29 December 2011

2011 Recap

Just like for some, 2011 had it's ups and downs.  We lost a family friend to cancer, while another family member fought and beat cancer.  The boy started flag football (Joseph the Machine) and hopped on his first motorcycle ride by himself (Honda 50).  Our youngest daughter started pre-school, and our oldest daughter competed all the way to the New England Regionals for cheerleading.  A good friend suffered a stroke and overcame it with surgery.  The wife and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary.  I hesitantly sold one of my bikes, the 75 xlch (and still looking for another bike to replace it).  We bought a vacation place, and look forward to hanging with friends.
Life is about ups and downs.  I'm thankful for everything I have (health, family, friends).  I don't have any New Year resolutions.  I'll just say that I'm looking forward to riding more, learning to wrench more, spending more time with loved ones, sipping icy cold PBRs, and enjoying it all.

14 December 2011

Kickstart Karma



Walk to the bike, fingers crossed, say a prayer.
Ensure all the normal leaks are present.
Look for gearbox seal oil spot on the ground to ensure it has fluid.
Turn on the choke.
Kick the bike over a few times with the switch off to get it primed.
Spin it through until you get compression.
Turn the switch on.
Kick until you have to wipe the snot from your face.
Take a break to catch your breath, count the number of people who gathered around, try to look like this is standard procedure.
Realize you are now in middle of the street, roll the bike back onto the curb, that explains the horns blowing.
Try to act as if you don't notice the crowd snickering.
Think, must be flooded.
Turn off the choke.
Hold the throttle wide open.
Kick..kick...kick...
Notice new paint spots on the tank and realize your nose is bleeding.
Wipe the tears/snot/sweat/nose bleed combo from your face.
Swear.... at this point the word Shit is ok to use
Kick some more.
Swear....at this point the word Bitch is fine
Ignore the old man who says......you know, back in the day.......
Kick until you hear horns blowing again.
Swear.... at this point the word Fucker may be used
Don't even wipe, just swallow the combo.
Check the points.
Turn on the choke.
Hold the throttle WFO, kick until the neighbours wife says.......you don't look so good.
Wipe/swallow/swear
Check the plugs.
Turn off the choke.
Notice you never turned the gas on.
Swear.... you may now use the phrase 'Come on you C&#%'
Turn gas on.
Turn choke on.
Prime engine.
Threaten motorcycle.
KICK !!
Pick yourself up from the ground in front of motorcycle.
Put out the fire in the air cleaner.
Remember to retard the timing this go-around.
Turn on the ignition.
Kick.
Engine starts.......dies.
swallow.
Kick.....success
Check gas in tank, realize there is only about a quart, meaning you will have to go through this again in about 10 minutes.
straddle bike, look both ways for traffic, realize you are in the middle of the street again.
Ride away thinking........ screw those electric start pansies......I'm the real deal.

12 December 2011

Last minute Christmas list for...

...someone who's been good this year.  If you know someone like this, go out and make them happy.  Coincidentally, it looks just like my list.

Led Sled Custom's BELT TO CHAIN CONVERSION











Old Gold Garage's two-up version Cobra King Seat.
Patiently waiting for the 2005 fit.

























Stuff from the following places they want to support:
Death Machine Corpse
Show Class Magazine
Backstreet Buckets
Lowbrow Customs
Born Loser

Another helpful holiday guide from your friend, Evil, at The Rathskeller.

07 December 2011

Snap on, snap off, face protection


 Bubble Shields and Goggles found HERE




THESE ARE NEW, OLD STOCK! GOGGLES COME IN ORIGINAL BOX FROM 1950!

$20 EACH OR ANY TWO FOR $35.

WILL SHIP ANYWHERE.

04 December 2011

San Berdoo 1965

Photo montage of Bill Ray's photos taken on assignment for Life Magazine in 1965.  The Hells Angels of San Berdoo.

