When Chris Rose of Caveman Custom Cycles bought this 1998 Dyna Low Rider back in 2006, his original intention was to clean up the bike, make some mild modifications, repaint it and put it up for sale at his shop in Warwick, Rhode Island. Continue Reading →
Come back in two months and this place will be a zoo with all sorts of folks vying for space to soak in the cool water, like dumplings chilling after cooking…
As a freelance photographer born and raised in New York City, Darius Vick
has been greatly inspired by metropolitan life and its rich culture.Vick
has spent the last three years chronicling the lives and the stories of the
modern black urban riding community through the lens of his camera.
Continue Reading →
Last Sunday morning in White City, I was sitting at the gas station waiting for some co-workers to show up for a ride. It’s not something we usually do together, but it seem like the thing to do. I always like being on main street on a Sunday as there is absolutely no one around. Every so often another local will drive by and a wave is exchanged. The sun was coming up and in a world of perfect alignment, it shines right down the middle of the street shining off the bricks and as I sit there I reflect on a life in this small town. Continue Reading →
Virtually everyone has heard of Route 66, or Highway 101 in California. They are both great and legendary roads, don’t get me wrong. But let me tell you about the other end of the “101”.
To learn more about Pete Hilton and his instruments, you can visit his website: Hilton Guitars…
This is the kind of work that just get us riled up and loving life - amazing!
Tagalong as this skilled film maker and his subject tell a story you can’t help but want more of.. both Marc and Steve are rulers – one for having lived the story, the other for teling it so damn well.
Thanks to JP and TSY for turning me onto these characters - you rule! Continue Reading →
I’d like to introduce you to Abby Clabough – a writer and a rider and a fine storyteller at that! - please welcome Abby to the 456dgree family! – steveb
Getting the flathead back on the road….
A friend of mine has an impressive collection of motorcycles. A couple of the later model Harleys he rides regularly. His ’46 Flathead has been registered continually for a few decades, but it hasn’t been on the road for about a year. As with anything, especially a 65 year old motorcycle, it needed a little coaxing…. Continue Reading →
The Indian Chief was produced from the 1920’s up until the Springfield factory ceased production in 1953. It is undoubtedly a motorcycle that well represents the type of design that was popular in America at the time, and you could say to some degree it has a philosophy that has continued to this day, with America’s love of bigger is better! Continue Reading →
I’ve been riding the shovel to work this week, a brutal 2.7 (yes, three measly miles) commute. And school’s out in something like three weeks. Rest is on the way….
Forty five degrees
Drilled and bored
This awesome machine
Keeps me on the road
Timed and tuned
For maximum power
Sparks ignite
Rolling thunder
Extension of being
Steel and chrome
Nuts and bolts
Tightened and torqued
Clutch the gears
Twist the throttle
Boot the shifter
Roads to conquer
Extension Of Being
~Sorez
We received an email inquiring about a bike build from an European woman who has a apartment in New York City. She wanted something reliable, comfortable and able to handle the rigors of New York traffic. Continue Reading →
As a freelance photographer born and raised in New York City, Darius Vick
has been greatly inspired by metropolitan life and its rich culture.Vick
has spent the last three years chronicling the lives and the stories of the
modern black urban riding community through the lens of his camera. Continue Reading →
I had an idea to put the word out that I would be looking for custom bikes to shoot while I was in Florida for Daytona’s Biketoberfest. By far the best place to further this goal in 2009, was to inform Cyril Huze, so that the plea could go out on the industries number one blog. It turned out to be one of my better inspirations, and threw up some stunning gems like this Buell Bobber. Continue Reading →
A lesson I learned a long time ago is that not everyone enjoys camping. Personally, I love it, and staying overnight in a motel just seems strange to me. But I found a website a couple of years ago, that covers the gambit of overnight lodging. Continue Reading →
Milan, Italy, May 1, 2012 – Pirelli returns to one of the most significant venues in its Formula One history this week for a three-day test at Mugello in Italy from May 1-3: the first time that in-season testing has been seen in Formula One since September 2008 (excluding last year’s Abu Dhabi young driver test). Continue Reading →
To learn more about Pete Hilton and his instruments, you can visit his website: Hilton Guitars…
Through one of the sites/feedsI subscribe to, Orlando Uy came on my radar and I was captivated by his excellent work. His wonderful POV of the Philippines is truly worth the investment in a few moments of your time.
See Orlando’s blog here: A walk with my camera
I learned about him here: Digital Photography School
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What do two immortal baseball players have to do with writing? In the case of Satchel Paige, a perennial star of the Negro Leagues, the oldest rookie to play in the major leagues and an all-star well into his forties, it’s his famous saying:
“Don’t look back, something might be gaining on you.” Continue Reading →
George, owner of Chaops Cycles relates: customer came in with donor bike and was looking to build a bike for as cheap as possible, not much of a story to it….
