Posts tagged bikes

Kickstarter’s Successful Crowd-Sourced Bike Projects Over The Past Five Years - “Tthe phenomenon of modern day crowd sourcing, fueled largely by the internet, has emerged as a viable means for funding projects. since launching in 2009, more than 4 million people have pledged over $603 million USD on kickstarter which has become the world’s largest funding platform, financing more than 40,000 creative projects—to date, an impressive 44%—with a number of bike-related proposals having done particularly well. here’s a look at some of them…”

Kickstarter’s Successful Crowd-Sourced Bike Projects Over The Past Five Years - “Tthe phenomenon of modern day crowd sourcing, fueled largely by the internet, has emerged as a viable means for funding projects. since launching in 2009, more than 4 million people have pledged over $603 million USD on kickstarter which has become the world’s largest funding platform, financing more than 40,000 creative projects—to date, an impressive 44%—with a number of bike-related proposals having done particularly well. here’s a look at some of them…”

Billy Al Bengson At Ascot Park, Gardena, 1964, Winning First Place Amateur (Photo: Walt Mahoney)

Billy Al Bengson At Ascot Park, Gardena, 1964, Winning First Place Amateur (Photo: Walt Mahoney)

Billy Al Bengson In Scrambles at Corriganville 1961, Second Place Amateur 250cc. Photo: Walt Mahoney.

Billy Al Bengson In Scrambles at Corriganville 1961, Second Place Amateur 250cc. Photo: Walt Mahoney.

This Custom Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is, a morph, it only exists as a design product, i.e. it’s  not real. You can thank Joao Alves of somosEstudio. It’s powered by a 750′s air-cooled, 4-cylinder engine with dual-overhead cams. Looks like the frame has been rotated forward slightly and the rear sub frame removed.  Add ons include adjustable rear shock absorbers, clip-on handlebars, a headlight cowling, and a custom seat. Cool paint job too.

This Custom Kawasaki Zephyr 750 is, a morph, it only exists as a design product, i.e. it’s  not real. You can thank Joao Alves of somosEstudio. It’s powered by a 750′s air-cooled, 4-cylinder engine with dual-overhead cams. Looks like the frame has been rotated forward slightly and the rear sub frame removed.  Add ons include adjustable rear shock absorbers, clip-on handlebars, a headlight cowling, and a custom seat. Cool paint job too.

500 mile Brands Hatch production race action photo a 1967 motor cycling show. Photo features Kevin Cass on the Suzuki X6 (third overall behind two 650 Triumphs) leading Ken Watson on a 250 Ducati.

500 mile Brands Hatch production race action photo a 1967 motor cycling show. Photo features Kevin Cass on the Suzuki X6 (third overall behind two 650 Triumphs) leading Ken Watson on a 250 Ducati.

Steve McQueen’s 1971 “Husky” 400 Cross Up For Auction - “On May 14th, Bonhams will auction Steve McQueen’s iconic 1971 Husqvarna 400 cross motorcycle– along with various racing trophies.”

Steve McQueen’s 1971 “Husky” 400 Cross Up For Auction - “On May 14th, Bonhams will auction Steve McQueen’s iconic 1971 Husqvarna 400 cross motorcycle– along with various racing trophies.”

Husqvarna 1970 400 Cross - Fuck, I want this bike so bad, not only for it’s stellar handling but for the sound, the sound, wow…It’s the bike Steve McQueen rode in his film “On Any Sunday”, a badass bike for a badass dude.

Husqvarna 1970 400 Cross - Fuck, I want this bike so bad, not only for it’s stellar handling but for the sound, the sound, wow…It’s the bike Steve McQueen rode in his film “On Any Sunday”, a badass bike for a badass dude.

Agency Urged to Require Antilock Brakes on Motorcycles

I still would like to have all the control in the event of a crash on a bike, there’s too many variables to say that mandatory antilock breaks are the answer and should come standard.

c.1930 Motobécane 100cc B.M.A. Type MB3 - The BMA was a transport staple in inter-war France. With its light weight design and tiny fuel consumption, this machine was a viable alternative to the bicycle. As a result, these little machines were often run ‘into the ground’ and useable survivors are comparatively rare. The MB3 was made by France’s most popular producer, the Paris-based Motobécane concern, and was effectively the most developed version produced with its low-revving, flexible two-stroke engine, smooth belt-drive and pivoting forks.

c.1930 Motobécane 100cc B.M.A. Type MB3 - The BMA was a transport staple in inter-war France. With its light weight design and tiny fuel consumption, this machine was a viable alternative to the bicycle. As a result, these little machines were often run ‘into the ground’ and useable survivors are comparatively rare. The MB3 was made by France’s most popular producer, the Paris-based Motobécane concern, and was effectively the most developed version produced with its low-revving, flexible two-stroke engine, smooth belt-drive and pivoting forks.

Coco’s Variety, Riverside Drive, L.A.: Flyswatters, glass 5 gallon water bottles, headache remedies, oil cloth, klocks, gumballs, Mexican cokes in glass bottles, squirt guns, tote bags and used bikes.

Coco’s Variety, Riverside Drive, L.A.: Flyswatters, glass 5 gallon water bottles, headache remedies, oil cloth, klocks, gumballs, Mexican cokes in glass bottles, squirt guns, tote bags and used bikes.