"Russ Collins was one of the leading motorcycle drag racers and drag bike builders of the 1960s and ‘70s. His dual- and even triple-engine monster motorcycles, such as the Assassin, the Sorcerer and others, marked the apex of the outrageous drag racing motorcycle designs of the era." Via: bcmacsac1's photostream

Image from Beatles film "Yellow Submarine". The animation of film has sometimes falsely been attributed to the famous psychedelic pop art artist of the era, Peter Max; but the film's art director was Heinz Edelmann. Edelmann, along with his contemporary Milton Glaser, pioneered the psychedelic style for which Max would later become famous..

Via: D.C Wiki

UPDATE: A pair CX500 Cafe Racers. Now with link to build pics!

The last few CX Honda's I posted got quite a bit of attention so I thought I'd pass this pair along.  The pictures aren't the best resolution but I figured a few folks would be interested.  There was no other info with them.  I found them on an obscure thread over on ADV rider.

UPDATE:  I love these boards!  Thanks to Motosapiens in the comments section for  a link to the build pics of the first red CX.  Looks Great! 

Oh and be sure to Check our his blog as well! Some good stuff there! Merci Beaucoup!

Video Update to a Recent Triumph Post.

Found this video of a bike I posted on earlier over on the excellent (an all Italian) Ottonero Blog. He has a lot more pictures posted of this bike at the link. Please check him out!

The versatile XS650 as a Roadracer.

There's not much these bikes haven't been turned into. this is just a stunning roadrace build.

Gallery: Images from the San Diego History Archive.

Miller Service. 1939

Roy O'Hare on Excelsior Sweetwater track 1912

Hill climbing, 1920

San Diego Police Department "Knuckle-Heads"

Mrs. Arthur Fournier, circa 1925

Via: San Diego History.org

Riding the Machine into a bleak future. The art of Roger Dean. Via: Sci-Fi-O-Rama

Via: Tumblr

Christopher Custer ponders motorcycle design

Hot Wheels Battle Force 5: Teenagers on motorcycles save the world-yet again. Via: Coolest Toys.com

Via: Vespinoy

Spotted in Bangkok. Via: Rice Farm Tour 2008

"A camping holiday ideal for health and pleasure : touring by motorcycle, unpacking side-car in front of the tent" Via: Christchurch City Libraries

More Flawless Tritons, Race Replicas and Fellow Blogers!

I had the pleasure of finding a new blog specializing in smaller displacement bikes (mostly Honda's) called Chalopy.  I dropped Ralph an E-mail to see if I could post a few pics of his and he responded with a trio of outstanding photo's from his collection.  These are some really fantastic bikes!

Ralph wrote:
Thank you for your e-mail.
Your mcpoftd blog is kinda like motorcycle porn.. Very nice !
I am not to fond of 2-strokes though ;) Too much fumes.
Someone sent me pictures of a 6 cylinder Adler. The German owner simply mated three 2-cylinder engines together. Will see if I can find them again.
The attached pics were made in '04 at the parking lot of the Classic Races races held in Barneveld (Netherlands). The local industrial area is transformed into a street circuit once a year.
Would be honoured to see my stuff back on your blog !

Greetings,
Ralph.

Thanks VERY Much for the photos.

Again, please be sure an check out his Blog for some great posts on some cool small CC motorcycles.

The first picture is a partial replica of the infamous Slippery Sam Racer.  More on that very famous original HERE.

Followed up by a pair of pics of a this beautiful Triton..

 

 

Another Flawless Triton.

Pascale Traub's creations feature a variety of imagery, culled from years gone by, screen printed on vintage fabrics collected by the artist. Her hankerchiefs give one a feeling of reassurance in knowing there are still people out there with a solid connection to the past".

Via: The Function Key

Chopper builders discover Art Deco: Custom Eyes Concepts rather elegant "Pitboss"

Via: Pound for Pound

Cleveland Motorcycle Racing 1915. Via: Mark Reuben Gallery

Gimme shelter. Via: Pashnit Forums

Via: John Boulton

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Just around the block one last time before I go. via: Share CG

50cc Ducati Mountaineer.

Saw this Triumph and just said WOW!

Damm that's sweet. Saw this over on the excellent all Italian Ottonero Site. Chek him out

Moto Guzzi For Sale.

Via: Chessie's Tales

Via: Street Hawk Online (see also)

Via: Moto Paton

Cheating the wind and hitting 214 MPG. Via: Inhabitat

A "simulated motorcycle fuel tank bicycle accessory". Via: Free Patents Online

There is always time for ice cream. Via: Azraels Merryland

Video. GSXR 1000 Chased by police plane.

Quote from the pilot: "He's going faster than I am"

Found thisover on the HardLifeBikes Blog

Fun looking Yamaha SR500 Cafe Thumper.

I love builds like this. Really fun and easy (enough) to build. And they always seem to grab ther fair share of attention

The 1000cc Vincent sidecar record breaker 1955. Via: Southsiders MC

Via: mondayn00dle's photostream

Berrien County Sheriff's Department Motorcycle Squad, unknown year. Via: Motart

Via: Treehugger

Via: Russ Osborne's photostream

Via: Cafe Imports

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Tough little Honda CB450 Cafe.

I love the early model Honda Cafe's. They just seem to really hit all the right notes and this one is a tough looking little rider which I especially appreciate. Show bikes have their place of course but I like the "patina" of a road grime just fine.

Another Moto Guzzi Cafe.

Sorry, I know I post a lot of Guzzis but to me they're so darn easy to look at. I really should just buy one or something.

"The first GI Joe motorcycle. This set consisted of a motorcycle which broke down allowing Joe to carry it on his back. Unlike a traditional motorcycle Joe has to lay prone on this one to ride. Hence the name "Drag Bike". Via: Adventure Gear