We built him a bike that has decent power to weight ratio for little money with more details than a high dollar billet barge
Another great party is in the books, and we’re all tired but smiling. It’s time to wrap our heads around the good time and remember having fun with our friends. The party “officially” started Saturday, but a lot of folks took advantage of the free camping all weekend and came out Friday. Continue Reading →
Dave Gutter come by theEvolvement radio studio on December 20th with his daughter to perform the beloved Christmas track “Grand-ma got run over by a Reindeer”. Dave currently plays in The Rustic Overtones, and will be touring all summer with the band. Dave always come dressed to impress, so check out this video to see how Dave make s a splash appearance in a very bright suit.
This is what happens when people like steveb get in the way of “real” photographers like Shooters Images!
I love Mondays, getting things like this from our contributors (in this case from Rob Campbell) make my day.. lol… riding season is here! – steveb
“Hey Stephen:No writting entry. Wiped out! Have fun. Rob “
As a freelance photographer born and raised in New York City, Darius Vick
has been greatly inspired by metropolitan life and its rich culture.Vick
has spent the last three years chronicling the lives and the stories of the
modern black urban riding community through the lens of his camera. Continue Reading →
Shooters Images captures Sturgis…
The sun has finally shown itself upon my mountain top home. Spring rains have washed the earth and those sleeping seeds and bulbs deep within have poked their sweet little heads up to say hello and bathe in the warmth of new beginnings. How I love this time of year, although there is much work to be done the earth is moist and forgiving and the weather is calling for company. Weeding, tilling, planning, seed starting and dreaming of the bounty of summer to nourish my family and my soul. Continue Reading →
Rye Airfield is THE place if you want to skateboard vert in New England. Reel Theory Productions caught up with Zac Rose at his home training ground and got to film this after hours commercial. Zac comes here to skate because this is the only pipe at his level that he can train on when looking to make his way onto the Dew Tour skate competition scene. Check out the video, and subscribe to our RTP page!
Christian sends us this tease of what is looking to be an outrageous seat for an overseas client. Killin’ it! Call Xian Leather if you need the good goods.
Spring is here. As a biker we live for these days and of course take full advantage of them. But where does the time go? On the weekend I wake up in the morning, try to get some things done around the house, run some errands and hopefully get a ride in sometime. Not always. It never fails that some things don’t get done, whether it’s intentional or not. Continue Reading →
As a freelance photographer born and raised in New York City, Darius Vick
has been greatly inspired by metropolitan life and its rich culture. Vick
has spent the last three years chronicling the lives and the stories of the
modern black urban riding community through the lens of his camera. Continue Reading →
Many people are surprised when they discover that this speed icon Suzuki Hayabusa street bike, has been built by legendary American custom bike builder and painter Dave Perewitz; but they really shouldn’t be, as it only shows that Dave has his finger on the pulse of what is new and happening in today’s custom bike world. Plus, in such dire economic times, who would be dumb enough to turn away work just because it didn’t come with a Milwaukee built V-Twin engine? Continue Reading →
This interactive and informal discussion focuses on how graffiti has influenced my development as a collage artist, letterist and illustrator. The talk will explore my techniques and unorthodox practices using hand lettering in relationship to my fine art and commercial art. Continue Reading →
Well May is here. May – that’s right, ruminate on that.
This month starts with a bang, and that is not a good thing in this case. Young Aidan Jack Seeger has passed on. This 7 year old, fought a heroic yearlong battle with ALD, a nasty-ass brain disease and succumbed to its effects on April 29. Continue Reading →
Shooters Images captures Sturgis…
Will Daily stops by the Evolvemnet Radio Studios on December 20th to perform one of his favorite tracks “300 dollar man”. WIll will be touring this summer performing live at a bunch of local and national events. Watch this video to see what Will has been up to lately.
