Showing posts with label motorcycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motorcycle. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Hells Angels
Thursday, October 29, 2009
On Any Sunday...Or Any Other Day of the Week
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There is absolutely no reason now to say you have never seen it. Iconic in every way.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Rose Bowl Flea Market Find | Harley-Davidson Book of Fashions 1910s - 1950s
After been at the Rose Bowl Flea Market last weekend for 3 hours already my blood sugar was low, I was dehydrated and as Bill Sack said it as we passed each other upon entry, "I was uninspired". But it was just about time to give up and head home for lunch when it caught my eye. It was a strange placement for a book, in the middle of the vintage clothing area across the bridge and right next to some fantastic vintage military and motorcycle wear.
The book that caught my eye was among the colorful Freedamn books I was first introduced to at American Rag Cie. The cover was distinct and curling from the sun and heat but the book was too good to let get out of my grasp. But when another one was pulled out and it was in mint condition, my wallet followed suit. And then came the shock. A small Japanese gentleman asked me a very unusual question, "What would you like me to write?" I was utterly confused. And with a quick thought I quickly asked him if he was the author. And so he was. So I had him purely sign his name.
I really wish I had the energy or the ability to act on my toes and have interviewed Rin Tanaka, but I was not able to. But fortunate to me I was speaking with a good family friend who had informed me that Mr. Tanaka was a friend of theirs. Maybe that interview will go from the lost opportunity to a reality. You will just have to wait and see.
Oh and thanks Bill for reminding me but Karl over at Rogue Territory pointed me over to this post last week when I told him about this book so check out Michael Williams experience at the Rose Bowl in buying the same book. There is an uncanny resemblance in the experience we had, maybe that is a part of Mr. Tanaka's gimick. Only unlike Michael I was not privvy to the book like he was before purchasing it. His knowledge is usually far more expansive than mine is. And sorry Michael for jacking your post, it is too good of a book to let go untalked about. Check out his post here... ACL | Harley Davidson Style 1910 - 1950
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The book that caught my eye was among the colorful Freedamn books I was first introduced to at American Rag Cie. The cover was distinct and curling from the sun and heat but the book was too good to let get out of my grasp. But when another one was pulled out and it was in mint condition, my wallet followed suit. And then came the shock. A small Japanese gentleman asked me a very unusual question, "What would you like me to write?" I was utterly confused. And with a quick thought I quickly asked him if he was the author. And so he was. So I had him purely sign his name.
I really wish I had the energy or the ability to act on my toes and have interviewed Rin Tanaka, but I was not able to. But fortunate to me I was speaking with a good family friend who had informed me that Mr. Tanaka was a friend of theirs. Maybe that interview will go from the lost opportunity to a reality. You will just have to wait and see.
Oh and thanks Bill for reminding me but Karl over at Rogue Territory pointed me over to this post last week when I told him about this book so check out Michael Williams experience at the Rose Bowl in buying the same book. There is an uncanny resemblance in the experience we had, maybe that is a part of Mr. Tanaka's gimick. Only unlike Michael I was not privvy to the book like he was before purchasing it. His knowledge is usually far more expansive than mine is. And sorry Michael for jacking your post, it is too good of a book to let go untalked about. Check out his post here... ACL | Harley Davidson Style 1910 - 1950
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Weekend Recap | First Fridays, The Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show, & more
It has been a busy weekend for the event goers in the Los Angeles area. With an array of events for everyone to go to your time could have been no less than exciting, and a bit tiring. And with something for everyone there should have been no reason to not get out of the house and experience the somewhat nice weather. The jammed packed Friday to Sunday events were as follows...
Friday is normally a mundane day when it comes to events but First Fridays has changed that. At 7:00 PM the extravaganza starts with most of the stores staying open, setting up and entertaining after hours quests. At 10:00 when I got their the crowds were only just showing up for the late night after parties.
The Stronghold is where you would have found me, where I was invited by Ryan one of the men who keep the place afloat may it be willingly or not. Well, after some time people watching and taking a few pictures, even taking a walk down the overly crowded streets filled with drunks, some stoned, and others just well dressed people I headed upstairs into the great scene of the Stronghold to see the Makepeace Brothers. They were amazing and had a stage presence that few bands have these days through games and conversation with the crowd.
Not long later the event was over and still Ryan was not able to come upstairs due to his duties --dedicated, I know-- but after meeting some people and having enjoyed the night the bed was all that I needed.
