Now That's Another Attempt

Just caught this on the FastCompany site. Interesting to say the least. I love the idea, but the execution is a bit garish in it's own right.

There is a difference between "overgrown choppers" and "ridiculous-looking crotch rockets" and these "retro 1960s inspired" D-bikes (ala D-bags) ... but it's not that big of a difference.













































Carefully Considered does some amazing work. Their Trek designs were top-shelf. I'm just not down with these overly 3D modeled, single-cylinder, laser-etched, "cafe-inspired" production bikes. Pretty much any production bike these days. Even when you re-think it. This just ends up looking like something I'll be able to buy at Scooter World for $1599.

With that said, I bet if it does get made it would be a gas to ride.

Deus does it again...

There are definitely some wizards living in Oz. The men behind the Deus Ex Machina curtain have done it again with this killer 1200 V-Twin cafe racer (looks like it started as an 1200N Nightster from the MoCo).



So many choice details in this thing. I'm loving their custom tins (even custom fit the EFI into a reworked tank) and color. Major bonus points for speedo placement and stock indicator lights.

Enjoy. I still am. Deus Special to be sure.

Check out the full gallery for this fresh slab of iron at the Deus Ex Machina site.

The New Confederation

The future is freakish. My good friend Gilbert Lee introduced me to these guys a few months ago, and something just triggered by memory about them—so here goes.

Confederate Motorcycles is making some CAHRAZY bikes. Whether you think you'd be into this sort of thing or not...

You would.

When it boils down to it, everyone can appreciate this level of ideation, engineering, artistry, craftsmanship, and simple beauty.

This is the Confederate B120 Wraith. Aircraft aluminum, carbon fiber, 125HP.
You know... that's the same power as a 2,700 lb. Honda Civic.

Visit their site for more bikes and more detail.

The Art Gerrick Lakes Car

Art Gerrick started out in 1936, intending to build the best 4-cylinder modified Salt Lakes racer. That's 73 YEARS people!

A mixed bucket of bolts, this T-rod was hand built with Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, Ford, et al. parts.

What a cool part of dry lakes racing history. The "Art Gerrick Lakes Roadster" will be sold at RM Auctions on Sept. 26, 2009. Warm up your bidding cards.

There is no reserve on this one-of-a-kind relic, but it's expected to get $40k-$60k! Boom.

Click through to RM Auctions for the full scoop.

Surf the Jackhammer

Bonus Bike Edit from Jeremy Jones on Vimeo.

The Monkee #11

This is hands-down one of the sickest CB750 Fours I've ever seen (or any bike for that matter)! Built with love by the crazy Danes over (the pond) at Wrenchmonkees. Everything is so founded and perfect. Purposed and simple. Like their pastries.

Don't miss the hidden oil bag under the tail section, with copper hard pipe.

Be sure to check out the Wrenchmonkees site for more detailed photos and to see all their other amazing custom builds.

PS—The Monkee #11 is for sale. $35,735.67 USD (worth every single penny)

Jimpy on the Bobber

I just came across this photo during a Flickr browse. Everything about it is cool—the bike, the boots, the chains and rings... even the old man cell phone holster. The photostream is from a guy named "fatboyke" who lives in Belgium. I don't know anything about him, or the story of this Softail, but someone is still doing it right.

Original Location:
Fatboyke's Photostream

Kenny from the Block

Sir Kenneth Block is at it again. This time... airplanes.

The Harbortown Bobber

WARNING: Viewing the following video may have an adverse effect on your interpersonal relationships. The male of the species may tend to redirect emotional energy toward his garage—resulting in excessive acquisition of hand tools, metal, rubber, and petrol products. Viewer transformation is encouraged.

PS—Always click 'HQ' or 'HD' when viewing YouTube videos.

1995 FLSTN

A while back I found this 1995 Heritage Softail "Nostalgia Special" for sale on KSL.com. I have decided that I'm a sucker for a stock FLST (N is a nice bonus) with some chrome, low-pro seat, white walls... and 20" Apes!

I'll have to pick one of these up some time. Pretty stock bike really... dope nonetheless. This is the type I wouldn't touch and plan to leave for someone to inherit when I go. Unless I "go" whilst cruising said beast. Then they can bury it with me.

If I remember right, the ad said it had a 100 cu. in. kit on it. This scooter would haul a LOT of Softail.