I have told people many times about how my old 73 Beezer 650 Thunderbolt was about the best handling bike I ever had. That’s her in the pics, while she isn’t the sweetest looking bike I have ever had, she was by far the best handling, in an almost psychic way. I have rubbed pipes and pegs on other bikes before and since. Continue Reading →
To learn more about Pete Hilton and his instruments, you can visit his website: Hilton Guitars…
To your knees dogs, the king is coming! Blown away, does not really come close to the feelings evoked when I first set eyes on this, Warren Lane, hand crafted motorcycle. And hand crafted it is, from the heavily modified early 1934 VLD Harley-Davidson springer front end, through the ‘one-of-a-kind,’ twisted stainless steel frame, yes! Stainless steel!!! to the trick tail light, and super short fender at the rear. But there are so many more one-off, and hand-fabricated parts on this bike it will be hard to mention them all. Continue Reading →
I’m never sure I’m drawing mirrors the right size, in spite of the fact that Jones’ bike (or one an awful lot like it) lives in my garage. One way to solve that little dilemma is to actually put my ass in the saddle once in a while. Continue Reading →
Shooters Images has a wide variety of machines cross its path… or backdrop as the case may be…
It is with great fanfare and hoopla that I present to you the talented and fun loving Darius Vick, chronicler and photographer of a scene that not too many moto-journo types dig into – the modern black urban riding community.. I am psyched to have Darius as part of the 45dgree family and I hope you are too – we will be publishing his images twice a week…… – stephen berner
As a freelance photographer born and raised in New York City, Darius Vick has been greatly inspired by metropolitan life and its rich culture. Vick has spent the last three years chronicling the lives and the stories of the modern black urban riding community through the lens of his camera.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with motorcycles. For the lost time beyond the memory of a two year old, family photos help tell the rest of the story. My Grandpa had been riding Harley’s since the 1930’s and my Dad and Uncle raced Triumph’s and Bultaco’s on the dirt tracks and TT’s around Southern California in the late 60’s. Continue Reading →
Me by Jeff Cochran/Speedking Continue Reading →
Toussaint the Liberator visits the Evolvemnet Radio studio on December 20th to perform his latest track “Nobody Knows”. Toussaint has been making some moves in the Boston scene with his multiple appearances at local festivals and here on Evolvement radio
Installed back in 1994, the 22amp Cycle Electric charging system on my 1986 FXR had finally given up the ghost by the end of the 2010 riding season. The packing in the regulator had started to melt and drip from the housing (but the unit continued to work!). I couldn’t complain, I’d gotten my moneys worth. For a part that lives in such a severe environment the 18 years of service is a testament to the quality and durability of Cycle Electric products.
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Condolences to our friends the Seegers on the loss of their son, Aidan.
Words simply don’t suffice in these instances, but I ask you all take a moment and wish godspeed to Aidan.
Love & Respect
To learn more about Pete Hilton and his instruments, you can visit his website: Hilton Guitars…
I took a blast around my favorite reservoir in squirrel country just the other day on my favorite machine, the FXR. It’s nice to have a Spring with no sand in the roads, and wouldn’t ya know it, the new Avon black banana peels seem to be working wonderfully… keeping me glued to the slippery slope. I will be doing a brief write up on these nice black donuts soon.
As an aside, after taking the FXR out for a brief local, “go get dinner makin’s run” Continue Reading →
Happy Friday!
How and where do you draw the line on a custom build? Does one go all out and ‘reinvent the wheel’ so to speak? Do you take a perfectly good running bike, strip it to the core and rearrange it? Continue Reading →
Charlemagne the eighth-century king said “Spices, the friend of physicians and the pride of cooks” This is so true, the amazing power of herbs and spices make them a must have in the kitchen. Might be time to take a look deep in the back of that spice cabinet and consider, out with the old and in with the new.
BillB, Prideful West Coast Operative writes in and shares…..
Just spreadin’ a little west coast pride. Yeah, I know the article says that the #1 pizza comes from Staten Island BUT – the second best is about 4 miles from my house. Damn good eats. You visit – I buy.
http://www.sbsun.com/ci_20396091/j-bariles-chicago-pizza-cooks-up-winner-one
Cheers!
Bill Continue Reading →
An abandoned coal mine stood within riding distance of my house as a kid. It was a huge trench thirty feet deep, fifty feet wide, and about two hundred feet long. The sides were steep with trails that ran between adolescent maple and oak trees, re-growth from clear cutting done decades before. Continue Reading →
Jake Smith is something of an anomaly, a guy who most certainly deviates from ones expectations. For a start, he is a Jewish skinhead, which in itself is unusual. He is also heavily tattooed, but loves to make artistic items of pottery, strange! The bottom line is, he doesn’t look like your typical biker, and certainly not what you would expect your custom bike builder to look like, but he is a biker through and through, and one hell of a talent with the spanners, lathe and welding torch. Continue Reading →
Have we known each other forever
Traveled the same roads together
Or does it just seem that way …
Your voice comforts my being
Your laughter touches my soul
Peace and harmony walk hand in hand
Every time that we talk.
You are on my mind every waking moment
And when I sleep I dream of you
You have reached a place I’ve kept hidden
Deep within my heart
I want to, long to, be by your side
Treat you like no man ever has
With love, respect, compassion and kindness
Hold you close and never let you go
Take you with me upon that journey
Together on down the road
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