Our good friend Wes White of Four Aces Cycle was recently in a bike accident due to a hit-and-run driver. He woke up in an ambulance with a busted up ankle and ended up having surgery to make him more machine than man. Well his ankle at least. Wes has a big hospital bill looming and is going to be laid up a bit. We, along with many other fine motorcycle companies, are trying to raise some funds for Wes to make his recovery time a little less stressful, and to help cover the surgery costs. For the month of June we are donating a percentage of sales of any t-shirt, as well as on a couple of our most popular items, P-Nut gas tanks and Biltwell Flat Black DOT Helmets. Of course, you can always buy one of Wes's racing support shirts or DVDs, as that money goes direct to him. Thanks for your help!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Help Wes White @ Four Aces
Our good friend Wes White of Four Aces Cycle was recently in a bike accident due to a hit-and-run driver. He woke up in an ambulance with a busted up ankle and ended up having surgery to make him more machine than man. Well his ankle at least. Wes has a big hospital bill looming and is going to be laid up a bit. We, along with many other fine motorcycle companies, are trying to raise some funds for Wes to make his recovery time a little less stressful, and to help cover the surgery costs. For the month of June we are donating a percentage of sales of any t-shirt, as well as on a couple of our most popular items, P-Nut gas tanks and Biltwell Flat Black DOT Helmets. Of course, you can always buy one of Wes's racing support shirts or DVDs, as that money goes direct to him. Thanks for your help!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
NVMDRA: Vintage Motorcycle Drag Racing June 22 - 24, 2012 - Smithfield OHIO
Wayne Skinner runs the National Vintage Motorcycle Drag Racing Association and is putting on an event June 22 - 24th, 2012 in Smithfield, Ohio at Steel Valley Dragway. Come on down to see some old bikes run, maybe pick up some cool parts, camp, and hang out. Small fee to run what you brung, come race your bros on your choppers. This is your reason to get out of the house and do something fun, so see you there!
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Internal Combustion: Cleveland Motorcycle Art Show June 8th 2012
Scott at Cleveland Cyclewerks set up an art show to show off some local motorcycles and related artwork. The opening reception is Friday, June 8th at 1point618 Gallery (6421 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106). More info on the Cleveland Cyclewerks website here. My panhead will be there and some other friends have bikes as well, come on out and rub elbows with some greasy bastards.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Born Free 4 Invited Builder Video: Jeff Leighton
Jeff Leighton and his Born Free 4 Invited Builder video.. Sure to be a show-stopper, can't wait to see how the bike turns out! Check out The Wretched Hive blog, Jeff & Dave Polgreen's spot on the interweb.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Born Free 4 Invited Builder Video: Andy Carter @ Pangea Speed
Andy Carter was an invited builder at Born Free 3 and did not disappoint with his thought-heavy, hand made motorcycles. See more of his work at his website Pangea Speed or better yet in person at Born Free 4 on Saturday, June 30th in California.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Born Free 4 Invited Builder Video: Walter at Kickstart Cycle
Walter Gemeinhardt straight out of Jersey at Kickstart Cycle. Friend and committed coast-to-coast motorcycle rider. Check out his video and come to Born Free and watch him arrive on his show bike, ridden from Jersey to California.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Born Free 4 Invited Builder Video: Tyler Lepore
Tyler Lepore is from the great white north (Canada) and has made the pilgrimage to Born Free in California the last two years and comes back as an Invited Builder at BF4 in 2012. Tyler built a 500 c.c. Triumph that won an award as Best British last year in the general bike show, and I am looking forward to what he brings this year!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Customer Bike Sopotlight: Tony's Best of Show Triton
Tony over in Great Britain sent us this picture of his Triton which recently won "Best Triton in Show" at the International Classic Bike Show, Stafford, England. Good work Tony!
Here is what Tony had to say:
"A little info on the bike. Purchased in 2006 as a wreck & a stop start rebuild over 6 years.
Finished the build last year & did a couple hundred miles before winter set in, ironed out a few bugs over winter, oil leaks, loose bits etc. now it's all sorted for summer.
No leaks & runs great. :-)
'57 Norton Wideline Featherbed Frame
'63 Unit T120 engine
Morgo 750 barrels & high comp pistons
Morgo oil pump
3134 cams
Mikuni carbs
Triumph conical vented rear hub
Grimeca 4LS front brake
Ceriani GP forks
Magura clip on's
Magura levers
Manx 5 gallon tank, hand lined & signed
Manx seat
Hand rolled ally mudgaurds
Ally box swing arm
Ally oil tank, hand lined
Bob Newby race clutch & belt drive
And of course the Joe Hunt mag supplied by LowBrow Customs ;-)
I have no charging system or wiring harness, just a small LiPo battery under the seat hump to give me a couple hours of lights if I get caught out. Tony"
Here is what Tony had to say:
"A little info on the bike. Purchased in 2006 as a wreck & a stop start rebuild over 6 years.
Finished the build last year & did a couple hundred miles before winter set in, ironed out a few bugs over winter, oil leaks, loose bits etc. now it's all sorted for summer.
No leaks & runs great. :-)
'57 Norton Wideline Featherbed Frame
'63 Unit T120 engine
Morgo 750 barrels & high comp pistons
Morgo oil pump
3134 cams
Mikuni carbs
Triumph conical vented rear hub
Grimeca 4LS front brake
Ceriani GP forks
Magura clip on's
Magura levers
Manx 5 gallon tank, hand lined & signed
Manx seat
Hand rolled ally mudgaurds
Ally box swing arm
Ally oil tank, hand lined
Bob Newby race clutch & belt drive
And of course the Joe Hunt mag supplied by LowBrow Customs ;-)
I have no charging system or wiring harness, just a small LiPo battery under the seat hump to give me a couple hours of lights if I get caught out. Tony"
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Born Free 4 Invited Builder Video: Dave Polgreen
Dave Polgreen is an invited builder for Born Free 4. In addition to beating me at Words on my iPhone every time we play, he also builds slick motorcycles. You can check out some more info on him at the blog he has with fellow chopper-friend (or is that chopper-fiend?) and BF4 invited builder Jeff Leighton at The Wretched Hive. And don't forget to get your Born Free 4 Shovelhead raffle ticket before it is too late!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Centenial Trading Company Bike Show and Swap Meet, June 2nd
If you are in the Winston-Salem area, check this out June 2nd. Check their Facebook page for more info!
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