It was a busy day today with various mechanical projects (new pushrods!) but the highlight was “Crazy Legs” Bob, the talented pinstripe artist. Because the blue Henderson flies so well and sings so sweetly, she has been named “Blue Bird”. Her official naming as it happened:
As outlined in an earlier post, Alan Bedell was the inspiration for this Bedell Tribute motorcycle. After his record-breaking ride, Alan enlisted in the US Army Air Service and was sent to Lake Charles, Louisiana for Aviation training in early 1918. He passed away, along with many other young men in the crowded military camp, due to the devastating influenza pandemic which killed so many people around the world. This ride is in his memory, may he ride in peace.
Final preparation work will take place on Tuesday and then we will be off to Portland on Wednesday for registration and Tech Inspection on Thursday.