Thursday, July 31, 2008

Vans Syndicate x Chaz Bojorquez

Here we take a bit of a closer look at the Vans Syndicate x Chaz Bojorquez collaboration sneakers, that are part of the Vans Syndicate Spring 07 collection and in stores now.Chaz Bojorquez is one of the O.G. East Los Angeles "Cholo" style graffiti writers...
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

surf photography

I like these pics especially for their incomparable water colors and clean conditions of shoot great job Stephane!check the Website from this south ...
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Que Honda Cholo ... ?

A cholo is term implying a Hispanic male that typically dresses in chinos (khahki pants), a wifebeater sleeveless teeshirt or a flannel shirt with only the top buttoned, a hairnet, or with a bandana around the forehead, usually halfway down over the...
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Earthquake Rattles Southern California...

LOS ANGELES — A moderate earthquake, the largest in Southern California since 1999, struck 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. It swayed buildings and tossed food off grocery store shelves, but there were no reports of major injuries...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The Irving Project

Ken Horner started in early 1999 with an idea to build a Vincent engine for personal use which has managed to grow legs into a major project.Ken has set a goal to not only replicate the Vincent engine but to bring it into the 21st century with unique...
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Monday, July 28, 2008

mooooonnnsterrrrr biiiiike!!!!

In comparison with this machine, a harley is girl's motorcycle...rocket3 the bike for the real male, i'am too small, thierry is the male...
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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Ready?go!

So Laurent ready for next week 2008 coyotes edition ? hi everyone don't forget next week rendez vous in nogaro gascogne track...
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Freeman (I Am) Live in Egypt...

Just to feel the heat of the Desert sun from Ca...
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ballad in WeeWee land

yesterday with our mate benoit(zecombi )and my wife Tania we brought back home her 64 polar grey sedan beetle after overhauling at Roadservices shop and benoit's 75 westfallia camper.I knew there was a German biergarten on the road, so we decided to...
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Saturday, July 26, 2008

Next stop ... Benin (Africa)

From August 3rd to the 18th i will be in Africa (Benin) with my family for a couple weeks vacations, will let u know when i come back ...Located in West Africa, Benin is a coastal country with the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the neighboring countries...
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Friday, July 25, 2008

martin frame

this is a martin frame from the seventies, built by Georges Martin , this one is gone back from nickel plating in spain and will receive a Z1000 engine. Georges Martin is a true french motorcycling legend . He has built frames for japanese superbikes...
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Thursday, July 24, 2008

With a Little Help From Friends

After a lot of searching the net and local dealerships with a lot of dithering about what I really wanted in a motorcycle, fate jumped in and I now have a new ride.Introducing the new to me, 1983 Goldwing GL 1100 Interstate previously owned by Deon and...
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my homespot

my homespot on a clean off-shore november afternoon, i remember clearly this day, my friends too...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

A Norton Manx history

From 1930, single cylinder overhead camshaft Nortons dominated road racing around the globe. Indeed, so widespread was Norton's racing success, production models were named "International". In post war years, success continued unabated for the silver...
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trip to "white" quercy part II

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Authorities order bars not to serve black people

WARNING OLYMPICS IN CHINA ... Tom MillerJuly 18,2008In our series looking at preparations for the Games, Tom Miller reports on plans to crack down on "undesirables" in the bars of BeijingBeijing authorities are secretly planning to ban black people and...
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A Norton Commando Workshop

For those who needs to refresh their basis sometimes ...Check this website its good from times to timeshttp://rocbo.lautre.net/technique/norton_worksh...
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ArToyz and Crazy Pig Designs

Crazy Pig DesignsSome 800 designs are available with many one off pieces and specials. The whole process of making the jewellery takes place in house, at Crazy Pig Designs, from the designing, carving, alloying, casting, setting, finishing, polishing...
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Monday, July 21, 2008

Pioneers of American Motorcycle Racing

In July of 1908, on a "borrowed" Indian prototype, DeRosier set a quarter-mile record at the Paterson, New Jersey velodrome. Jake's average speed was 68.2 mph and he won the three-mile race on the same day in a shade over 3 minutes. As a result of this...
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Looking for Mr Goodbike

What an idiot I am.I sold my bike and now am on the outside looking in. I stare with awe and bewilderment as I watch people on motorcycles whizzing by on the road, just like when I was a newbie with no motorcycle.My grand plan to upgrade to a newer...
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Friday, July 18, 2008

