Damaged

Balls and shaft.

2012-02-13T12:15:00.000-05:00

Progress

2012-02-09T20:09:00.001-05:00

Almost ready for final welding.

Most important...

2012-02-08T13:29:00.002-05:00

...meal of the day. NJ diner cars can NOT be beat.

Mono

2012-02-07T19:49:00.001-05:00

Work

2012-02-07T19:47:00.001-05:00

Beats a cubicle any day.

Never fails

2012-02-02T12:15:00.001-05:00

To put a smile on my face.

Thug life

2012-02-01T17:38:00.002-05:00

GNRS preview.

2012-01-27T12:49:00.004-05:00

SoCalCarCulture on the HAMB has posted up some photos from this years GNRS. Enjoy!

Complete photo album from Thursdays setup.

47 Fab unfinished bike show.

2012-01-27T11:31:00.000-05:00

A little class

2012-01-26T15:58:00.001-05:00

Mad scientist...

2012-01-25T21:32:00.002-05:00

...shit going down.

New street beast.

2012-01-24T21:58:00.001-05:00

Almost ready for some street duty.

Skunk works

2012-01-24T21:54:00.001-05:00

Bolt action

2012-01-24T21:50:00.002-05:00

Taking frustrations out on paper.

Busy busy

2012-01-24T21:45:00.002-05:00

Dyno at work took a shit, universal from the drum to the eddy unit cracked mid pull on a 100 hp vrod. Better it happen on a vrod then a 600 hp LSR bike.

Cell phone blogging

2012-01-24T21:44:00.001-05:00

Maybe this will make me update more often?

On some other shit

2011-11-30T17:54:00.002-05:00

ISO power

2011-11-18T14:53:00.001-05:00

The life of a racer, the never ending search for greater speed. That search makes us, keeps us going and keeps our mind sharp.

Working on it.

2011-11-11T11:37:00.001-05:00

Bonneville Racing News

2011-11-04T10:54:00.001-04:00

Maxton LSR season finale.

2011-11-02T10:48:00.008-04:00

A great way to finish a race season, record breaking and celebrating. This year has been pretty rad, set a 158mph record at Loring's 1.5 mile track with the black B/F bike, set a 123mph record with the orange N/A bike, and finally broke into the 150's with the black B/F bike after years of attempts at Maxton's 1 mile track.

So this years records,...
ECTA, maxon 1 mile
M/PF-650/4 122.326mph (hornet)
MPS/PBF-650/4 151.042mph (black bike)
MPS/PBF-750/4 149.732mph (black bike)
LTA, loring 1.5 mile
MPS/PBF-750/4 158.665mph (black bike)

Next season should prove to be an eye opener for you brit bike guys, for now it's back to the mad scientist lair....

Racing report from Maxton...

2011-10-29T21:35:00.003-04:00

...coming soon.

Rest now, race tomorrow.

Motivation.

2011-10-24T16:43:00.003-04:00

http://lowtechblog.blogspot.com/

Bill Warner crashes at 238mph.

2011-10-21T17:08:00.004-04:00

Earlier today friend and fellow racer "Wild" Bill crashed at Texas's Beeville LSR track at 238mph. He was air lifted to the hospital as a precaution, he managed to break his ankle, ribs and finger, punctured lung, damaged liver and got rashed up all over. Feel better brother, if anyone wants to send him well wishes visit his facebook page.

Style

2011-10-21T10:21:00.001-04:00

He had it in spades.

Trumpet lessons

2011-10-19T11:01:00.000-04:00

Does anyone know of a jazz trumpet instructor in the Union County, NJ area?

Fur

2011-10-17T22:51:00.001-04:00

Slipping starter clutch?

2011-10-11T12:10:00.002-04:00

Na, more like slipping ring gear? El cheapo repair.

New land speed racing record.

2011-09-28T13:37:00.004-04:00

Didn't ride the turbo/nitrous BSA this weekend at Maxton since the re-engineered nitrous system isn't done but did break a record with the n/a 650cc BSA hornet running on a mix of c12 race fuel and pump gas.

Broke the 112mph M/PF-650/4 record with a 120.98mph run and then ran a 122.326 soon after.

Drive

2011-09-26T10:33:00.001-04:00

Killer

Current status:

2011-09-22T16:13:00.000-04:00

Playing with bungholes.

Details

2011-09-22T08:45:00.002-04:00

Brooklyn Invitational '11

ECTA land speed racing moves to Ohio.

