Monthly Archives: November 2013

A Scooter in the mist…

I recorded another GoPro video  this afternoon, and this time I mounted the camera on my helmet.   I knew from my Midland camera experience that helmet mounts are much more stable (like I said below, my fat head makes a … Continue reading

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Glendora Duane’s two-tone P-51!

Yep, it’s our latest custom, and it’s awesome!   Wow, the factory has sure been creating some magnificent custom bikes in the last couple of months!   I can barely keep up with the flow of custom California Scooters, and Glendora Duane’s P-51 … Continue reading

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GoPro 1.0

So here’s that first GoPro video, boys and girls… Cecil B. DeMille I’m not, and the mounting system was pretty shakey, but I think the GoPro video quality is great.   The helmet mount I’ve used before works much better (it’s … Continue reading

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Hmmmmm……

I just shot my first motorcycle video with my new GoPro Hero camera, and my initial impressions are mixed.   To cut to the chase, I think I like my Midland XTC-300 video cam better.  It sure is a lot easier … Continue reading

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McQueen motorcycle on the block…

It’s beautiful, and there’s no telling just how high this one will go.   The bike is a 1938 Harley WLD Solo Sport (looks like it’s a 45-cubic inch flathead), and it’s not too far away from where I’m sitting as I … Continue reading

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A special day…

Today is Veteran’s Day.    I don’t have any shiny thing words, photos, or cool videos to show you today.   My thoughts for the blog today are simple:   Think of and thank the folks who have made our way of life … Continue reading

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Arcadia Cushman’s new bike…

We just built this motorcycle for the good folks at Arcadia Cushman in Indiana, and it’s a beauty!  Check out the billet wheels, the engine guards, and that awesome 250cc P-51 power plant! There’s tons of chrome on this classic black … Continue reading

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Reflections

I mentioned that I’d post a photo of some of my friends a blog or three down, and here it is… That’s TK, Steve, and Lupe in the background, and of course, yours truly behind the camera.   I’ve done a … Continue reading

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Our latest show stopper…the Green Meanie!

When I rolled into the plant on my motorcycle yesterday, Lupe was putting the finishing touches on this Florida-bound beauty…  Folks, the photos just don’t do justice to this latest tractor-themed California Scooter P-51 custom motorcycle.   It’s beautiful, and there … Continue reading

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A cool custom tank…

Folks, this is a very mild custom touch…it’s our standard blue tank with a hand-painted Mustang logo…and it really works! I just happened to spot this in the plant yesterday.  It’s cool.   I want one!  

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