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Cool old footage

2011-07-20T15:58:00.001-07:00

Pretty much sums it up...

2011-07-06T14:49:00.001-07:00

Party-time

2011-06-17T09:03:00.000-07:00

Get out there and get those machines broken in so you can rip through the canyons over at Born Free 3.

F is for Friday

2011-06-17T08:59:00.000-07:00

...or FantASStic!

Born Free 3

2011-06-16T11:28:00.000-07:00

Just over a week away and guys are already trecking across country. Safe travels to all who are riding out. I am pretty pumped to see all the bikes this year.

1991

2011-06-15T12:23:00.000-07:00

This is when Spring Break used to be amazing. Hot Pink everywhere and giant parties in Mexico, Carribean, Pnama City Beach, etc. Bring it back! haha

Crazy Arnold...

2011-06-09T21:08:00.000-07:00

Another

2011-06-03T12:59:00.000-07:00

Friday closer to Born Free 3 and I have been stuck in the office. Going to be a mad dash if I can get it together before the 25th. Either way I look forward to going and seeing all the incredible bikes...not to mention some of the ladies walking around!

Rake it don't Brake it!

Skinny

2011-06-01T08:16:00.000-07:00

Cigarettes are cool. So are passenger handles...

Go to the beach!

2011-05-27T10:23:00.000-07:00

It's Memorial Day weekend. Get down near the water where there are half naked women!

Super heroes do exist!

2011-05-26T11:37:00.000-07:00

New Wonder Woman?

Raising Hell!

2011-05-26T10:14:00.000-07:00

This is going to be one fun day. Come out to Milestone MX park on June 11, 2011 for The Annual Hell On Wheels Rally Race, Pageant, and Hot rods. For more info. GO HERE!

Great Scott!!

2011-05-25T12:37:00.000-07:00

30 Days until Born Free 3

And the winning ticket is...

Convertible Triumph

2011-05-23T09:42:00.000-07:00

Letting the top down

Village of the Panmed

2011-05-20T13:21:00.000-07:00

Firday is here and there is a lot going on this weekend. Stay safe and have some fun.

This Sunday!

2011-05-19T09:56:00.000-07:00

Go to the City of Orange this Sunday if you are in town. All these sponsors are some of the coolest guys I have met. Definitely going to be a fun crowd.

Hanford Swapmeet

2011-05-18T09:54:00.000-07:00

Hope to see some of ya'll out there. I need to find a seat and some unique foot pegs:

More info HERE

Slippage...

2011-05-16T13:42:00.000-07:00

Big guns!

Fun times

2011-05-10T16:35:00.000-07:00

Not sure who owns this one, but I want to build one of these to jump and rip around on for a daily driver. Probably get myself in some trouble, but you never know until you try.

Stay Cool

2011-05-10T09:31:00.000-07:00

All aboard!!!

2011-05-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

I would like this train to be my daily commute...

Low Light

2011-05-06T09:04:00.000-07:00

More fun with Canon 7D

Happy Cinco de Drinko

2011-05-05T11:02:00.000-07:00

Red wine and a sombrero... 2 staples for a good time.

The truth hurts...

2011-04-29T07:58:00.001-07:00

...Or does it?

Road Shots

2011-04-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

Messed around with a Gopro attachment on Josh's Pan. Pretty happy with how the footage comes out. Look forward to trying it out at some cool spots.

After Party! Born-Free 3

2011-04-27T14:26:00.000-07:00

After Born-Free 3 be sure to head over to Cook's Corner for the Dice After Party. Also, pick up some of the latest Dice apparel right HERE!

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Good for "The Body"

2011-04-20T15:50:00.000-07:00

Jesse "The Body" Ventura makes me want to drink:

Another...

2011-04-19T11:18:00.000-07:00

7D practice shot

HK Hoedown

2011-04-18T09:32:00.000-07:00

Cruised out to the Hippy Killer Hoedown in Winchester on Saturday. Was a pretty hot day out there, but no shortage of cold beer. Probably drank a few too many, managed to stay on my feet and then eventually make it home. This was my second year there and I will be back if they put this event together again.

