Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Brass riser engraving.
See more of Steve's work at http://www.lillianrosechoppers.com/
lots of cool pieces parts over there.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Shameless Plug
I'm parting some pieces parts out via E-Bay.
Mostly Sporty stuff, but there will be some
others as well.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Parts-Accessories-/6028/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ipg=&_ssn=asphalt_squadron&_trksid=p3911.c0.m282
More to follow....
Mostly Sporty stuff, but there will be some
others as well.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Parts-Accessories-/6028/i.html?_catref=1&_fln=1&_ipg=&_ssn=asphalt_squadron&_trksid=p3911.c0.m282
More to follow....
Monday, January 18, 2010
Because two is always better than one.
It's pretty cool to walk out to the man cave and
see two bikes instead of just one.
see two bikes instead of just one.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Took possession today...
My Pops got a new 2010 E-Glide Classic, so I bought his 2003
Peace Officer E-Glide off him for a song!
I should of taken some b-4 shots, cuz I already made some
changes. I swapped out the yellow fogs for some white fluted,
removed the rubber baby buggy bumpers off the front
and rear fenders...as well as the grab handle, and tour pack.
I already ordered a 4" windshield, phantom hard bag mount
kit (looses the big ol' chrome bag guards), and a 2" lowering kit
for front and rear. Now I need a low profile solo seat too.
Yep, it never ends
Peace Officer E-Glide off him for a song!
I should of taken some b-4 shots, cuz I already made some
changes. I swapped out the yellow fogs for some white fluted,
removed the rubber baby buggy bumpers off the front
and rear fenders...as well as the grab handle, and tour pack.
I already ordered a 4" windshield, phantom hard bag mount
kit (looses the big ol' chrome bag guards), and a 2" lowering kit
for front and rear. Now I need a low profile solo seat too.
Yep, it never ends
Vintage.
After you peep the polka dots, check out the baton & holder behind the seat on the Police Pan. COOL, nuff said.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Here's something you don't see everyday.
Check out the motor/trans in Flatironmike's Softail frame.
That fuckin' ROCKS!
That fuckin' ROCKS!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
75 years ago today...
...the King was born. This pic was taken the day
he took delivery of his '57 FLH.
he took delivery of his '57 FLH.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Unmolested!
Contrary to popular belief, the MOCO "Boutique"
has been in full swing long before the Softail and
Bagger crazes.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Not usually a fan of the faux patina...
...but "Ragno" pulled this one off nicely.
In the ever growing sea of bikes that people are tagging
as "Bobbers" these days, I'd say this is actually a good
example of a Bobber. Note the absence of apes, raked
extenedd forks, peanut tank, and a candy flake job.
In the ever growing sea of bikes that people are tagging
as "Bobbers" these days, I'd say this is actually a good
example of a Bobber. Note the absence of apes, raked
extenedd forks, peanut tank, and a candy flake job.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Monowheel Tank
From the old pages of Modern Mechanix "War Tank on One Wheel, Operated by One Man".
Housed inside the armored body, the operator will steer the single main wheel by means of two small auxiliary wheels at the rear. A turn of the handlebar lifts one stabilizing wheel and lowers the other, shifting the balance of the machine and turning it to one side or the other. An internal gear mechanism, operated by a motor inside the body, drives the wheel ahead at remarkable speed.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Happy New Year!
I got this from Dude at Den of Sportsters in my
e-mail...
...and this in my snail mail from the boys at Chop
Cult via Tyler at Lowbrow Customs.
Thanks Boys, and the 20 people that peep this blog!
Hope everyone parties like rock stars tonight, but
stays safe!
e-mail...
...and this in my snail mail from the boys at Chop
Cult via Tyler at Lowbrow Customs.
Thanks Boys, and the 20 people that peep this blog!
Hope everyone parties like rock stars tonight, but
stays safe!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas.
Christmas from a cookie's point of view, don't forget to pause the music player 1st.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
2009 HD Heritage Collection.
It's very rare that I'll ever promote anything from the MOCO,
however this one's pretty cool.
however this one's pretty cool.
This is the third and final year, and the two years prior
offerings didn't even get a second glace from me.
If you spend 300 bux at the dealer they give it to you,
(a $75.00 value).
...or if you're resourceful, you check E-bay. I got one for 45
bones, plus 14 bananas shipping. Not too bad.
This year's set includes five pewter-finished collectible
Harley-Davidson's Great Racing Machines.
