No big deal

Only a 1000+ horsepower GTR at the shop. Belongs to our good friend Mike of D-sport magazine. Mike always helped me out a lot so its good to return the favor by doing the updates to his rollcage.

Gary helping the Sakiokas with their Lotus Elise Cup car.

Pictures do these cars no justice. It looks insane seeing either of these cars on the road.

Oscar

I'm fortunate to have worked with Oscar/Alpinestars on this jacket. Top notch quality from a company with roots dating back to 1963. The Oscar brand is a perfect way for Alpinestars to show off their rich racing heritage.

Keep your eyes peeled for Oscar at your finest motorcycle and apparel stores. Try to stay on top of things, everything is made in limited runs.

Its nice out... Go out and enjoy the day

Memorabilia

My good friend Yaya frequents Japan and always brings back the coolest things for me.

A few years ago she brought back this scroll/flag/bandana. I have referenced a lot stuff off of this. All the best Honda grand prix bikes from 1959-1967.

This year i got these really neat pins one of an old Honda GoldWing and the other of the Honda CR77 race bike.

The Local and the Loyal

The Lovewright Co. has done it again. Another solid season with denim in the line up. Check out the write up on Hypebeast. Lovewright Spring 2010

Baby Face Hardy

Francoise Hardy. Pretty much deserves her own post(In regards/continuation to the last post). A motorhead in her own right. Super classy with style for days.

Girls havin' fun too

Some of mens favorite things, motorcycles and women. Recently, Alyasha sent me this picture. It has a fun vibe and captures the time period. It also made me think to post others like it that have been either been sent to me or got off of another site.

The Runaways.... Wonder how the new movie is going to be?

Blonde Redhead

I go this from Jan a long time ago. Quite happy I stumbled upon it again.

AHRMA or bust!

Finally got my rims laced and true with stainless steel spokes. WM2 and WM3 Shouldered Aluminum rims. Now I need to get my drums turned and shoes arced... And by the looks of these pictures I need new sprockets. Hopefully someone makes a 520 conversion.

AHRMA in April or bust!

Sunday Nostalgia

A few series i followed as a little kid. I think they played a huge part in my life as far as what i find interesting.

This first one is an all time favorite intro. Quentin Tarantino actually used the dialog in Kill bill. Pretty cool that he even went on and used Sonny Chiba (the main actor playing Jubei Yagyu) in his movies.

In in Kage no Gundan -Shadow warriors, Sonny Chiba also acted as Hattori Hanzo. Same basic role as in Kill Bill. Even the commercial lead in was bitchin. I need to get this series from my brother. Trav?

A few post ago I spoke of Kikaida... with a greater liking for Hakaida here is why.

Watch and enjoy, you wont be disappointed

Inspiration LA

A nice Saturday afternoon at the Santa Monica Airport. Inspiration LA was such a neat idea. In a sense it was refreshing to see all the vintage maniacs and the interest everyone had there. Oscar by Alpinestars had Roger DeCosters motorbike displayed along with Kenny Roberts race suit(Does it get any better?). Also, the craftsmen who were there making quality goods on site was awe inspiring. Good to see perfect examples of what seems like a long lost craft in America.

Here are some pictures. Enjoy.

Santa Fe deli Saturday

Met some friends at Santa fe deli for lunch. A once a month thing where everyone meets for good food and good fun.

Usually the last Saturday of the month... Check out CoC for more pictures

Robots and super heroes

My good friend Alan brought this mouse pad back from Hawaii for me. Never noticed it before but Kikaida has an awesome front drum brake set up on his motorbike. Looks like a Suzuki GT750 front drum. But his bike is a Kawasaki triple... Did these bike come with this drum brake??

If you ever have an event in Hawaii where you need people to attend... Call for Kikaida. Seems like he does appearances every month.Weird but rad that he is a household name in Hawaii. Although I thought Hakaida was much cooler.

Found this Kawasaki race bike online. Wonder if this is the same set up as Kikaidas motorcycle.

While on the subject of japanese super heroes. Got to see Eric from Giant Robot last weekend at the Scion art gallery where he had some really fun video work on display. Super genuine dude.

Also, last weekend was two good friends birthdays. Eddie's and Nelson's. Forgot my camera but it was good times at both. Happy birthday guys!

The destroyer

Final night for Conan O'brien. Found this on Baravettos site Bloggavettski . Great to see everyone supporting Conan. And plus, proceeds from this print/shirt will be donated to the Haiti fund. Win win situation.

The finale was epic

Works

Late 2009 to now I've been trying to gather pictures to use for a hard copy of my portfolio.  Just need to start documenting some of my work.  Here are some pictures that i found of past work/ projects.  

Welding (TIG)- DOM tubing/steel coupler

Welding (TIG)- Chromoly

Welding (TIG)- Aluminum

Welding (TIG)- Walking cup method  on steel

Sketching on colored paper

Foose coupe 

Hand formed aluminum mounts for Pro-drive WRC dry carbon wing (clecos used temporary)

Hand formed aluminum gas tank and tail section for 1961 CB77

Happy New Year!

Growing up in Hawaii, this is how we rang in the new year.  

Hauoli makahiki hou!

Hands on

Messing around and learning about other materials.  Hand cut and sculpted to mimic a 1960's Ericofon phone.  20pcf urethane foam. Work wonders and picks up good detail... And also bad detail. A good exercise for balance and proportion.

Chocolate Ray guns are the best.  Mold made from vacuum formed PET-G.  Formed over shaped urethane foam.

Surfboard wax is up next

Mortar mix over shaped EPS foam...

Shaka