Bubble Visor from Dime City Cycles
Something about the classic bubble shield makes me nostalgic for a time before I was born, the visors were initially made famous in the 60’s and have been a popular helmet addition ever since.
W650 Flat Tracker by Deus Ex Machina
Deus Ex Machina have produced some of the coolest modern day flat trackers currently on the road and this W650 is no exception, something about the look of a classic flat tracker appeals to me greatly, I’m not sure if it’s the mud-flinging capabilities, the promise of long rides down empty beaches or the fact that the lack of a rear seat means I have an excuse not to lug the Mrs around with me (which I’m joking about if she reads this).
Sig Haugdahl and the Wisconsin Special
Editors Note: A relative of Sig is currently looking for the Wisconsin Special, it’s known to still exist as of 2008. If you have any…
Ingersoll Bison Collection
Ingersoll has been producing watches since 1892, the German watchmaker produces some rather unique timepieces with this member of the Bison Collection being a great example of their work.
1950 Triumph Thunderbird Brochure
The Triumph Thunderbird was originally produced between 1949 and 1966, the 500cc Triumph parallel twin was bored out to 650cc to boost horsepower in order to appeal to a wider, more American customer base.
Vintage Motorcycle Tires
I quite often get emails from readers asking me where certain motorcycle builders get their vintage motorcycle tires (well, retro motorcycle tires is probably a more accurate description), so I decided to create a post dedicated to the older style tires.
Draxtar P-104 Helmet
This open face helmet by Draxtar seems to be aimed at the pilot/motorcyclist who doesn’t like to change helmets all that often. Far from…
Snarling Beast
This brilliant poster seems almost like a Hunter S. Thompson dreamscape, I don’t have the backstory on it but thought it was too good not to share.
Yamaha XS650 by La Corona Motorcycles
This beautifully proportioned Yamaha XS650 is exactly the sort of thing I’d like parked in my garage. Built by La Corona Motorcycles, the Spanish custom motorcycle builder..
eBay Find: Honda CX500 by Doc’s Chops
The Honda CX500 is one of the more innovative Japanese motorcycles of the late-70s, the bikes were liquid cooled, electric started, shaft-driven, modular wheeled, V-Twins with a reputation for being low maintenance daily riders.
Yamaha DT250 by The Gravel Crew
The Gravel Crew always turn out refreshingly unique customs and this bike is a great example of their work, it started life as a…
1967 Monaco F1 GP
This footage is from the 1967 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, and shows the fatal accident of Lorenzo Bandini, the Ferrari driver clipped a chicane and was sent upside down into the hay bales with