Ted Kieper # 2

.via : www.keepercycle.com405cc American Eagle, TT's were the most fun. 2nd year expert. I rode it in the Motordrome at Milwaukee's Summerfest in 1970 for 2 days.Santa Fe TT 1973, Milwaukee Journal photoTed #3 at Aztalan 1973, Riding in the mud was alway fun and challenging..

Tom Foster

.From his first glimpse of the lifestyle in early 70s biker films and magazines, coupled with the "Varrio" ideals of his Chino, California hometown, Tom Foster lived and breathed motorcycles and the outlaw mentality that came with them. Foster's passions rested within a lifestyle that pushed the limits of both local law enforcement and of the shovelhead motor in his first chopper. Motorcycles

The Clash

.“When you blame yourself, you learn from it. If you blame someone else, you don’t learn nothing, cause hey, it’s not your fault, it’s his fault, over there.”Joe Strummer of The Clashby Eric JohnsonThe Clash were an English rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk rock. Along with punk, they experimented with reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance and rockabilly.

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ENCO Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo

ENCO Exklusive is not as famous as a number of other German tuners but their work speaks volumes. The latest project to come from the city of Chemnitz is this ENCO Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo that's based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The Gladiator is preceded by the ENCO 550 GT Biturbo with 405kW (550hp). Thanks to larger turbos, sport catalytic convertors, an ENCO-designed sport exhaust

Audi TT-RS with 460hp by AVUS

Avus Performance has unveiled a new tuning package for the Audi TT-RS. Dubbed the "new Ur-Quattro," the car features a modified ECU, a revised turbocharger, and a high performance exhaust system with racing catalysts. While this doesn't sound like much, the changes enable the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine to produce 460 bhp and more than 472 lb-ft (639 Nm) of torque. In terms of

1947 Water Cooled Drake Harley Davidson

.via : the kneesliderA couple of years ago, there was a midget racer with a Drake water cooled Harley Davidson engine for sale. The car looked really nice but you could barely see the engine. I just noticed, there is another one of these for sale, but this time the car is all apart and the engine is shown very clearly.The cylinders are completely covered in water jackets with all of the

RSK (Type 718)

.via : hillmanimages.comPorsche Type 718 RSKThe further development of the 550 with much nicer lines but the same form factor was the Type 718 RSK which first appeared in 1957. It had the same wheelbase as the 550A but a lower body. The earliest versions had vertical fins on the rear fenders.- Chassis 718-005 - First in class 3rd overall, driven by Behra/Herrmann at the 1957 Le Mans. - This

Davida

.This article was written by Nick Berkeley, a freelance journalist and photographer based in England and a longtime friend of Hell For Leather.Less well known - but of increasing significance - is the extent of Davida's relationship with safety. There's still an assumption that open face helmets are little better than a chamber pot when it comes to protection. These days the Davida style comes

Scott Pommier

.slo ride Clayton riding PanheadScott Pommier’s interest in photography began when he started using his mother’s semi-automatic SLR to take pictures of his friends skateboarding.Indian chief polaroidSince then, he has shot covers for every major skateboarding publication and now divides his time between his position as a senior photographer for SBC Skateboard magazine, a variety of editorial and

The Boozefighters

.by Eric JohnsonThe BoozefightersIt was 1946 when an individual named Willie Forkner crashed through a fence during a race in El Cajon, California and joined in the fun. The club he was in did not find it funny so they kicked him out.Some original Boozefighters membersWell Willie took it in stride and went about finding other outcast veterans who found life back in the States overwhelmingly dull.

The Legend of the Making of Rendezvous

.by Eric JohnsonThe backdrop…The film Rendezvous features a white knuckled eight-minute drive through Paris in the early hours of the morning (05:30hrs), accompanied by sounds of a high-revving engine, gear changes and squealing tires. It starts in a tunnel of the Paris Périphérique at Porte Dauphine, with an onboard view from an unseen car exiting up on a ramp to Avenue Foch. Well-known

Jolly Roger Motorcycle Club

.This photo, the earliest known group shot of the J.R.M.C., from the Stockinger collection, was in a group of 1944 photos. It shows the Jolly Roger Motorcycle Club on street bikes just prior to a run. Notice how young they all are. The club was formed by Highline High School graduates. There doesn’t appear to be a club uniform yet though it is possible that the weather was cold enough that they’

Toyota Prius by Tommy Kaira and ASI

Eco-friendly cars are the talk of the town for the moment. Every manufacturer is either producing one or planning to. Toyota is an acknowledged leader in the field with its Prius hybrid as well as others. Few respected tuners have embraced the green thing so far, unless they are based in Japan where it almost seems the government has a decree forcing tuners to work on "green" cars as well.

Ferrari 458 Italia by ASI

Japanese tunere ASI is used to taking on risky projects. They have attacked many already-high priced cars, and tried to make them better. Previous cars they have modified include the Bentley Continental GT, called the ASI Tetsu GTR, and the Ferrari 430.Company CEO Satoshi Kondo has announced that his team of engineers are hard at work on their latest project: an aerokit for the Ferrari

AC Schnitzer Tuning Program for BMW Z4 (E89)

Under the hood, Schnitzer upgraded the turbocharged 3.0-liter engine (sDrive35i) so it now produces 360 hp. Thanks to the extra 60 hp, the Z4 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds before hitting a top speed of 286 km/h (178 mph). Other performance modifications include a stainless steel sport exhaust system (with chromed 'racing' tailpipes) and a revised suspension. To enhance the Z4's

Bentley launched Mulsanne in India priced at Rs. 2.90 Crores | Bentley Mulsanne Photos, Pictures, Images

