Gone on Vacation

Hey folks, we're heading out on vacation and will be back to fill all existing orders by March 25th. Thanks for your support!

2013 Ray Price Vintage Brit Gathering

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

Do-It-Yourself Leather Battery Covers

I really like old, beat up leather details to contrast all the metal on a motorcycle. Leather battery boxes or covers can be made out of things like old ammo pouches or they can be handmade. The one pictured here is by Old Empire Motorcycles. Here's what you'd need to make your own. 

Old Empire Motorcycles 

There's a Tutorial at Boardtrack Primer for making the basic one shown below. Here's a little how-to:

1. Get some tooling leather or any 8 oz utility leather from Tandy Leather.

2. Using posterboard or heavy paper, cut a pattern

3. Trace the pattern onto your leather. Leave an extra 1/32" to fit your battery. 

4. Measure and mark your stitch holes with a ruler.

5. Use a leather punch (for big holes) or an awl (for small holes) to punch your stitching holes. 

6. Lace your preferred stitch pattern

7. Instead of stitching, you can use rivets and a hand riveter to fasten the sides together. 

Inspiration!
This one is from the Club Chopper Forums:

Other examples:

from Biker Net

WWII ammo pouches show how the leather parts are put together.

Steampunk-inspired pieces replace stitching with rivets.

HMT Art #21

Sale at HMT

Sale over at HMT. some shirts only $10!

Falcon Motorcycles: The Black

It took Ian Barry and nine individuals over a year to create this bike. When you see the details you'll understand why in the world of motorcycling, nothing compares to Ian Barry's creations.

"The Black Falcon was made from scratch around the engine of a 1952 Vincent Black Shadow. Everything apart from the engine, carbs and tires was designed by Ian Barry and made in house at his Falcon Motorcycles shop in Downtown LA, including the chassis, brakes, forks, tanks, and cylinders."
- Falcon Motorcycles.

Full photo gallery here.

1946 Royal Enfield Bobber for sale

$5500 or open to bike trades. Alex in Temecula, CA is selling his 1946 Royal Enfield bobber.
Call or text him at 951-two-94-096-eight (no email). He'll send you a video of the bike running.

I love the look of this bike. A dark, race horse with a little well-earned road grime.

"I did all [the restoration and customization]. It was a military surplus bike from the late 40s. When I got it, it did not run or ride, but now is as mechanically sound as a 66 year old motorcycle can be. As far as cosmetics, it's how I found it. Was able to look up some history: The [girder] forks are stock for that year and the front brake works, but the rear is better."

"This is a Bike that you don't see everyday. 1946 Royal enfield , 500cc, 4 speed, Magneto fired, kicker. This bike is the real deal and runs great! Title in hand. Serious buyers call or text for more info."