Monday, 24 May 2010

Top Motorcycle Movies of All Time?

A list of "26 Greatest Motorcycle Moves of All Time" is provoking a bunch of comments today on Facebook.

The list includes "Top Gun," "Easy Rider" and "Wild Hog" but omits "The Motorcycle Diaries."

The original article lists some B-movies alongside some cult favorites and more mainstream films, and includes some interesting details that are worth reading. Take a look HERE.

But, I think the list needs to be updated to include "The Motorcycle Diaries" (2004) that follows two friends through the sweeping vistas of South America on motorcycles. Walter Salles is no ordinary director and the cinematography is truely gorgeous.

"Diaries" reminds me how little of the South American landscape we ever see on film in the US.



Also... what about "The World's Fastest Indian" - Anthony Hopkins?


What do you think?

A perfect BSA

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via : http://blog.seniorennet.be/oudecrossmotoren2/











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Sunday, 23 May 2010

Tattoo Artist of the Week - David Palmer


Meet 23-yr old tattoo artist David Palmer of Orlando.
Tattooing, Drawing, Surfing, Skating, & Stunting
are his favorite activities.


His "Tatto Of The Week" was a teamwork design
inked by Kirbdawg Bauereiss at Lil Kats Tattoo,
where David works as an apprentice artist. 

Lil Kats Tattoos - 7608 Aloma Ave. - Winter Park, Florida
Call: 407- 637-2865 ‎

Some of the ink David slings.


 
Here's a drawing and some of the ink by Kirbdawg.

Blankets To The World

Brothers of the Third Wheel is the largest trike organization in the world. BTW USA Trike Week in an annual event in May - June in Branson, MO.

BTW Europe's Trike Week is held every July in Vaestervik, Sweden.

"Blankets To The World" is the official charity for "Brothers of the Third Wheel Trikers & Bikers Association Europe & Overseas"

"The idea is to collect blankets, sleeping-bags & tents on bike & trike-meetings and to donate them locally to homeless children and families," said Hoagie Ceo BTW-EOS.

"This is a growing problem in western cities and societies. In Germany alone there are 9,000 street kids with a big number not accounted for.

"We have setup a paypal donation button on our homepage http://www.btw-triker.org/ All donations go directly to the cause. The group will also accept new or clean blankets and clothing. Contact: btw-triker@gmx.de to find out how you can get involved today!

"All european chapters are participating, and we hope everybody else around the world will want to get involved," said Hoagie.

Brothers of the Third Wheel was founded in 1983 by Jim Sickler in the United States and is the largest independent trikes organization in the world, with more than 6,000 members worldwide.
Jim & Lady Sickler in Ava Missouri are International Directors for USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and UK - BTW Trikers & Bikers Europe & Overseas (BTWEOS) was built in 2002 with the CEOs Hoagie & Manuela, who are responsible for all other worldwide chapters.

Brothers & Sisters are all equal members, and nobody is discriminated on the basis of his skin color, race, religion, etc. The the main focus of chapters in Europe, is the integration and equality of disabled people and lobbying with the various bodies and agencies and organizations.

In addition, B.T.W. works with other motorcycle clubs and organizations such as ABATE, COC, MAG, NABD, Biker-Union, HOG etc. for the respectful coexistence of Bikers and Trikers.

BTW USA Trike Week in an annual event in May - June in Branson, MO.
BTW EOS's Trike Week is held in conjuntion with MCDagarna every July in Vaestervik, Sweden. Details: http://www.btw-triker.org/

Saturday, 22 May 2010

Apple Jam - Wounded Warrier Project

King Blossom Guitars Presents the 2nd Annual APPLE JAM - July 10th Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103 Newbury, NH - Benefiting Wounded Warrier Project.

Dan Lawson Band, YouTube's Riffguy, Little Memphis, Last Kid Picked, Southern Breeze, Samuel Bowen and special guests. This is a rain or shine event with tented stage. The chairlift will also be operating (weather permitting). Food and refreshments available. For more information and advance tickets sales visit kingblossomguitars.com - $20 in advance, $25 at gate if tickets are available.

Classic Flat Track BSA Twins

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Short video on some classic bsa flat trackers ! Music by Johnny Black



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Friday, 21 May 2010

Ossa Desert

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Gianni send us this picture of his restored ossa ( aft6er villa 250, bultaco alpina, fantic, montesa 123...) what do you say ?
Gianni is from Isola della Scala - Verona- Italy



The Ossa firm was a strong supporter of all forms of motorcycle sport including: road racing, motocross, enduro and observed trials. Their first success came at the 1967 24 Hours of Montjuich on the streets of Barcelona. Against all the major Spanish factories, Ossa motorcycles finished a surprising first and second. Inspired by this success, the factory decided to compete abroad in order to make inroads into the international market.



They achieved early success in Grand Prix road racing, competing with an innovative monocoque-framed bike designed by GirĂ³'s son, Eduardo and ridden by Santiago Herrero. Herrero won four 250cc Grands Prix with Ossa before he died while competing at the 1970 Isle of Man TT. The loss of their star rider affected the Ossa team so much that they withdrew from road racing altogether.




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