‘Bout that time again, fellow vintage bike people. If you’re in Indy, or in riding distance, we’ll see you at the 6th Annual Indianapolis Rockers Reunion on May 19th, 2012. This year, we showed our support by designing the event logo and website graphics…you oughta see how the patches turned out (rad).
The grit and determination of old school metalworking is alive n’ well in Cliff Meyer’s 1976 CB550K cafe racer. Cliff owns and operates Meyerbuilt Metalworks, a metal fabrication shop where an oft-used English wheel awaits its next creative assignment. This li’l Honda is a great example of the unique craftsmanship that’s coming outta this up-and-coming Hoosier garage.
Before both feet were in the door, I knew we were in for a treat at the Dave Mungenast Classic Motorcycles Museum in St. Louis. We had less than 2 hours till closing time, which isn’t enough to take in the incredibly unique collection of over 200 motorcycles and tons of memorabilia packed into the old building’s 6,000 square feet. Man, why haven’t we been here sooner?
Hey, Rockers. Hey, Mods. Mark yer calendars for June 15th and 16th, 2012. We just cut this teaser vid for Martin and Larry, the guys at Steel Toe Press, who are putting on the 8th Annual Chicago Mods vs Rockers Vintage Motorcycle and Scooter Rally. Word on the street: it’s gonna be the best one yet.
It’s not often that we find automotive art that commands a second or third look. Jim McCoin’s metal sculpture not only captured our attention, it made us lean forward and study in total appreciation. Our curiosity about his motorcycle sculptures led to questions that Jim politely answered. Read on for insight about how his craft evolved into what you see today.
Roy Griffith owns The Turntable Shoppe in Indianapolis and rides a 1972 Triumph Bonneville. Analog music and vintage motorcycles are part of everyday life for Roy and he’s no stranger to the repairs and maintenance that come along with ’em.