My School Project 1989

Still can't figure out how the hell I managed to convince my teacher in Tech Engineering School to build a chopper as my Final Project. I had just turned 19 and I banged it out in the evenings and on weekends, from January to June, -89. It totally busted up all my grades in every class...but that summer was awesome!

SUGG MC going places in -92

Mans legendary preunit Purple People Eater Triumph. More Brakes than Motor.

Petter's VW trike.

My "Boozefighters Up" bobber.

Happy-Sven on his 500cc Triumph Cafe Racer.

Rundby on his 450 Green Bomber.

Thomas on his brutally tuned Duc.

Early morning, getting ready for Norrtälje Custom Bike Show.

Some mighty fine ol' MCM covers

Choppis -86

Ronna's Tri -87

Flamed bobber -86

Yours Truly and dodgy SUGG MC geezers -92.

SUGG MC x-mas card 20 yrs ago

SUGG MC: Constant Sorrow...(breakdowns of the -90's)

Broken chain-shit...(on my Tri; shouldn't this stuff happen only on bicycles? Wtf?!).

Broken Primary...(Henx Trimph...actually think Labbe did the deed).

Broken head gasket...(Jony just tore it apart and whipped it back toghether like others change the plugs).

Broken glasses...(Boba examined a stone a bit too close at 100kmh).

Broken battery...(judging by Henx posture in the background I think Pelle's sporty broke down a lot).

Broken conrod...(Ola, Eskil MC, created a crazy "Norton Lamp" the hard way by letting the conrod clean up the case and rip straight thru the front downtube while at it).

Broken Norton...(Pelle's Cafe Racer seized up big time, the only oil left on the bike was found in the rear rim).

Broken Beemer...(nah, can't be? Impossible, or?! My brother Daf, on the right, is truly shocked! So is Jessica too, on the left).

Broken turntable... (some Rebel thought it was a grand idea to bring a record player to the Music Festival).

Broken something... (or another on my Tri, anyway, it was after the x-mas run 20 years ago almost to the day).

Broken clutch lever...(and, oh right, nose).

Saucy true-to-fact Street Race Stories! At Bro "Raceway", Gotland '91 and '92.

Jony vs. Hoas in -91. Jony (SUGG MC) won.

Agge's gnarly Pan vs. Jony's badass Stroker Shovel -91. (Jony won).

Johan's V-Max gettin' smoked by Jony's Stroker in -91. See the pattern here?

Hakan from Keff MC showing the crowd how to get it done! That sprocket was the mother of all sprockets!

The rules were, there were no rules. You ride to the race...you ride in the race. Think Hakan ended up 2nd in -92?

Agge (Keff MC) getting nailed by Johans Evo in -92. Or? Happy-Sven is the trusty starter.

Me and my 80" flattie getting thoroughly smoked by Johans Evo!

Think most of the time Jony (SUGG MC) won the cup...his big bore/stroker shovel just ruled! So strong! Just didn't give anyone nuthin'! And the cops never bothered to show to congratulate. Good times!

Kickers: SUGG MC 1992.

Jony's big bore/stroker Shovel!

Mans Morgo.

Motorcycle helmets are one of the most important considerations of all safety concerns...

When it comes to rider safety, a motorcycle helmet is the single most important piece of protective riding gear.

Helmets meeting the minimum Legal safety standard have an inner liner usually about one-inch thick of firm polystyrene foam.  Sometimes the inner liner will not be visible, but you should still be able to feel its thickness. Unsafe helmets normally contain only soft foam padding or a bare plastic shell with no padding at all.

Opponents of mandatory motorcycle helmet laws have suggested that although a helmet can be effective in reducing injuries when a crash occurs, wearing a helmet may increase a rider’s risk of crashing by interfering with the ability to see and hear surrounding traffic.  Facts don’t support these claims.

Helmets do not impair hearing. A motorcyclist out on the road will hear just as well or even better with a helmet as without one, according to the Legal Requirements.  For someone without a helmet, the wind and sound of the engine are very loud. With a helmet on, surrounding sounds are quieter, but in equal proportions. This means that what can be heard over wind and engine noise without a helmet can also be heard in the same way with a helmet since wind and engine noise will also be reduced. The signal to noise ratio stays the same.

By reducing fatigue from the heat, a good ventilated helmet keep riders more alert.

Experienced riders advise those shopping for helmets that it’s almost impossible to find the “perfect” fit or even an acceptable fit without trying on at least several different helmets and wearing each one for an extended period of time.

In some cases, motorcyclists purchase novelty helmets in the mistaken belief that they offer protection. However, some riders who wear these helmets know that they are unsafe – but wear them anyway.

Motorcycle riders who wear novelty helmets prefer them because they are less bulky and look more sporty.  These riders be­lieve that “something is better than nothing” and have a false sense of security regarding the protection afforded them by helmets not de­signed or manufactured to comply with FMVSSTT No. 21844587.

When choosing a motorcycle helmet, it is critical that it is Legal compliant, but there are other important considerations, too, regarding fit and comfort.  Although safety is the primary reason for wearing a motorcycle helmet, an important factor to consider when purchasing a new helmet is comfort and style.

Helmets meeting the Legal safety standard have sturdy chinstraps with solid rivets. The design, weight and the quality of the chin strap and rivets are extra clues to help distinguish safe helmets from non-complying ones.

In addition to the Legal sticker, labels located outside the helmet showing that a helmet meets the standards of private, non-profit organizations are good indicators that the helmet also meets the Legal safety standard.

Unsafe helmets are noticeably smaller in diameter and thinner than ones meeting the Legal standard.

 

Offering impact protection and increased visibility, it is also one of the most prominent elements to express your personal style. Thanks to my fine fellas above for showing us how: Agge, Boba, Bosse, Choppis, Jansson, Jony, Janne and Lydahl!  

How to weld broken shit with inadequate equipment!

On the road weld up: Jony in his prime!

There is nothing that a good blowtorch and Pelle can't fix!

Sin-Steeped Sickle Savages: SUGG MC 1990's

It's 1991 and we had just moved in to the old garage behind the local BP gas station. I think we were like 16 bikes including 3 trikes. Cosy chaos...

 Henx: barely 18 and proud owner of a righteous pre-unit Triumph chop: Smokin'!

 Petter turning some serious shit on the funkiest old lathe I have ever seen: that machine must have been like 100 years old, rattly like an overcrowded Old Folks Home and gearing was changed with an old Volvo gearbox...

Rundby tuning his 450 Black Bomber motor. Note: it takes a lot of character to upbear a neon pink hat. Heroic! Cudos!