Posts Tagged ‘retro’

Submission from countless different people on tumblr and facebook (from imgur)– How to Be Sexy with Bugs in Your Teeth: a motorcycling manual for women.  I need this book more than I need to breathe (well at least that’s what it feels like).

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Amy London scored herself a new old Suzuki GSX and has already got some miles under her belt. Plus a good protective jacket and full face helmet, I’m so proud! Hey badass ladies! I’m Amy. Just wanted to show off my new ride. I’m somewhat new to riding, and broke myself in by doing a 340km trip on my bike. Soooo stoked!  [ see more submissions | submit your own ]

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GET OFF THE PHONE Art

GET OFF THE PHONE MOTHERFUCKER! retro art (found at Born Free 5) featuring a very, very angry motorcyclist.

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Corinna Mantlo from NY on a vintage BSA. Photo by another motolady from NY, Michelle Medina Carrillo.

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Gettin’ wet- photo by Rob Nawrocki.  Riding through puddles on a motorcycle is our adult version of jumping in puddles as a kiddo. 

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ODFU Honda Woman

A girl in the shop with an old Honda, gettin’ some work done it seems. Photo from the builders/photographers over at One Down Four Up. ODFU is a vintage motorcycle shop in Redding, CA founded by Gabrielle (pictured) and Wayne. They focus on bikes from 1979 and before, building custom bikes to sell, and photographing the entire process (usually with 35mm film).  more photos tagged mechanic

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Heads up (hahaha-oh my god I make the worst jokes)- Jeff Wolf is letting you steal this amazing custom pinstriped Biltwell Gringo retro full face (size small) helmet from him for $250. Wolf is located in Portland, and if you’re interested in this or his work in general (it’s awesome) you should check out the Wolf Designs facebook page.  [ more tagged Jeff Wolf ]

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Retro Modern Bell Bullitt Coming Soon

Looks like Bell decided to join the retro modern full face helmet club- they recently announced the Bullitt, modeled after the original Bell Star helmet from 40 or so years ago, and so far it’s been shown in three color variations. They do have a really awesome look to them.  I’ve yet to find out just how safe that tiny little chin strap will be… the jury is still out in my opinion.  Looks like you’ll have to wait until March of 2014 to get one, but that’s actually not that far… Continue Reading »

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Chopper shit (also just cool paint styles for classic cars and bikes in general) from the 60’s-70’s. 

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New gadgets and gizmos aplenty are available in the MotoLady Shoppe. Namely two new iPhone/iPod cases- vintage motocross boots and an epic shot from the amazing Gregor Halenda! They’re $35 and rather awesome, durable and made of good quality. • Hot Foot case• MotoGuzzi V7 Racer case• Zombie Hunter Motorcycle Girl case

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