Joe Dusk's Butane Lighter Bikes

Saw these sweet pics of Joe Dusk's Butane lighter motorbike creations.  Cool stuff bro. Next ones should be powered by butane.

Metal Head Fabrication XS650

Nick at Metal Head Fabrication designed and created this choice monster.  Digging the solid brass fender.
A quote from Nick: 'the forks were a fun project. the spring is a trailer leaf that's been cut in half.
having a custom spring made or getting a replica Indian spring could be an option,
but they can be pretty pricey. aside from being more affordable, I kind of like the shape
of the average leaf spring more than the flat ones. plus, making good use of parts intended
for something else just adds to that feeling of chopping!' - nick, metal head fabrication
Check them out here  The design of their site is pretty sweet.

Triumph lifestyle accessories' show

'cutlery' by i-chen yang

'bowls' by wa ya-lin

'hat stand' by elena matyas

'corkscrew' by nick orme

'scales' by john doherty

'coffee table' by zhan cheng

'turntable' by richard underhill

A few artists working with Triumph and The Birmingham Institute of Art and Design created some choice home products.  The students made these ingenious products from repurposed Triumph parts. Richard Underhill, Wa Ya Lin, Nick Orme, I-Chen Yang, Zhan Cheng, Elena Matyas, Jon Doherty, all contributed.  I'm headed to the garage after I post this to start my jive...

Maris Leather

I bought a pimp Polish 50 Zloty cuff from Maris a few years back at the Dally in the Alley. Since then I've gotten tons of compliments on it. He finally got a website up so folks can go get some choice leather goods for a fraction of what it would cost on any other coast then the 3rd coast. I never knew Antartica had skrillas. Check it here  Get yer billz on yo.

You can jump it, not ride on it.

Brooks Leather Tool Roll

When unforeseen complications strike while on a long motorbike trip, you won't have your entire MATCO box with you.  The kit under your pillion, or pannier is usually made from pressed steel, and will round off any fastener.  In comes the Brooks Tool Roll, made of European vegetable tanned leather. Made of substantial leather, the Tool Roll contains 3 tyre levers with spoke locating groove, spanners (8/9, 10/11, 12/13, 15), interchangeable phillips and flat nosed screwdriver, allen wrenches (sizes 8/6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 2.5) and spoke wrenches (dual size: 3.3 and 3.4 mm). Don't get me wrong, the tool kit won't enable you to replace the clutches on your 2010 Bonneville in the middle of Chile, but you could tighten up any loose bits along the journey.  Available in 3 colors for $170. 

KZ1000 Cafe up for Auction

this choice Martin framed Kz1000 was built on Cafe Racer TV on Discovery HD. They will be auctioning it off along with Santiago Chopper to raise money towards Curing Kids of Cancer. The auction will be at Mecum Auto Auctions in Kissimmee Florida in January 26-30.

Happy Turkey Day!

Ducati partnership with AMG

Gabriele del Torchio, President and CEO of Ducati came on stage  together with Ola Kallenius, CEO of Mercedes-AMG.  They announced their new closely knit partnership together.  From AMG becoming one of the Moto GP team sponsors to starting to include Ducati bikes at AMG events and vice versa. Phenomenal news!

Ecosse Moto Works Titanium Series $275K

Titanium Series  is the most expensive best looking motorcycle on earth. $275K and it's yours to blog about..
The Titanium Series is a combination of old-world craftsmanship and state of the art accuracy that effortlessly blend American muscle with exquisite lines, race-bred components and the first-ever all-titanium chassis and handcrafted titanium race exhaust. The result is a 2,150cc billet motor,  sitting in a 440 lbs chassis. creating a 200hp supercharged beast.
  Ohlins custom, fully adjustable Moto GP-grade suspension and the low, perfectly balanced chassis provide agile handling and predictable, confidence-inspiring riding dynamics. While short, precise shifts from the ultra-compact, proprietary six-speed trans, ensure a smooth ride. Braking is easy and enjoyable thanks to the billet ISR radial braking system complete with 12 individual brake pads up front for superior grip, plus adjustable lever reach and master cylinder  piston leverage allowing riders to decide how much effort is required to bring it all to a stop. Along with control, comfort is key, so each of the Titanium Series bikes is equipped with adjustable ergonomics and gel-padded seating. Each motorcycle in the series will have a Titanium Series RR Limited Edition and the serial number engraved into the handlebar clamp and VIN plate.

As the ultimate accessory to the ultimate street bike, B.R.M. the boutique French watchmaker I talked about earlier has incorporated the lines of the ECOSSE into a unique matching timepiece. The automatic chronograph's brushed-titanium bezel reflects the brushed titanium on the motorcycle chassis, and both bike and watch share the same color scheme. B.R.M. even constructed a face that reveals the watch's mechanics as an allusion to the motorcycle's exposed motor. The B.R.M., which has a large 48 mm hexagonal face, includes a special two-sided band: one black rubber and the other black leather with orange stitching and the other black leather, to match the seat of the ECOSSE. Each of the 10 watches made will be engraved with the same serial number as its corresponding motorcycle. Check out the Ecosse Moto Works here