Go Behind the Lines – the Military Series

A World War II Harley 45

Military bikes.  We all love them.  From World War II Harley flatheads to the current USMC diesel-powered Kawasaki, there’s just something magical about a military motorcycle.   We tapped into that sentiment last year when we built the Sarge, a one-off custom we did in a military theme.  The reaction was overwhelming everywhere we went with that bike…everyone wanted a Sarge.  Well, the Sarge had a lot of custom work (we had to treat a lot of chrome parts to allow that OD green powder coat to stick, and that actually made it one of the most expensive customs we’ve ever done).   The demand for a military-themed California Scooter has been so great, though, we started to wonder…what if?

What if, indeed.   Step One was to PhotoShop a military California Scooter concept, and it came out well.  Really well.   The bike Steve had in mind looked great on paper.  All we did was PhotoShop the tank, wheels, and fenders OD green, and we stuck a white star on the tank.  We left everything else just like it would be on a standard Classic. 

Steve showed the PhotoShopped picture to me, and I stared at it for a good minute before I realized it wasn’t the Sarge. All of us had the same reaction…which led to Step Two…

Wow...a Military Series California Scooter!

Go behind the lines...with a California Scooter!

Isn’t it cool? I’ll tell you, I’ve got the same problem all over again…every time I see Steve’s latest creation, I want it. This is a very, very cool bike, and it’s the first in our new Military Series. People say the military thing is in this year from a style perspective, but I don’t care about that (and I’ll bet you don’t, either). I just like the look, and I have ever since the late ‘60s and early ‘70s (when all my clothes matched this bike).

During 2011, we’re going to have a Military Series in our California Scooter line. In a few more days, we’ll have a camo version. Yep, a camo CSC 150. I can’t wait to photograph it and show it to you.

Wanna see ’em up close?

Would you like to see both of our new Military Series bikes in person? Well, you can either stop by the factory, or if you are in the Sacramento area, mosey on over to the International Sportsmens Exposition. We’ll be there from January 20th to the 23rd (Thursday through Sunday) with both of our new Military Series bikes and several others. Look for us in Booths 2401 to 2405 – we’ll be in the hall with all the fishing gear, which is entirely appropriate…you may well want to hook one of these great new California Scooters and reel it in.

Oh, one other thing….if your clothes match this bike (or if they used to) for the same reasons mine did back in the day, give us a call and ask about our “those who serve” incentive programs. We recognize the sacrifices you’re making (or have made) for us, and we want to make a few for you.