I’ll be the first to say, “I love women’s clothes“. Don’t get me wrong here, i don’t “wear” them, i just enjoy seeing lovely ladies wearing them….and if the clothing looks as sexy on them as we see in movies, tv ads and print, well…even better. Having a wife of Latino origins (i’m a very lucky man) i get the advantage of seeing her wear some HOT pieces of clothing. I’m like that dog in the “Kibbel n’ Bit’s” commercial that keeps saying….”I’m a lucky dog…I’m a lucky dog“…Anyway, if your looking to see some fine women’s clothing, (or trying to figure out what to get your better half for Valentines try out our friend Jennifers’ company, OneBadBitch. We were fortunate to meet them in Sturgis this year and have to say, “WOW”.
Hey honey, i’ve got something i need to show you…..how about this for Valentines?!?!

Hey, thanks for coming back! Great to see there are a few of you out there that have taste and style! Seriously, thanks for visiting. If you know of stories you think people would be interested in, shoot us a line C'ya!

Everyone once and a while, we need inspiration. As well as reminders of what our forefathers use to build. As some of you know, our approach is building choppers that reflect the influences of the 60-70’s hot-rod industry. Of course we also need picture resources that show what the bikes were like back then (granted i was riding back then too but gray matter fades with age), so we resort to sites such as Vintage American Motorcycles. So, If you’ve ever wondered where to go for a good walk through the motorcycling history in the US of A, don’t look any further. The site Vintage American Motorcycles has a great picture gallery of all types of motorcycles showing the constant changes of this wonderful industry.

Back in the day, (nope won’t tell you exactly the years) i use to do some metal casting and thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of pulling out a piece of cooled hardened metal from the sand mold then filling, sanding and then taking it to the polishing wheel to try and get some luster to it. Those days are long gone now as i don’t have access to such equipment…plus it’s been 20 some years since doing that type work. But when i came upon this blog, the Backyard Metalcasting it started me thinking i needed to get back in touch with those lost loves of mine from years past. I can tell you it’s an extremely satisfying feeling doing this type of work. Plus you never know what cool stuff you can make! Take a look.

Aren’t we American something else?!?! We just have to be so creative that we actually sidestep plain ole common sense! Seems a fella invented the Bike Diaper® Motorcycle Oil Absorbent Pad Tray And Harness – His video (click HERE) painfully explains how this mastermind product works. Seems it would have been easier just to replace the head gaskets. What do you think? His ad reads

“Stops oil drips and leaks from hitting the floor. Straps snugly and gently around bike or through engine. Keeps floor oil free and allows the bike to be easily moved without removing the Bike Diaper.”

If you want more information or to purchase go HERE.
Can you imagine the conversation a guy would have with his buddies on this matter of “leaky motorcycle?”.
Owner: Damn, my bike crapped all over my garage floor last night!….I hate this! Seems like it’s just getting worse with age….
Friend: Dude, if you’d had a “Bike Diaper” on her you wouldn’t be having these problems! Everyone who’s anyone has a diaper on! I’ve got two on mine right now”
Owner: Your right dude, i should just go out, bite the bullet and get it over with… get her a Bike Diaper and call it a day. I just can’t stand it any more…it’s just so messy and my hands get so oily”…….yada yada yada…

Suffice it to say, no Bike Diapers will find their way into our garage!

The industry as we know it has taken some interesting twist and turns over the past two years. We’ve been hearing rumors for quite a while about possible downsizing at Big Dog and other large manufacturers. And we’ve seen numerous smaller shops around the country silently slipping into closure or major downsizing. Of course the smaller shops won’t have the media coverage, but the impact is the same on those companies and families. Big Dog motorcycles laid off 20 of its employees on Friday. The company is blaming a downturn in the economy, the housing market decline, and the financial lending crisis. 2007 was apparently a really bad year for the custom motorcycle maker, with the company laying off 10 employees. Paul Hansen, marketing director for Big Dog said: “Our goal is to resize the company to a level that can be successful, even in a down market. The good news is that once the economy rebounds, Big Dog Motorcycles is perfectly positioned to continue to be the dominant player in our market for years to come and hold our position as the world’s largest manufacturer of custom bikes. “We are a sizable company with excellent dealers, a great brand name and a strong diverse line-up of new models. We expect a respectable 2008, even with a murky economy.”

Ok, we hope this isn’t getting out of hand but we’ve just received the January-March 2008 issue of Barnett’s magazine and who do you see on page 87? Yep, Guilty’s Lucille! Now, we can’t deny it’s great to see our work in print…however, more satisfying is that there seems to be a growing recognition for simple, well designed bikes that the every-day joe can ride and enjoy….and afford. And that’s what gets the Guilty Gang charged. We do want to say “Thanks” to Buck Manning for his expertly written and concise story that accurately reflected what Guilty Customs is all about. Thanks Buck!