Whatever you ride, I hope you know the feeling. This Cyril Huze tee shirt will get you there a little bit faster. Is it necessary to state how much the opposite sex may be impressed when reading this text? Wearing this retro racing logo will never put anyone out of style, before or after your fast to heaven exercise. Classic fit, only available in gray, with front black retro racing bike on white background. Buy a couple now for you or a holiday gift. Machine washable. Unisex. Medium M, X, XL, 2XL. In stock. Order by jumping HERE.

They have a universal design, meaning that no holidays are mentioned to be used internationally. Only 1000 have been printed and can you can order one (worldwide shipping) only from the Zero Engineering Website. Maybe a collectable item. Christmas is coming…

Ray owns a business called Biker Rain Chaps. And in these tough times (or rainy days) he had to find a cheap creative way to promote his business. So he created this tee-shirt “My Bike Makes Me Wet” that you can get for free + 25% discount on his chaps when you place an order before this coming weekend. Of course, I would recommend that only women wear it or be ready for some well deserved jokes…Wearing only the tee-shirt doesn’t necessarily keep you dry. Biker Rain Chaps.

Have you heard horror stories in Daytona, Laconia or Sturgis? A stash tube on your frame front tube will work, but why not being a little bit more custom and hide it behind your license plate holder? Available in upright or lay-down style. The brackets are adjustable and mount to the rear of most stock license plate assemblies. The hardware mounts through the front of the license frame. The end caps on the tube are sealed with o-rings to insure a water-tight seal. The length of the tube is 4.5” and is made of polished Stainless Steel. Includes all necessary mounting hardware. Machined from 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum and chrome plated. Online at Pro-One.

Added October 23, 7.15 pm. The artist is Jose Geraldo Reis Pfau (thank you “Fluke”)

It’s now 20 years that friend of the industry Jim Gianatsis (in addition to organizing the LA Show) produces the best calendars in the business. Best because of the custom bikes featured, the quality of the pictures, the layout and the models who are professional top models, not….improvised ones. You hard choice, if any, will be between the “Iron & Lace 2010 Custom Motorcycle And Centerfold Models Calendar” featuring world’s top custom bikes (AMD World Championship Of Custom Building and LA Calendar bikes) together with sexy centerfold models in revealing lingerie. “The “Garage Girls 2010 PinUp Calendar” an “all killers, no fillers” calendar of kittens without bikes going in the way! Featuring supermodels: Rachel Bernstein, Playboy Playmate Athena Lundburg, and Hustler centerfold and adult teen film star Jayme Langfor. To order, just click on each (very) hot link (yes, an html text link is called hot link

But still quite “over the top” in these times of “buy only what you need”. So, for this price, what do you get? A limited edition, Nappa leather upper with leather weave along eyelet and tongue. Bowery NYC branded outsole. rawhide laces. pinstripe lining and a stained outsole because as you know, it’s very expensive to look so cheap. Anyway, if you are in New York City, at least visit the store full of vintage clothing, CBGB memorabilia, vinyl records, and 70’s audio equipment, of course sold alongside Varvatos’ latest fashions. His website rocks, too.

Ever wondered what’s going on with Jesse James and West Coast Choppers? Hey, I know. In addition to his own TV show and many guest appearances, Jesse is multi-tasking, multi-designing, multi-welding, etc… between WCC in Long Beach, CA and Austin Speed Shop in Austin, Texas. Jesse has always had very nice looking websites, rich of content, frequently updated and reflective of his current activities and passions.

He just released a new one and this morning shot me an e-mail to tell me that he would like you to abandon my Blog for a few minutes (not too long, guys…) to check out what he is doing. His new Stage On The Web is multi-entry and each section has for objective to remind you that Jesse is still building and playing with bikes and ho-rods, that he is (again) selling custom parts, that he is actively promoting his own line of WCC apparel and Workwear via Walmart, that he continues to publish the Full Custom Living Garage Magazine, that if you visit WCC in Long beach you should grab a bite at his old-school but eco-friendly (yes, Jesse is “Green”) food stand named Cisco Burger,  and that if you have a rant (who doesn’t have one) his Chopper Dogs section has no entry free or taxes. Now Jesse, you owe me one. West Coast Choppers.

It’s the work of a company called First Impressions specializing in high end home theaters for celebrities and you if you’ve got the money. First Impressions.

