Mike Likes It

Howdy, I was just checking out your blog and was in there for a long time checking out all your stuff. I also draw bike cartoons and used to paint bikes for Denver's Choppers on E. St. in old Berdoo. I have been drawing cartoons for some of the local motor cycle clubs in the area and wanted to share a couple with you. Keep up the good work and I hope you dig my art.

Respect, Mike Mafufa of Berdoo

We dig it. You've probably seen and admired Mike's art and old photos on the Church of Choppers blog. Not only is he (like most of us), a Roth fan, turns out he's also a fan of Pete Millar. Mike's artwork has a style of it's own, but kind of reminds me of Stanley Mouse.

A photo of Mike from the COC blog. I really dig this type of classic chop.

Southsiders Party

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On Thursday 9th June Southsiders will celebrate its 3rd anniversary with a three day event being staged in Toulouse in France.
The chosen venue is a magnificent Manor house set in a tropical garden seemingly forgotten in time. Against this incredible back drop will be work by photographers, artists and sculptors as L'admiral, Alwest créations, Dimitri Coste, Polo Garat, Bertrand Grégoire,Scott Pommier , Mark woodhatch and Also A showcase by Ruby Helmets and Vitesse Moto, alongside a selection of two and four wheeled machines!
Southsiders invite you to join them in their celebrations commencing at 1800hrs at 113 Rue des Amidoniers in Toulouse... look out for alligators!



Thursday.. 1800hrs let the party begin, exhibition BBQ and good sounds provided by guest DJ Neil Williams of Ace Café fame.

Friday.. Ride/drive out at 1300hrs to discover the forbidding Black Mountains east of Toulouse, then back into town for a street party at
16 Rue Peyras, in front of the Eastside boutique.

Saturday.. Ride/drive out at 0930hrs towards the beautiful Lot region North of Toulouse to a BBQ party in stunning countryside..



Le 9 juin nous célébrons les trois ans de Southsiders.
La chance nous a permis de découvrir un lieu magique en plein coeur de la ville.
Un lieu ou le temps semble arrété à une époque ou les moteurs n'existaient pas encore,
la nature y a d'ailleurs repris ses droits. Nous exposerons dans ce décor le travail
de photographes peintres et sculpteurs tels que L'Admiral, Scott Pommier, Dimitri Coste, Polo Garat, Bertrand Grégoire, Alwest Création,Mark woodhatch, ainsi qu'un Showcase de Ruby Helmets et Vitesse moto.




Une Séléction de belles machines à deux et quatre roues sera exposée dans le parc, la restauration sera assurée par un Barbeque, et la musique par Neil Williams Dj du fameux Ace Café à Londres.
C'est en pleine jungle urbaine que nous aurons le plaisir de vous accueuillir à partir de 18h au 113 rue des amidoniers à Toulouse. Attention aux Alligators !





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This Month's Header

June means it's time to get ready for Born-Free 3. Seems like it's been along time coming, but not for long.

I Photoshoped the girls onto the Born-Free knuckle after the first Garage Co. party, so I couldn't resist going all the way. I'm hoping this is how the day will end.

New Posts Coming Soon

So I've been struggling with a severe lack of things to say lately. I've been trying to come up with content more meaningful than "Some guy cut me off on the freeway and I was angry for a little while, then I got over it," and it's been challenging.

Anyway, I mostly just want to touch base with you lovely readers and assure you that I've got some new stuff stewing around in my noodle, and it will be posted shortly.

Southsiders Babe June 2011

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Belinda Baggs 2009

Photo: Dane Peterson



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2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball

2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball Review

2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer Victory with touring edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball has a capacity 1731 cc with Bore & Stroke 101 mm x 108 mm. For engine type 4-stroke 50o V-Twin.

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2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball - Specifications
USA MSRP - $17,999 USD
Canada MSRP - $20,069 CDN

Engine
Engine Type 4-stroke 50o V-Twin
Cooling System Air / oil
Displacement 106 ci / 1731 cc
Bore x Stroke 101 x 108 mm
Compression ratio 9.4 : 1
Valve train Single overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal / 22.7 ltr
Exhaust Split dual exhaust with crossover
Oil capacity 5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr
Charging System 48 amps max output
Battery 12 volts / 18 amp hours
Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Final Drive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt

Chassis Dimensions
Length 103.5 in / 2629 mm
Wheelbase 65.7 in / 1670 mm
Seat Height 24.5 in / 622 mm
Ground Clearance 4.8 in / 122 mm
Rake/trail 29.0o / 5.6 in / 142 mm
Dry Weight 800 Lbs / 364 Kg
GVWR 1414 lbs / 643 kg

Suspension
Front Suspension Conventional telescopic fork, 46 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel
Rear Suspension Single, mono-tube, cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, 3.65 in / 92.7 mm travel, air adjustable

Brakes
Brake Systmen Type Linked
Front braking system Dual 300mm floating rotors with 4-piston calipers
Rear braking system 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper

Wheels and Tires
Front Wheel 18 x 3.0 in
Rear Wheel 16 x 5.0 in
Front Tire 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear Tire 180/60R16 Dunlop Elite 3
Color Options
Colors Solid Black

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