Greaser's Temple: choppers

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Sunday, February 27, 2011

spartan chopper frame

The Spartan straight leg frame is 8" up, 4" out, and 42 deg

Thursday, January 28, 2010

james hetfield "widowmaker"bike

The Widowmaker is a collaborative project between rock legend James Hetfield of Metallica, custom bike builder Kirk Taylor of Custom Design Studios, and Custom Chrome, one of the largest distributors of aftermarket parts for Harley Davidson’s.

When Custom Chrome approached Kirk and James about building a bike they jumped at the opportunity. The only stipulation to the project was that the bike could only be built using products offered in the Custom Chrome catalog; all other parts had to be hand fabricated by Kirk and James. The result is an awesome bike with a 1940’s

“Hill Climber” vibe that also incorporates 1920’s “Board Tracker” and 1960’s “Drag Racer” influences. Kirk and James have created a perfect example of what can be done by anybody with a vision, creativity, and the Custom Chrome catalog proving that you too could create your own truly one of a kind motorcycle.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Indo chopper history

This cover shot for Aktuil magazine( Indonesian music magazine from the 70s-80s) is a valid proof that chopper culture was already sprouted since way back in Indonesia. In the cover was the late Gito Rollies(RIP)...one of Indonesian greatest rocker strike a pose on a period correct brit or Honda chopper...I mean look at all the goodies, the handlebars, the Maltese cross mirror, oh and lets not forget those way out there front end and also Gito's bitchin' afro look...just perfect...I always wonder where did all those choppers from that era now,because I couldn't find any info, basket case, parts or remains of those Indo 70s choppers....its just gone, its like those choppers was never exist here.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

rocker boy

In the pic is Mr.Eka Rock of Superman Is Dead, Indo punk rock ambassador. The boys are currently touring USA and playing gigs at Vans Warped Tour. They will be the first asian band that haven't got any record released in the US that will play at the Warped Tour. Go check the tour dates at http://www.warpedtour.com or http://www.supermanisdead.net/. If you happen to be around go check them out. As for the neat bike, its a flathead chop build by Reka from Jogja, Central Java.