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Mad props to Red Bull Detroit for doing what myself and I know others, have wanted to do since we were kids: To Ride the Silver Dome! For those who who don't know, the Silver Dome is the old Detroit Lions Stadium. Every time I came to the SD growing up, I couldn't help but size up every wall, stairs or rails in a Tony Hawk Pro Skater kind of way. Always imagining that I could actually land all of these tricks without totally killing myself. Now years after the dome has retired. Red Bull chose one special kid to fullfill my childhood dream. This lucky duck is a local Detroit BMX rider is named Tyler Fernengel!
Again mad props to everyone involved. We are full of envy and we are definitely "Not" going to break in as soon as possible to ride it for ourselves! Check the video out here !
In May, we celebrate women who ride, and if there is anyone who deserves the spot light for advocating women riders, it's Alicia Mariah Elfving. Her website, aptly named after her own moniker "The Moto Lady", is a collection of all things motorcycle. She promotes a sense of community for female riders, giving gear and industry reviews, and gives a venue for aspiring riders to talk and discuss the best ways to break into this lifestyle.
When you peruse her website, you will find it hard to escape pics of her and her beloved Ducati Monster 750, which she overhauled from one end to the other. It was this build that actually caught my eye and caused me to start following her on Instagram (@motolady). Her dedication and determination with this build was inspiring and gave hope to someone like me who gets frustrated at the simplest mechanical set backs. Whether you're into cruisers or sport bikes, it's hard not to appreciate this bike from head light to tailpipe.
Alicia recently released shots from a collaboration she did with the motorcycle documentary team at Stories of Bike, so make sure to swing by her website for updates, and check out what she's doing to elevate women's motorcycle culture.
Ride safe
-Justynn
Possibly one of my favorite photographers to follow is Portland's Lanakila Macnaughton. One look at her Instagram @fevvvvaa and you will see why. At first look, it's hard not to scroll through pic after pic of women tearin it up on bikes. But it's actually so much more than that.
Armed with her Hassleblad, she takes to the road to document female riders for The Women's Moto Exhibit. She captures absolutely amazing shots of women living life on the road and riding free of everything. She has helped develop a culture where women are not afraid to embrace the "born to be free" motorcycle culture.
With International Female Riders Day come and gone this month, I would like to invite you to take a look and celebrate someone who helps to elevate this lifestyle, and brings the beauty and freedom of these riders to light. You can check for updates right here
Hey y'all, as a part of this weeks Man Mountain take over, I caught up with guitar player Mike Reaume to discuss the Honda CX. Both Mike and Man Mountain bassist David Reaume own and ride the Honda CX, which is the 80 degree VTwin little brother of the Honda Goldwing series. After tearing it up on the back roads of south east michigan, we stopped for a drink and some food and talked a little about his go to bike
"What do you like most about the Honda CX?
How different it is. I love the transverse vtwin. Being that it is shaft drive and liquid cooled, it makes for a really fun ride.
"How do you feel about how the cx has taken over the CB to become the new Honda project bike?"
It really makes sense. It's just a different kind of motorcycle from honda and can be easily converted to about anything you want.
"What do you plan on doing to your cx?"
Swapping out to Mikuni carb kits and true dual exhaust. Eventually I want to switch to a tracker seat and strip it out to a scrambler.
"What bike would you get, money not being a factor?"
The bmw r9t. I just love the bmws. There is something so special about the boxer motor. It's a perfect blend of classic and sporty
Thanks for sticking with us all week for our Man Mountain take over, and don't forget to check out their new song here!
Ride safe
-Justynn
River Road Ice House New Braunfels, Texas, on Saturday March 28th hosted the second annual Giddy Up Vintage Chopper fest. Riders from all over the country rode in to experience a day sharing drinks and swapping stories about life on road the and bike builds both new and old.
The most notable of the builds was the breath taking 1969 Generator Shovelhead Chopper, built by Matt Jackson of the Austin Speed Shop, and a fully rebuilt Panhead motor built by Dan "Bacon" Carr at DC Choppers.
There is nothing more inspiring than being amongst a thousand strangers who can come together in the spirit of the classic chopper lifestyle, and treat each other as old friends. Check them out and make sure to save the date for next years Giddy Up!
Ride safe
-Justynn
The first bike I ever owned was a Honda CB750c. It was a cruiser, and at the time, not my taste, but I definitely loved it. From the moment that I parked that bike in my friends garage, I started tearing it apart. I grew up loving the look of flat trackers and scramblers, so I became acquainted with my bike, and got to work.
There were moments where I wanted to kick the bike on its side and just set it ablaze, and there were other moments where everything came together so perfectly. More times than not, the frustrating moments were the ones that have the most memorable stories. I was lucky to have friends that would come over and guide me or jump in and help tear down this bike, and rebuild it as I dreamed. This aspect of the riding community is one of my favorite parts: the stories of riding and brotherhood.
