Little samples of Japanese bikinis
Damn it feels good to sense the sun looming late into the evening as we motored up to Joe Josts ancient pool hall in a nasty Long Beach area for a brew and a pickled egg. My riding partner, Richard Kransler, who was twistin’ the wick on the touring chopper made a face like he was going to puke when I pointed out the large glass jugs of piss colored eggs. We had just left Nuttboys pad after a visit to the Jesse James, West Coast Choppers world headquarters. His shop reminds me of a back lot Disney creative warehouse, or the type of shop Von Dutch created in. It opens your mind just to stand in one spot and look around. It’s the way all bike shops should look.
Check it out, if you’re ever in the south land, now let’s get to the news:
Rumor has it that Dave Hanson’s Classic Bike Meet at the Ventura County Fair Grounds in June has been canceled along with the Exceptional Children’s Foundation Beach Ride that is sponsored by the Uglies and Bikernet. Trouble in Laughlin is behind the closures. The Beach Ride committee has not been happy with the Ventura Beach location for a couple of years since the Park and Rec people have not been supportive of the harmless charity event. A new location hunt is underway.
There’s no report from Dave on his Antique bike events. I doubt if he’ll go after an new venue. He’s been at the fairgrounds forever. He’ll probably wait out the squabbles with the authorities until their paranoia subsides.
The Blond Files
A blonde said, “I was worried that my mechanic might try to rip me off, I was relieved when he told me all I needed was turn-signal fluid.”
‘I’m Her Majesty’s biker’
A Hell’s Angel known as Snob will lead a cavalcade of fellow bikers in a jubilee procession past the Queen next Tuesday. Here the biker – also known as Alan Fisher – tells how he came to be courted by those at the very heart of the establishment. “I’m involved with the jubilee procession because the Queen’s watch-word is… wait for it… ‘inclusivity’. A customer at my motorcycle workshop, a BBC director who’d been working with the organizers, decided that I was a bit of a character and so suggested that I take part. ”
Got MILK?
INTERNATIONAL HUMOR
Did you hear about the Chinese couple that had a retarded baby? They named him “Sum Ting Wong.”
A Short One…
I’m fried after a weekend of cheap pool games and kicking the Pan to life. My dual carbed ’48 ran like a champ and only left me stalled at a stoplight once–my fault. It started on the first kick about 50 percent of the time. Only one bummer this weekend, between Richard’s fully tattooed arms and perfect weather with good friends. The local dive bar has run out of Jack and isn’t getting along with their distributor. I tasted an Irish Whiskey recently that ain’t half bad. It’s called Tulle Moor Dew and only drink the 12 year old variety. Let me know what you think. No it doesn’t replace Jack. Have a helluva week. Lot’s of new stuff heading toward the site including an update on Richard’s 123-inch Shovelhead, and we’ll be in touch with the frame Doctor on the Nuttboy’s Pro Street. Hell, Jon Towle’s Sportster is due to arrive. Ride Forever, Bandit
