the midwest chopper blog this winter for more moto love.

4 days to CHOPOUT!

We’re 4 days out. Trying to get every ones orders shipped before we leave town. Cycles and camping ~ two things I love!

Pack your sleeping bag, a jacket and a warm hat. It might get cold out there. Speed Club will be providing maps. Looks to be a lot of xs650’s in the line up but then again, I have absolutely no way of knowing exactly how many people are going! All roads are pretty easy going. No major highways. No need to even break 45mph (David, I’m looking at you dude). Camp out with the gang. Take it easy. Food and beer is within walking distance. Speed Club will provide tunes and coffee on Sunday morning. Hit the road and meet up at Tobies on 48 for Sunday Breakfast.

Stuff to consider:
Socks
Cash
Warm Hat
Shades
Lighter
Smokes
A cup
Sleeping Bag
Tent
Flash light
iPod
Camera

CHOPOUT 2010 – Midwest
September 18th-19th
GOT QUESTIONS? – JUST ASK. ~ info@speedclubinc.com

Goods are in the Mail

Goods are in the Mail. That’s right gang. If you’re still waiting on your chopper parts, please be patient. We’ve just made another trip down to the post office with trike loads of shirts and other goodies. All you UK folks, please be extra patient. It takes a while to cross the pond. See everyone on Saturday. Show some love – say hello to your local chopper blog and  pick up a speed club shirt at the show.

Bearded Lady Motorcycle Show Update

Bearded Lady Motorcycle Show Update: Can’t wait. The show is one more week away and we’re almost peeing our pants with excitement. We’ve had a ton of shirt sales in these last few weeks leading up to the show. Much love to all you moto-freaks for supporting our midwest cycle culture. Tees have been reordered and because you’ve all been so rad about buying them up, we’re extending our FREE SHIPPING indefinitely. SO… Get your shirt before the show so you can wear the damn thing or just pick one up from the Speed Club booth.

Other show highlights will include.
The hot Blonde selling Bearded Lady Swag.
Custom painted Biltwell Helmet Raffle.
Beer-Pizza-Bands
Motorcycle Contest
and more.

Shovelhead Motor – Sold

///Shovelhead Motor – Sold///

The motor has headed down the road to another for a well needed/deserved rebuild. I’m sure I’ll see that motor again some day (being put to goo use I’m sure). We’re still on the lookout for a 4sp Ratchet top and/or shovelhead hardtail frame. If you or anyone you know has something to get rid of, please contact info@speedclubinc.com. Much love to the chopper gods. More chopper blog to come.