Walker Machine

06/11/2026

Randy says could be 1 but he thinks 5.

06/10/2026

All of our kids (against their will) can use Verniers. Jenn Perch had one on her desk. Joan did too but it was stolen.

The Machinist knowledge

06/08/2026

Joanie favorite always has been and always will be the Wankel. She made one for a science project in school.

Types of engines 👍

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

It’s D-Day

06/06/2026

Randy stops everything to listen when a different engine drives by and tries to guess year and model - and with tractors even tries to guess the farmer.

06/05/2026

OK, Randy doing investigation.
What is it and what year? (don't google it)

06/05/2026

WE NEED INPUT.
we make valve guides from blanks. We make them to the year needed. The blanks for the early valve guides are different (and much harder to get made) than the later (think 101) type.

We are out of the blanks for the early valve guides and have sticker shock on the price. to make early valve guides now they will end up costing the customer $50 each.

We don't want to make something people won't buy. What's your sentiment on whether this is worth it for us to make or not - will they sell at that price? These would, of course, be 100% correct but there's cheaper imports out there....................

INPUT PLEASE

06/04/2026

Interesting

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦, 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞.

He just needed an old Indian Scout, a shed full of homemade parts, and more grit than most men could ever dream of.

Herbert James “Burt” Munro was born in New Zealand in 1899, and somewhere along the way, speed got into his blood. In 1920, he bought a brand-new Indian Scout motorcycle. From the factory, it was a modest little machine with a top speed of roughly 42 mph.

𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟒𝟐 𝐦𝐩𝐡.

Over the next several decades, he rebuilt, reshaped, and re-engineered that bike by hand. He made his own parts when he couldn’t buy them. He modified the engine, improved the aerodynamics, and kept chasing more speed from a motorcycle most people would have retired long ago.

Then came Bonneville.

In 1962, Burt made the long trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. He was already an older man by racing standards, but that didn’t slow him down one bit. He kept coming back through the 1960s, setting records and shocking people with what his old Indian could do.

𝐈𝐧 𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟕, 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟔𝟖, 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟖𝟑.𝟓𝟖𝟔 𝐦𝐩𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝟓𝟎-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞.

That’s the kind of thing you almost wouldn’t believe if it weren’t true.

His story later inspired the movie The World’s Fastest Indian, with Anthony Hopkins playing Burt. If you haven’t seen it, it’s one of those rare movies that car guys, motorcycle guys, and anyone who loves old-school determination can all appreciate.

Burt Munro passed away in 1978, but his legend never really cooled off.

09/26/2025

Cool!

The Legendary Indian Scout 💙❤️🖤

The Indian Scout is a legendary American motorcycle model first introduced in 1920 by the Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Company. Known for its powerful V-twin engine, reliability, and agility, the original Scout was produced until 1949 and is considered one of the company's most important models. The modern Indian Scout, revived by Polaris, continues this legacy with innovative features like a high-revving engine, aluminum frame, and rider-centric technology, making it an iconic choice for both long-time fans and new riders.