Falcon Motorcycles / American Express ad...

I was half asleep on the couch this afternoon watching Survivorman, when I noticed the Kestral in a TV add. Cool, people are starting to notice...

Hot Rod Reunion....

To say that this years H.R. Reunion was packed is an under statement! There were so many people. Not to mention, historical race cars and historical racers. At times it was hard to navigate. But this worked out, because as you would try to snake your way around a blockage, you would find a hidden pack of front engine dragsters, or Gasser's. Everywhere you looked, something else would catch your eye. So many cars are coming out of the woodwork. These "as found" cars are so artistic, painted in the 60's or early 70's, they are a true study in the medium of the day. There are so many ideas to be taken and applied today. This is a true "Art Show". I could have filled the entire blog up with pics from this event, but here are just a few. Enjoy...

Finished product....

Oakland....

Back cover of street Chopper 1971, inside covers the Oakland Roadster Show (now in Pamona). I grew up going to the Oakland Roadster show, it was always a great one.

Lifted from the Pushin' blog....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAsUOZpPN9w&feature=player_embedded
I saw this last night, it pissed me off so bad that I had to lift it from the Pushin' blog.
I am a grown man, with very little time to skateboard anymore, however, in my not so distant past, it filled my days and thoughts. During that time, more often than not, while skating ether a curb or parking block, or the local ditches, the police would show up, and threaten us. The threats were always that they would impound our boards, or ticket us for trespassing. Usually followed up with " if I see you again, there will be hell to pay"! Our thoughts then, as now were... DON'T YOU HAVE ANYTHING BETTER TO DO? like perhaps addressing real crime?
My father was in law enforcement, a captain with the California Fish and Game, he was, and is still, a straight shooter, what's right is right with him. He drove his patrol car around with a skateboarding is not a crime sticker on the bumper. He would always back me if push came to shove, and I was in the right. After seeing this video on the Keep On Pushin' blog last night, all of the feelings, that I had in those days, came rushing back. This Cop, as so many others, is an Ass! I'm sure, as a younger guy, he was picked on. Now he has the power, all the way down to the haircut. He is going to push it always, when the guys that he addresses are smaller than him and at a dis-advantage without a badge. I applaud Zach for using his right as an American, and letting the Officer know what he thinks. Although it may not be the smart thing to do, it is the right thing to do. He works for us, we pay his wages.
I will contact the City of S.F. and let them know what I think about this Officers actions, as I think everyone should. Perhaps nothing will come of it, but he will be watched closer.
As a college age kid, I also had a situation with a Police Officer, where he was pushing my buddies and I around, for nothing more than riding our vintage cruiser bicycles around without reflectors after dark. I told him that "I thought he had nothing better to do, and that he should go watch for drunks, leaving the bar up the road". He was pissed, in my face, and trying to get me to hit him. This went on for some time, and with nothing to pinch us on, he let us go. The next day, we went down to the Police station, and all filed a report against the Officer. He was demoted and put on the overnight crap shift (apparently it was not his first complaints). We have some power, and we should use it.

SFPD complant email:Email: occ.311@sfgov.orgOCC complaint procedures

Candy boX...

Gold Leaf lettered candy box, that's as "hands on" as I got this time... But the salon advanced to the semi finals, so there is always next time.

More pics from Mike Ross...

Here are some more pics of the BFCS sent to me by Mike. Enjoy...

"Born Free" bike show.....

Made the trip down to the 'Born Free" chopper show today in Orange. And what a great day it was !!! Although it was hotter than hell, there was a strong turn-out, with just shy of 200 bikes. The show was totally free, with food, beer, sodas, and a raffle drawing (free tickets) that went on for hours (lots of good items). Great sponsors, great people and truly great bikes.

Nice to meet some of the guys building and riding these quality bikes. Mike D. (Born Loser), Grant (Choppedout), and Harpoon were gracious hosts, and everyone had a pleasant day. Hats off to all of the guys responsible for putting this show together.....

THIS JUST IN ! ! ! !

The Boy's motivation came today, and resulted in this strong gangster lean on my Suburban...

Chicken Ramp Wayne Childs stepped off of his Scrambler just long enough to drink some beers and eat a chicken fried steak, on his trip from Montana, to Seattle, to L.A. to the Creatins M.C. party.

Hey Boy....

The Boy and his new swap meet caddie, Carl.