I want your helmet

hi allwe love our helmets, i think that it's an old instinct come from the middle age. So send me a good pic of your favorite one, with legend, at this adress: southsiders.mc@gmail.com I will make a gallery in December ...
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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Legendary Surfers

Aloha! And welcome to this chapter of LEGENDARY SURFERS. Surfing year 1962 The surfing year 1962 saw the first rides on the outer reef at Pipeline. The Makaha International Surfing Championship was still the big-wave yardstick by which all competitive...
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Wesco Boots

After dedicating the last 87 years to making handcrafted boots, we've learned a thing or two. You can bet when people are willing to pay for high quality craftsmanship, that if you treat them right, they'll come back. What's more, they'll...
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The Solvang Museum

The Solvang Motorcycle Museum, located in Solvang, California, displays a collection of vintage and rare motorcycles as well as European race bikes. The collection is quite broad with something for everyone,...
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Sunday, July 13, 2008

The Spanish Trail

Old Spanish Trail.The Old Spanish Trail is a historic trade route which connected the northern New Mexican settlement of Santa Fé with that of Los Ángeles in California. Approximately 1,200 miles (2,000 km) long, it ran though areas of high mountains,...
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Friday, July 11, 2008

A Press Review July 08

I recommend the book of Malick SIDIBE a great photographer from Bamako (Mali)http://www.holott.org/malicksidibe/msidi...
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RUBY Helmet

RUBY was born out of the parisian designer Jerome Coste’s obsession with particular safety accessory.Jerome grew up in the world of the mechanical sports,fascinated by both the champions’ performances and their outfits he wanted to emulate them and his...
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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Torch's Recommended Vendors

Torch's Rcommended Vendors:American ThrottleBarons CustomBates Discount Cycles #2Batteries PlusBikers BayBlack Diamond Motorcycle HearseCBXMan MotorcyclesChristian Motorcycle PartsClocks 4 BikesCody Trading PostCustom CLassic SaddlebagsCycle GearFlying...
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008

The old good time

TWO-WHEEL ANTIQUESThese snappy bikes were displayed by the Antique Motorcycle Club at their recent convention in Fishkill, N. Y.1911 Triumph with two speeds, belt drive and gas lamp belongs to Triumph Corp. of Baltimore.Henry Wing, Jr., with his 1928...
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Peter Pafalvi Gallery part 2

Concentration before the race for phil Read this week is on the track, Peter made these shots on various tracksduring the 70th, like Mallory Park, Le Mans, the Tourist Trophy , the Dutch TT, Charade and Dijon. enjoy the Gall...
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Ilka Hartmann ... A must be seen

Ilka HartmannMarlon Brando speaking at the Bobby Hutton memorialIlka Hartmann..."I think I'm mostly drawn to the human face, although I've done a lot of other photography. I'm drawn to the beauty of the human face- the character, the expressions, the...
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An MP on motorcycle stands ready to answer all calls around his area. Columbus, Georgia." April 13, 1942. Pfc. Victor Tampone. 111-SC-134951. ;Source :NARA Thanks Lord Obama is coming ...
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Monday, July 7, 2008

trip to the "white Quercy"

The quercy is well known for being the country of the truffle and the caussenard lamb, it is also known for its qualities of environment very appreciated today by English and Dutch peoples . It is for us, a unique destination for motorcycle rides;...
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A tribute to Dionne Warwick By The Stranglers

Fuck were we 16 or 17 ... goshTake a look at this Jean-Jacques Burnel (Stranglers bass player) about Triumph Motorcycleshttp://www.stranglers.net/int_jj_triumph.h...
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Friday, July 4, 2008

Where did u park your motorcycle ... ?

Try to find it ...Pict sent by Gil...
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Thursday, July 3, 2008

Chateau Norton 2006

Always have a bottle of chateau Norton in your workshop, that can help in the desperate momen...
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Chanel surfboards

In Biarritz 4 or 5 years ago ...http://www.chanel.com/Among the key designers who made a bold and lasting impression on women's fashion in the twentieth century, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (1883–1971) deserves special recognition. Born in Saumur, in the...
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Just a couple of nice Pictures

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The Bellytank and Tommy Hilfiger

A nice blog to see if u like salthttp://bellytank.blogspot.c...
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