Saturday, July 31, 2010

Unique Lighting – Poppy Lamp Designs by Serien



This whimsical lamp has some surprises in store – the poppy lampshade gradually opens up with heat! These artful mouth-blown glass blossom are available in a range of great colors, and each is perched on its own flexible, fabric-covered stem that you can twist and turn any which way. Create a trendy tangle of flowers overhead, spiral your sconces, and twist your tabletop lamps in a fashionable and functional way. These cute and quirky poppy lamps come in chandelier and sconce designs, as well as tabletop lamps ideal for reading or as a source of soft mood-lighting in any room.

New Lighting Fixtures – Babol lighting series by deMajo


This new Lighting Fixtures, Babol lighting series was designed by deMajo. The Babol lighting series features dreamy clusters of glowing “bubbles” in a line of pendant, wall-mounted and tabletop lamp designs. These coordinating lighting fixtures come in a variety of sizes to suit any space and function, all made of glossy white glass.

Modern Lighting – Furore Lamp by Lima De Lezando



It’s Modern Lighting Design, called Furore Lamp was designed by German designer Lima De Lezando. The Furore lamp consists of 7 differently formed steel-arms. Illuminating glass bodies are attached to the steel-arms. It is the perfect design object for contemporary interior design. With its gentle light Furore creates a comfortable and warm atmosphere.

White Color Theme Interior House in Piacenza, Italy



       Minimalist space, luxury, elegant, and modern? this is the answer. This 120 square foot loft is located upstairs in a house in Piacenza, Italy and owned by Romolo Stanco. Ground floor 81 square meters while the first floor is 42 square meters.

The ground floor is 81 square meter while a first floor is 42 square meter. The white color is dominating around the floors and hightlights the shadows, the distances and the independent elements like chairs, a sofa, a table and other furniture. When you enter the home you see an open space that seeks a balance between the linearity imposed by the long, parallel main walls.



The second floor bedroom is a box suspended over the larger main floor and reachable only by a set of stairs that seem to hover along the wall like a child’s zig-zag drawing. The white walls, ceiling and floors give you the sensation of relaxing in a wash of light.

The white walls, ceiling and floors give you the sensation of relaxing in a wash of light.

Carberry Enfield Double Barrel V

Carberry Enfield Double Barrel V
The Royal Enfield as currently produced is a throwback to the mid 1950s, same style and engineering as the original with very little change until just this past year. The 500cc thumper is a very basic machine with British bloodlines and pretty much the performance you would expect from a mid 50s half liter single, which is to say, it could use a boost. Paul Carberry, down in Australia, had the idea of adding another cylinder and creating a V-Twin out of the basic engine, doubling displacement, giving it a satisfying sound and getting a nice performance increase at the same time.

Yamaha Viper

Yamaha Viper

2011 Ducati Monster 796

2011 Ducati Monster 796

KTM 350 SXF

KTM 350 SXF
The 2011 350 SXF is an all new bike from the ground up. It has a new 350cc engine, a new frame, fuel-injection, and new-to-KTM linkage rear-suspension! The bike also has electric start for those lazy and physically challenged riders out there. It also seems to have a spot to put a kick starter, but there isn’t one currently on the bike. It is said to be released to the public this summer (2010). The price may be high, but it will most likely be worth it for the amount of work KTM has put into this bike.

Zero S Electric Motorcycles

Zero S Electric Motorcycles
The bikes all feature direct-drive by chain, and are recharged from either 110 or 220-volt household supplies. The street machines have larger battery packs than the off-road equivalents, and weigh a little more. But none of them is heavy. Zero claims 277 pounds for the dualsport DS model and 161 pounds for the X trailbike.

Designed by aero-engineer and accomplished mountain-bike designer Neale Saiki, the Zeros feature aviation-grade lightweight aluminum frames weighing just 18 pounds in the roadgoing models, and 13 pounds in the off-road editions. Light wheels and suspension components, mostly sourced from Taiwan, help keep the overall mass down.

2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition

2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition
2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition Picture


Ducati North America is appreciative to advertise the 848 Nicky Hayden Edition. This arresting accouter places a audibly American brand on the market’s best middleweight action bike. The 848 Nicky Hayden was publically apparent at the 2009 Red Bull United States Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, area Nicky’s MotoGP chase bike was presented in a analogous scheme. There could be no bigger time or abode to bless the American World Champion than at his home chase on the 4th of July.