Beads

2011-04-15T15:25:00.000-07:00

I wish the Born Free show would adopt a mardi gras or wet t-shirt theme. Or just combine them both and hopefully it ends up like this:

This weekend

2011-04-15T09:49:00.000-07:00

Was a great time last year, should be another fun one. Hippy Killer Hoedown!

Strong

2011-04-14T15:23:00.000-07:00

Tanked

2011-04-14T11:33:00.000-07:00

Heading to the shop tonight to work on my much neglected 2 wheeler.

Brass Lights

2011-04-13T11:19:00.000-07:00

Got to use a Canon 7D this past weekend. Not entirely sure what I am doing yet, but it seems like a great camera for the price. Josh's Panhead and custom sissy bar.

Watersports

2011-04-12T14:14:00.000-07:00

Not sure if this is a motorcycle loving mermaid or just someones attempt and an artsy photo... Whatever it is, I like it!

Early Release

2011-04-10T22:18:00.000-07:00

Last night at Utility Board Shop in Upland CA they released the Vans 4Q/Utility Sk8-mid. I was messing around with Canon 7D and threw this together. Shoe looks great. Comes with Guardian bell, signed note from Max Schaaf, and a Vans/4Q shop rag.

Vans 4Q Sk8-Mid Early Release from Utility Board Supply on Vimeo.

Bottoms up

2011-04-05T08:43:00.000-07:00

Posers...nice

Live Wire

2011-04-04T13:47:00.000-07:00

Spring Fever!

Born Free Video xtras

2011-03-24T11:03:00.000-07:00

We were messing around with the camera on the way out to film the hitch hiking video. This is the road to Oak Canyon Ranch:

Cold Morning???

2011-03-23T08:16:00.001-07:00

Grab a sweater

Repeat...

2011-03-21T11:52:00.000-07:00

I am sure we have all already seen this video on Max's blog. But I think it turned out really good, so I am reposting. And they are almost here!!! CLICK FOR MORE

Small World?

2011-03-21T11:47:00.000-07:00

Pretty crazy little video I came across. I think I see some similarities...

Superman...

2011-03-15T12:49:00.001-07:00

These could come in handy:

Sweet Hitch Hiker

2011-03-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

Filmed & Edited by Marque see more @ Theroachclipz

Underground

2011-03-10T09:07:00.000-08:00

Thanks Nate

FRIDAY NIGHT THROWDOWN from Scott Cramer on Vimeo.

Job Perks

2011-02-28T11:18:00.000-08:00

Is this a cigarette ad? Whatever it is, I wish they would make more like it!

Launching...

2011-02-23T08:48:00.000-08:00

Here is one way to get over the hump day:

F*ck yeah Garage Party!

2011-02-16T08:03:00.000-08:00

Just saw this post on the Born Free Show Blog:
"Mark the date March 12 th. from 3 - 8 pm. We will be having a Born Free Knucklehead unveiling @ The Garage Company 956 Hyde Park Blvd. Inglewood CA. 90302.We will selling posters w/tickets, giving away the custom painted tank by Harpoon & Lowbrow ( 2 posters/tickets enters you) and also having food & refreshments.Yoshi and company put on a very nice spread and are really excited about the bike build and all of us getting together.Please come out sit on your bike and get your chance to win it ."

If you haven't been to the Garage Company, this would be the time to go. Its like a musem of rad motorcyle parts and history. And you can even buy bits of history while you are there. Definitely worth checking out!

Catching up...

2011-02-16T07:57:00.000-08:00

I have been busy at work for the past few months and haven't made much time for bikes and blogs. I am definitely having withdrawals. And more importantly, I think I have got Born Free Fever! This years show is sounding like a blast. I have to go to a wedding June 24th in Santa Barbara and then jetting down early in the morning on Saturday for the show. Actually half of the wedding party is coming down with me. Should make for nice scenic day. Get to start from up the coast and make my way to the beautiful Irvine lake. And speaking of nice scenery:

Chino

2011-02-08T13:22:00.000-08:00

Been way too long. This winter has been a couple weeks of rain with a whole lot of nice sunny days. Time to get back at it and start cruising around.

