Knock-knock
Karloff Ruled!
My all time favorite. As a kid, I was really into the Frankenstein monster. I use to draw and sculpt his head in clay.
Trick or Treat
Knock-knock
Karloff Ruled!
My all time favorite. As a kid, I was really into the Frankenstein monster. I use to draw and sculpt his head in clay.
1915 FBFR Concept Art
My concept art for Keith Ball of Bikernet.com
Keith Ball is building a bike based on Rick Krost (US Choppers), latest board track frame which are now being produced by Paughco. The build will be documented on his site starting next week. His plan is to ride it to Sturgis next year.
The first chapter is now up. Here's a link:
Bikernet.com 1915 FBFR kickoff article
Rick Krost's Prototype
Celebrity Biker Photo of the Week
Cool Bike , Gay Movie.
Johhny Depp on a K Model from the John Waters movie Cry Baby. The movie basically sucks. For some reason the bike changes from a K Model to a Sportster in different scenes. I always wonder where movie bikes came from and where are they are today?
The Art of the Engine #1
Special K
One of the Best Looking Motors Ever!
How come engine stylist can't do shit like this today?
One of the Best Looking Motors Ever!
How come engine stylist can't do shit like this today?
Celebrity Biker of the Week
Ann Margaret didn't just pose, she actually rode. Also qualifies as Babe of the Week. Did the TCB photo posted yesterday qualify as a celebrity?... Whoops!
New Product of the Year
I don't usually like after-market frames but, in today's market of the latest stupid new billet bolt on accessory, this new 45 frame from Paughco is the coolest new product I've seen in a long time. It' allows the use a big-twin 4 speed tranny. This says a lot about the company's vision/attitude and how many old 45 engines they think are still out there. This frame will help a lot of folks put a budget chop together. Most builders won't care but, it's too bad it doesn't have any cast components. At least they maintained the single down tube.
Tattoo Art
I was commissioned to do this art for a tattoo design. The guy wanted something similar to some David Mann art he sent me. Compare the bike and couple to the From the Art Files art I posted on Monday.
Metal MC 1988
20 years ago today.... My 3 degrees of separation to Sargent Pepper.
My old shovel on the CD cover for my brother's band. The photo shoot turned into a rowdy beer party that made the model nervous and pissed off the art director and photographer. They also used my bike on another record's cover.
My brother, Johnny Go-Go (on the right), was the leader of the pack. It was a strange combination of stuff. The Biker themed (Huh?), hard rock/rap group's music was similar to the Beastie Boys, and ahead of it's time.
Rusty Anderson, guest guitarist on this CD, had previously been in the band The Living Daylights with my brother. Rusty went on to play as a studio musician for many famous bands. He has been lead guitarist for Paul Mc Cartney's band for sometime now.
Kawasaki Ninja 250R for India : changes being made
We told you about the Kawasaki Ninja 250R for the Indian market here.
The news is very much confirmed. Infact, after Yamaha launched a baby R1, named the YZF-R15 for around USD $2400, Bajaj (the company who wants to get the Ninja 250R to India), is now working on localizing some of the components to reduce the cost of the Ninja 250R to around Rs 1.6 lakh or USd $ 3500.
It will be interested to see if this can happen!
Worth reading:
Yamaha's naked 160cc for India
India gets GP edition 150cc from Honda
TVS, an Indian manufacturer launches FI 160cc bike
Kawasaki Ninja 250R for the Interstate / highway?
Lot of prospective owners / current owners of the little Kawasaki Ninja 250R have this question - can the bike be good on the interstate or highways?
Well, i came across this forum where a guy wanted to know if it was ok to ride his Ninja 250R on the interstate which had a limit of 65mph / 104km/h.
The little Ninja can surely do around 90mph or 144km/h (true speed) any day. I reckon, this bike can easily keep up with the traffic and stay at 65-70mph easily.
Read the forum for more.
In the meantime, have a look at the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R and the performance figures for the Ninja 250R
Well, i came across this forum where a guy wanted to know if it was ok to ride his Ninja 250R on the interstate which had a limit of 65mph / 104km/h.
The little Ninja can surely do around 90mph or 144km/h (true speed) any day. I reckon, this bike can easily keep up with the traffic and stay at 65-70mph easily.
Read the forum for more.
In the meantime, have a look at the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R and the performance figures for the Ninja 250R
SOW 3 Best Triumph
This pre-unit gets my vote for coolest Trumpet at the Smokeout.
It appears to be a cleaned up vintage custom barn find.
It appears to be a cleaned up vintage custom barn find.
2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Here is the official picture of the 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Nothing much has changed, but the new color combination looks quite good.
Pricing as per the website remains between USD $3999 - USD $4099.
Colors are now: Metallic Diablo Black, Sunbeam Red, Candy Thunder Blue, Special Edition Lime Green / Metallic Diablo Black
There is a special edition version ( Lime Green / Metallic Diablo Black) Which also looks to get wheel stripes.
Also read
Get 5 more bhp from the 250R
Performance figures for the 250R
Tyre upgrades for the Ninja 250R
Ninja 250R first ride report
Smokeout pic of the day
This bike gets my vote for the 2nd best bike at the Smokeout West 3 and it wasn't in the show.
Period perfect! Looks like it's off the pages of a 1969-70 Big Bike magazine.
It's so cool, I'm starting to question if it was the best bike there.
I only have some minor taste/choice issues with the fork brace, the long risers, and maybe the bars. The long risers would look better if he used a 1948-59 top tree that had the wider distance between the mounts. A cool way to raise the bars is to use the stock 1960-72? handlebar riser with dog bones for extra height, similar to Fonda's Captain America but, his used the earlier 1948-59 risers.
More SOW3 pics. to come.
Smokeout West 3 Best of Show
Just in from AZ. It's been a week and a half since I could post anything.
First up. This clean little Ironhead wins MY pick for "Best of Show" at the Smokeout 3. I usually don't like the way Sportsters are chopped (most guys don't get the proportions right), but, this one just plain Rules! What really surprises me, is how much I like it, considering that there are quite a few things I'd have done different.
Great Stance!
Vintage S&S carb, cut cam cover, shortened peg, and custom shifter support are all very cool touches.
Hat's off to the guys at the Foundry
Good Karma. Everything just comes together right on this bike.
More from the Smokeout 3 soon!
First up. This clean little Ironhead wins MY pick for "Best of Show" at the Smokeout 3. I usually don't like the way Sportsters are chopped (most guys don't get the proportions right), but, this one just plain Rules! What really surprises me, is how much I like it, considering that there are quite a few things I'd have done different.
Great Stance!
Vintage S&S carb, cut cam cover, shortened peg, and custom shifter support are all very cool touches.
Hat's off to the guys at the Foundry
Good Karma. Everything just comes together right on this bike.
More from the Smokeout 3 soon!
Best Helmet Brands
I have been asked by many to post what I believe to be the best branded motor cycle helmets. Not an easy task considering that helmet brands specialize in certain categories like ATV, Snowmobile, and Racing etc. With that in mind, the next few blogs will list some of the better name brands that make great helmets. The first and one of the most popular is Bell helmets. Bell has been around for many years and their production process will guarantee you that these helmets are D.O.T certified. Bells first full face motorcycle helmet was developed in 1966, just so you know Bell has been making helmets, starting with race cars, since 1937!! Though this site is ONLY about motor cycle helmets, Bell also makes helmets for many other sports from skateboards to watercrafts. I’ll be adding some new information later on brands like Fox, Arai, HJC, Scorpion and more.
Below is a great looking helmet from Bell.
Below is a great looking helmet from Bell.
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