So, I want to share a quick laugh with you about the pitch made by a brand called “Sexlets” offering gum, a chewy mix of yohimbe bark, orchic powder, royal jelly, damiana leaves, etc (less you know the words, more scientific it sounds), to increase blood flow and support a better stamina…The company behind the Sexlets Gum is so unconvinced about the results that the commercial argues that their gum will freshen your breath. On this, I may agree and I support the idea that a better breath will benefit your intimacy. So,  I propose a new slogan “Freshen Your Breath Before You Get Fresh”. By the way, any very cheap tooth paste will work well or if you have $12 you want to lose, buy  Sexlets Gum.

Frankie Flood

“My machined pizza cutters draw inspiration from chopper motorcycles that are built by people in a subculture that attempts to reclaim the mythology and economic usefulness of the American worker as patriarch. The outlaw as defiant nonconformist as well as social outcast is a parallel to being an artist who makes functional objects and an individual who takes pride in the power of labor, invention, and skill”. Hey, I could not say it better. Don’t rush to your local Bed Bath & Beyond. These pizza cutters are one-off and rich people who are always looking for a way to blow money supporting an artist will probably not slice any pizza with them. Like us, Frankie processes include machining, stamping, anodizing, and powder coating to create one of a kind functional objects. I declare him a full member of our custom motorcycle industry. See more of is art at Frankie Flood.

George’s Leather Design has a new product for all of you bikers that don’t seem to have enough pockets. George Grieco call them mini cases, and they are a good place to carry all you need to carry because we are in 2009 and everybody, or almost everybody, has a cel. phone, an iPod, Credit Cards in addition to keys and maybe a pack or cigarette and lighter. These cases are made using high quality leather and vinyl. And they come in a variety of styles and colors and can be custom ordered to match your leather jacket or bike seat, for example. Velcro is used in the lid so it can be adjusted to fit what you are carrying. A pocket for credit cards comes in handy, and a belt loop holds it securely to your side. Check them out and also saddlebags, tool rolls, tank panels, etc by jumping to George’s Leather Design 
 geoleather.com

Must be because all women have thought of using their bag as an attack weapon (against another woman) or a defense one if attacked by a man on some dark alley. At least, do it in style. Enough room inside (7″ x 4″ x 7) to stash all your other real weapons and daily necessities  $89. 00. Order online at James Piatt.

Aerostich is a company whose motto is to manufacture a line of accessories to make riding more comfortable in all conditions, through all kind of terrain and to all destinations. And I like these soft gloves made with medium to heavy Elkskin. They are thicker, stronger and more abrasion resistant than deer hide and they will last much longer. Left thumb is equipped with a handy visor squeegee. An ergonomically reversed wrist-strap provides a better fit and more security and the added TF3 knuckle pads can make a difference if you are unexpectedly about to surf asphalt (huh…). Washable, soft, absorbent and very durable. Great riding gloves. Full and half sizes 8-12. Natural. $49.00. For sale online at Aerostich.

The economy took a dive. This year, maybe you don’t take any vacation (also called “staycation”), or you cut on the number of rallies you are attending, or during Sturgis you are going to skip one or two concerts and refrain yourself from doing pit stops at all the Deadwood bars and casinos. You can still have fun at night in your Black Hills log cabin by inviting your friends for a few “financial crisis cards” games using a deck featuring the celebrities and infamous of our US economic debacle. Winning hands are: – Ace Of Spades: Bernard Madoff, the Ponzi-scheme extraordinaire. King of Spades: (Alan Greenspan (former Federal Reserve chairman)
King of Hearts: Angelo Mozilo (former CEO, Countrywide Financial, current defendant in civil fraud case for insider trading)
–King of Clubs: Richard Fuld (former CEO, Lehman Brothers)
–Ace of Diamonds: Ben Bernanke (current Federal Reserve Chairman)
–Ace of Clubs: Jim Cramer (CNBC stock jock). We can still have fun in any economy, right? Only $5.95 = shipping.  Financial Crisis Most Wanted Playing Cards

Although I must have been “briefed” by about 2 dozens of manufacturers wanting me to endorse their products I am not an expert in bike wash and detailing. I just know 1- the meaning of clean when I see it. 2- that you are better off to do it yourself than to give your bike to the first  “Girls Bike Wash” you see when arriving in a rally…
This intro to let you know that “Wizards Bike Wash” is not only another product promising to let you foam away any grime, oil, brake dust, degrease engine/wheels without damaging your paint/chrome/plastics, but that by buying a 22 oz bottle you can help a charity called “Guide Dogs Of America”. This association is dedicated to its mission to provide guide dogs and instruction of their use, free of charge, to blind and visually impaired men and women from the United States and Canada. Starting June 15th, Wizards will donate $1 to the Guide Dogs of America organization for every bottle of Wizards Bike Wash purchased. So, I just gave you at least one good reason to try this product.

