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Exceptional and Vintage motorcycles in the Legend Motors unique store located in the Royal district of Lille in France.
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T-Bird Shop in Paris
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Yesterday I've been to see T-Bird shop in Paris. Situated in the Montparnasse area this pretty cool shop is owned by a guy of taste who knows what he's talking about. With such brands as Eastman leather, Iron & Resin, Mister Freedom, Buco, Red Wing and much more, you will find there what you're looking for and a good mood. The owner together with Vanson, developped a very well cut Racer leather jacket, just in case you need one, this is a good one for sure.
Yesterday I've been to see T-Bird shop in Paris. Situated in the Montparnasse area this pretty cool shop is owned by a guy of taste who knows what he's talking about. With such brands as Eastman leather, Iron & Resin, Mister Freedom, Buco, Red Wing and much more, you will find there what you're looking for and a good mood. The owner together with Vanson, developped a very well cut Racer leather jacket, just in case you need one, this is a good one for sure.
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Lotus Motorcycle C-01
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Following two years of careful planning and intense development, Kodewa is delighted to announce that the prototype of the world’s first motorcycle to bear the legendary Lotus marque is now road registered and ready for action. Kodewa has been granted a license to produce the motorcycle by Group Lotus plc, the world renowned sportscar manufacturer and engineering consultancy. The C-01 combines ample power via a V-twin engine with a distinctive body designed by Daniel Simon integrating carbon fibre, titanium and aerospace quality steel.
Following two years of careful planning and intense development, Kodewa is delighted to announce that the prototype of the world’s first motorcycle to bear the legendary Lotus marque is now road registered and ready for action. Kodewa has been granted a license to produce the motorcycle by Group Lotus plc, the world renowned sportscar manufacturer and engineering consultancy. The C-01 combines ample power via a V-twin engine with a distinctive body designed by Daniel Simon integrating carbon fibre, titanium and aerospace quality steel.
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What I'm wearing Today
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Leatherman tool, Smytson red notebook, Sheaffer pen, my old Blackberry, Mercator knife, atomatic Seiko diving watch, vintage crocodile Hermes diary, old french army Zippo
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Just Great Bikes
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Great Point Lodge in Montana
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The Great Point Lodge With inspiring vistas and 160 acres of timbered ridges and meadows, a measure of solitude and privacy are unmistakable. After all, the home was designed to be the ideal location for large family gatherings. Miller Architecture strategically positioned this home to take full advantage of the almost-360-degree views of the surrounding Gallatin Mountains. Custom details like the ‘pizza room,’ the bar with its semi-circular fish tank, lookout tower and the outdoor hot tub overlooking the pond add to the overall originality. Pictures © Miller Architects, 2014.
The Great Point Lodge With inspiring vistas and 160 acres of timbered ridges and meadows, a measure of solitude and privacy are unmistakable. After all, the home was designed to be the ideal location for large family gatherings. Miller Architecture strategically positioned this home to take full advantage of the almost-360-degree views of the surrounding Gallatin Mountains. Custom details like the ‘pizza room,’ the bar with its semi-circular fish tank, lookout tower and the outdoor hot tub overlooking the pond add to the overall originality. Pictures © Miller Architects, 2014.
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Bell & Ross B-Rocket
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I'm not very much into this kind of rocket bikes except the vintage ones but this one made by Shaw Harley-Davidson Speed & Custom for Bell & Ross is pretty cool. Bell & Ross, known for its aircraft-inspired timepieces, spent more than a year collaborating with UK-based Shaw Harley-Davidson Speed & Custom to design and construct the B-Rocket.
I'm not very much into this kind of rocket bikes except the vintage ones but this one made by Shaw Harley-Davidson Speed & Custom for Bell & Ross is pretty cool. Bell & Ross, known for its aircraft-inspired timepieces, spent more than a year collaborating with UK-based Shaw Harley-Davidson Speed & Custom to design and construct the B-Rocket.
