Sometimes I look at my life and get slapped in the face by gratefulness. Look at these beautiful ladies I got to arrive to BLACK MASS with! Like the Charlie’s Angels of the motorcycle world. Stormie Ray, Jada Noriyuki, and myself.  I’m a bit behind in bloggery, so this event is actually from October 26th, 2012. Better late than never, right? Photos of all the lovely bikes and such behind the cut…  The Bridge City Cycles bike was quite lovely.  It was really quite packed so I hung outside for a while… Continue Reading »

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So, if you don’t know about Chrome Bags… you should. In fact, I’m sorry you’ve been missing out. They’re bags made for USING- to the fullest extent of the word. Waterproof, durable, made in America, and guaranteed for life. My first Chrome Bag experiences were back when I, and all my friends, were riding about on two wheels (sans motor). In Portland where it rains, and rains, and rains… a good bag is paramount.  Same goes for motorcyclists.  That being said, I’ve been bestowed with a great opportunity… Chrome is making a one-of-a-kind bag… Continue Reading »

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December 1st at See See Coffee & Motorcycles… the second (I think? right?)) year of the 21 Helmets show commenced thanks to the planning of Thor Drake. You guessed it… the show has 21 helmets from 21 different artists. Shinya Kimura, Chemical Candy Customs, Death Spray Customs, Roland Sands, and more…  Let’s get my obligatory photographer helmet reflection self portrait out of the way. Ok? Ok. Here’s Thor Drake’s helmet of retro awesomeness.  And one from Drake McElroy (Smoking Seagulls). Brent Wick with some awesome feather action.  Death Spray Customs with some… Continue Reading »

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BEER · MUSIC · RAFFLE · COSTUME CONTEST · MOTORCYCLE SHOW · ART SHOWDecember 21st, 2012 in Portland Oregon: the End of the World Ride & Last Party on Earth! As you may have heard, the end of the world is coming (as per the Mayans). So let’s make sure to get one more good ride and party out of the way before we all start a fight for survival.  Are you prepared for the apocalypse? Themed costume contest first place winner will score awesome prizes.  Come, drink beer, party, see awesome… Continue Reading »

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This thing is beeeeautiful. “PainTTless” – AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building winner 2012. Photography by Dirk Behlau for Thunderbike Customs.

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Don’t miss the 21 helmets show this Saturday (December 1, 5p) at See See Coffee & Motorcycles in Portland! You can see some of the helmets from last year on display at the One Motorcycle show 2012 in my blog post »

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Femmewalla Riders. The second annual Femmewalla all women’s trackday event will be taking place December 14th at Chuckwalla Raceway in California. 

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One of my favorite things from the Black Mass show- this Yamaha XS Chopper (owned by a nice fella named Josh) with a beautiful DIY paint job that he’s ridden all over the West Coast.

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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride got some press! Look at this 3/4 page in Willamette Week.

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I managed to get video of Bill Dixon’s second run at the XDL Stunt Championship finals. He won the championship… fourth year in a row! Even if you’re not into motorcycle stunting this is worth a watch. Bike control is one of the most important aspects of being a good rider… does that make BIll the best?! [ more from XDL @ PIR | more videos of XDL on youtube] (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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