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2009 5-Ball Factory Racer


2009 5-Ball Factory Racer


Biker’s Choice TWIN-POWER Ignition Tech

With a V-Plus Engine, V-Power Lithium Battery, Vulcan Ignition and V-Power Mini Coil

By Bandit with photos by Wrench and assistance from the Redhead
I recently rambled about never giving up. This tech is an example in not giving up, and looking for opportunities for success. James Simonelli recently went to work for Biker’s Choice and it’s a company constantly looking for opportunities to succeed.
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What the Hell is 5-Ball Racing?

The Story Goes Back About 50 Years

By K. “Bandit” Ball , Photos by you name it, Markus Cuff, Chris Callen, Scooter Grubb and…
It all started when my mother ran over my metal- flaked Honda 55 Super Cub with a single shotgun pipe. She stormed into our tiny stucco house in Long Beach and announced, “Get that damn thing out from under my car.”
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5-Ball Factory Racer Build for 2009-1

Reasons for the Madness-Sturgis 2009

By Bandit with photos by Sin Wu
Hey, it's the start of the official Sturgis 2009 project bike, the 5-Ball Factory Racer. For...
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5-Ball Factory Racer Build for 2009-2

Risers, Handlebars, Footboards, Driveline Alignment and Mo

By Bandit with photos by Sin Wu
Moving right along, I overcame the Wilmington Mung and slipped back into the shop. It's like self-induced Christmas for the homebuilder each week when UPS arrives or I score something at the bike swap meet. Ya plan, save small bags of gold and reach out to vendors to make deals, then wait.
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5-Ball Factory Racer Part 3

Tank Shifting and Tank Mounting Operations

By Bandit with photos by Sin Wu
Old Harley-Rider and professional artist, Chris Kallas, brings many of our 5-Ball creations to life.<...
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5-Ball Factory Racer, Part 4

Treachery and Spare Tanks

By Bandit and Mike Pullin, with Bob T. collection Photo
We experienced an incredible month of hiccups and grievances. My computer crashed immediately...
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5-Ball Factory Racer, Part 5

Zen Exhaust Pipe Manufacturing

By Bandit with photos by Sin Wu, Illustrations by Dick Allen and Chris Kallas
Last episode I was hit hard with life's bullshit obstacles to freedom and creative expressi...
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5-Ball Factory Racer, Part 6

Chica Rear Fender, Crime Scene Taillight, Paughco Toolbox, GMA Front Brake and Baker N1 Shifting Drum

By Bandit with photos by Sin Wu
How do you feel about your computer? I could easily take my old .357 Smith and Wesson revolver and blow this sonuvabitch into the briny harbor Pacific waters. I'd set the smoking gun down, go find a job driving a trash truck, and be able to hang out ...
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