Going to the Chicago launch event for the all new Bonnies and Thruxtons… Can’t wait!
November 3, 2015
The Eye of the Beholder
Beauty can only get you so far; to get the extra mile you also need some talent. The classic Bonnevilles have both in spades. This is the first antipodean advert for the sixties superbike I’ve seen. A nice different angle of the machine offering an anthropomorphic view. Though somewhat cycloptic…
November 2, 2015
Bane
Tom Hardy, who played a gruff low-key Mad Max earlier this year was seen at the Bonneville launch last week. Watch Bronson, Locke, or Warrior to see him in amazing roles.
October 16, 2015
Firecracker Red
As did heavy bombers wore nose art during WWII so too does this Bonnevilles owner has done with a polka-dotted bikini-clad brunette.
Cherry-pie…. Now I’m hungry!
October 11, 2015
Fairs fair
Contemplating a small fairing for the front of the Bonnie… Starting to look at options.. This Emgo/Acme type is a basic headlight mounted item.
The geometry may be a little high. But I can lower the light mounting ears a bit. This 750 is acting as a handy mock-up for me.
This, below, however would be the right direction! Fixed to the main frame and classic shape.
October 9, 2015
Friday Fez Fun
Salt Speedster Superstar: here’s the perfectly posed racing lass Gina Morill Olson with her Fez Monkey Racing’s Bonneville under a crystal blue sky atop The Flats in Utah. The teams money raising efforts included this Rosie The Rivetter inspired patch and sticker. Cool Stuff!
September 21, 2015
Framed
A mosaic of images to evoke the journey travelled yesterday.
“For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
September 20, 2015
Road Rode
Short Sunday jaunt to enjoy the late summer weather. No autumnal colors yet; but blue skies with fluffy clouds and a refreshing breeze to the moving air made for near perfect roads
I was able to capture some ‘on-the-move’ images to highlight the proceedings. The smile is obligatory for days like this!
I must also report that now I’m running a higher octane fuel (93) the bike is running so much better. Dean had noticed a rich smell to my exhaust as well as the dieseling or run-on after I was shutting down. I also experienced pinging when throttling up under load.
Deans Bonnie was running sweetly too.
September 14, 2015
Originality in experience
My ramshackle racer daydreams of its early existence as a clean factory model, such as this outstanding example. Complete in glossy finish any owner would be proud of. My Bonnie has a reborn character with oil under the fingernails and battle scars telling of an untold story describing a 70’s chopperization and unruly riding shenanigans. Like a dog from the shelter all I can offer is unconditional love when on rough running days or non-starting mornings…
September 13, 2015
1+1+1
Make three: we were joined in the Sunday ride by David and his stunning BMW R75\5. It was a gleaming Teutonic machine that stood out as the three of us louped along Highway 12 through Indiana into Michigan. The Triumph were like a couple of English terrier scamps to this smooth Powerful German Shepherd of a bike. The weather couldn’t have been better and the roads not too busy for this time of year.
September 9, 2015
Gas ‘er up!
We’re only half way through a short week after Labor Day weekend but we need a fuel stop… BP is known the world over a the premiere petrochemical company… Just don’t mention the Gulf! Ford GT in Porsche livery anyone?
September 3, 2015
Paws and Tails
Purr-fect! Ink print of Bonneville with le Chat Noir perched on pillion. Good graphic shape work to define the machine as well as the slinky feline passenger.
August 30, 2015
Manny’s
Overcast Sunday morning but dry roads seen us head north just into Wisconsin again to sample the breakfast fare at Manny’s Snack Shack in Twin Lakes. The titular owner is a flash of eggs, rashers, links and potato at the big griddle whirling away at the greasy orders. Patrons cram into the few available tables having coffees topped up, gazing at the odd collection of wall decorations. Mainly fire or police t-shirts, fishing trophys, or Da Bears team paraphernalia.
A big three stack of blueberry pancakes even beat me!
A real gem of a place though, and truly worthy of being a weekend morning ride destination!
August 24, 2015
From another point of view…
Noodling around on the Interweb yesterday I came across someone’s photos taken at the recent vintage motorcycle show. He had a photo of my Bonnie amongst his images; so it was quite refreshing to see it through someone else’s eyes. A familiar thing from a fresh perspective can help you see the everyday world differently. Photo by Martin Cimek who also illustrates all of the Steel Toe Press banners and poster.
He’s done all of the artwork for a decades worth of Mods vs. Rocker and Motoblot combined. I love the old time comic book ink & brush style with splashes of color and deep shadow.
August 22, 2015
Patched!
Next time I have an oil leak I’ll patch it with this embroidered item. Better pack the thimble next time I ride out!
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