The story: So you just built the 2009 AMD World Champion Bike and it took nearly all of your energy to get it done… what do you do? Dave Cook has had this little project hanging around the shop for nearly 2 years and he spent some time working the bugs out of it. It [...]
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Dave Cook 3-Wheeler Donut Front Of The Cops
Published by March 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.
A Mini-Series On Custom Motorcycles Built To Honor Historic War Planes
Published by March 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A new website called Warbikes is launching a video mini-series offering viewers an up-close experience as a build team – fellow Builder Ralph Randolph & Crew at Knockout Motorcycles in Mesa, AZ – explores the unique history ad craftsmanship behind American military aircraft and then produce a custom motorcycle worthy of this heritage.
On Warbikes, you [...]
Harley-Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight Commercial
Published by February 23rd, 2010 in Builders and Videos.
The Birth Of A New Woman Of Harley
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Editorial, Painters and Videos.As I reported, David Uhl just released “Stella“, his latest painting belonging to the series “Women of Harley” But this time, for your viewing pleasure, David did something a little different. While he was painting he stopped every few minutes to take a picture of his progress. All of these images have been compiled to create a fast-frame [...]
Jay Leno Greens His Big Dog Garage
Published by February 14th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Videos.Tonight. Paul Teutul Jr. Says Good Bye And Makes A Life Changing Announcement.
Published by February 11th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.Matt Chun, digital publicist of the “American Chopper” series, just sent me an email to remind me you that the end has come for the TV show. Tonight, Paul Teutul Junior. gathers the family together (without Dad) and makes a life changing announcement (can you guess?) This Thursday evening February 11th on TLC at 9 pm EST / 8 pm [...]
Two Girls Fighting Over Motorcycle Ride
Published by February 10th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Two girls, apparently good friends at the start of the video, engage in a serious fight immediately after barely hearing the exhaust noise of the Indian Bajaj latest model, the DTS-i. Which one is going the enjoy the ride behind? (never happened to me!)
Watch a Walt Disney test footage of 3D visual effects for a sequel of the classic movie “ Tron”. Take a sneak peek at the “Light Cycles” sequence with a pair of bikes dueling, leaving those signature light trails in their wake. Tron 2 is heading to a theater near you.
Triumph Motorcycles Old Factory Film
Published by January 30th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Triumphs have a lot of soul…Although this old black & white movie would be better without a quite “cheesy” intro, watch how machining and assembly was done at the old Triumph factory (part 1 of 3).
I have no idea when this film was shot. But I love black & white pictures and movies, and it shows you that biker cops around the world (these guys are Italians) know how to display their riding kills (thanks Troy).
Hadar Gorgeous Metal Designs
Published by January 23rd, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Let me tell you right away. John Hadar is the kind of collaborator that maby custom motorcycle builders would want in their shops. How not to resect a man who is self taught and tells you that “The bikes seem to want to be built and the specific building methods seem to unfold as the development evolves. Like watching a [...]
Riding A Jaguar Motorcycle
Published by January 19th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.I dislike motorcycles looking like animals. But at least I respect this fabrication work, but just as art. By Massow Concept Cycles in London, UK.
Honda. Master Of Mechanical Complications.
Published by January 7th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Everything that you see happened in real time exactly as you see it. The recording required 606 takes and in the first 605 takes there always was something, usually of minor importance, that didn’t work. It was necessary for the recording team to install the set-up time after time and it took several weeks working [...]
Harley-Davidson Sportster XR-1200 In The Globe Of Death
Published by January 5th, 2010 in Editorial, Events and Videos.The story behind the video. Gavin Walker owner of Harley-Davidson Victoria, Australia and a friend called Steve Butler (an Aussie stunt guy) decide to repair a Globe Of Death and to put a Sportster XR-1200 in it. Round one, the Globe wins against Steve. Round two…
Metal Church. Jesse James Teaches You Metal Fabrication For Free. Amen!
Published by December 31st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Hey. Jesse James just reminded me that working with his hands is what he does the best. So, he decided to share with you his fabrication and welding expertise asking me to tell you about Metal Church, a new series of free video lessons on metal working. In this first episode (see the rest at WCC), Jesse shows you the [...]