29 November 2011

If I Only Had a Heart

A friend of mine is having surgery to correct a heart condition known as Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO).  She is super cool, has a sense of humor the size of 10 people, and looks nothing like the Tin Man.  Keep a good thought for her this next week.



23 November 2011

El Diablo Run: A Mexican Motorcycle Adventure

I'm on the wrong side of the country.



El Diablo Run: A Mexican Motorcycle Adventure DVD EDR Film from Tyler Malinky on Vimeo.
The El Diablo Run: A Mexican Motorcycle Adventure DVD is now available! Complete with free soundtrack CD and 24-page photo book for only $24.99! More info available at eldiablorun.com and lowbrowcustoms.com.

13 November 2011

Pipeburn Meat Burn and Burn - 2011


Pipeburn Meat Burn and Burn - 2011 from Pipeburn.com on Vimeo.
A little video we shot during our first annual Pipeburn Meat Burn and Burn ride day to St Albans, Sydney, on June 5th, 2011.



Directed and edited by Andrew " Lowside" Jones. DOP, grade and post by Toby "Dodgy Friends" Grime. GoPro footage by Scott "Is THis Thing On?" Hopkin. Shot with a Canon 5D MKII and Canon 550D, and a Go Pro HD.



Visit us at Pipeburn.com for more customs, cafe racers, and classic motorbikes.

Mini-bikes, bonfires, food...

...and family/friends made for a perfect Fall day in New England.  Our hosts served homemade pulled pork sandwiches, chili, pasta, baked beans, salad, and pizza.  Plenty of PBR.  Thanks J & J.

Honda, old school


























The Mini-Bike MC


























This RHINO cuts it up through the woods!













before.....













.....and after.

07 November 2011

Moving on...

If you've had the chance to view a few posts ago, you'd know about the cheer leading squad my daughter is a part of.  A few weeks ago, they placed in the Central Mass Cheer Competition, which allowed them to compete in the New England Regional Qualifier this past weekend.  Well, they did it again.  They placed high enough to now continue onto the New England Regionals.  This impressive squad of 8 year old girls have been competing against squads 3 years older than they are.  Yes I'm bragging...Just saying, proud father.

 (back to motorcycle related stuff to follow)












































02 November 2011

Lets Enjoy Life

I like the way they are thinking over HERE...


My favorite...



Shovel.



Police helmet.



Chopper!!






Engineer's boots.



Daytona. Good rich.





Japanese Traditional Tattoo.


今を楽しむ人生??

将来を見据える人生??

十人十色。

皆さんは、どっち??


僕的には、やっぱnow!

お金とか、あるだけ使っちゃうし。

体中刺青だらけで。若干、後戻りできない感あるし。。。

まっ!でも、今満足してれば良いじゃんかっ!

ってゆう、典型的なダメな人ww

まっ!なるようになるデス!

本日は。何を伝えたかったかと言うと。

Let's enjoy lifeダヨッ!

Bye Bye!!

31 October 2011

Once again, Halloween tips...

....on avoiding zombie attacks.  From the Evil Family to yours.
This instructional video found at Sickleville.


28 October 2011

24 October 2011

Proud father

I want to acknowledge the accomplishments of my 8 year old daughter's cheering squad.  They have been working hard all year and were invited to compete in the state competition.  By placing 2nd, they now advance to the next level of competition.  Due to the technical skill of their routine, they have been competing against squads 3 years older than they are!!  Just saying, proud father.





































































Hammer likes monkeys

03 October 2011

Hambone Kustoms

Bikes...tunes...beer...van...smoke show...Peace...


HamBone Kustoms from J.Epp (I_am_10_ninjas) on Vimeo.
Kustom bikes and parts by Canada's finest Mad Scientist.

www.hambonekustoms.com

24 September 2011

Super Mario Bros...

...themed birthday party.  The boy wanted a Bowser Beanbag Toss game.  Progress and finished product below...




















































19 September 2011

Nice bars...

Really liking these bars, and HERE is where you find them (or at least the pic).