We had a good run here at Asphalt Squadron for several years, but it's time to offically shut it down.

I appreciate all the followers, most of which have moved on (as have I) to Instagram and the like. See you on the road.

Big Daddy Don Garlits Autographed & Framed Poster

Thanks to my old friend Bobby Adorni I had to rearrange the art/items on one of the walls in my home office, today to make room for this gem. That's a framed signed poster from one of my childhood heroes, drag racing's living legend "Big Daddy" Don Garlits. Bobby got to chat him up a bit and had him autograph it at one of the NHRA events in Fl. Thanks, brother it's truly appreciated.

Straight Outta.....

Spitfire Motorcycles Spider Superbike

Since it's on display now at the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, I can finally share the Spyder. My homie Paul Cavallo and the crew at Spitfire Motorcycles have rewritten the book. So many crazy details, and almost everything was engineered, and made in house. Note the: Frame (oil in frame), suspension, insane triple clamps, adjustable clip-ons, adjustable 1400 lumen ea LED lights, adjustable controls (fwd/bward), split tanks that hinge up, tail section hinges up, twin 23" wheels, Brembo brakes, 111" S&S, fuel injection, stainless exhaust, etc etc etc. In my opinion, the Super Car of VT Motorcycles.....or Super Bike.

Hellz Yeah! Asphalt Squadron Made the Rogues Blog

With my Sporty. That pic was taken a week or so before I had the tank painted with traditional flames. These guys get "it". Been a big fan of theirs for years and wish I could go to one of their events some day. If you don't already give them a follow HERE you're missing out.

Love Me Some Honey

A Few From Mooneyes Open House 2015

Rode out with Aaron, and Gil. It was a great turnout, with the most people I've ever seen there.

 

Mooneyes Open House July 11th 2015

I'll be there, say hi if you see me or the Sporty.

Ghetto Blastin' Old Town Pomona

There's a lot of cool old architecture in and around down town Pomona. Although, I only live about 30 minutes away, I really haven't been down there since I quit playing in bands...about 7 years give or take. I need to go back and snap off a bunch more.                 

Rise Above Tattoo Car-B-Q Show 2015

Just a few pix I took at the local show yesterday that Rise Above Tattoo in Montclair Ca puts on annually

Short Bus Supermoto Hauler

X-school bus bike hauler we saw at the Supermoto races a couple weeks ago. Rad!

Fat Elvis Is Finding Religion...

....and losing weight in the shifting department.

Yeah, another helmet....

...I have an addiction. HJC CL-MAX Modular with blue iridium shield. Said I'd never own one, but it's really comfortable, only wear it when I ride Fat Elvis. Still wear the Gringo when I ride the Sporty. Hope to have this one silver leafed, and pinstriped....we'll see.
BTW does anyone even read this blog anymore? Feel like I'm deserting a old friend, but word around the camp fire says no one really looks at blogs anymore? If you're reading this let me know what you think. If people are still lookin' I'll start posting my nonsense again. Lots of stuff coming up this summer.

Biltwell Gringo Fly Focus Goggles

I really dig my Gringo, but not enough to buy another (Gringo S) just for a built-in shield. So, today I threw a set of Fly Focus goggles with silver iridium lenses on it. Ready for summer now.

Pre Grand National Roadster Show Party FREE!!

My Homie Paul (Spitfire Motorcycles) along with Lucky 13, and Red Bull are throwing a pre GNRS party at the Chino Airport, inside a hanger! Custom bikes, cars, airplanes, music (Rumble King) and open bar! Come out and have some fun, feel free to repost!

Biltwell Carb Top

Yeah, I know. I've been posting mostly bagger related material as of late, however I still have my Sporty. I just added a Biltwell carb top, but I polished it out a bit more. Really ties in with all the other cast finned parts.

Here's what they look like prior to me massaging the unpolished ares.

1st Socre of 2015...

....via Craig and his List.
Check the price in the ad below. SCORE! They're for a Softtail, so I had to drill out the mounting holes larger and trim the existing mounting brackets on the bike to get everything to line up.

Fat Elvis, Then and Now

I still dig my Sporty, but I needed to get Fat Elvis back on the road. I need to finish up the air ride, at least it's rideable now. Took it out a couple times the past few days. See if you can spot all the changes.

Merry Christmas Everyone.

Hope ya'll get a bunch of motorcycle parts under your tree!

More Progress Pix On the LA Choppers Twin Peaks Bar Swap

I swapped out the grips, cables and levers and started running the lines for the air-ride. I also plumbed the PSI gauge that I installed previously in the fairing, works like a champ.