13 hours in the truck

Me and The Brain headed south bright and early this morning to pick up my tank and search for Virginia parts stashes. Came up empty on the parts but I could not be happier with the way my tank turned out. Painted by Mr. Danny D of peanut city geeks fame, I'm sorry I still don't know how to post links but they are on the side list.

Thanks again Danny I love it.

Proper Pocket Knife Care and Safety

Notice the proper positioning of the finger tips to avoid contact with the sander. Also notice the use of the "safety squint." By actually closing your eyes while using the sander you can protect them from small metal shavings or perhaps even the entire knife. Next week we will discuss drill press safety and how you can avoid an accident by actually removing the switch and letting it dangle by its wires.

Buzzkiller

Our friend Buzzkiller went and took matters into his own hands and had a one off tee made. Our best to him and his family with relocating soon to a warmer place. His address for tits, ass & the occasional motorcycle on the web will remain the same though.

See you down the road.

Best Laid Plans

Are usually made over several beers,gonna be a good summer.

Devil Makes 3

One of my old timey favorite bands are coming to the Note in West Chester on Sunday the 18th.

Dust off your toe tappin boots.

Bates Seat for Sale

Will Trade for Cash. Measures 11" wide by 13" long. In solid shape with some normal signs of wear from the road. Details below... 

Fuck the rich & filthy fat stiffs at ebay. I'm selling this beaut right here to one of our supporters even if it goes for less. Leave your comment with the price you'd pay and your email address. On the last day of the month I will contact the person with the highest price. If they don't take it I will go on to the next guy and so on. Price will include shipping in the USA. Email me with any questions. Thanks, Clarke

Land Pirates Revenge Run

Brother Tim and the Death Science guys put on a hell of a trip. April 20th is less than 6 weeks away. More info and tickets for the ferry at www.revengerun.com. When was the last time you had your motorcycle on a boat for shits sake.

Wispers were heard that some of the Philly guys might actually make it down for this one. Good times...

AMF'R Sticker Pack

After they sold out pretty fast the first couple of times they were around, and after enough people kept asking... they are back. Now with fancy glitter. I still get real stoked when I see one of our stickers on something. It may be a cheap little thing to some people, but it's a huge sign of respect and support, and still always cool to me.

If you want any, here's the deal. 5 stickers for $5 with shipping included. It will have 3 AMF'R stickers and 1 random FOTS & Show Class sticker.

There aren't many around so get em before they're gone. Maybe for good this time.

Thanks as always to Rightquick Chris Martin for making some real cool stuff for us.

Super Swap Sunday

March 25th... Hands down, this is the best swap around.

Early Bird deal at the back door for a couple extra bucks.

See you there

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Today was my youngest psychopaths birthday.  Super A.D.D and  A.D.H.D  all wrapped up in one 10 year old package. Happy birthday son! I love you.

memories

Got an email from 'Hot Mom' Rob today with a link to this spot called Le Container.

This guy has an impressive eye for some amazing style from bikes, to cars, to girls, design, architecture, and other fine and fancy high class artsy images... and junk like this...

that was a real good day... almost makes me miss it

BACK IN THE DAY

Buzzkiller sent me some sweet pics of his buddies from 1968. Followed up with his super clean FXE frpm '84. Totally awesome!

Big thanks to Buzzkiller for the back in the day pics.

BACK IN THE DAY

Where were you in 1996?  I was in my back alley with my freshly minted triumph chopper. If you look at the picture and listen closely you can almost here Metallica playing in the background!

Dont be scared. Lets see some more back in the day pics! Send them to  customchop@aol.com with info

FOTS is Alive with Pleasure

Let's party. The site is now fixed, until it breaks the internet again.

Was a bunch of static. Dont ask, just hit it and pass.

Valentines Day

Got a real cool care package from Gorgous George. Nothing says love like free stuff.

love you too man

Preview

The Axe's triumph,coming soon.

FUTS- Fucked Up The Stinkhole

So I guess some of you have noticed that the FOTS shop has been down and having problems since sometime last week. I finally got to the bottom of it tonight after trying for days to shake an answer out of the nit wits that host the thing. It seems that there is an "internal error on the server that was unforeseeable". Translation: we fucked up. Just wish they would have the sack to fuckin say that, just once. I would be a lot cooler and show more respect if they did. The solution: the site is moving to a newer faster server in the next 24-72 hours. That's a hell of a window, you're doing a bang up job fellas. So hold tight and things will be back to normal before you know it and you can get your chopper dope fix once again.