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WW 2 Fighters and Bombers
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Messerschmitt AG was a famous German aircraft manufacturing corporation (AG) named after its chief designer Willy Messerschmitt and known primarily for its World War II fighter aircraft, in particular the Bf 109 and Me 262.
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The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, "dive bomber") was a two-man (pilot and rear gunner) German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, the Stuka first flew in 1935 and made its combat debut in 1936 as part of the Luftwaffe's Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War.
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The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang was an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts. The Mustang was conceived, designed and built by North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a specification issued directly to NAA by the British Purchasing Commission. The prototype NA-73X airframe was rolled out on 9 September 1940, 102 days after the contract was signed and, with an engine installed, first flew on 26 October.
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The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Demand for the aircraft soon overwhelmed Vought's manufacturing capability, resulting in production by Goodyear and Brewster: Goodyear-built Corsairs were designated FG and Brewster-built aircraft F3A.
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The Hawker Hurricane is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was designed and predominantly built by Hawker Aircraft Ltd for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Although largely overshadowed by the Supermarine Spitfire, the aircraft became renowned during the Battle of Britain, accounting for 60% of the RAF's air victories in the battle, and served in all the major theatres of the Second World War.
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The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during and after the Second World War. The Spitfire was built in many variants, using several wing configurations, and was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft. It was also the only British fighter to be in continuous production throughout the war.
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The Dewoitine D.520 was French fighter aircraft that entered service in early 1940, shortly after the beginning of World War II. Unlike the Morane-Saulnier M.S.406, which was at that time the most numerous fighter in the French Air Force, the Dewoitine D.520 came close to being a match for the latest German types, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109. It was slower than the Bf 109E but superior in manoeuvrability. Because of a delayed production cycle, only a small number were available for combat with the Luftwaffe.
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Ryan Reynolds' 9 O'Clock Gun
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Lucas Joyner of The Factory Metal Works and his team made this vintage 1964 custom Triumph 650 for Ryan Reynolds. It's called The 9 O'Clock Gun.
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Harley Davidson MX 250
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The Harley-Davidson MX-250 was a lethal weapon in its class and Harley-Davidson even had a motocross team consisting of Rex Staten, Don Kudalski, and Marty Tripes; All three riders were successful on the MX-250 before the motocross effort was shelved... Source : Harley-Davidson MX-250 Owners Club
The Harley-Davidson MX-250 was a lethal weapon in its class and Harley-Davidson even had a motocross team consisting of Rex Staten, Don Kudalski, and Marty Tripes; All three riders were successful on the MX-250 before the motocross effort was shelved... Source : Harley-Davidson MX-250 Owners Club
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Ossa BYRA 1000, The Big Bear
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The Ossa BYRA 1000, is a 977 cc four-cylinder two-stroke air-cooled road racing motorcycle built in Barcelona by engineer Fernando Batlló. The motor was based on two Yankee engines. This bike took part in the 24 hours of Montjuich races in 1972 and 1973. Only one was built as a road racing prototype and another as a street bike. This bike survives at the Bassella Motorcycle Museum, Alt Urgell. Known as the "Ossa Mayor" ("The big Bear"), this bike is one of the most charismatic in the history of Spanish motorcycles, and masterpiece from the engineer Fernando Batlló.
The Ossa BYRA 1000, is a 977 cc four-cylinder two-stroke air-cooled road racing motorcycle built in Barcelona by engineer Fernando Batlló. The motor was based on two Yankee engines. This bike took part in the 24 hours of Montjuich races in 1972 and 1973. Only one was built as a road racing prototype and another as a street bike. This bike survives at the Bassella Motorcycle Museum, Alt Urgell. Known as the "Ossa Mayor" ("The big Bear"), this bike is one of the most charismatic in the history of Spanish motorcycles, and masterpiece from the engineer Fernando Batlló.
