Triton from Japan's BerryBad's Motorcycle

Triumph engine in a Norton featherbed frame. Cool work coming out of the custom shop BerryBad's Motorcycle in Japan.
More pics and info here:
http://www.streetride.jp/custom/custom-175/

"Blood and Oil" by Cale Glendening

"The crushing allure of pure acceleration. Chase. It. Down."

You'll watch this a few times. Guaranteed. Maybe just to hear the voice, but definitely to see the shots of vintage motorcycles flying by only to be stopped in super slo-mo. You might even try and write down some of the thoughts. But in the end, you'll get off your seat and go do the thing you know you should do.

Cale Glendening wants you to wake up, be more creative, and live. That's the inspiration and message of this wonderfully shot short film, Blood & Oil.

More info including the full text of the prose at Cale's blog: 

Walking Dead's Daryl Rides a Triumph...ish

The Walking Dead is back. If you're a fan of the show, you may be interested to know Daryl Dixon rides a vintage Triumph chopper motorcycle. Actually it's a Yamaha XS650 frame with a 1965-1970 Triumph Bonneville engine. The website EatSleepRide reports that prior to the fame and fortune acting has brought him, actor Norman Reedus regularly spun wrenches at a local motorcycle shop which served him as an income and soul food. Bits and pieces of the bike have changed through the 3 seasons, but the British engine and Japanese frame configuration remains the same.

The photos below show a Reedus astride his own Hammarhead Jack Pine Triumph not seen on the show. 

via LifestyleMirror

via FansOfTheWalkingDead

Triumpher Pics

More good stuff over at Triumpher.

2013 Ray Price Vintage Brit Gathering

Nice, brisk day for a get together at Ray Price Triumph.

2012 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

It was a beautiful day for riding in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA where distinguished gentlemen (and lady) thundered through downtown and across the countryside. The newly distinguished gentleman Adam Hawks did a great job organizing the event even if he did "look like he was going to church in Atlanta" as one rider put it. I thought his suit was... mesmerizing (see below).

There were too many distinguished characters to choose from, but two came out on top. Scott - the hideous girl in the kilt, and Mac. He had a pipe and a flower.

Adam Hawks

Rockerman #34

via OleHarland

The Downshift Cafe Racer Feature

This is admittedly an introduction to cafe racers from Motor Trend's The Downshift, but the shots are cool and the bikes are crackin'. You'll see Deus folks interviewed and some of the guys from the Venice Vintage motorcycle club as well.