I felt like I was in the Deer Hunter as I was on hold...............

Thanks for the support. I love you all.

Timonium aftermath

Floor inspector Flathead Jay, hard at work.

Vander doing one of the best impersonations of the whole United States Government.  Spot on!

What a great time! I know I'm late on posting but who cares.  Thanks to all of my friends old and new that made last weekend truly memorable.

East Coast Love Machine

Steve is the man.Stole this pic from Love Cycles blog.

Moon Man & Chicken Foot

Clarke: Hey Moon, what's up with the chicken foot hanging from your handlebars?

Moon: It's my new speedo.

Clarke: Huh?

Moon: I've gotten too many speeding tickets from the cops around here because my speedo is broken and I ride faster than I realize.

Clarke: Ok, but what's up with the fuckin chicken foot?

Moon: Well when I feel the chicken foot scratching my arm from the wind, I know I'm doing about 45 mph... like I said, it's my new speedo. Haven't gotten a ticket since I installed it.

Clarke: Fair enough.

Thanks

To everybody that came by,bought shit,hung out,said hi and threw back some beers with us this weekend.We appreciate the support.Thanks to the Baltimore crew and Kyle and Kalyn for turning their house into a commune.

Heading to Baltimore

Get there however you can.

Ride to Skate 6

More details to come...

OH SO SPECIAL '79 AKA... FOOLS GOLD!

Well, Me and Chopper Mike Mcellwee took a little trip this weekend and headed out to Oakland. That's right Oakland .....New Jersey, sorry for the let down.  I wish I could tell you a story about Me and Mike  diving around the countryside and spotted this beauty peeking out behind an old washer and dryer, But I regress. I found it the old fashioned way.  EBAY!  With a buy it now option! I could not resist ,overwhelmed with desire and wonder lust, one single click of my mouse and I had become the new owner of a completely chromed out 1979 FXR.  Upon arrival in Oakland we were greeted buy "Buy it now" Glenn and his buddy 5Q, Don't ask because I sure didn't. Two old bikers from the hills of Oakland, crazy right? He promised me a running bike, which did fire momentarily until the primary belt decided to take another direction.  The story I got was a former show bike called "FOOL'S GOLD"  I can't for the life of me figure out where that name came from, There isn't any gold on the thing. Again, don't ask I didn't. Then it sat for several years until Glenn's possession.  I was still in love, paid "Buy it now"Glenn and drug her home. The frame and front end are completely chrome plated as is the entire transmission. As for the engine, it appears to be stroked out and full of S&S goodies. Maybe that's where the GOLD is or I'm the FOOL for buying it. I'm going to take the ugly out of her and have it ready to tear up the streets of Philly this summer.

This Weekend

Good Bye old friend

Today was the end for Sir Ruger Fenton Mudd of Stanbridge .He was a good dog loyal friend and protector of Stalag 226 .You will be missed rest in peace buddy.

Liberty Vintage Cycle

http://fueltank.tv/#1727111/Liberty-Vintage-Motorcycles

Hey, I saw this cool little video on Atom and Liberty Cycle here in Philly and figured I'd throw the link up to give you all something to look at.

Issue High 5

New issue of Show Class now available.

We will be shipping next week, first class.

My personal favorite yet. Hope you bastards dig it.

Not so special 79

A little progress on the shovel . Also in the back ground is a Squirrel and a new addition to our family Shredder harcort fenton mudd of stanbridge . He is Czech border dog and keeps our family on its toes . Thanks to all who replied to my post about the stupid glide tank i found one as you can see your time was appreciated.

Another Iron Horse Classic

Flip's 1979 Shovel Jammer !

    I know what your thinking, Whats wrong with this picture? No Wassel tank, no ribbed rear fender, no Knucklehead motor?! This guy must be out of his mind!  I know , I here you..... That's all I see anymore Myself.  But you cant deny that this bike is just right. 

   This is from an old Iron Horse magazine from my collection. I love these old magazines. Its crazy, June 1997 issue 151.  Not one web address throughout the whole magazine, How did we ever get along without the web is a mystery to me.  I really dig swap meet specials.  Nothing real fancy, stripped down and straight to the point. Just a young guy with very little cash on hand but a burning desire to build a chopper and ride.

   Please, don't wait around for that next period correct piece to pop up on E Bay! Every thing will be O K no one is going to think any less of  you. Maybe just a little hazing , and they might put you in a different section at your local bike night.  But come on , your a Biker right ? Put that pile of parts in your garage together and RIDE!