Let's get one thing straight, haters. AMF did a lot of stupid shit, but in the end, when you take a good look at the facts, they saved Harley-Davidson. AMF invested millions in modernizing production and design and pumped money into that cash pit long enough for Willie G and his band of merry men to swoop in and look like geniuses. So stop the AMF hate already. How's that for my first post in months?

Steve Jobs

Thanks for changing the world, Steve. You will be missed.

On Google+

...at what else but motoanimus@gmail.com. This is a celebration bitches.

Antonio Merinero

My man Antonio Merinero has an upcoming exhibition in jolly ol' England at the Coventry Transport Museum in association with none other than The Ace Cafe. Check his blog for more details and if you're in the area stop and take a gander. His work is top notch and he's a Hell of a nice guy too. Peep that shit yo!

Antonio's By Bike Blog

Wyotech

Wyotech announces partnership with OCC.

That's great, guys. Partner up with the bankrupt boys at OCC. Will you be building said bike in OCC's foreclosed headquarters or in Senior's garage? Ugh.

Black Falcon

Wow. This one will either make other builders step up their game or just give up altogether. So amazingly beautiful. Go check their gallery.
http://www.falconmotorcycles.com/index.php 

iPad Desktops

No posts in awhile. Little inspiration. It hit tonight though in the form of these Photoshop manipulations. I just wanted some cool wallpapers for my iPad. I know these aren't "proper" iPad wallpapers since they don't really work in portrait view but I keep mine locked on landscape anyway so meh. Click to the gallery for full size downloadable pics. Keep on truckin'.

...but I tore one of that bastard's eyes out...

Look what slithered onto my lift today. Funny thing was, apparently the guy had matching riding gear. Jacket. Chaps. The works. I thought I saw Chubbs's hand in the saddlebag.

I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide

The 48 I did for Chester's H-D in Mesa AZ was featured in a tweet today by none other than HD MoCo itself. Check it out and for the love of Pete give it some good feedback.

http://twitter.com/#!/harleydavidson

One reason to be happy

48 Update

So the 48 sold in two days on the sales floor. Apparently there was quite a bit of interest so I'm pretty stoked about that. The other news is that it is going to be featured on Harley-Davidson's Dark Custom Facebook page, probably sometime this week so head on over there and give them a "Like" if you haven't already. 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  
  

48. Fin.

The Forty Eight is done and sitting in the showroom awaiting its new owner. Here are some pics I snapped in my bay before sending her off. The light is bad but you get the idea. 

 

 

 
 

48 Update

Still waiting on one sidecover but basically the bike is together. Custom paint by AJ's Customs in Mesa, design by me, parts by me and parts guru Carlos. The light kind of sucked so the pics suck. As soon as it's all done I'm going to snap some good ones from all angles. It should be in the showroom by this weekend so come on down to Chester's HD in Mesa, AZ and give it a gander. 

 

 
 

Chester's HD 48

Got the paint back today and I gotta say, I'm pretty stoked on this one. AJ's Customs in Mesa AZ knocked it out of the park as usual. The difference this time is that it was designed by me and as I told Matty (their awesome sales rep), it turned out exactly as I imagined which really says something about their work. So while ultimately concessions had to be made regarding parts selection, the paint is spot on and I can't wait to see it all come together. I'm positive the original concept and feel will remain intact. Final assembly to be completed early next week. Check the pics:

 

Stolen From Blood Falcons

Just had to cop this from the Blood Falcs. It's just so damn sexy.

Break In

Been busy with work and life so I haven't gotten around to posting lately. Did get a chance to break in a 2011 Heritage Softail in glorious yellow and I gotta say, if the footboards were positioned a little differently I'd really dig this bike. It's surprisingly quick and nimble and probably a great starting point to a killer long-hauler. Here's some pics from my trip.

New Gulley Boys Work

Been keeping busy, outside of my actual job, with some more work for the Gulley Boys. This time it's a bit more hands on as I'm actually contributing some music along with the artwork. All I can say right now is that I think this mixtape is going to be pretty sweet and should showcase Young Votta's flows quite well. No release date set and it could go long as the work depends much on J Kai and Votta actually being in the same city, not to mention the fact that I'll be telecollaborating. See, I just made that up. Until then, here's a little artwork teaser. 

And as always, don't forget to check out the Bandcamp page to get the No Sleep Mixtape. It's completely free right now but hurry, it's only for a limited time so act fast because operators are standing by and supplies are limited.
gulleyboys.bandcamp.com 

Skype Me!

MOTOanimus is now on Skype, username "motoanimus" without the quotes, of course. Give me a shout.

FTW

Check these guys out. Very good stuff. 
http://www.ftwride.blogspot.com/

Blinker Fluid

Had a guy ask me today if we'd been seeing a lot of problems with altitude sensors going out. I wanted to tell him "no, but we have been replacing an awful lot of johnson rods."