Joe Cool is a bike with a tragic story behind it, but as with disasters some good comes along. Joe Cool’s name comes from a charter boat. Two fugitives who hijacked the crew and ended up murdering the four-crew members contracted the boat. Joe Cool ran out of fuel and was found floating twelve miles from the Cuban coast. The killers were also found floating in a life raft. That’s the tragic part of this story.
The bike was built for the cousin of the Captain of Joe Cool the boat. Chop- Shop Customs out of Fort Lauderdale Florida built it. The bike was tagged “Joe Cool” in memory of the crew that lost their lives.
Now here is where Bob Isaacson and his son Logan come into the story. For Bob’s 50th birthday, he bought himself a 2007 Road King. Bob told Logan that if he would complete the Riders Safety Course, he would buy him a bike so they could ride together. Logan was 17 at the time.
Let me tell you, no matter how long you have been riding; it is a whole new ball game handing the keys of a bike to your son or daughter! Logan held up his end of the deal. The other part of the deal was that for one year Logan would have to ride with his Dad before being turned loose on his own. Bob wanted to be sure of his son’s riding habits and Logan again agreed. They started looking for a bike and he wanted a bobber, not a brand new out of the box bike but a ground up-shop-built bobber!
The search begins and it turns into a LONG search but they did not give up. After searching online for a bike, they decide to go to Florida and look. They jumped in the car at 6pm one Thursday night and headed south. Logan searched online again and spotted Joe Cool. They made the trip to Star Island in Miami and as soon as they saw the bike, they both knew it was what they were looking for! The price was agreed on and two weeks later Joe Cool was on the way to its new home in Charlotte, NC!
This is a COOL bike! It is a no BS, bare bones, hardcore bobber. No extras, the bare essentials. No frills just power and speed with its 110-inch Rev-Tech Knucklehead styled engine, 5-speed electric and kick starter REV-Tech transmission. Joe Cool’s look is timeless and it draws a crowd wherever it shows up.
Like I said, sometimes we have to look and sometimes we have to wait, but sometimes something good comes from a tragedy. This time it was the bond between a father and son, who have made memories that both will always remember.
A bike is more than a machine and this is a perfect example. This is also the story of a father having the courage to put his trust in his son and his son keeping his end of the deal. Joe Cool is a rolling memorial to the crew who lost their lives and it is a bridge between father and son. Joe Cool may you forever roll down the black top!
If you would like to read the story of Joe Cool, check this book out. The book is called “Murder on the High Seas,” which is the true story of the Joe Cool’s final voyage. Carol Sorest Cope published the book.
Until next time, RIDE!
–STEALTH
Bikernet.com Extreme Tech Chart
Regular Stuff
Owner: Bob & Logan Isaacson
Bike Name: Joe Cool _
City/State: Charlotte, NC
Builder: Chop Shop
City/state: Ft Lauderdale, FL
Fabrication: Chop Shop
Welding: Chop Shop
Machining: Chop Shop
Engine
Year:2008
Make: Rev-Tech
Model: Knuckle
Displacement:110″
Builder or Rebuilder: Bernie Trazzine – Chop Shop
Cases: Rev-Tech
Case finish: Natural
Barrel finish: Natural
Cams: Rev-Tech
Carburetion: Mikuni
Air cleaner: Velocity Stack
Exhaust: Chop Shop
Transmission
Year:2008
Make: Rev-Tech
Gear configuration: 1 down 4 up – Electric & Kick start
Final drive: Belt
Primary: BDL
Clutch: BDL
Kicker: Yes
Frame
Year:2008
Make: unknown
Style or Model: Softail
Stretch: 2-inch
Rake: 42 degrees
Front End
Make: Paughco
Model: Wide Glide
Year: 2008
Length: +4
Sheet metal
Tanks: Sportster
Fenders: 7″ Flat
Oil tank: Oval
Paint
Base coat: Satin Black
Graphics: Chop Shop
Base coat: Satin Black
Graphics or art: Pin stripes
Pinstriping: Chop Shop
Wheels
Front
Make: Twisted Spokes
Size: 21-inch
Brake calipers: Rev-Tech
Brake rotor(s): Rev-Tech
Tire: Avon
Rear
Make: H-D
Size: 16-inch
Brake calipers: Rev-Tech
Brake rotor: Rev-Tech
Tire:Avon
Controls
Foot controls: Jay Brake
Finish:Chrome
Master cylinder Jay Brake
Handlebar controls: Jay Brake
Finish:Chrome
Shifting: Foot
Kickstand: yes
Electrical
Headlight: 4-inch
Taillight: “STOP”
Accessory lights: Trucker Girl
What’s Left
Seat: Chop Shop
Mirror(s): One
Gas caps: One
Handlebars: 16-inch Apes
Pegs: Jay Brake
Specialty items:
Eddie Trotta Belt guards
