Freewheel Clutch Part 1

Check out this killer original freewheel clutch! Right after the Cannonball I was lucky enough to pick this up to replace the reproduction one on the '14. Since I am returning the bike to it's original skin, getting as many real components back on the bike is important to me. I unlaced this from an original 22" rim and needed to lace it to my 23" rim. Sorry folks, the old rim & spokes went to Joe G. for his 1915.

 The rim, laced up to the original hub, ready for the white firestone racing tire to be mounted.

 As it sits now

 Check out all the original nickel on this thing! Awesome!

Original Paint!

I am in the process of transforming the '14 back from race configuration to original. Right after the cannonball I came across an original rear clutch/hub/brake assembly. These are extremely rare! I am going to use the (reproduction) wheels and tires I had on the bike for my twin racer project. I put all the original components I had back on the bike including front rim, pedals and gas tanks. Now, thanks to a good friend, I recently aquired an original rear rim. These are real tough as they are a 40 hole rim for 2 1/4" tires, and are hard to come by. I matched the paint on it to the rest of the bike and have ordered rear spokes from Bucannon's in CA. When they arrive I will lace up my original rear hub and get it dressed in it's original Firestone white racing tires! Stay tuned!

On the Davenport Trail!

Davenport was a blast, but it taught us one thing! FatDog needs a twin! The mighty '14 Single gave it all she had but was no match for the powerful twins out on the track. lookout in the future as we have some tricks up our sleeve! Many thanks to Frank Rick and his crew for lending us some shade on this 90 degree day. It wasn't all bad though.. as Ken Schneider told me before the race, "All you have to do is finish, because someone is going to break down." Ken was right! not one, but TWO Indians broke down, and the FatDog HD "Indian Slayer" came in 9th!