First Ride

2011-01-24T16:21:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all who made it out. Great weather and a pretty relaxing day

Born Free 3 Limited

2011-01-19T17:25:00.000-08:00

This Saturday Only at the First Ride event in Downtown Upland CA noon to 5PM. Get your limited Born Free 3 T-Shirt and raffle tickets!!

First Ride RESCHEDULED!!

2011-01-12T13:46:00.000-08:00

First Ride has been rescheduled and has teamed up with the fellas over at Dice and their issue 36 release party! Check the new flyer and we hope to see you January 22nd Noon to 5PM in downtown Upland CA for Born Free Poster sales, Music Vans and good times, then over to Rte 66 bar in Duarte for the Issue 36 release party for Dice Magazine!

Dice Magazine

2010-12-01T15:31:00.000-08:00

Utility Board Shop came out with some sweet Retro van decks. All 3 are famous, but the Dice one really stands out. I just got mine today. Get your own RIGHT HERE!!

Slab City II rerun

2010-11-17T13:54:00.000-08:00

I am sure the majority of you have seen this, but for those who missed it. Here is a pretty cool video from Slab City Riot II.

These are good!

2010-11-16T09:07:00.001-08:00

Vans Syndicate has teamed up with WTAPS to come out with another run of super limited shoes. These Syndicates are available in store only and will be at only 4 Utility locations(Covina, La Verne, Upland, Palm Desert). In Stores 11/17/10!! WTAPS has a unique philosophy in where they "try to maximize the potetntial of things within the limits of the design. To learn more about WTAPS, CLICK HERE! Check out the always popular Mid and the amazing new Premium Leather Authentic with yellow foxing stripe. I am really feeling the authentics, a unique design on a timeless favorite.

Friday Funday

2010-11-12T17:15:00.000-08:00

A little weekend video by Brixton and a loevely matching pair:

Brixton Holiday 2010 from BRIXTON on Vimeo.

Old Tricks

2010-11-09T07:54:00.000-08:00

All these UFC kids running around these days. All it takes is some good sales techniques and convincing. Then you have all the advantage you need:

Born Free 3 Flyers

2010-11-05T15:31:00.000-07:00

I saw some sweet flyer on the Born Free blog that people drew for this years event. Check them all out RIGHT HERE.
I like this one:

Fun Buns

2010-11-05T15:12:00.001-07:00

Hooray it is Friday! I hope this is the direction of future bike get togethers. Born Free pt 3 maybe? haha

Safety First

2010-10-22T13:31:00.000-07:00

Helmets save lives... and can also be used when you catch yourself in need of a brown bag for some dicey ladies:

Spy Like Us

2010-10-22T13:21:00.000-07:00

Top Secret mock up photo:

Diamonds are forever

2010-10-15T12:31:00.000-07:00

Women need to start wearing these again. Look how happy it makes her...

Knock Knock

2010-10-13T07:54:00.000-07:00

SURPRISE!

Bars and Headlight

2010-10-12T13:31:00.001-07:00

Slowly but surely she is coming together.

King of Lounge

2010-10-07T15:07:00.000-07:00

If you don't know who Tony Cliftin is... Go research it. I really want to see this show.

Nice Jugs

2010-10-05T15:19:00.000-07:00

Chained up

2010-10-04T14:59:00.001-07:00

Didn't have much time at the shop this weekend. Stopped by for a bit and cleaned up the inner primary and hooked up some chains so I can see where my fender mounts need to be made. Headed back to shop tonight.

1943 WW2 VW Schwimmwagen

2010-10-04T11:13:00.000-07:00

Wow I need to put this on the bucket list too. Check out all the photos of this guy here
David Schwimmervagon?

Happy Fried Day

2010-10-01T11:03:00.001-07:00

Wow those are some creepy little hands, and you know you are at the fair when you come a cross a gem of an advertising campaign like this one.

Relax

2010-10-01T10:51:00.000-07:00

Its almost the weekend, so get out there and relax!