Winners must be present at the Carlisle Bike Fest on Saturday, July 18th to collect their prizes.   They will receive killer new riding gear from ICON including Jacket, Helmet and gloves, a sweet new pair of riding boots from HD-Footwear, a case of Spectro motorcycle oil, Wizards Cleaning Products, Pink Partz Clothing, a year subscription to  IronWorks Magazine, A brand new Mustang Seat, a technology case from Otterbox, Riding Glasses from 7 Eye, a set of Pirelli Tires and tons more prizes will be given away, as well as way cool parts and accessories for the Lucky Winners Motorcycle. Garage-Girl Laura Klock  along with The Klock Werks Krew will be joining Sara Liberte and Jody Perewitz during Carlisle Summer Bike Fest and helping out with the Ultimate Biker Makeover. Vote by going to Garage Girls.

When I was young studying marketing & advertising at the Paris University, one of the first things I learned is that (sometimes) provocation equals seduction. Well Mike Belland from A1 Cycles must think same to name “Slut Life” his new line of clothing. He tells me that his line is sizzling, sexy beyond belief, and to convince me to come to check it out at the launch party, he mentioned that there will be more pin-ups than I can handle…(this is also called provocation). Anyway, in case I can’t handle all of them, you are also invited Thursday June 4th, from 7 to 11pm at the Cottage, 522 Lucern Avenue, Lake Worth, FL. The wild bash will feature live music by kick-ass bands. original wares of crafty vendors, tattoo artists, car clubs, a charity raffle and even a blood drive. Any questions? Call Melissa 561.927.7331.

First, if you wonder about the ‘Fleur-De-Lys” graphic, it’s the traditional symbol for the French throne. But this version used on the “Smet Helmets” is a design derived from the tattoo work of artist Don Ed Hardy. For all those who got a case of pinstripping overdose. Padding is removable, so you can easily clean it. These helmets are approved under the European legislation, much tougher than here in the US. For sale at Santiago Chopper tel: 813-671-9097.

Evidently, Designer Steve Soffa uses the symbols and imagery of the biker lifestyle as inspiration for his Hardcore Series Of Watches. If you love the Maltese design  (it belongs to public domain as the opposite of what many people think) and are looking for a new (or rally only) timepiece, these 2 watches look pretty good to me and are quite reasonably priced at $225. They feature white or black Mother Of Pearl with Applied Die Cut Art Raised Maltese Hour Markings. Diameter is 36 mm with a ten-year warranty. Hardcore Watches.

Personally, I never thought too much about it although…I felt it a lot. In New Orleans, I had to have my display next to David Hall of Gusset Jeans, to receive my 1st lesson in jeans anatomy.

Ladies and gentlemen, listen to me: ordinary jeans are constructed with a single center seam from front to back and up the legs. These seams are usually sewn with a “fell” fold. This means you are wearing jeans that have 8 ply seams, and they all come together at the same place. Very uncomfortable for both men & women. In 1987, David Hall invented the Gusset Jeans incorporating a “delta” shaped piece of material sewn into the crotch of the jean. This allows stress to be redistributed around the crotch area, allowing greater freedom of movement, comfort and strength. As an added benefit, the original set-turn-and-topstitch construction is stronger and less thick. The result is 3 ply leg seams, and only 9 ply thick at the crotch (not 16!). Now, everybody reading my Blog buys at least one to feel comfortable when reading my daily posts. Made in USA. Gusset Jeans.

Are vintage motorcycles your way of life? Don & Peg Miller in PA ride, sponsor, promote, compete in all types of vintage motorcycle events, restore and collect many old brands. Purveyors of motorcycle history, they offer a very wide selection of vintage tee-shirts, jerseys, riding gear and accessories featuring more than 90 logos to choose from. A very good address for all your vintage riding needs. Metro Racing.