2011-09-21T12:43:00.003-04:00

Ya heard right, Land speed racing in Ohio boiee. Its official as per a couple hours ago. There will be four events scheduled for the 2012 season in Wilmington, Ohio. I hope to see some of you hooligans in the midwest out to either show support or bring your own home brew shit out.
www.ecta-lsr.com

Smile maker

2011-08-30T16:35:00.003-04:00

It really is amazing how a motorcycle ride lifts the soul.

I'm ready for you Irene.

2011-08-26T19:17:00.001-04:00

Getting back to basics.

2011-08-22T18:51:00.004-04:00

Been having a rough time with life lately, I need to remember what is fun and how to have it again. No matter how rough you have it, you have it better than most.

Not motorcycle or car related but.....

2011-07-23T12:51:00.000-04:00

Skittles "Newlyweds" from Cousins on Vimeo.

Damn near 160mph from a BSA!?!

2011-07-19T09:42:00.004-04:00

We couldn't quite make our goal of 160mph but we got close at 158.66. We chased nitrous bottle pressure issues all weekend but man is she running strong when everything is running right. 30psi of boost and lots of nitrous.
The MPS/PBF-750/4 class bar has been set, anyone care to try and beat it? We need more brit bikes out there!

Greasebag!

2011-07-19T09:36:00.002-04:00

Its coming! Get your asses ready for one of the premier riding events on the east coast! They have a shit load of give aways planed and tons of fun stuff going on. You better be there.
Facebook event link.

Like ballet

2011-07-12T09:35:00.001-04:00

Only manlier.

Loring AFB, Maine

2011-07-11T16:51:00.003-04:00

LSR's east coast Mecca, this weekend. Hoping that the god of speed will look kindly in our direction. The rest of the week will be a whirlwind of activity. Wish us luck.

Uruguay

2011-06-20T08:57:00.001-04:00

Show time!!!

2011-06-17T13:45:00.002-04:00

Well its almost here, just reminding you fine folks about this great show coming up in the NY/NJ metro area. Lets make a great traditional showing and inspire future generations to build and enjoy old machinery.

Online registration
http://edisonspringfest2011.eventbrite.com/

Looking for as many traditional hot-rods, customs and custom/vintage bikes as possible to attend.

Reposts are appreciated.

Red wings

2011-06-15T09:46:00.001-04:00

Not just for hipsters anymore

Speed

2011-05-25T08:53:00.003-04:00

Damn, Bri's photos actually make me look good...
Flickr

Dramarama

2011-05-17T09:47:00.000-04:00

bbq..

2011-05-14T11:09:00.001-04:00

Greasebag!!!!

2011-05-13T13:23:00.001-04:00

Work gets in the way of fun so I will not be there..... But you scumbags better go.

2011-04-25T10:52:00.000-04:00

“But with the throttle screwed on there is only the barest margin and no room for mistakes. It has to be done right . . and thats when the strange music starts, when you stretch your luck so far that the fear becomes exhilaration and vibrates along your arms. You can barely see a hundred; the tears blow back so fast that they vaporize before they get to your ears. The only sounds are the wind and the dull roar floating back from the mufflers. You watch the white line and try to lean with it . . . howling through a turn to the right, then to the left and down the long hill to Pacifica . . . letting off now, watching for cops, but only until the next dark stretch and another few seconds on the edge . . . The Edge . . . ” – Hunter S. Thompson, Hells Angels

British aluminum...

2011-04-18T10:41:00.002-04:00

Ancient aluminum castings from Britain are certainly interesting to weld on.
Filler piece fabricated by the great Dick Gambino, and welded by me for his son's project.

Extended BSA swingarm

2011-04-18T10:36:00.004-04:00

One of the winter projects envisioned, fabricated, tested, and success tasted.
No more death weaves at 140 + mph.

Tool for every job.

2011-04-16T11:55:00.000-04:00

Say what?!?

20+ MPH cross winds...

2011-04-06T13:58:00.001-04:00

... made for an interesting ride this past Saturday at the Maxton Mile.
How's a 140 mph tank slapper grab you?

Just got back from the Maxton Mile

2011-04-04T10:13:00.002-04:00

And broke one record, didn't do as well as we had wished but I'll take it.

PEÑAROL

2011-03-31T08:37:00.002-04:00

"Customs are for getting girls, hot rods are for getting rid of them"

2011-03-30T16:10:00.001-04:00

Fuel Zine

Its that time of year.

2011-03-30T11:14:00.000-04:00

New projects....