Engraved plates identify each model, and the models include:
1923 8 Valve Board Track Racer
1928 FHAD Hill Climber
1946 WR Dirt Track Racer
1975 XR750 Dirt Track Racer
2006 VRXSE Screamin' Eagle V-Rod Destroyer.
The case is 25"x12".
Monday, December 21, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
The Plimsouls
If you were an 80s kid in So-Cal and didn't catch
these guys live you suck! I've been following these
Kats since late '79. I saw them about 4-5 times in
the 80's and once in the early 90's.
If you don't recognize them they did the song "Million miles
away" which was featured in the cult movie "Valley Girl"
Whenever they showed a live club scene in the movie it
was the Plimsouls playing (both of the songs in the video
below were also in the movie).
At that time in the early 80's they were the sound of the
Hollywood Strip. They frequently used to play the Starwood,
and the Whiskey a Go Go...I can still taste the Boonesfarm,
Southern Comfort and coke, and smell the clove cigs.
GOOD TIMEZ!
Don't forget to pause the music player below
before you start the vid.
"Oldest story in the world" and "Everywhere at once" (Live).
The first song in this Valley Girl clip is "Everywhere at
once", and "Million miles away" is at 3:49. Oh, and Nicolas Cage
was 19 when he appeared in this.
"Now" the studio version. Whenever I saw them live they
always played it faster.
these guys live you suck! I've been following these
Kats since late '79. I saw them about 4-5 times in
the 80's and once in the early 90's.
If you don't recognize them they did the song "Million miles
away" which was featured in the cult movie "Valley Girl"
Whenever they showed a live club scene in the movie it
was the Plimsouls playing (both of the songs in the video
below were also in the movie).
At that time in the early 80's they were the sound of the
Hollywood Strip. They frequently used to play the Starwood,
and the Whiskey a Go Go...I can still taste the Boonesfarm,
Southern Comfort and coke, and smell the clove cigs.
GOOD TIMEZ!
Don't forget to pause the music player below
before you start the vid.
"Oldest story in the world" and "Everywhere at once" (Live).
The first song in this Valley Girl clip is "Everywhere at
once", and "Million miles away" is at 3:49. Oh, and Nicolas Cage
was 19 when he appeared in this.
"Now" the studio version. Whenever I saw them live they
always played it faster.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
It's all in the details (cont.)
Since Mooneyes was a wash (literally) I decided to finish
up some of the details I'd been putting off. Yeah, It's not
ground breaking shit, but it still had to be done.
First in line was the mount that I modified to secure the
peep mirror to the triple clamp. I never really liked the
shape and the powder coat was cracked an peeling off. I
flapper wheeled and sanded the paint, chrome, and copper
down to the raw aluminum, and shaped it with hand files
and sand paper. I finished it off with a wet sand and hand
Polish. I'll eventually send it out for chrome with a few other
bits I have.
Next in line was the nubs left behind from the
fender strut choppin. Here's what I started with.
...after some grinding.
...after hand files and 220/400/800/1000 sand paper.
...gettin ready for rattle can.
...after a couple blasts.
...and ready for assembly.
...and last but not least, my shop buddy Betty. She hung out
with me all day today.
up some of the details I'd been putting off. Yeah, It's not
ground breaking shit, but it still had to be done.
First in line was the mount that I modified to secure the
peep mirror to the triple clamp. I never really liked the
shape and the powder coat was cracked an peeling off. I
flapper wheeled and sanded the paint, chrome, and copper
down to the raw aluminum, and shaped it with hand files
and sand paper. I finished it off with a wet sand and hand
Polish. I'll eventually send it out for chrome with a few other
bits I have.
Next in line was the nubs left behind from the
fender strut choppin. Here's what I started with.
...after some grinding.
...after hand files and 220/400/800/1000 sand paper.
...gettin ready for rattle can.
...after a couple blasts.
...and ready for assembly.
...and last but not least, my shop buddy Betty. She hung out
with me all day today.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Two Wheel Terrors II...
...is about to hit the streets!
My Homie Slim is featured on his crazy 2 stroke trike, you
can see him for a bit in the trailer below. This is gonna Rock
all the way live!
Order it here, and support our scene!
http://twowheelterrors.com/
My Homie Slim is featured on his crazy 2 stroke trike, you
can see him for a bit in the trailer below. This is gonna Rock
all the way live!
Order it here, and support our scene!
http://twowheelterrors.com/
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