Chopper Couture Postcards From Around The World.
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Editorial and Videos.Chopper Couture that I featured several times in my Blog, designs and manufactures eco-friendly woman clothing with a rock & roll attitude. From Copenhagen to Hopenhagen…Not a political message but a series of postcards from around the world. Let’s leave 2009 with the music of U2. Relax everybody. A new year with new hopes is [...]
Indian Motorcycle 1953 Commercial
Published by December 21st, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.1953. The same year Indian Motorcycle went out of business. Tearing up….
Detroit Bros TV Show Motor City Motors Premiers December 28th On Discovery Channel
Published by December 20th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A new TV show about our Kustom Kulture is something that all members of the industry will support without any reserve. So, I am excited to announce that the new TV show “Motor City Motors” featuring Detroit Brothers Dave & James Kaye, with father John will premier Monday, December 28th at 9:00pm, on the Discovery [...]
In this ThunderMax AutoTune video, the company demonstrates how the AutoTune works to correct a grossly mis-tuned map. Watch in real-time as the AutoTune goes to work and corrects the featured map page.
Club Cafe Racers On Discovery Channel
Published by December 16th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.A quick post to let you all know to tune in to Discovery Channel’s HD Theater network on Tuesday, December 29 for the first episode of Club Cafe Racers, a new series featuring Cafe Racer Magazine and the world of low bars and high performance motorcycles! The premiere launches at 9:30 p.m.
The Harbortown Bobber. A Motorcycle Fabrication Adventure.
Published by December 12th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.This morning had my breakfast watching the new documentary film of Scott Di Lalla and Zack Coffman (directors of “Choppertown”, “The Sinners” and “Brittown). If you can’t control your passion, I have a big warning for you. This motorcycle fabrication adventure will make you want to go out back, fire up your welder and start spinning wrenches. [...]
Devils & Angels. A Cool DVD About Our Kustom Kulture
Published by December 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.A gift that your partner, friend, whatever will not want to exchange. A cool DVD to demonstrate, if necessary, that the Kustom Kulture is alive and well. In it, very cool people that you should know like Japan’s masters of pinstriping Makoto, Mr. G and Grimb. A visit to the studio of the amazing Doug Dorr, a peek inside [...]
Speed Demon 435 MPH Run On The Bonneville Salts
Published by December 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.On September 21, 2009 on the Salts of Bonneville, Utah The Speed Demon (a 4-wheeler), driven by George Poteet and powered by a 5 liter motor, suprised spectators and officials at the Cook Land Speed Shootout with an astonishing 435 mph pass. Love the sound of this machine. Speakers up…
World’s First Backflip On A Harley-Davidson XR 1200
Published by December 5th, 2009 in Builders, Events and Videos.He is Australian. His name is Kain Saul and and already holds the record for the longest jump on a Harley. On November 26, 2009 he just added this new record by being the 1st to backflip 40-ft to dirt on a Sportster XR 1200. Amazing…
Harley-Davidson And Marisa Miller Salute The Military
Published by December 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.Marisa Miller teamed up with Harley-Davidson to show support and appreciation to active & retired military personnel.
A Motorcycle Mechanic In Every House
Published by December 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Videos.The economy sucks and many of you are going through tough times. But there is no way you are going to stop riding. Right? And if you break down, you should not be prevented to ride because you are not in the position to drop $90 an hour to your local dealer. Of course, I support all [...]
Each year on the 24th and 25th of July there is a “Old Indian Never Die Rally” in Pebbleshire, Scotland. The Rally is one of the largest collection of vintage Indian Motocycles. Great images….
Indian Motorcycle Featured This Monday On ABC News In Good Morning America
Published by November 6th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.This Monday November 9, 2009, Indian Motorcycle will be featured on ABC News during the “Good Morning America” show. The documentary is a feature on Indian Motorcycle Company, highlighting the revival of this historic brand amid America’s struggling automotive and motorcycle manufacturing industry. In it “Good Morning America’s” weekend anchor Bill Weir is riding a [...]
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