2011-03-24T09:16:00.001-04:00

I need another project like I need an extra hole in my head, but damn it.

Car and bike show comin up.

2011-03-13T22:07:00.003-04:00

If your in the NJ/NYC area check it out.
This show has traditionally been your typical all car type show and we are looking to broaden it and have as many traditional hot-rods, customs and bikes as possible with room for 500 cars.
5 new classes added, Traditional rod to 1948, Traditional custom 1936-64, Cruiser motorcycle, Sportbike motorcycle, Custom motorcycle.

Reposts are appreciated.

2011-03-06T18:12:00.000-05:00

Almost ready to work in.

Self portrait

2011-02-17T21:54:00.002-05:00

"working hands"

Been busy

2011-02-02T10:27:00.002-05:00

Updates soon.....

To Santa

2010-12-14T12:47:00.003-05:00

I have wanted one of these since the first press release! After watching the newest episode of Top gear it confirms the fact that I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEED one. Please Santa, I have been a good boy, whats $42K in the grand scheme of things?

278.6 mph on board video

2010-11-30T09:35:00.001-05:00

Wild Bill's wild ride, world's fastest sit down motorcycle.

Gearing up

2010-11-29T14:33:00.002-05:00

Getting the home shop in order for this winter's project.
Foto stolen, http://customsicklesdiaries.blogspot.com/

Detroit bound

2010-11-22T14:22:00.003-05:00

Holla atcha boie motor city.
Dec 3rd - 5th

Holy City Swap

2010-11-08T11:04:00.000-05:00

http://holycityswap.blogspot.com/

15 of Steve Martin’s Funniest Observations About Marriage

2010-10-27T11:57:00.004-04:00

1. “Don’t have sex man. It leads to kissing and pretty soon you have to start talking to them.”

This is a cautionary tale and an observation that is right on the money. How many of us have been at, say, Target, and the next thing we know we’re in the stock room getting up close and personal with a sweet young thing we struck up a conversation with in the toothpaste aisle? The next thing we know our new friend wants more. Our phone number. Our last name. So uncool. What’s next? The keys to my apartment? Half my stuff?

2. “I believe that sex is one of the most beautiful, natural, wholesome things that money can buy.”

There is no doubt that sex is wholesome and pure because even the Puritans did it. And in pursuit of that natural thing we must do, we’re probably going to spend a little cash. That’s all Steve is saying here. How that cash is spent? That’s your business. I don’t judge.

3. “There is one thing I would break up over, and that is if she caught me with another woman. I won’t stand for that.”

Mr. Martin, with this nugget of wisdom, really sheds light on one thing you’ll need to be aware of if you want to give your relationship a fighting chance rather than just making it a chance to fight. Decide on the rules early. If it’s an open relationship, fine. Just make your partner aware of it before you start drilling for oil overseas. If the rules, and an understanding of them, are not firmly in place, not only will it interrupt your mojo if you get caught, it will truly hurt your partner, who in turn will hurt you, and perhaps other people you know.

4. “I believe you should place a woman on a pedestal – high enough so you can look up her dress.”

Steve’s not suggesting that you actually place your partner on a pedestal. Who has the time to build a pedestal anyway? What he’s really saying is, if you’re in a relationship, take the time to tell your significant other how important and sexy they are to you. And make sure it comes from a place of genuine respect and affection. You need more than just “nice ass.” More like “If I had the time and money to build a pedestal to display your ass, I would, because that is how much genuine affection I have for you.” See the difference? It’s the little things.

5. “First the doctor told me the good news: I was going to have a disease named after me.”

Like it or not, we live in an era where, we can easily catch something that could either kill us or make us really unhappy. It’s a jungle out there. And down there. Steve is telling us to be vigilant and take responsibility for keeping our partners safe. And by doing so, you’re also keeping yourself safe. And who is more important than you? Nobody.

6. “I like a woman with a head on her shoulders. I hate necks.”

This may seem just like a throwaway thought, but look closer. We see it’s really informing us that we need to know what we want before we start a relationship. It’s impossible to know everything about someone right away. Luckily, getting to know someone gradually is one of the best parts about being in a relationship. Say you find out your one and only loves to cook apple pies, and you just happen to love eating apple pies? Jackpot! Conversely, if you find out your guy or gal has a porcelain doll collection in the basement, that’s something you’d want to know going in.

7. “An apology? Bah! Disgusting! Cowardly! Beneath the dignity of any gentleman, however wrong he might be.”

