The Chop Parlor

09/15/2026

This is what a shovelhead timken wheel bearing setup should look like.

If you're gonna take the time to do the job, take the time to do the job to the best of your ability!

09/11/2026

Why is it that approximately 50% of the bikes that come to me for the first time have neglected wheel bearings?
IS IT THAT:
A) Other shops avoid it because they don't make as much vs other easy work.
2) Other shops avoid it because its older technology that they don't know how to perform?
C) Other shops avoid it due to laziness?
D) Owner declined the maintenance due to cost?
5) Owners these days are young enough that maintenance free ball bearings are all they know.
F) Nobody even knows that their bearings need to be maintained?
G) Bearings actually dont need grease, don't need to rotate, and I'm just being picky?
8) Bearing failure is adventurous and I'm spoiling their fun?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?

09/10/2026

25 years ago today!

09/09/2026

SHOVEL SWINGARM PART TWO:
Shovelhead Maintenance:
Just a reminder that Swingarm Shovelheads have a grease zerk on the bottom of the pivot.

An old racer legend I know turned me onto Lucus Red & Tacky grease, which is what the new Timken bearings going into this will get.

09/09/2026

SHOVEL SWINGARM PART ONE:
Shovelhead Maintenance:
Just a reminder that Swingarm Shovelheads have a grease zerk on the bottom of the pivot.

An old racer legend I know turned me onto Lucus Red & Tacky grease, which is what the new Timken bearings going into this will get.

09/04/2026

2001
Harley Davidson
XL Sportster
883 to 1200 conversion
Complete frame up build
Shaved & Polished Forks. (fender mounts removed)
Bobbed rear fender w/ Sparta taillight, painted by .
Complete Chop Parlor wiring harness. (coil, key, voes, choke relocated for a clean look)
bars, Whiskey Throttle, and Grips.
seat
New Drag Pipes
Shaved cam & sprocket covers and levers.
Fresh classic style tires, topend engine gaskets, neck bearings, swingarm bearings, fork seals.

Runs and rides flawlessly. We've personally put tons of miles on this great bike.

$5300.00

Clean AZ title.

Cave Creek Arizona

Model:
Photographer:

09/02/2026

Bonneville 2026!

One of many photos from the week. We had a pretty amazing year even with the bike issues/breakdowns/broken parts.

We had 4 riders ride the experience bike and they did awesome! Every single one was able to get their 100 mph coin! Now for them to come back with their own bike and really make it happen. (Photos of them to come) Special thanks to Jim Higgins for his countless hours with making this bike run.

The Buell Sisters S2 had its own issues and a full day on the lift. After some fixing and welding she was back on the track. We were able to get a new record in the P-PG1350 class of 141.520mph. The last record was in 2021, so this was a hard fought for record. We had some incredible help from Berry Wardlaw and Jim cole. We couldn't have made this record happen without their help.

Over all it was a great week and now to not so fun part.....cleaning everything!

08/08/2026

Classy Ladies Are Welcome!

07/27/2026

07/13/2026

Custom Harleys and Beautiful Women!

82 Harley Ironhead by The Chop Parlor

Frame UP Build.
High Compression Pistons.
Big Cams.
Shaved Cam & Sprocket Covers.
S&S Super E Carb with Mooneyes Air Cleaner.
Shaved 39mm forks.
Axed tank with My Site Gauge & Dual Valves.
My handmade pipes.
My handmade bars.
Model A LED Taillight on handmade Mount.
Avon Speedmaster tires.
Drenched in black powdercoat done in house.

Biggest flex.... Thousands of miles on it!

Pic by the talented !