Workshop is closed till August

Time for Holidays so we won't be back before August. Projects in the works: Brakepedal for the XLH1000, made of Webco BMX crankarms, SNAFU BMX pedal axles, HARO BMX pegs, just like the shifter on the other side. Frontend of the 72 Ironhead will be an AMF cast wheel which I sandblasted for hours, the 11 1/2 inch disc is not working so I have to solve that problem when I'm back. Also the 67 Ironhead needs some new exhausts, I took the 1986 pipes and I like it very much so far, hope they are louder than the super silence slash cut pipes right now, I can hardly HEAR if the bike is still running, of course you don't need to hear an Ironhead cause it shakes you silly. We will be back!

Workshop Wednesday #31: 1983 SE Quadangle BMX bike

Never been a big fan of SE racing cause I was a TORKER guy but I can't say the SE stuff looked good, baby blue/tan/brown are not my favourite colors either but they are a perfect match, don't know if Scott Breithaupt was on illegal substance when he choose them hahaha. This 1983 SE Quadangle was laying in a chicken barn for years but after some new paint and parts it looks like a new 83 Quad.

EL DIABLO RUN 2011 DAY 4: Road to Ensenada

We left Ruben's Camp in the morning and had breakfast at the first gasstop. Although I had breakfast with famous guys before, this one topped it all: Gun's and Roses guitar player Gilby Clark was sitting next to me! (guy with the white t-shirt checking out my cool Sportster 883...). What a good start of the day, we found McGoo on the floor of the gasstation, he must be testing his Biltwell goggles for dust & gas. They passed the test and will be for sale in a few months. We saw some dust on the left side and decided to stop and found out it was the BAJA 1000 coming 2 foot from the road we were riding on, but nicely guarded by a snow fence (were in the hell do they buy snow fences in Mexico) and checked it out. I'm hooked! Can't ride a BAJA in Holland but I'm already looking for 4x4 trucks. We had an easy ride to Ensenada cause I thought it was another 100 miles but they have kilometers in Mexico so that saved some time. The big Mexican flag in Ensenada is really big: 30 meters by 75 meters! believe it or not!

Workshop Wednesday #30: Odyssey Battery and Ignition covers

Odyssey is a BMX brand I do not really like but they make some good stuff, hope this Odyssey Battery is holding up fine on the XL1100. Not related with the BMX brand but the sticker/logo is almost identical. Also switched the ignition covers, the XL1000 can open some beers now with the BILTWELL alcohol powered iginition cover and the Flat tracker is superfast now with the Benchmark ribbed cover. BCM changed to BMC lately. Also did some scotchbrite cleaning on this side and it turned out real nice, no need for new covers for a while. Next up is a Mikuni 420 carburator on this Flat tracker and hope to have new prototype Biltwell footpegs soon.

Bottrop Kustom Kulture Show 2011

This was my first and not last visit at the Bottrop Kustom Kulture show. We had a tight schedule and met up with Andy Zeiss at the parking lot before the show opened at 3 p.m. and cars & bikes were arriving from all over Europe. The Flakekings had a nice "watertight" setup and it was nice to meet Dan Collins and Kutty Noteboom again after my trip last May. Hope to stay longer next year, we might have a booth in 2012.

Best day of 2011: Motocross still rules!

Last monday was the best day of 2011: MX still rules! I was really thinking about selling my MX bike and call it quits, being 43 doesn't make it easier to find time to go ride and to recover after riding. But the guys at TMV had their "customer trackday" and for the 3rd time it was awesome. Started at 10:15 a.m and stopped at 3 p.m just for the BBQ so it was a nice session. Okay, another year is added to my "MX career"....
Don't call me for MX Freestyle shows, or you really want to see my famous No Footers hahaha.
All pictures by Bart de Jong from EBC/www.fatbmx.com

FORD E100 ECONOLINE 1972 FOR SALE!

15 Years ago I bought this 1972 Econoline E100 VAN and travelled all over Europe and now it's time to let it go. Too much toys and no time so you can own this awesome VAN and start having fun. Lots of pictures to email and show you the in-s and out-s. These pictures are taken this morning so no "archive pictures", here some info:

- FORD ECONOLINE E100 1972 Camper (Oldtimer so no tax in Holland)
- LPG 116ltr Prins installation (doesn't run on regular gas cause there is a hole in the gastank)
- V8 302 Engine (new valves (LPG) / Head done at 100.000 miles) now 120.000 miles
- Automatic transmission totally rebuilt at 90.000 miles
- APK Oktober 2012 (every two years in Holland)
- New front shocks, Brake master cylinder, stereo
- Inside: 2 new Sport seats with new belts, alu diamond plate floor etc.