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Ballaugh Bridge
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Ballaugh Bridge is part of the Snaefell Mountain Course used since 1911 for the Isle of Man TT and from 1923 for the Manx Grand Prix Races. The Bridge was subject to road widening and reprofiling during the winter of 1953/1954 for the 1954 Isle of Man TT Races including the removal of a garden wall of the adjacent Ballaugh Railway Hotel (now the Raven Hotel). Ballaugh Bridge is the only remaining hump-backed bridge on the Snaefell Mountain Course after the removal of Sulby Bridge in the 1920s and Ballig Bridge in 1935. A nearby road-side memorial to Karl Gall, a member of the works BMW Motor-Cycle team,[5] after he crashed at Ballaugh Bridge during practice for the 1939 Isle of Man TT Races and died later from his injuries.
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Ballaugh Bridge is part of the Snaefell Mountain Course used since 1911 for the Isle of Man TT and from 1923 for the Manx Grand Prix Races. The Bridge was subject to road widening and reprofiling during the winter of 1953/1954 for the 1954 Isle of Man TT Races including the removal of a garden wall of the adjacent Ballaugh Railway Hotel (now the Raven Hotel). Ballaugh Bridge is the only remaining hump-backed bridge on the Snaefell Mountain Course after the removal of Sulby Bridge in the 1920s and Ballig Bridge in 1935. A nearby road-side memorial to Karl Gall, a member of the works BMW Motor-Cycle team,[5] after he crashed at Ballaugh Bridge during practice for the 1939 Isle of Man TT Races and died later from his injuries.
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Good Stuff
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Lee rider jacket, Pike Brothers chopper pant, Meindl Borneo MFS, vintage Ray Ban aviator, Omega Ploprof and MC leather jacket, Moto Stuka leather gloves.
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ISDT 1958 by Speed Track Tales
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Via the amazing Speed Track Tales
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Photo – Written wherever Motorcycles are ridden: Services Cup winner #44 Sgt D ‘Bill’ Booker (500 BSA) follows outright victor #14 Cfn. Pat Brittain (250 Greeves) past “Motor Cycling’s” staff Reliant on the Esgair Gelli to Ffair Rhos section WTDT 1958.
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Via the amazing Speed Track Tales
Photo – Written wherever Motorcycles are ridden: Services Cup winner #44 Sgt D ‘Bill’ Booker (500 BSA) follows outright victor #14 Cfn. Pat Brittain (250 Greeves) past “Motor Cycling’s” staff Reliant on the Esgair Gelli to Ffair Rhos section WTDT 1958.
Photo of #43 D. Hardwick (Ariel 500cc) and team candidate #50 Roy Peplow (Triumph 500cc) clock in at Cefn Gare WTDT 1958.
Photo of Johnny Giles (Triumph 650cc) [YNX 693] and #55 Tim Gibbes (Ariel 500cc) carry out one of the mechanical aptitude tests set by the team selectors. WTDT 1958
Photo: Just on time! #16 D Bryant’s passenger gets ready to hand in his control card as the AJS outfit nears the Esgair Gelli check. Bryant was the only sidecar driver to complete the course. WTDT 1958.
Photo: the 250cc Greeves of #25 Jack Simpson and #27 Brian Stonebridge purr through the mist towards Abergwesyn WTDT 1958
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Burg & Schild, Berlin
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At the Burg & Schild store in Berlin-Mitte you will find a wide selection of unwashed jeans, flannel shirts, winter jackets, sturdy canvas bags, handmade belts, woollen blankets and much more ... Burg & Schild is situated on Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 3, 10178 Berlin.
At the Burg & Schild store in Berlin-Mitte you will find a wide selection of unwashed jeans, flannel shirts, winter jackets, sturdy canvas bags, handmade belts, woollen blankets and much more ... Burg & Schild is situated on Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 3, 10178 Berlin.
