Wednesday, May 30, 2012

DAILY INSPIRATION: Ton-Up Garage's BMW R80 Dark Law

Dark Law
BMW R80

Previously a police bike, Dark Law is the first custom to roll out the doors of the 2 man show known as Ton Up Garage, in Portugal.




DAILY INSPIRATION: Classified Moto Yamaha XV1100

Yamaha XV1100


Friday, May 25, 2012

GEAR: Wrenchmonkees Teaser

Looks enticing...


FREE CABIN PORN FRIDAY

"Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” 
— Steve Jobs




SHORT FILM: Milonga

Milonga
An excellent short film by Cafe Twin



Thursday, May 24, 2012

THE GARAGE: #01


MERCH: Vintage Connections Motorcycle Rewiring Kit

Motorcycle Rewiring Kits

Kits $25 and up.

I'll be rewiring the SR250 project soon, so I asked around the forums about getting the connectors, tools and misc. I'll need for the job. Most people directed me to a site called Vintage Connections. They specialize in everything you'll need to rewire your vintage bike, including connector kits like the one pictured below.

I picked up the single bike connection kit, "CK-1." They sell many kits with all kinds of connectors, plugs, and crimping tools. This one specializes in bullet and blade connectors and sheaths. It's a great place to pick up everything you'll need for the job, all in one box (aside of wiring.) I should also mention that I had shipping info on the kit 45 minutes after I purchased it!


I can say the parts and tools are top notch as well. No junk here. The crimper is one heavy duty beast. I'll be keeping mine by my bedside to ward off intruders with the thought of crimped toe nails and genitals. Don't picture it.

GEAR: Roland Sands Diesel Gloves

Diesel Gloves

$90







Wednesday, May 23, 2012

DAILY INSPIRATION: Maria Motorcycles XS650

Yamaha XS650






GEAR: Maple Kevlar Riding Jeans

Kevlar Riding Jeans
with removable CE padding

Jean fitment is very personal and having the right cut is important to most people. Aside from offering a range of cuts to suit everyone, color and detail is equally as important. Maple's got the color and detail down for sure. They're not out yet so I can't comment on the fitment, but recently Return of the Cafe Racers got their hands on a pair.

Jump over to Return of the Cafe Racers for their review on Maple Jeans.







DAILY INSPIRATION: Pangea Speed

Meanwhile, at Pangea Speed...





I haven't quite figured out how this isn't going to completely burn your leg off, but it's still awesome.

DAILY INSPIRATION: AnBu XS650 Bobber

Yamaha XS650 Bobber




Tuesday, May 22, 2012

EBAY: Beezerker Cafe Racer Up for Auction!

Remember this ridiculously awesome Beezerker custom by Speed Shop Design?
Well now it can be yours. It's up on eBay and the starting bid is $57,450


DAILY INSPIRATION: John Colby's 1982 CB650 Brat

The sincerest form of flattery.
John Colby just sent me this set of his 1982 CB650 Brat