oops

Figures, the very last nut to be tightened and POP! There goes my exhaust collar. I usually keep it mellow at the shop, but this one pissed me off. Did some careful welding and it's back on the road.

Thank You.

Sew?

Belt repair, having this old Singer around is handy. Will be whippin up a seat for the Z in the not too distant future.

Progress

Tanks mounted.

Whatcha Got?

If anyone wants to contribute shots or stories email: db@pastimecustoms.com   I don't care if its a drawing, 2-stroke, 4 stroke, dirt, racing, Jap, American, British, whatever, stories, whatcha got? as long as its motorcycle or motorcycle life related send em! I'd be stoked to post em up!

Sold a headlight to Brandon, he sent a pic of it mounted. Thanks dude, good luck with the Ironhead

Poor mans powder coating

Diggin

through some old photos, found these I took in St. Louis a few years ago. Stopped in for a night heading across the country, once heading east, once west. Had to walk down and check it out.

Pssssst

Don't tell anyone, but I actually LIKE wearing a full face helmet.

Been Busy

So I'm gonna post a few from the past. Shovel was a rad bike, had to sell but wish I still had. Was a nice laid back rider.  KTM....Had to go, it was way too much fun if you know what I mean. 70mph on dirt and not feeling shit! Kawi 900, not mine, I have a 1000....theres a story there but its not even worth telling.

Rained out

The Northwest is living up to its reputation this weekend.

Gas n GO

This old muscle bike still hits hard, went to get some fresh gas and stayed out for an hour...

Oh, and while i'm thinkin about it, go check out Lecontainer, Tons of killer design ideas, art etc.

Time Warp

Finally, back in my hands! Was supposed to get it last Monday, then nothing....patiently waited out the week and was just sitting down when I heard a familiar sound downshifting to my driveway. STOKED. Actually still runs pretty good but needs a going through, things are a little too "loose" and I need to get familiar with it again. Hasn't been registered since '07. I popped the seat up and opened the tail piece registration holder to see what treasures awaited. My registration was still in there....so weird. The whole deal is strange, same bike smell, sounds, all of it. I can't wait to get the small kinks ironed out and GET ON IT. I would never have gotten my favorite bike back without the help of my lovely lady Monika, who put me in touch with the dude that was holding it for me for the past 7 years. Now I gotta ride it down to finish the Pan....

Went and checked out my old KZ yesterday. I never thought I would see that bike again, turns out its less than 2 miles from my house! Its been neglected a bit, as in left outside, not ridden much etc. Seat has been changed, bars changed. The original green paint is now fucked. Gives me an excuse to paint it and not feel bad now though. Was really weird to see my bike again, like an abducted child returning home after years away, living life under an assumed identity.

Z Madness

I love Motorcycles. It doesnt have to be a chopper. No the Pan isn't forgotten about. Something about the sound of a Z...Check these vids out if you have a couple minutes, pretty cool. Should be home soon

Thanks!

Got a sweet care package from Fingers, and if you read this I haven't forgotten to call! just been busy.

Don't ask, it made me laugh

PARTY!!

Like Lord Humongus....

Ford

9n. Have I been living in an Orchard too long? I dont think so. I want one of these, with a plow set-up for snow. Something says Hotrod about em, besides the fact that Ford made em. On another note, the guy that has my old KZ1000 cafe bike has decided maybe it should be in my possession again....Stay Tuned

Seat Posts

Got em tacked on again, was able to save them from the previous frame I had. I waited till' the end of the day when I was hungry, so anything but a tack weld was out the window due to shakes! Too much coffee... I also got a bung set up for fender mounting duties. All you need is a file and some patience.

Now I need to get the pipes set up, and anything else that might require a tab or bung so I can blow it apart for finish welding and paint. It is getting waaaaay too nice not to be riding.

Be a Man, Ride A Pan...or wish you were

Got tired of looking at the side skirts on the fender Im gonna run so off they go. This fender is a piece of shit! and showed up dented. Fixed the dent too. 

Pastime Worldwide

Josh checking out Monte Carlo (Monaco), thanks for the photo! I still have a couple of the original shirts left but act quick, they are available on the right--->  

Thirsty Thursday

Why wait.

Long weekend

Did some jerseys for a friends (Revolution) snowboard camp at Snoqualmie Pass. If you screen print, stay away from jersey's!! They stretch, shrink, have holes in em, and are a general pain in the ass. Still happy to have the business and help a friend though. Upper shot is just an old Dodge truck that sits with no use at a friends. Bunch of us were enjoying some adult beverages and I noticed it watching from the darkness, begging for a drive.

'61 Pan '71?

Westfalia. When you don't have time to finish one project, just get another one.....Progress has been slow on the Pan, I'll get some fresh updates coming soon