In the early AM even before the sun came up the boots were thrown on and the jacket grabbed expecting minor rain at the ground of the Boys Republic in Chino Hills, the same place that Steve McQueen spent the early days of his youth. And that is where I spend the 8:00 AM hour for the 2nd annual charity car show known as the Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show. Exhibiting cars and motorcycles from the movies, life and love of Steve McQueen. Everything from the Mustang of Bullit to the bikes from On Any Sunday the cars and bikes were a sight to see and definitely worth the second trip in a less than a month -- the first being for Planes of Fame. Words escape me when trying to describe the sight, but the few pictures I took say a thousand each.
Space15twenty this Saturday held a gather of some of the most stylish of people and some of the most impressive of interior designs. Along with the launch of the Generic Man Spring/Summer line was the opening of the genericmanifesto and a beautiful line of women's shoes. Plus a showing of fantastic clay pieces, SHADES sunglasses, Arkitip publications about and much more. And the highlight was the recycled materials -- wood and cardboard -- that made the interiors that much more attractive and making the centerpiece, a gray fiat in great condition. But also if you like the interiors everything is for sale. So check it out, possibly for longer than the 5 minutes I was there which is why I must use the photos that Bobby Solomon of Kitsune Noir took. Thanks Bobby.
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First Friday
The Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show
The genericmanifesto
First Friday
Friday is normally a mundane day when it comes to events but First Fridays has changed that. At 7:00 PM the extravaganza starts with most of the stores staying open, setting up and entertaining after hours quests. At 10:00 when I got their the crowds were only just showing up for the late night after parties.
The Stronghold is where you would have found me, where I was invited by Ryan one of the men who keep the place afloat may it be willingly or not. Well, after some time people watching and taking a few pictures, even taking a walk down the overly crowded streets filled with drunks, some stoned, and others just well dressed people I headed upstairs into the great scene of the Stronghold to see the Makepeace Brothers. They were amazing and had a stage presence that few bands have these days through games and conversation with the crowd.
Not long later the event was over and still Ryan was not able to come upstairs due to his duties --dedicated, I know-- but after meeting some people and having enjoyed the night the bed was all that I needed.
The Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show
In the early AM even before the sun came up the boots were thrown on and the jacket grabbed expecting minor rain at the ground of the Boys Republic in Chino Hills, the same place that Steve McQueen spent the early days of his youth. And that is where I spend the 8:00 AM hour for the 2nd annual charity car show known as the Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show. Exhibiting cars and motorcycles from the movies, life and love of Steve McQueen. Everything from the Mustang of Bullit to the bikes from On Any Sunday the cars and bikes were a sight to see and definitely worth the second trip in a less than a month -- the first being for Planes of Fame. Words escape me when trying to describe the sight, but the few pictures I took say a thousand each.
The genericmanifesto
Space15twenty this Saturday held a gather of some of the most stylish of people and some of the most impressive of interior designs. Along with the launch of the Generic Man Spring/Summer line was the opening of the genericmanifesto and a beautiful line of women's shoes. Plus a showing of fantastic clay pieces, SHADES sunglasses, Arkitip publications about and much more. And the highlight was the recycled materials -- wood and cardboard -- that made the interiors that much more attractive and making the centerpiece, a gray fiat in great condition. But also if you like the interiors everything is for sale. So check it out, possibly for longer than the 5 minutes I was there which is why I must use the photos that Bobby Solomon of Kitsune Noir took. Thanks Bobby.
Check out the rest here...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Sunday Rider
Growing up in Southern California has revealed a lot of history I don't think I would have known about having grown up any other place in the country. More specifically a lot of history that impacts life today. We all know that I am a huge fan of what is old, and though I have not said it I truly believe that what is old will always be new, at least to someone who had not known about it previously.
So in my struggle to keep this boat afloat and by boat I mean Trimmed With Gold Above and by afloat I mean worth reading I have delved into all that is vintage, all that is Los Angeles and all that is both vintage and Los Angeles more than I would have ever imagined. Even into topics I would have never once been interested in before, like BMX/Bicycle Motocross. BMX biking was said to be made famous by the 1971 documentary On Any Sunday (which I would hope we all know) where in the opening children are seen riding their Schwinn Stingrays off dirt jumps in a race.
The reason I mention this is that this all started in Southern California. BMX biking I mean, I must admit that we were not the original motocross circuit. Motocross was originated in England designed after the off road race called Scrambling of the 1920s. The competition only evolved from there and quite quickly in motocross and in 1972 the Los Angeles Coliseum held the first ever Stadium motocross race.
On Any Sunday is a great film by and with Steve McQueen about the great Motocross racers of the time, Mert Lawwill and Malcolm Smith, "doing for motocross what the Endless Summer did for surfing" as Roger Ebert so enthusiastically stated. Below is a little tidbit from the movie that says more than I could ever have said in far less words.