Every bike has a story to tell, and every rider has a handful of stories to go along with the bike, and the artists at Stories of Bike are passionate about telling those stories. Shot mostly in Australia, they beautifully document riders, explore their bikes, and talk about what drives their obsession.
Riding, for me, is all about the trip. Short or long, it doesn't matter. Two wheels, an engine, and the pavement underneath of you. You are connected to the road by nothing more than that. You see everything, you feel every bit of it. It means so much more than just getting from point A to B, it's an experience. There are days that all I could think about is getting off of work, packing up my bike and leaving for the weekend, just ride someplace new and discover.
What if you found out that there was so much uncertainty in your future, and being told by doctors that you wouldn't live to see 30? Aileen of The Moto Quest had to face that reality, and dealt with it head on.
Instead of letting tragedy hold her back, she decided to embrace life and move forward. She has chosen to pack up her Honda CD250U and travel the four corners. Her bravery to set out with no real plan, and to just follow the road to where it takes her is absolutely inspiring.
Please take a few minutes to check her out, and share her story with others
Jeremiah Armenta is another one of those guys that I'm sure you've heard of but deserves a shout out anyways! Like a lot of chopper folks started out in his garage, now he has bikes and customers all over the world. In my opinion this guys doing it right, with help from his friends Love cycles has just moved in too his new spot in Phoenix. If you're in the area go pop in and check out the chopper goodies, or grab a coffee from their little coffee corner.
Don't be a square, Jammerz
Last February my wife and I had the opportunity to make the pilgrimage to Milwaukee. Best known for Harley Davidson and all the beer, and the host of our final destination the Mama Tried motorcycle show! The atmosphere and the bikes at the show were killer. Tattoos getting blasted, beers getting smashed, and amazing two wheeled machines every where you looked. I can't think of a place if rather be or any other place you should be this year when it all happens again!
Go check out the website for details. Hope to see you there!!
Don't be a square, Jammerz
Show class magazine is the real deal, if you like choppers and boobs this is for you! Every issue is out of this world with the coolest bikes and amazing photography and great articles. One of my favorite things they do is the Show class peoples champ.
This is a contest that gives garage builders a chance to have their bike put in the invited builders area at the born free show. Long story short these guys are the chopper mag for the people so go give them a follow and buy some stuff!
Dont be a square, Jammerz
Soo this documentary from Dice and Wild Honey has been out for a few years, but it's still one of my favorite modern day chopper flicks. I've talked about a few guys in the film on here already but this lets you jump into their lives and might show you some people you've never heard of. Give it a watch it's worth it!
Don't be a square, Jammerz
So this isn't my usual chopper/Harley rant but a few weeks ago I met up with a new friend and he introduced me to the greatness that is known as the RD350 I just can't get over how cool a 2 stroke street bike is! Sean Byers basically completely rebuilt this orange RD and it's sooo rad!
After I realized how cool these bikes were I did what every self respecting motorcycle fiend does...try to find one for sale. Nothing yet, but while looking I did find this awesome RD that Brew Bikes put together for the ton-up show at sturgis.
Don't be a square, Jammerz
Max Schaaf runs 4q conditioning out of oakland california. Max is a pro skate boarder, gnarly painter, and excellent bike builder. This dude has built so many killer bikes but the blue knuckle above is one of my favorites, my other is the black 4q knuckle with the twisted pipes. The best thing about Max's bikes is that they get ridden! He's made multiple trips across the country on his bikes. Go check out 4q you won't be disappointed.
Don't be a square, Jammerz
The papa glide was built for born free 6 by the dynamic Detroit duo Ry seidler of RAS and Brad Richards The Zen Of Neato. This beautiful 58 pan head has so many incredible details that took hours and hours to fabricate. The headlight nacelle sets of the front end, the shifter in the tank blows my mind, and the exhaust and rear fender are so killer. This vintage sport bike inspired chopper esque machine along with the guys that built it are putting Detroit on the motorcycle map.
Don't be a square, Jammerz
Tom Fugle Is one of the most bad ass guys to live this chopper life. Tom has been building and riding choppers for the last 50 years and at 72 he still rides rigid bikes. His latest creation is the Double diamond that he built for born free 6. This panhead is other worldly from the engine to the frame to the iridescent multi spectral paint Tom created. At born free 6 the Double Diamond won its self and Tom a trip to the moon eyes show in Japan. a well deserved honor for one of the pioneers of custom Harleys and choppers in general. Just so you know what this guys all about ill leave you with this quote "I love to build and ride choppers, as it is an expression of my art. I guess that's because I've always been artistic. I feel that those who ride stock bikes must be autistic. So what I'm trying to say is; "Ride choppers or fuck off!"
Jason webber is the guy behind At The Risers out of Anaheim, California. All though I don't know him personally, from everything I've seen, read, and heard this dude is awesome. At The Risers makes a ton of cool chopper stuff and Jason builds some gnarly bikes like his knuckle Head he calls "Triclops". In the chopularity contest this dude doesn't take him self to serious and always kills it! So give him a follow and buy some stuff!
Don't be a square, Jammerz
