Old Skool Bobber Revised

First things first. The revised edition of the Kevin Baas book: How to Build an Old Skool Bobber, is in stock. All the pre-ordered books went out Friday the 15th of April. Free shipping means Media Mail so the books aren’t likely to show up in your mail box until this Friday, the 22nd of April. I do have to thank Kevin for getting everything in to us in a timely fashion and for always being a gentleman in his dealings with the Wolfgang Staff. Finally, as promised, the special $17.95 pre-order price is no longer valid and Jacki has taken that banner off our web site. One more thank-you is in order, to all of Kevin’s fans who took advantage of the pre-order special.

Just in case there’s any confusion, Kevin’s new Old Skool Bobber book is in stock! Pre-ordered books shipped out on 4/15/11.

Flood Run
The first big run of the year in my neck of the woods is the Flood Run, mentioned in earlier blogs. This year’s date, April 16th, turned out to be less than idea for a motorcycle event. Bikes normally congregate at a variety of shops and bars and then head down the river road to and through towns like Diamond Bluff and Nelson, Wisconsin – and a dozen more. Some come home up the Minnesota side and others just re-trace their steps on the east side of the Mississippi river.

The nearby photo tells the story of the day better than all the words I can dream up. No, I didn’t make it to the Beach Bar or to Diamond Bluff. I looked outside, rolled the bike to the spot seen in the photo, and decided it would be a good day to catch up on emails. I know, I wussed out, but so did a lot of other people.

This is as far as my Bagger got for the annual "Spring" Flood Run on Saturday.

King Cobra Bike
Tanks by Run, in Thailand, sent photos before of their shop and some of their bikes. When I turned on the computer today I found an email with photos of their latest King Cobra bike. The note explains that they couldn’t use a Harley motor “due to lack of funds” so instead used a Honda mill for power. I’m thinking they did a hell of a job, adequate funds or not. Maybe if we could all focus on something we have in common, like custom motorcycles, we could start a whole new peace movement. Today’s note came from Mr. Mana Wongprakornkam at customgastank@gmail.com.

Unfortunately I don’t have a lot of details on the bike, I’m guessing the frame is their own and the rear wheel and tire are borrowed from a donor bike?

Apparently, riding choppers is approved by the police.