December 22, 2007


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Not just because I love the guy but you can get your mop cut-up tight and right at this joint. Go see Eric Webb the next time you're in town. Its as easy as calling and saying "Can I get a buzz from Eric at 2 o'clock?" Syndicate - 2749 E Broadway Long Beach, CA 90803. (562)433-7733.
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December 21, 2007

Kung Fu Mike drops a Vern Moats photo.

In the swampy summer heat in Cackalacky I found this gem. When questioned about this fine shovelhead I was told that it was a resurrection! The bike, in its entirety, was in a swamp behind a guy's house! And it was a 70's showbike to boot. It had been restored to its original glory as it now stands.




December 18, 2007

Submitted by Ted at S&S Cycle: Here’s a shot of the first 8 second gas Harley. This bike was owned and built by the Hausler Brothers, ridden by Jimmy Hausler. This motorcycle was a big reason why many racers back in the 80’s switched to nitro. According to Papa Chuck (Jimmy and Charlie’s dad), “the only reason these guys run nitro is because they can't figure out how to run in the 9’s on gasoline”.

Safety

With all the hype of having the coolest jockey shift knob and bending the craziest lever to mount it on with the torch set you just bought is really fun, yeah. Then you set up your crazy clutch lever and have the most killer linkages and you're a king. Until it becomes time to ride that death trap you put together.


Not being able to pull off a quick u-turn and wobbling around sharp corners is gonna get your ass in trouble, jockey shift or not - especially if you're too cool to run a front brake on your first real deal motorcycle.


I've ridden with a few guys out there that have been riding all their lives and it shows. We can ride two-up through traffic and I trust them to make room for me through the tightest spots when splitting lanes at speed. But every one of these guys have gotten into their fair share of accidents too.


Avoiding accidents is what every rider is doing when riding a motorcycle on the street, especially commuters. Accidents can easily happen and it does NOT have to include another vehicle. Learning how to naturally avoid accidents is one way to make riding even more fun and you can learn the basics of how to do it here: http://www.msf-usa.org/


The MSF may not be able to teach you everything and some classes may not be that great but its definitely better than just throwing your ass out on the street. If you're new (or old) to motorcycles, go find out where the nearest classes are and take the course. Chances are no one in the class will know you and you can still hold onto your street credibility. In fact, you'll even get up to 10% off your motorcycle insurance. In some states passing the basic MSF course automatically gets you a motorcycle license. Its a good deal.


And don't get me wrong. Running a clean 21" up front with a spool hub while jockey shifting your way to chopper freedom is fucking great... just don't kill yourself doing it!

December 17, 2007

Taking the world on, is Des Moines's own Alex Brown of the Gorilla Biscuits..(the one on the left)...he is also one talented fucking painter.
This bike rules!
Word to Nelson, a week or so ago he was preaching to everyone to just ride. This was the image that came to my head.
So Jose's been walking his dog at the LA River bed and found this mask. I think it's kinda creepy - "when I found the mask between some rocks, I just looked at it and put it back. Every time I go back and I gotta go look at it again. It's still there. I'll bring it to you, man." Fuck no, Jose! I don’t want it!
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