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Copenhagen Design Museum Type C Nimbus
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Represented in one large room of the Design Museum of Copenhagen is the story of speed and slowness and the aesthetics of what is made by hand and by machine in design throughout the entire 20th century. These pictures taken by my friend Théo Echardour while visiting the Museum are from a 1934 Nimbus C Type. With his son Anders, Fisker started designing a new machine in 1932 and in 1934 they demonstrated a new Nimbus motorcycle, the Type C. It retained the shaft drive, a completely redesigned ohv and ohc engine of 18 (later 22) hp, and a frame made from steel strips riveted together, which were shaped to go around the gas tank much like on the pressed steel frames on several other motorcycles of the period. See also
Represented in one large room of the Design Museum of Copenhagen is the story of speed and slowness and the aesthetics of what is made by hand and by machine in design throughout the entire 20th century. These pictures taken by my friend Théo Echardour while visiting the Museum are from a 1934 Nimbus C Type. With his son Anders, Fisker started designing a new machine in 1932 and in 1934 they demonstrated a new Nimbus motorcycle, the Type C. It retained the shaft drive, a completely redesigned ohv and ohc engine of 18 (later 22) hp, and a frame made from steel strips riveted together, which were shaped to go around the gas tank much like on the pressed steel frames on several other motorcycles of the period. See also
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Alexander Von Bronewski Tote bag
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A few days ago, I asked my friend Alexander if he could make a bag I saw on his great blog "be-cause". Thats the kind of bag I was looking for to go to work and put my stuff. Alexander added 2 loops to hold a pen and a bigger Mont Blanc pen or Kaweco (or a mini maglite) and as well a pocket for a small knife. He is now working the great Feinschmuck jewelry and accessories Team in Lindau, Germany. If I can tell you something you must go and visit their website, they will make you dream ...
A few days ago, I asked my friend Alexander if he could make a bag I saw on his great blog "be-cause". Thats the kind of bag I was looking for to go to work and put my stuff. Alexander added 2 loops to hold a pen and a bigger Mont Blanc pen or Kaweco (or a mini maglite) and as well a pocket for a small knife. He is now working the great Feinschmuck jewelry and accessories Team in Lindau, Germany. If I can tell you something you must go and visit their website, they will make you dream ...
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The Bol d'or
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The Bol d'or is a motorcycle endurance race, held annually in France since 1922. Originally, it was an automobile as well as motorcycle race. The teams originally comprised just 2 riders, with each rider having to do an exhausting 12 hours apiece; but sometime after 1977, in the interests of safety, the rules changed to 3 riders per team. Until 1970 the race was held at various circuits, mainly Montlhéry and Saint-Germain-en-Laye. From 1971-1977 the Bol D'Or was held at Le Mans. For the next 22 years the event took place at Paul Ricard, after which it moved to Magny-Cours. Just for info, Norton and Moto Guzzi my two favorites brands won the race respectively in 1951 and 1952.
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The Bol d'or is a motorcycle endurance race, held annually in France since 1922. Originally, it was an automobile as well as motorcycle race. The teams originally comprised just 2 riders, with each rider having to do an exhausting 12 hours apiece; but sometime after 1977, in the interests of safety, the rules changed to 3 riders per team. Until 1970 the race was held at various circuits, mainly Montlhéry and Saint-Germain-en-Laye. From 1971-1977 the Bol D'Or was held at Le Mans. For the next 22 years the event took place at Paul Ricard, after which it moved to Magny-Cours. Just for info, Norton and Moto Guzzi my two favorites brands won the race respectively in 1951 and 1952.
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The Proust Questionnaire # 30 : Kentaro Miyazaki
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Our WebWorld; a lot of us are spending a couple of minutes or hours everyday checking our favourite websites or blogs but who are behind them ? Most part of the time we dont really know. To find out what's going on behind the screen, i started a serie of portrait of the Men and Women who are making the blogosphere better, for this thirtieth Portrait, I asked Kentaro Miyazaki to go thru the Proust-Pivot-Lipton Questionnaire to let us know more about himself. Kentaro is originally from Kodaira, Tokyo and is the Editor of The Motorcycle Classics a Japanese classic motorcycle magazine which introduce classic motorcycle culture of Japan. Here are his answers.
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1. What is your favorite word? Go.