Learning to stand your ground is very important. Don’t apologize just to apologize – especially if you don’t mean it. Ultimately you will lose whatever dignity or self-respect you had going in. ‘Who says collecting porcelain dolls is creepy? It’s a beautiful thing. I will not change for you or my shrink.

8. “There are some people that will not pick up a phone and call you, but if you knock on a door and talk to them, they’ll talk back to you.”

A lesson in persistence. You have got to stick with it. Winning over the person you love is no easy feat. It involves flowers and movies and rings and emotional acrobatics. My advice is: (1) never raise your voice unless you are squealing on a roller coaster, and (2) never grow a mustache. Mustaches just scream ‘weirdo.’ Sorry hipsters and cowboy cooks.

9. “All dames are alike: they reach down your throat and they can grab your heart, pull it out and they throw it on the floor, step on it with their high heels, spit on it, shove it in the oven and cook the sh*t out of it. Then they slice it into little pieces, slam it on a hunk of toast, and serve it to you and then expect you to say, ‘Thanks, honey, it was delicious.’ “

They’re all out to destroy your heart and mangle the rest of your innards, because that is what romance and dating is all about – the complete and total annihilation of someone’s self respect. Steve learned this lesson the hard way after two failed marriages and a week-long flirting session with a juice jockey at Jamba Juice that lead nowhere.

10. “She had the personality of a zip code in Kansas.”

Just like your mother always said, personality is important. How someone acts and who they truly are as a person, means so much more than how their body looks or how much money they make. If you meet someone who shows an interest in you, and they have a great personality, it’s definitely worth kicking the tires and taking them out for a spin. Flip the coin and the opposite side of the argument is true as well. If you’re dating a stone cold fox, but they’ve got the personality of trout or a Kardashian, don’t waste anyone’s time. Not yours and not theirs. Sleep with them a few more times and then call it quits.

11. “I’ve heard lots of people lie to themselves, but they never fool anyone.”

We have all been guilty of stretching the truth a bit to impress someone – padding the resume, so to speak. But at the end of the day, no matter how many stories you’ve concocted, you are still who you are. And you know what? Good for you. Embrace it. Be who you are and allow your Mr. Right or Ms. Right or Cousin It to find their way to you. Be true to yourself and good things will happen.

12. “I would assign every lie a color: yellow when they were innocent, pale blue when they sailed over you like the sky, red because I knew they drew blood. And then there was the black lie. That’s the worst of all. A black lie was when I told you the truth.”

Assigning a lie a color is very much like assigning terror a color. You know, orange means you have to take your shoes off at the airport, and red means you’re on fire. (Pink means everything is fabulous.) What Steve is talking about in this case is simply this: when you lie, and you will, be sure it’s in a rainbow of colors, be creative. If you don’t need to destroy someone or squash a dream, don’t. And if you must, do it for the right reason. Like money. Or Jimmy Buffett tickets.

13. “She has learned that her body is precious, and it mustn’t be offered carelessly ever again, as it holds a direct connection to her heart.”

Simple. Don’t be a whore, man-whore or pimp. And if you are, don’t put your heart into it. We can all learn lessons from Steve Martin and Pretty Woman.

14. “With a cheery delicacy, she divided my obsessions into three categories: acceptable, unacceptable, and hilarious.”

Steve is letting you know that, in time, you will learn to love your partner’s little eccentricities. Some of their traits that were once annoying will evolve into something you couldn’t imagine living without. And when they aren’t around to chew their cuticles or steal money from you’re wallet, you’ll really miss it. Their needs will become yours. Unless you hate their needs so much that you want to toss them out on their ass every time they call you ‘Snickerdoodle.’

15. “There’s someone out there for everyone – even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them.”

This is a very encouraging thought. Not only does Steve Martin himself assume that some day each one of us will find love, he is also willing to lend us old-timey mining equipment to find them. Perhaps your soul mate is spelunking through Carlsbad Caverns right now. Or maybe they’ve just Netflix’ed The Descent. He’s telling you not to give up in his own Wild and Crazy Guy kind of way.

http://blog.koldcast.tv/2010/koldcast-news/15-of-steve-martins-funniest-observations-about-marriage/

World's fastest sit down motorcycle

2010-10-26T10:18:00.002-04:00

Congrats to my buddy Wild Bill, he went 278.6 mph this past weekend on his turbo busa. He upped his world's fastest sit down motorcycle record set at Maxton by 6 mph on a track that has only a 1/2 mile shut down and with 25mph winds!!!! He had to run off into the dirt at the end of the track to slow down! This guy is fucking GNARLY.