More info for tire kickers, time wasters:
No this is NOT a new VAN, its from 1972 so no power steering, power brakes, this is for real men! No the paintjob is NOT 100%, little spots of chipped paint, some rust on the lower doors/hood/roof, yes it was perfect 10 years ago but now you have to do some work. No its not Euro 1000,-, thats the price of a shitty Ford Escort: the car that you are looking for and suits you.

Price Euro 8950,00
email: biltwell@upcmail.nl

XLH 900 Tank

I have a love/hate relation with my "coffin" tank on the 1967 Ironhead. I'm not really into this style of tanks but I hated sportster tanks in the past and that turned around to the "I like" side. Royal Jack painted this tank and he is my favourite painter (also did my 86 Flattracker), he painted it for former owner Nito of the Schapenkoppen and since I'm not a Sheephead I decided to wipe the logo of with some Terpentine and it worked! No harm to the paintjob and Royal Jack's signature is still on: Awesome! Now its finally turning into my own bike, still waiting for the seat but Duane Ballard seems to be busy these days.

EL DIABLO RUN 2011 DAY 4: BMX outlaw bikes

BMX outlaws were in town too, Duo Glide is owned by Chris Huber (not the German one) aka Tony Obama, Triumph Truxton is Transworld's Keith Mulligan's bike, S&M Chris Moellers, S&M Timmy/Jason Ball's and last but not least Baxters BMX outlaw bike. BMX ruled on one side of Ruben's Camp!

Hoodlum Society T-Shirts!

We are a bunch of High Rollers so here our first T-shirt designed by Mike deWit. Of course only in black in S, M, L or XL price is Euro 19,95. Limited Edition but if they are running well they will be Unlimited hahaha.

Photo by Bart de Jong / www.fatbmx.com

Workshop Wednesday #29: S&S Works Replica BMX bike

 S&S Works Replica Testbike in BMX PLUS! 1980, yes S&S = Strip & Street the header company from Costa Mesa. They made Frames, Forks and Bars in the early 80's and sponsored Pete Loncarevich.

El DIABLO RUN 2011: Day 3 Ruben's Camp San Felipe Mexico!

 Fishing is not my favourite "sport" but its great to sober up from a rough night, not for everyone on the boat...
We caught some fish, first one was for me and had the only "double" catch of the day.

 Circle of Death. Jake is leading Billdozer on his stock 2011 brand new Blackline bike, that's what we call testing a Harley-Davidson! Jake is a former FMX'er and won the trophy two years in a row.

 Outlaws in Mexico = Trouble. Only a couple of bikers got into trouble with the local police, no big deal.

Good night.....

El DIABLO RUN 2011: Day 2 Ruben's Camp San Felipe Mexico!

 Not a bad spot to park your bike and have a Tecate (Mexican Bavaria)...This place rules!

 BMX Zone at Ruben's Bar, there is some BMX history in this picture, and alcoholics of course hahaha.

 Still trying to get drunk at Ruben's Camp, some Peligrosso tequilla's did the job, lets go to the bar...

 Outlaws all over the place, tequilla did a great job and I made enough enemies that night.

Best place to wake up! Hammock at the beach of San Felipe Mexico, that was $25 well spent...

EL DIABLO RUN 2011 Day 2: Still USA bound, troubles troubles troubles...

 My ride for the El Diablo Run 2011: 2007 Sportster, customised with stickers and prototype Biltwell Mustache bars and Kung Fu Grips. Had to bumpstart the bike after 5 minutes on the road, not a perfect start but no minor troubles, except for a flat fronttire/loose tank/loose mirror and stoplight stayed on all the time.

 Wes had big problems before we even reached the border, he blew up his Thriumph and was designated to the chase truck for the rest of the EDR.

 This all original 1966 Ironhead XLCH was my favourite bike in the EDR, made it to Ensenada but didn't make it home. Magneto problems was keeping this bike of the road back home. Awesome bike!

Last stop before the border of Mexico. One of the baggers felt down on some dude's foot and it was the end of the EDR for him, broken foot and a nice ride with the ambulance... No the EDR is not for pussies!