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Simpson Street Bandit Motorcycle Helmet

Ben Branch August 11, 2018
Simpson Street Bandit Helmet
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Safety

The Simpson Street Bandit Helmet is a design that’s been around since the 1970s, the American company recently updated it with all modern materials…

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The Ka-Bar Tactical Military Spork

Ben Branch August 10, 2018
Ka-Bar Tactical Military Spork
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

Every now and then I like to feature something slightly ridiculous, and the Ka-Bar Tactical Military Spork definitely fits the bill. Although there’s clearly…

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1948 Ford Super Deluxe V8 Marmon-Herrington Wagon 4×4

Ben Branch August 9, 2018
Ford Super Deluxe V8 Marmon-Herrington Wagon 4x4 Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Ford Super Deluxe V8 Marmon-Herrington Wagon – an exceptionally rare period conversion to four-wheel drive. Marmon-Herrington are oft forgotten when…

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Freedom Machines V2 by Tim Caraco

Ben Branch August 9, 2018
Dog on Motorcycle
  • American
  • Australian
  • Books
  • Motorcycles
  • Photography

Tim Caraco has made a name for himself in recent years by capturing the zeitgeist of the 21st century chopper/bobber scene in America, Australia,…

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The Redline x Honda CT90 BMX Bike by Lossa Engineering

Ben Branch August 7, 2018
Honda CT90 BMW Bike
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

This post was written by Jay LaRossa of Lossa Engineering – when possible we like to bring you the story of a build in the…

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The DemerBox – A Waterproof Pelican Case Stereo

Ben Branch August 4, 2018
DemerBox Stereo
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Music

The DemerBox is a waterproof stereo built into a Pelican Case, it offers 50+ hours of battery life, Bluetooth pairing with a wireless range…

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1958 Ice Speedster – A Continental Aircraft Engine Powered Snow Plane

Ben Branch August 3, 2018
Ice Speedster Snow Plane Nose
  • American
  • Boats
  • Cars
  • Planes
  • Vintage

At first glance this 1958 Ice Speedster looks like a prop from one of the original Star Wars films. In fact I wouldn’t be…

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A Quick History of the Shelby Cobra

Jon Branch August 3, 2018
Shelby Cobra
  • American
  • Cars
  • Shelby

Written by Jon Branch Introduction – A Quick History of the Shelby Cobra The motto of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment is “Who Dares…

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Harley-Davidson’s First Purpose-Built V-Twin Racer – The Harley-Davidson 11K

Ben Branch July 30, 2018
Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer
  • American
  • Board Trackers
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Harley-Davidson 11K was the American company’s first purpose-built V-twin racer – it was developed by Bill Ottoway, an early engineering genius who had been poached from…

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The Berardini Bros 1932 Ford 404 Jr. Hot Rod – King of the 1/4 Mile

Ben Branch July 27, 2018
Ford Flathead V8
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Racing

Under the hood of the Berardini Bros 1932 Ford was a Flathead V8 so dominant on the 1/4 mile drag strips of the LA-area…

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The McCoy Motorcycle Jacket by Tobacco Motorwear Company

Ben Branch July 27, 2018
McCoy Motorcycle Jacket by Tobacco Motorwear Company 8
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The McCoy Motorcycle Jacket is a new design from the Tobacco Motorwear Company, they developed it to meet the demand from riders who want…

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Biltwell Enamel Engine Mug – 100% Of Proceeds Go To The Semper Fi Fund

Ben Branch July 26, 2018
Enamel Mug
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear

The Biltwell Enamel Engine Mug is great for a number of reasons, but none more so than the fact that 100% of the proceeds…

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