Saturday, November 12, 2011

Oil & Water Art Show Tomorrow, Saturday, November 12th 2011!


In southern California and bummed because there is nothing ever going on? Well fret no more because tomorrow is the Oil & Water Art Show at The Known Gallery in Los Angeles. We sent 11 gas tanks out for the show, and Biltwell sent out cases of helmets, and a bunch of top shelf artists painted them up for you to viddy.

Sonny Boy with a dual filler Narrow Alien gas tank he painted for the show.

Sonny Boy


The Harpoon


Kutty Noteboom


Trevelen

Friday, November 11, 2011

Veterans, Thank You For Your Service!


A heartfelt thanks goes out to all our Veterans & troops! Thanks for keeping the King of England out of our face, and everyone else too. This all-original Harley-Davidson WLA is tucked away in the back corner at Colony Machine.

Help name this project!

This year both Tyler and myself will be taking new race bikes out to Bonneville Speed Week chasing records, you may have seen some updates on our Facebook page but we haven't said too much on the blog yet. Here is a mock up photo (and yes I know the front end has no travel, it's a MOCK UP!!) of my new Bonneville Salt Flats bike project. I will be starting build threads on Jockey Journal and on Chop Cult as soon as I get some time to sit down and load the pictures up! This is going to be low and lean, 8 inches longer, and the neck 8 inches lower than a stock Triumph!
I need a little help though, I don't usually buy into naming bikes, but somehow it is different for a race bike. There is a long tradition of it, so come on and help me think of a cool name for it! I have a couple I like, and Tyler's suggestions are just wrong (I won't even put them in print haha), so help me think of some cool bike/project names and if I use it I will send you a care package with some cool stuff! Cheers, Kyle

Thursday, November 10, 2011

New Holdiay Help!

That's right, the holidays are coming! Orders are pouring in, so we had to get some extra packaging help for the holidays. Meet Bluey and Tasha, they are fully trained and ready to work! Now we just have to make sure these frisky and single kids don't start any covert office romances! They are really cute together and share a love for skating!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Free Embroidered Patch with Salt Ghost DVD, While Supplies Last!


We did up some 3" round embroidered patches, a vintage Salt Flats racing support patch type of deal. While they last we are throwing one in free with every Salt Ghost DVD purchase on the website, and also have the patch available for $5 each! Makes a perfect gift!


Monday, November 7, 2011

We Need Your Photos: David Bird Hardtails & Frames


We are looking for any photos of David Bird hardtails in action, as rollers or preferably finished bikes. Triumphs, XS650's, Sportsters, if you are running one of David's frames or hardtails please email over some photos. Also include the stretch & drop of your frame so we can include that info and use some photos on our website to show off different frame styles. If we use your photos on our site we will hook you up with a nice care package, so send 'em over or take some nice pics! Thank you!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

EXTRA! EXTRA! Slab City Riot 3 Cancelled!!

Here is the scoop straight from Biltwell, if you were on your way make plans accordingly!

During yesterday's pre-run of the Slab City venue, city officials in the area strongly advised cancelling the event. Failure to do so, we were told, might result in significant headaches from local law enforcement. To avoid such grief, Slab City Riot 3 is cancelled.

Our sincerest apologizes to the riders, sponsors and volunteers who have invested so much time and treasure leading up to this event.

The Wuss Ride is still pulling out of Temecula, CA, at 11:00 am Friday, and will end at a new undisclosed location for desert riding and camping.

If you want to go riding and camping with friends, please visit the Wuss Ride blog for more information.

Be forewarned: What the Wusses are doing Friday is NOT an official ANYTHING. This means bring your own food, bring your own booze, bring your own everything.

Again, we're sorry. Thanks for your understanding.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Oil & Water Art Show: Saturday Nov. 12th 2011, Known Gallery, Los Angeles



Quite the lineup of artists!

SATURDAY November 12th, 2011 8-11pm

KNOWN GALLERY
441 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
310-860-6263

Another Killer Engraved Solo Seat Pan


Steve sent us these pics of his newly engraved Cast Aluminum Solo Seat. Absolutely amazing work, this is the second one we have seen from Heather @ New Line Engraving, and I hope to see more! You can also see photos of her work on her Facebook page here.

"Thanks to a post on your blog, your aluminum seat and a short drive out to meet Heather of New Line Engraving. I’m now the proud owner of one kick ass seat... Check out the pictures, absolutely amazing. I’ve bought a few other things from you guys, when the build is done I send more pictures.
- Steve
Calgary Canada"


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Slab City Riot 3 This Friday & Saturday! November 4th & 5th, 2011 Slab City, Niland, California


This weekend! Slab City Riot 3 in Niland, California. Last year there were over 1,200 people who descended onto Slab City on the outskirts of the Salton Sea to take in the fresh air and quaint charm of this idyllic getaway. Ride on out (or drive) and enjoy free entry and camping, watch people beat the crap out of eachother with wifflebats in the Coctagon, and have a good time. You won't regret taking this trip when you are an old man so get on it, son.


We sent out a bottle of vodka hand painted and gilded by Shawn Long of Imperial House 71. This is the trophy for the Slowbrow (slow) Race, part of the yard games that will be taking place.


And our friend Josh (who runs our Lowbrow booths at Longbeach Swap and other west coast events) and his wife will be running the free Lowbrow bar. Pretty simple concept, we bought hundreds of dollars in booze and are giving it out for free, until it runs out. So stop by the Lowbrow booth and say a sentence that starts with 'I'll take a shot of...' or ends with 'and coke' and they will have you covered! Tips are appreciated for your gracious bartendress of course!