LSR Time again.

2010-10-25T15:10:00.000-04:00

ECTA land speed race weekend coming up. Wish us luck.

2010-10-20T15:47:00.000-04:00

"Here on the internet postmodern deconstruction is alive and well. Many an internet user’s energy is devoted to poking holes in every idea that crosses their path. But cynicism is easy. Chronic debunkers don’t do any of the hard work it takes to create something, and then they barely lift a finger to tear things down. Digg users are notorious for this. There could be a post about a man saving a bus load of lavender smelling babies from a river and some digg user would find a way to make a snide, caustic comment about it. There’s nothing wrong with criticism, but be constructive with your criticism. If you have nothing substantive to add to the conversation, it is better to be silent." Art of manliness

2010-10-07T08:15:00.000-04:00

Missing the dirt these days.

2010-10-06T08:50:00.000-04:00

Stolen, http://www.flickr.com/photos/v8brougham/sets/72157624960288251/

Bringing ..ish back from the dead.

2010-09-24T10:02:00.001-04:00

This poor Honda St90 will live to ride another day. Frame was broken in two pieces after the spot welds tore, with a little gluing back together this sucker will survive anything the owner can dish out.

Shawn's honda has gone missing!

2010-09-24T08:56:00.005-04:00

If this bike could tell stories....

Don't let the stories die, some fuck head stole this sucker in Canada. If anyone has any info please shoot me an email so I can forward it to the proper "authorities".

UPDATE, bike was found shortly after this post.

Fuck!

2010-09-24T08:54:00.000-04:00

So much going on in this one.

Roadster Tuesday

2010-08-17T14:32:00.001-04:00

Stolen from, Lowtech

Time to get outta dodge..

2010-07-20T09:47:00.003-04:00

Maine, here we come...
I can't wait to be away from the shop for a few days.

This is how we do.

2010-07-15T22:51:00.002-04:00

Ribs and 40's

Fotos

2010-07-15T13:55:00.000-04:00

Last art show in J.C.

IFC day.

2010-07-11T17:41:00.003-04:00

Oh, zooey.....

Skills

2010-07-02T12:07:00.000-04:00

Bubba got 'em.
Lifted

2010-06-30T15:44:00.001-04:00

Hell mutha'f'n ya

2010-06-26T11:59:00.002-04:00

Let's see how much longer we can keep this up!

2010-06-25T13:59:00.002-04:00

LESS IS MORE.......STAY PURE, STAY POOR.....
Jason Jessee

Two wheeled burnout

2010-06-21T11:25:00.003-04:00

I'm burnt out on bikes.
And after enduring Sahara like heat, skin melting sun burn, I think airplanes are the next step (keepin it fresh ya know).

If you ever get a chance to check out a Redbull air race I highly recommend it.

Sorry...

2010-06-14T11:20:00.000-04:00

...couldn't help myself.
http://lecontainer.blogspot.com/

I'm currently bike'd out...

2010-06-10T11:24:00.001-04:00

So here is some amazing hotrodness...
Stolen from lowtech, which was borrowed from Michael Harrington.

Futbol

2010-06-10T09:46:00.004-04:00

It's almost world cup time...

This is the only sport that does not involve a motor that I actually give a shit about.
Uruguay plays France first day, lets show these Frenchys how its really done.

HD

2010-05-20T09:15:00.000-04:00

Did you know gold is at an all time high?

2010-05-18T09:31:00.003-04:00

Old bearing race, check. Square stock, check. Plate steel, check. Some gold, check.
"Shmelting" is fun.

2010-05-14T09:42:00.000-04:00

2010-05-06T08:59:00.001-04:00

Stolen, http://customsicklesdiaries.blogspot.com/

2010-05-06T08:48:00.000-04:00

Direction

Art Show

2010-04-22T10:44:00.002-04:00

Another art showcase from Sic Chix,
Come party and buy one of my photos damn it!
FYI, Adams will be there and one of the other headliners MAY make an appearance.

Right on

2010-04-19T08:54:00.000-04:00

Stolen from Diesel
http://zen-of-neato.blogspot.com/

Last Maxton set

2010-04-16T14:56:00.000-04:00

Maxton 2/2

2010-04-16T14:43:00.001-04:00

Foreground: World's fastest street bike
Background: World's fastest woman on two wheels

Maxton photo's 1/2

2010-04-16T14:39:00.001-04:00

Try this on your Brit bike...

2010-04-16T14:36:00.000-04:00