Check out Gregg Coddington's latest score... A 1981 Datsun 720. The mods are obvious on this 47k mile barn-find beauty from the early 80's Mini-truck era. Dig them one-off Cragars... Be seen and soak up some Vitamin C when you drop the hard top on this mini.
This thing is making waves across the web for reasons that go without words... Embrace everything about this Pre-Unit Triumph for all it's worth. Trust me... it sparks endless inspiration. Enjoy.
Check out Willy Smedinga of the Chopaderos B.C., showing his support at home in the Netherlands... And a bunch of West Coast Chopaderos members were in full effect at the recent, Cycle Showdown at the Cow Palace. Thanks guys for the continued support! Keep making your statement...
We are hosting the Cycle Showdown at the 2010 SF Bike Expo. It's all happening under the roof of the World Famous Cow Palace! The Showdown will host some of the baddest pedal powered Freedom Machines in the Universe! From survivors and restorations to full blown customs and everything in between; they will all be shined up or rusted out for your viewing pleasure! So, come down with the family and friends and make a day of the festivities at the SF Bike Expo!
Details, details, details...Click HERE to register your ride(s). $25 Bike Registration (up to 5 bikes) which includes the door. You may register and pay today or on site. Doors open at 7 AM for on site registration.
Deadend Magazine always gets straight to the meat... no fluff, no bs ads that have nothing to do with the price of rice in China. The sharp shootin' Espinoza Fam never disappoint. There's even a little spread on our friend over at TP Customs. Get some!
This was a last minute re-build that was put together for our show back in June. The bike was originally built for Chris Coddington, then shipped back for a make over. (here's what it used to look like) It hung in the rafters for a couple of years.
The day before our show, I thought... Hmmm... I should paint that fucker and roll it out to the show.
Here are pics from the day after our event. The bike is nearing its completion and will be at the Cow Palace on November 6, 2010 for the SF Bike Expo.
Just got these back from the powder coater... They came out bitchin'! Patience and time is all we need to get these builds done. First up is a 1974 Yamaha Moto-Bike Type A, this is one of the 20,000 or so produced in the first series of these bikes. Second is a 1974-75 A&A (now A&A Racing) Twin-Shock Moto Cycle X, a rare bird which was part of a 1 year run of about 2,000 bikes. That run of 2,000 also included a Rigid and a Mono-Shock.
The Altamont Cruisers put on an annual show in Downtown Livermore, Ca. It's an interesting mix of rides... Anything from a Flamed Nissan 350Z with a triple decker billet rear spoiler and matching flame pattern wheels to 70's Muscle rolling Cragars wrapped in GT Qualifiers to period Customs and Hot Rods. And plenty of fake babies with backward baseball caps and overalls resting up against the front bumper of every other ride...
I stumbled upon this Monster today... 124" Turbo-charged Dyna.. Apparently, this thing blew apart a spoke wheel that was rated to 200mph. The guy was out on a shake down run on the cast Electra Glide replacement. I heard at 2lbs. of boost it's pretty tough to hang on... I can't even imagine it at 5-6lbs. of boost. It'll be at the Mojave Mile this weekend. This thing holds a couple of Land Speed Records, check out: http://raycwheeler.com/ for more info.
Nearing the final stages of this project... The shake down run should happen in the next week or so, then the tank and fender will get some paint treatment. Stay tuned!
Pounded the pavement today with 60 or so of our closest friends. Our monthly ride is probably one of the most environmentally friendly activities in the South Bay. You're welcome San Jose! And thanks to everyone who made it out! We'll do it again in October. Join the mailing list: behindbarsinc@yahoo.com