2. What is your least favorite word? Stop.
3. What turns you on? Beautiful morning.
4. What turns you off? When I see the idiots.
5. What sound or noise do you love? Open megaphone sound.
6. What sound or noise do you hate? Alarm tone.
7. What is your favorite curse word? Almost good.
8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Blacksmith.
9. What profession would you not like to do? Teacher. I can teach nothing.
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Please tell me how to get out of here.
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See also :Paul D'Orleans from the Vintagent
See also :Chris Hunter from the Bike Exif
See also :Nick Maggio from A Time To Get
See also :Jeff Decker from the Hippodrome Studio
See also :Christophe Loiron From Mister Freedom
See also :Jacqui Van Ham from thevintageadvantage
See also :Steve Ducharme from Motorcycle Picture of the Day
See also :Greg Williams from modernmotorcyclemechanics
See also :Matt Machine from machineshed.blogspot
See also :Bob Tilton from Werk Crew
See also :Stephen Mitchell
See also :Scott Hopkin from Pipeburn
See also :Trent Reker from Bikermetric
See also :Pete Young from OcchioLungo
See also:Frank Castrol from Big Bore Magazine
See also:Thomas Beeskow from The Burrito Bros
See also:Nicholas Biebuyck from Bonhams
See also:Cindy Dulong from Fahion Serial Killer
See also :The Super Model Dji Dieng
See also:Scott Toepfer from Its better in the Wind
See also :Tim McKenna
See also:Alp & Jalika from Alp Concept Design
See also :Mario Epanya from Mario Epanya Photography
See also :Renee Gunter from Urbanscapes for sustainable living
See also :Anne Gaffié from L'Optimum Magazine
See also :John Mellor's interview
See also : Joe Hill
See also :Chuka Umunna
Our WebWorld; a lot of us are spending a couple of minutes or hours everyday checking our favourite websites or blogs but who are behind them ? Most part of the time we dont really know. To find out what's going on behind the screen, i started a serie of portrait of the Men and Women who are making the blogosphere better, for this thirtieth Portrait, I asked Kentaro Miyazaki to go thru the Proust-Pivot-Lipton Questionnaire to let us know more about himself. Kentaro is originally from Kodaira, Tokyo and is the Editor of The Motorcycle Classics a Japanese classic motorcycle magazine which introduce classic motorcycle culture of Japan. Here are his answers.
1. What is your favorite word? Go.
2. What is your least favorite word? Stop.
3. What turns you on? Beautiful morning.
4. What turns you off? When I see the idiots.
5. What sound or noise do you love? Open megaphone sound.
6. What sound or noise do you hate? Alarm tone.
7. What is your favorite curse word? Almost good.
8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Blacksmith.
9. What profession would you not like to do? Teacher. I can teach nothing.
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Please tell me how to get out of here.
See also :Paul D'Orleans from the Vintagent
See also :Chris Hunter from the Bike Exif
See also :Nick Maggio from A Time To Get
See also :Jeff Decker from the Hippodrome Studio
See also :Christophe Loiron From Mister Freedom
See also :Jacqui Van Ham from thevintageadvantage
See also :Steve Ducharme from Motorcycle Picture of the Day
See also :Greg Williams from modernmotorcyclemechanics
See also :Matt Machine from machineshed.blogspot
See also :Bob Tilton from Werk Crew
See also :Stephen Mitchell
See also :Scott Hopkin from Pipeburn
See also :Trent Reker from Bikermetric
See also :Pete Young from OcchioLungo
See also:Frank Castrol from Big Bore Magazine
See also:Thomas Beeskow from The Burrito Bros
See also:Nicholas Biebuyck from Bonhams
See also:Cindy Dulong from Fahion Serial Killer
See also :The Super Model Dji Dieng
See also:Scott Toepfer from Its better in the Wind
See also :Tim McKenna
See also:Alp & Jalika from Alp Concept Design
See also :Mario Epanya from Mario Epanya Photography
See also :Renee Gunter from Urbanscapes for sustainable living
See also :Anne Gaffié from L'Optimum Magazine
See also :John Mellor's interview
See also : Joe Hill
See also :Chuka Umunna
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