Naked Café by DP Customs
DP Customs is a US based hot rod and motorcycle garage operated by the Del Prado brothers (hence the “DP” moniker), they produce some…
Classified Moto Chain Tee
Classified Moto is one of my favourite custom bike shops, the garage is run by John Ryland, a friendly guy who has a bucket load of talent.
Co-Built Motorcycles
Anyone who’s been reading Silodrome for a while will know of my undying passion for flat tracker motorcycles, the guys at Co-Built Motorcycles have taken their own passion for the bikes to its inevitable conclusion, they build their own. And then they race them.
Weise Victory Motorcycle Gloves
Gloves are a motorcyclists best friend, when you inevitably do come off your bike, chances are that your hands will be the first thing to hit the asphalt and with that in mind, it’s a good idea to have a little protection.
eBay Find: 1975 Husqvarna 175 GP
I love a good Husky. Especially the older models like this one, there’s something just glorious about them, I could park this in my living room just as soon as I could take it up a trail.
Vostok Motorcycles
It’s a little known fact that the USSR competed in motorcycle grand prix events in the 1960’s, what’s even more obscure is that they actually did rather well all things considered. The most successful of the Soviet bikes was the Vostok S-364, is was a 4-stroke four cylinder racing bike said to produce 59hp (although this was widely regarded as nonsense) and had a listed top speed of 230kmph.
The Wall of Death by Benedict Campbell
The Wall of Death is, somewhat sadly, a diminishing attraction at many fairs. Often referred to as “Silodromes” due to the grain-silo like appearance of the giant cylinder, the art form has wowed legions of fair-goers since the 1910’s.
Stylmartin Legend RS Motorcycle Boot
A pair of motorcycle boots capable of handling winter riding are a must if you’re a resident of the Northerm Hemisphere, this pair of light-tan boots by Stylmartin are just about perfect for people who run screaming from the usual dayglo graphic smattered motorcycle boots and they won’t break the bank.
Jimmy Guthrie and his Norton Model 40
This great photograph features Jimmy Guthrie at the 1933 Isle of Man TT, he’s push starting his Norton Model 40 and if you take a look into the background you’ll make out a Velocette and another Norton.
Ferdinand Porsche
Ferdinand Porsche is without a doubt, one of the greatest automotive engineers of the 20th century. The guy had a fascinating history, many don’t know that when he was drafted into military service in 1902 he was assigned to be the driver for Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand of Austria…
Honduki by motoHangar
motoHangar is a relatively new garage but they’re showing a lot of promise, this is their 4th bike and it’s already won 2 awards, the “Best in Show” and “Trick Bits” awards at Fighter Fest 2011 Carlisle, PA.
Les Ateliers Ruby Helmet by Jerome Coste
When it comes to helmet design, no one beats Ruby. This French company produces some of the best looking lids currently in production and before you dismiss them as mere toys, you might be interested to know that they’re certified by both the US DOT and the stringent European ECE 22.05.