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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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Spidi Originals LE Jacket – Classic Italian Looks – Modern Safety

Ben Branch July 30, 2018
Spidi Originals LE Jacket
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Italian
  • Jackets

The Spidi Originals LE Jacket is a classically styled motorcycle jacket that captures the aesthetic of the formative days of the world-renowned motorcycle gear…

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Scramble – A 1981 Motocross Film By Syd Pearman

Ben Branch July 29, 2018
Scramble - A 1981 Motocross Film By Syd Pearman
  • British
  • Films
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

“Scramble” is a 1981 film about British motocross by talented amateur filmmaker Syd Pearman. The film offers a fantastic look into the world of…

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The Piloti 1923 Retro Limited Edition 24H Le Mans Driving Shoe

Ben Branch July 28, 2018
The Piloti 1923 Retro Limited Edition 24H Le Mans Driving Shoe
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear

The Piloti 1923 Retro Limited Edition 24H Le Mans Driving Shoe has been designed to evoke the styling of the boots worn by legendary…

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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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The Only One Ever Made – This Is The Dean Jeffries Porsche 356

Ben Branch July 26, 2018
Dean Jeffries Porsche 356 1
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Porsche

A couple of years later in 1957, Dean Jeffries set about customizing a Porsche 356A Carrera GS he’d bought secondhand, he wanted to showcase his abilities as a body-man as well as a painter, and he knew the best way to do this was to create a show car.

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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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The British Harley-Davidson Beach Racer by Hoxton Moto

Ben Branch July 25, 2018
Harley-Davidson Beach Racer
  • American
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

For years I have drooled over the styling of Harleys and Indians from the 1940’s. I also inspired by the images of TROG in the USA. Finding and affording an original Harley or Indian of this era was beyond my means so this created an opportunity to build a replica with a twist.

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Trip Machine Leather Grip Wraps

Ben Branch July 25, 2018
Trip Machine Leather Grip Wraps
  • Accessories
  • Gear

These leather grip wraps by Trip Machine are designed to fit over the top of your regular grips, they can be installed using nothing…

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The 425 HP Scarbo SVF1 Prototype Is For Sale

Ben Branch July 24, 2018
Scarbo SVF1 Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Scarbo SVF1 Although the Scarbo SVF1 Prototype looks like a ’60s Formula 1 car, it’s actually an entirely modern creation, fitted with a…

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MotoGP™ Technology – The Must-Read Book by Neil Spalding

Ben Branch July 24, 2018
MotoGP Technology Book Neil Spalding Cover
  • Books
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The book MotoGP™ Technology by Neil Spalding is officially licensed by MotoGP™, and it’s widely recognized as an essential book to get your hands…

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