Tech and detail articles.
Quality Products Made in America Story/Photos: T-Bone If you’ve ever been to the SEMA Show you know how overwhelming and inspiring it can be. This year we went on a mission to find U.S. Manufacturers. We found many and some in our own backyard here in Southern California. TMI Products Inc. was just one of […]
Photos/Story: T-Bone, Model: Emily Sherer While at the SEMA Show this year, we had to stop by our friends at TMI Products. A couple of years ago we visited their facilities in Corona, CA where they stitch upholstery for Ford, Chevy and VW products. Here’s a link to the archived article: TMI Products 2010. They […]
Story/Photos: T-Bone Louver Mover Last year I took a cruise over to Upland to see Bill and the crew at RRC Fabrication and Speed. They have been busy with a ton of different jobs from ground up restorations and kustoms to simple repair. You may have seen Bill at various events, swap meets and such. […]
Here’s one from the archives. Originally posted August 2008. Story/Photos – T-Bone I recently picked up some cool goodies from Edelbrock. My old chrome valve covers and ubiquitous air cleaner had to go. My 390 powered ’56 Fairlane is in for an engine compartment clean-up so I picked some Classic Style finned valve covers (part […]
Story/Pics: T-Bone If you have been to any motorcycle event recently across the country, you most likely have seen the work of Duane Ballard. Duane is an artist who’s canvas is the hide of the bovine variety. In the fine art world, artists complain about their patrons wanting art to match their couches where they […]
Story and Photography by: Tony Colombini Installing the Widow Maker Industries’ Jockey Shift Kit on a pair of Harleys. Old school bikes are becoming more popular, the tide is turning from the modern fat-tire long – OCC Style – choppers to small and spry bobbers. We see bikes reminiscent of the mid 40’s – 50’s […]
I love this country. Our freedoms afforded to us by our forefathers have created a land where you are able to live your dreams. If you have an idea, and the talent to make it happen, most likely you will be successful. Such is the story of Carl Sprague and Custom Autosound. What started as […]
While at SEMA we happened upon the Classic Industries booth. OK, that’s not entirely true. It’s not like: “Oh, wow, look what I found! Classic Industries.” With one of the largest spots right next to the GM center stage, it isn’t hard to miss Classic Industries. A beautifully themed 1972 Duster was a beacon to […]
While in Las Vegas for the SEMA Show, I had an opportunity to get out of the busy halls and head over to Rick’s Restorations in Downtown. You may recognize the name from the hit History Channel show “American Restoration” Rick and his crew recently moved their shop from his home about 15 miles north […]
We’ve seen the flyers all over the place, and again at the Born Free 3 event. The West Coast Premier of The Salt Ghost-Return of the Nitro Express was going to be playing at The District. The District is a cool little bar and grill just west of the Circle in Old Towne Orange, CA. […]
A shop for all seasons, a shop for all reasons. Parts and Accessories: Cycle City Motorsports specializes in diversity. In the fall and winter, when you are out tearing up the dirt you are sure to replace that old worn riding gear for some new Troy Lee Designs. In the summer when you are taking […]
How often have you hoisted your bike on one of those small “transmission style” platform lifts you got at Costco? I’ve done it many times and the fear of the balance being off and the bike come down on the garage floor or worst on me, makes me ponder for something safer. Take a look […]