This US-exclusive archetypal appearance an American aggressive acrylic scheme, appropriately fit for its addition on the 4th of July, alone autographed gas tank, and archetypal updates for the 2010 year. Check out the video of the Nicky’s photo shoot with the bike below!

The new Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition enjoys all the achievement advancements of the absolute Superbike family, while abacus its own innovations to redefine the middleweight action bike class.

The words ‘agile’ and ‘refined’ appropriately call the 848. At 168kg (369lbs), the 848 is an amazing 20kg (44lbs) lighter than its predecessor.

1978 Vespa Classic Scooter Modification

1978 Vespa Classic Scooter Modification1978 Vespa Classic Scooter Modification

Development of the automotive world increasingly wheel adds two-country motorcycle modification lively contest, is proven by the many variants of a modified motorcycle to competed in the event of Djarum Black MOTODIFY. Of the many new types of motor modified different one, the only Vespa lansiran lawas 78 years took part in the contest mat motor modifications MOTODIFY Djarum Black House Pontianak Convention Center (PCC), Pontianak, West Kalimantan (7 / 11) .

Vespa who fell in the category Entertainment On Bike This has changed in some parts but not much change the look of the original. Zul Eko Purwanto is usually called Eko, the owner of Vespa memodif not as extreme as possible so that the smell is very strong originality, which differ only visible vespa body longer because jointed plate with 30cm long. Not only was the fuel tank was removed and a custom made tank with a new holder. This type of motor scooter looks much nicer in blue disekujur body. Scooter that comes from Italy is becoming more fashionable with the installed set of audio and sound system with car batteries dole.

Although classified as a motor lawas, Vespa is still relying on the original part, it looks at the legs and the machine. On the front foot is not going change, forks and braking systems and tromolnya still original. Meanwhile, the rear legs only to adopt the brand suspension Kayaba and other parts are still original. Engine block and piston still wearing the standard Vespa, the exhaust gas channel was still maintaining its authenticity. For ignition, siempunya just replaced with a magnetic CDI excel.

His name is incomplete motor contest it does not use a variation of accessories. Part of the victim is a variation that uses a foothold Suzuki Satria foot step. Stang also changed by using a custom handlebar and gas using gas cartridges brand spontaneous Daytona, headlights custom Congo adopted. What is unique is the scooter that uses boncenger bench acrylic materials that are decorated skull underneath.

Random Radness


More good stuff from July 71 Choppers Magazine

Friday, July 30, 2010

Friday's Funnies, Peanuts Gone Wild


Never mind the caption, I wonder if the art is authentic? Probably not.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Luxury Exclusive Garage Doors Design | Home Interior Favorite Design

Luxury Exclusive Garage Doors Design - high standards and impeccably good
Modern Garage Door Design

Exclusively outstanding modern design in garage doors up-and-over form of section and allow you to stamp his personal stamp of your property, the approach differs from the rest. With numerous design garage doors variants prepared stylish beautify the design, especially when combined with the design of garage doors, real hunters become the eyes and the expression of its high standards and impeccably good .

Luxury Exclusive Garage Doors Design - high standards and impeccably good

The experience and tested for up-and-over modern door opens with a swing-out action before his garage ceiling. A selection of over 30 styles of steel modern garage door and wood gives a very creative band.Modern and elegant sectional garage door opens vertically upwards. As a result, earn a place in front of and inside the garage door - a major advantage of shortcuts and large vehicles such as cars, vans and vehicle radio and television.

Luxury Exclusive Garage Doors Design - high standards and impeccably good


Luxury Exclusive Garage Doors Design - high standards and impeccably good

Inspirational Interior Design of the Day : Simple White & Blue Bedroom

white blue interior design Inspirational Interior Design of the Day : Simple White & Blue Bedroom

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”- These are the words of the great Leonardo da Vinci, and I can say that these words are just perfect for today Inspirational Interior Design of the Day picture. This picture is from Betsy Burnham’s design firm – Instant/Space portofolio – Whittier Drive Residence. If you want to see this picture in a larger version you can check it here.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

LA Calendar Show Follow Up Report

Keith Ball of Bikernet.com took over a whole corner of vendor space near the entrance and invited a motley crew of individuals (myself included), to hang out and display their goods.

The shows attendance and participation was far less than prior years. Several factors may have been at work. Is it the economy, the $25 at the gate plus (I heard), the Queen Mary hotel charged $12 for day parking, or that the Mooneyes show and a charity ride were two other events on the same day?

