Incredibly cool stuff by Boston, MA-based sudent Colby Higgins. Essentially featuring parts modeled from photos of steam trains, the bike has neat proportions accentuated with heavy detailing. See more images below and let us know what you think in the comments box. Continue reading →
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Cuba / TT Custom Choppers
While a Cuban cigar-themed custom chopper wouldn’t be your first choice when it comes to modding, TT Custom Choppers‘ Tarhan Telli felt it perfectly alright to showcase how well bikes and cigars get along together. ‘Cuba’, as it’s called, seems to be based on a Shovelhead, accompanied by a long frame, raked-our front end, massive forks and a timeless bullet-type headlight.
The stock swingarm was ditched in favour of one with large holes cut into it, both for meaner looks and less weight. The clean styling is further complemented by mirror-finish aluminium rims and a seat cover that mimics tobacco leaves! Scroll down for the image gallery. Continue reading →
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Riding a Honda C90 through the Arctic Circle in Winter!
This is a music video put together by C90 Adventures using the footage from his motorcycle ride through the Arctic Circle in February 2013. The dude was alone with only his trusty C90, a camera and camping equipment. The coldest temperature recorded was -23oC inside the tent.
Check out www.c90adventures.co.uk for more videos and info on this and other trips he and his little C90 have done together.
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May 13
WTF of the Day / Quantum Leap
Built by Eddie Meeks of EAM Studios, Greensboro, NC, the Quantum Leap is less a motorcycle than a proclamation from its creator. The 13″-wide fixed front wheel gets engine power, while the thinner rear wheel handles the steering. Because the front wheel does not turn, Eddie was able to extend the sexy bodywork, which rides atop the tubular frame housing a Patrick Racing V-Twin and shiny handmade components, including a kickstand sculpted from copper-plated steel. Continue reading →
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1988 Honda NX Dominator S1 / Sameiros Motors
Having opened its doors on January 1, 2013, Sameiros Motors is a brand new company no doubt. But that doesn’t mean they can’t build sweet customs. Crafted by two bike-loving brothers who come from a family of pilots, this ’88 Honda NX Dominator S1 is a tracker unlike most other cafe racer-inspired Dominators. Little from the original bike remains, as the siblings have swapped out most stock items for one-off pieces. The airbox is deleted, while the OEM filter is replaced with a high-flow conical one. Adding to the youthful nature of this custom are the shortened frame, retro flat seat and the ’52 Terrot 100cc-sourced fuel tank. Dubbed “Loose the wheels”, the bike also features wrapped pipes culminating in a Wrenchmonkees “shorty” muffler. Way to go guys! Scroll down for more images of this beautiful machine. Continue reading →
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Time Lapse Drawing / Dr Custom
Vimeo user Marcelo Schultz recorded just a few parts this drawing unfortunately, but says he will be posting more soon. Have to watch this!
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May 13
Marquez storms back to podium in France
On Saturday, the 20-year-old Repsol Honda Team rookie achieved a second pole position. At the start on Sunday, he was caught out by wheelspin on a damp track and dropped to ninth position, but went on to take advantage of incidents in front of him and passed numerous rivals including Ducati Team’s Andrea Dovizioso.
“It was so difficult, especially in the beginning with that water on the track,” Marquez recalled. “I had only ridden a few laps in the wet, at Jerez. First I made a big mistake with wheelspin at the start, so I’ll take a lot of experience from that! In the beginning I maybe tried to push too much and made many, many mistakes and lost lots of time. Continue reading →
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May 13
Lifestyle / iPhone stand by BAUGHB LABS
This laser-cut stainless steel iPhone stand by Baughb Labs has been designed to hold the phone in both landscape and portrait mode, it also angles the base of the phone to bounce sound off the desk which noticeably increases the volume.
The stand also holds most other smartphone models and is small enough to avoid adding clutter to your workspace. Priced at USD 39, they can be bought from BAUGHB LABS.
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Video / Shinya Kimura / Motorcycle Mechanic
“In his own words, Shinya Kimura is a motorcycle mechanic. To the rest of the world, Shinya is an artist, building kinetic sculptures that are and very labor intensive, one-of-a-kind, and ultimately utilitarian. Raised in Tokyo, he moved to LA about a decade ago to actually escape his growing fame and to quietly go on with his life as a mechanic. Acclaim has annoyingly still followed him. His bikes are tough, perfectly made machines that are thrilling to ride. In this film, Danielle explores briefly why motorcycles and what makes the work compelling for Shinya, and the feeling he gets while riding. The film is a supplement to the third issue of On Paper Magazine.”
