New project

Ended up getting another project... Should be fun as well as a lot of work. 1988 Hawk GT, a.k.a NT-650, a.k.a RC31. Cant wait to start digging into it. It came with a CBR F2 front end and a VFR rear wheel with a bunch of other goodies.
These bikes have a cult following, especially since it as only offered in the states for 3 years. The frame design is rad. Pretty much the same style frame as an RC30, RVF750, NC30 and MC28 NSR250... So yeah for its time, it has a lot of racing technology into it. Its going to be such a fun bike.

Cant wait to do this again. Circa 1994. My first RC31. HRP sweeper

My second one. Circa 1995. This one was dialed in. probably the best handling bike ive owned. HRP off camber. I think this is the year I won the Lightweight SS/450cc/twins class. CJ Remington and I won the Endurance race series in the same class that same year.

1995. Same year as above I also borrowed Paul Umholtz RS125 for half the season... And I think I got 2nd in the formula 3 class series.

Fun times. Now I just need time to work on it.

Anyone got a Fox twin clicker rear shock?

This Sunday!

If you're in the San Diego area, check out Motor Union. 5&ADime and Crooks & Castles putting it together. Going to have good vibe and a nice mix of automobiles.

Although its the 1st annual Motor Union... The same bunch put on The Daily Driver show last year with an unreal turn out. For a good cause too.

Karlson Tea Party 2010

Saturday was the Karlson Tea Party in Costa Mesa. Went to see a few friends and support their work. Since I was busy talking story I didnt get to take much pictures... But I did get a few of some of the bikes.

Adam Wright from Road Course had a neat display as well as Scott Pommier

Troy Lees Moto Lab

1st annual Moto Lab... At the Lab.

It was trippy seeing all these bikes posted up all over the mall... Or anti-mall as they call it

Danny and I also went to the annual El Camino Cycle swapmeet and show.

Usually dont care for BMWs but I really liked this one.

never get sick of these things

This ones for Jensen!

Japanese Classics

Last Saturday was the annual Japanese classic car show. Good to have it back at the Queen Mary in Long beach. Nice weather and a good vibe.

Motul oil brought out some neat BRE datsuns. Racing legend John Morton was there as well.

Moon has this Crown for sale.

Love these 411s ... One day.

Wild Zero!

More old race cars...

Mark Fatlace had his Hakosuka on display... Later drove it back to the bay area.

A few old Skylines there

This Kenmeri was stashed in the parking lot. Had a good feel to it.

This Toyota Crown was pretty tuff

Hawaii trippy

Flew back to Hawaii to help judge a car show. Stayed for a few extra days to hang out with family and friends of course. Heres what we did in short.

The winner. Pretty much had it picked out early on... Wish i took pictures of the engine.

HDM?

Thanks for the board Mike

Pretty much surfed everyday... I need the practice

Koko head shooting range

Kaena Point !

Some swag I got from Jensen. Its his new gig HRD LCK. For everyday people enjoying their everyday lives... Sometimes life is tough. Hard luck

Thanks bully

Superhawk feature

Last month Nelson, Dustin and Noah came by the shop to shoot the '61 Superhawk for The Horse magazine. Some of you may be wondering "Isnt the Horse a chopper magazine?" Well for the most part I guess... Chopper, bobber, cafe or whatever, I think most of us just like building stuff in general. Pretty fortunate that the guys liked it. I mean there are some really neat bikes with tons of style featured in that magazine.

Well, the magazine should be out or will be out this week. Check it out.

Here are some behind the scenes photos they took during the day.

Besides contributing to Church of Choppers and Chopper Daves, Nelson has Pakajunk Where he writes about good food, good people and occasional dead rats. Aloha in the LBC

Rally Car... X games

Last weekend, Gary, Ben and I had the pleasure of helping out Chris Duplessis and team with his X-Games debut. Man, its so refreshing working with people/team/driver without huge egos. Chris is a super talented driver... And he probably taught some of the other drivers competing in X-Games. At 23 years young, he has a bright future in rally. He may have not got on podium this time but his career is just starting while others may be ending.

(The pictures above are swiped from Autoblog.com)

Thanks to everyone who contributed and worked their asses off. Hope everyone had safe travels home.

Team 70... Good vibes