This film is credited as the force behind the movement and popularity of BMX biking and motocross. And has been able to leave a light on motocross very similar to that of the light left on skateboarding by the Z-boys of Dogtown. Steve McQueen will forever stand by his rebel persona winning the hearts of racing enthusiasts everywhere for this movie.
A little added bonus, when I first met Nick from A Time to Get he showed me this video at his place and I can't keep it to myself anymore. Well more like I forgot the guys name and just had to ask Nick what it was again. So, here you go. This guy is nuts.
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So in my struggle to keep this boat afloat and by boat I mean Trimmed With Gold Above and by afloat I mean worth reading I have delved into all that is vintage, all that is Los Angeles and all that is both vintage and Los Angeles more than I would have ever imagined. Even into topics I would have never once been interested in before, like BMX/Bicycle Motocross. BMX biking was said to be made famous by the 1971 documentary On Any Sunday (which I would hope we all know) where in the opening children are seen riding their Schwinn Stingrays off dirt jumps in a race.
The reason I mention this is that this all started in Southern California. BMX biking I mean, I must admit that we were not the original motocross circuit. Motocross was originated in England designed after the off road race called Scrambling of the 1920s. The competition only evolved from there and quite quickly in motocross and in 1972 the Los Angeles Coliseum held the first ever Stadium motocross race.
On Any Sunday is a great film by and with Steve McQueen about the great Motocross racers of the time, Mert Lawwill and Malcolm Smith, "doing for motocross what the Endless Summer did for surfing" as Roger Ebert so enthusiastically stated. Below is a little tidbit from the movie that says more than I could ever have said in far less words.
This film is credited as the force behind the movement and popularity of BMX biking and motocross. And has been able to leave a light on motocross very similar to that of the light left on skateboarding by the Z-boys of Dogtown. Steve McQueen will forever stand by his rebel persona winning the hearts of racing enthusiasts everywhere for this movie.
A little added bonus, when I first met Nick from A Time to Get he showed me this video at his place and I can't keep it to myself anymore. Well more like I forgot the guys name and just had to ask Nick what it was again. So, here you go. This guy is nuts.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Find of the day | Vintage Motorcycle Helmet
To go with my last post, there is basically one essential that is necessary before you can head out on the the long haul with your new vintage inspired motorcycle. A helmet. So while browsing I found a whole bunch of these, but this one specifically caught my eye. For the price and its simplicity. So check out the pictures and link after this one.
A vintage 1971 Arthur Fulmer white helmet. In great condition on the outer shell but a little bit of fading on the inner padding. The current bid is at $26.00 with about 4 hours and 15 minutes to go. So hurry if you want to bid.
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A vintage 1971 Arthur Fulmer white helmet. In great condition on the outer shell but a little bit of fading on the inner padding. The current bid is at $26.00 with about 4 hours and 15 minutes to go. So hurry if you want to bid.
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The Next Best Thing | Falcon Motorcycles
Since spending Tuesday with Nick from A Time to Get (I know I will get over it soon and move on from speaking about Nick and A Time to Get) I have been really interested in motorcycles and Motorcycle Clubs. So, I have been doing a little bit of research about the culture of Motorcycle clubs in Los Angeles which is minimal to say the least. In fact so minimal that there is basically no written history of anything that can remotely be substantial to write about. So here is the closest thing...
Falcon Motorcycles. The ungodly child was born by chance when veteran, and by this I do not mean old in the least, British motorcycle mechanic Ian Barry met Amaryllis Knight in Los Angeles. Having both a fond dream to create something everlasting they moved shop into a Sunset Blvd workspace in 2007. Since they have created masterpieces from derelict frames and pre-unit engines. From the ashes they create a pheonix by reworking, remolding, remachining every last part to give you the perfect motorcycle.
So, I have contacted them in an attempt to see shop and check out what they have to offer. So stay tuned for more next week.
P.S. - Thanks Nick for the lead.
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Falcon Motorcycles. The ungodly child was born by chance when veteran, and by this I do not mean old in the least, British motorcycle mechanic Ian Barry met Amaryllis Knight in Los Angeles. Having both a fond dream to create something everlasting they moved shop into a Sunset Blvd workspace in 2007. Since they have created masterpieces from derelict frames and pre-unit engines. From the ashes they create a pheonix by reworking, remolding, remachining every last part to give you the perfect motorcycle.
So, I have contacted them in an attempt to see shop and check out what they have to offer. So stay tuned for more next week.
P.S. - Thanks Nick for the lead.
Check out the rest here...
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