I really couldn't roam and take pictures as I had to monitor my art sales but did get out once later in the day.

Keith brought out three bikes. His Assalt Weapan was right up front and gathered a lot of positive attention. One of those who checked it out was Chip Foose. As Ed Grimly would say: "He seemed to be a decent enough guy... I must say". I had a hand in the Assalt Weapan's preliminary design... but that's a story for another time.


I was hocking some prints and a few originals. Some of these are available in my Gallery/Store or by contacting me. You can always show your support for this blog with a purchase.


This was the first time I saw Keith's 1915 Five Ball Factory Racer since it's completion. Behind the bike, (more Bikernet friends), Jim Murillo (custom paint), and Yvonne Meciallis (airbrush artist), shared a booth.

My concept art for comparison.


Custom Cycle Engineering had this Pan showing off parts. Sorry about the poor photo quality but it was one of the few bikes closer to my tastes.


One crazy engraved lowrider bagger. Maybe it's because I live in a cave, but I've never seen a Twin Cam with these old style bolt down cylinders.


These ladies were enjoying the bling of this hot rodded bagger and the blue one above. I heard one say something like, "if I won the lottery"....


Reminiscent of The Terminator. Now I'm not a fan of modern choppers and especially theme bikes, but the jury is out on this one. My first thought was it's dumb, then I thought it's bitchen, then dumb, and so on. I would surely like it if I was still a kid. Probably scares the hell out of old ladies.


This unique trike won 1st place in the pro build class. The 45 magnum is a fairly rare engine to see. It was bit late in the day, but you can see it was pretty vacant of bikes and people compared to other years.


I mostly like the old school elements of the frame engine and running gear.


Best of show went to another unique bike. Sort of looks like an airplane landed on top of a bicycle or maybe something on the cover of an old Popular Mechanics. The exhaust go up the frame's seat post tube and out the grill in the tail piece.


Of course these kinds of shenanigans were going on all day.


Earl of Cycle Art by Earl (San Pedro), saddles up at the end of the day. He was one of the guys hanging with the Bikernet crew. I've bumped into him over the years, but this was the first time I really talked with him. He's a nice guy and builds some nice bikes and parts. Look him up for your custom Triumph & BSA needs. (310) 218-2979 0r earlsbike.net

Are the glory days of this show kaput? It appeared there were large gaps in most of the classes with only 3 or 4 bikes in each. It made me wonder if they will do it again next year. To make matters worse, I 'm guessing some of this years vendors and builders may not come back if they do.

Lack of Posts

For the about the last week I've had a stiff neck and a shoulder ache that's made it very uncomfortable to sit in front of the computer for any length of time. I have no idea what brought it on. Bad posture at the computer or during sleep? I'm much better now and will be posting again. Getting old sucks!

These old drawings somehow seemed appropriate.

Who the hell knows what's going on inside? circa 1974.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Triumph Thunderbird 1600 Cafe Racer Photos

Triumph Thunderbird 1600 Cafe Racer ImageTriumph Thunderbird 1600 Cafe Racer Image

Triumph Thunderbird 1600 Cafe Racer Classic MotorcycleTriumph Thunderbird 1600 Cafe Racer Classic Motorcycle

Cool Modification Motorsport

Cool Modification MotorsportCool Modification Motorsport

Cool Modification MotorsportCool Modification Motorsport

Cool Modification MotorsportCool Modification Motorsport

Zero S Electric Motorcycles

Zero S Electric Motorcycles

The bikes all feature direct-drive by chain, and are recharged from either 110 or 220-volt household supplies. The street machines have larger battery packs than the off-road equivalents, and weigh a little more. But none of them is heavy. Zero claims 277 pounds for the dualsport DS model and 161 pounds for the X trailbike.

Designed by aero-engineer and accomplished mountain-bike designer Neale Saiki, the Zeros feature aviation-grade lightweight aluminum frames weighing just 18 pounds in the roadgoing models, and 13 pounds in the off-road editions. Light wheels and suspension components, mostly sourced from Taiwan, help keep the overall mass down.

Thunder Mountain Motor Sports

Thunder Mountain Motor Sports

Harley Davidson Sexy Girl Photos

Harley Davidson Sexy Girl Photos
Harley Davidson Sexy Girl Photos
Harley Davidson Sexy Girl Photos
Harley Davidson Sexy Girl Photos............