Diggin' it

2010-09-28T14:02:00.000-07:00

Nice Cups

2010-09-28T13:43:00.000-07:00

My Race set made it in and went together pretty easily. Tackiling one thing at a time, slow build since the last couple times I had been rushing it.

"ooooh what a lovely tea party"

Killer Boots Man!

2010-09-27T17:14:00.001-07:00

Pretty awesome commercial:

Thanks Don

Ama gonna have a good weekend!

2010-09-24T15:25:00.001-07:00

Smooth

2010-09-24T09:24:00.001-07:00

the 80's

2010-09-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

Got my dude pistons set and the barrels in place(.080 Over). Found some front motor mounts and race set, just waiting for delivery.

Laid Back

2010-09-22T15:37:00.000-07:00

Born Free Panhead

2010-09-22T15:13:00.001-07:00

I got a Flip Camera for Xmas last year and I hadn't used it much. I did mess around when they were building the Born Free Pt 2 Bike. I plugged in the camera the other day and I used the flip software and complimentary music to mix the clips together. Pretty cheesy edit, but I had to see what it was about. I saw a post on how to build your own camera stabilizer. I need one of those and I will start bringing this little HD guy around with me.

Born Free Panhead FLIP test from Chino Fab Shop on Vimeo.

A little Shining for the rebuild

2010-09-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

Waiting on some front engine mounts and neck cups. Progress is slow and stedy, but I am liking how it is looking so far.

Hose in Different Area Codes

2010-09-21T17:26:00.000-07:00

Hoser

Little Progress

2010-09-17T13:23:00.000-07:00

Got to the shop last night and put motor an trans in for a "light mock-up" Headed to El Camino this weekend looking for a couple trinkets. Get back to it Sunday or Monday.

Ass-tonishing Rear end

2010-09-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

Started going through my boxes to find all the pre unit parts. Bird hardtail showed up on Tuesday. Thanks Meatball

Good Form

2010-09-14T15:52:00.000-07:00

Power kicks come from a combination of greatness.
1. Denim Cut-offs
2. Miller High Life
3. Striped Socks
4. Work Boots
5. Block o' Wood

The Weekend

2010-09-10T08:44:00.000-07:00

Be sure and Buckle up out there!

Still Choppin'

2010-09-09T12:11:00.001-07:00

Check out some of these cool old chopper bicycles that John Brain has been building over the past 40 years. INTERVIEW

Nice Tail

2010-09-08T15:37:00.000-07:00

Just found out that my hardtail is in the mail and will arrive Monday. Time to get back in the garage.

Col' Kickin' it

2010-09-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

It's all about keeping it cool, even when you are just "posting up"

Summer Days

2010-08-30T10:36:00.000-07:00

Here is an old one I found. Chino fabshop fellas out for a cruise. I think this was summer 09'

Open Casket

2010-08-26T11:37:00.001-07:00

The Cheese will kill you!

Hooray...for Honda!

2010-08-25T12:47:00.000-07:00

...and boobs

Period Correct

2010-08-24T17:05:00.001-07:00

Looks like when you have your bike all original, the real party begins. Not too shabby.

Guns are Fun!

2010-08-23T11:33:00.000-07:00

When everything wasn't so politically correct:

It's Friday!!

2010-08-20T08:05:00.000-07:00

Get That all denim lace up Karate Ghee hemmed up and go kick this weekends' ASS!

Arrow Plains

2010-08-20T08:04:00.001-07:00

Knuckle Love

2010-08-19T12:58:00.001-07:00

Form Old Knuckles:To Grass Knuckles:
Gotta Love it!

Hooked Up

2010-08-17T07:49:00.000-07:00

Don't lose your keys. Grab yourself a Brixton Hitch right HERE

Flying!

2010-08-17T07:45:00.001-07:00

The weeks are Flying by. I need to get back to the shop and work on my bike so I can go out and ride!

Monday Madness

2010-08-16T11:42:00.001-07:00

Don't let your Mondays be a DRAG...
Its all about perspective!

One for the...

2010-08-13T10:08:00.000-07:00

Weekend!! Stretch out and reeeeelax!