High end luxury car maker Bentley launched its flagship model "Mulsanne" in India at the British High Commissioner’s residence in New Delhi. The new Bentley V8 engine is lighter and features cylinder de-activation and variable cam phasing, a combination that can significantly reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.Bentley Mulsanne Price in India: Rs. 2.90 CroresBentley Mulsanne

Goggles

.Copyright H-DGoggles or safety glasses are forms of protective eyewear that usually enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or chemicals from striking the eyes.They are used in chemistry laboratories and in woodworking. They are often used in snow sports as well, and in swimming. Goggles are often worn when using power tools such as drills or

Ted Kieper

.Surfing the web this morning i found those fabulous pictures of Ted Kieper from Keeper Cycle.Please take time to visit his rich and great website the picture gallery is simply amazing.Thank you Ted for sharing your treasure with us.Santa Fe Speedway Chicago. The late Ron Kieper (Ted's little brother) was fastest qualifier and won his heat race. Ron died in June 07 of a lung disease at age 60.

Mansory Cyrus based on Aston Martin DBS

Mansory presents the Cyrus package based on the Aston Martin DBS or the DB9. The Cyrus emphasises masculinity and power with its newly designed front skirt with enlarged air inlets, the carbon fibre wing extensions and the newly designed rear skirt with an integrated diffuser. The two slotted power domes on the carbon fibre bonnet send extra air into the 12 cylinder engine. Completing the

Karen Stoffer

.Karen Stoffer sets national record in NHRA pro stock motorcyclesKaren Stoffer set a national record in the National Hot Rod Assn. pro stock motorcycles at the Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.Stoffer, a graduate of St. Genevieve High School in Sun Valley, set the national record during the first round of eliminations against Redell Harris.If her time stands up through the elimination rounds,

Geiger GTS with 710hp Based on Corvette ZR1

GeigerCars is based in Munich but American cars are its focus and have been for many years. At Frankfurt the tuner presents its latest high performance car in the form of the Geiger GTS. This supercar is based on the Corvette ZR1, one of the most coveted and respected sports cars of the past couple of years and a recognised slayer of the Nürburgring. Some of its well-documented handling

Enzo XX Evolution with 840hp by edo competition

Meet the new edo Enzo XX Evolution, the next step in the process. Power is up and weight is down, a sure recipe for good performance numbers. By increasing the Enzo's 6.0-litre V12 cubic capacity to 6.3-litre, installing new camshafts, modified cylinder heads, titanium valve spring retainers and connecting rods, high flow catalytic converters, mufflers and air filters and new high

Jay Springsteen

.Jay Springsteen is considered one of the best AMA Grand National flat-track racers of all time. Bursting onto the scene and earning the AMA Rookie of the Year Award in 1975, Springsteen won three consecutive AMA Grand National Championships starting in 1976. In 1982 he became the first rider to reach 30 wins in AMA Grand National competition. "Springer," as his faithful fans call him, compiled

Hamann Ferrari California Tuning Programme

HAMANN Motorsport has developed a full tuning programme for the new Ferrari California. Promising to make Ferrari fans' hearts beat faster, HAMANN made changes to the entire car. The 4.3-litre normally aspirated V8 has a standard power rating of 338kW (460hp). That will be increased by 20% to 406kW (552hp). To achieve that figure engineers are working on, among others, the engine management

BMW M3 E92 V10 by Manhart Racing

As the lengthy name implies, Manhart has shoehorned the M5/M6's 5.0-liter V10 engine into a M3 coupe. The company didn't stop there as they removed the speed limiter and added a seven-speed SMG gearbox, a DME steering system, and a titanium exhaust with four 84mm (3.3") tailpipes. Thanks to all these modifications, the 550 hp M3 V10 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds before topping

Brabus E V12 - The Black Baron

Based on the new 2010 Mercedes E-Class W 212, the E V12 features a 6.0-liter V12 biturbo bored out to 6.3-liters producing 800 hp and 1420 Nm of torque (it's electronically limited to 1,100 Nm). While details are limited, Brabus outfitted the engine with a ram-air system, a quad-exhaust, and revised engine electronics. To keep the beast under control, the company added a fully adjustable

Mercedes GLK 280 V6 by Lorinser

Lorinser has unveiled a modified Mercedes GLK 280 V6 to highlight their expansion into the world of custom paintwork. Boasting a "fiery opal" paint job, the GLK is outfitted with a body kit that features new front and rear aprons, larger fog lights, and aggressive side sills. Other touches include a quad stainless steel exhaust system and matte black 9 x 22 inch Lorinser RS 9 light-alloy

Aston Martin Vantage by MW Design Technik

Canadian tuners MWDesign + Technik have turned their eyes to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Their model, dubbed the Helvellyn Frost, is painted in a cool, matte white color meant to reflect the English Mountain Range from which Aston gets its name.The engineers have designed new aerodynamics and performance enhancements in an attempt to improve on an already lauded car. The design package

Audi TT-RS with 420hp by Abt

ABT Sportsline now has its own interpretation of the iconic Audi ur-Quattro which is based on the new Audi TT RS coupe and Roadster range. That car made not only history but headlines around the world when it took on opponents on the rally circuit and proved itself a more than capable competitor. After 50 years of tuning cars, ABT Sportsline General Manager Hans-Jürgen Abt makes a link

The Legend Jarno Saarinen

.by Eric JohnsonIndisputably one of the greatest breakthroughs in modern motorcycle racing was Jarno Saarinen's rotate, hang-off and dragging-the-knee style — he was in fact the very first to consistently drag his knees through the turns. There are several other things about this Finn which will sooner or later elevate him to the all-time Champion — for example, he won the Daytona-200 in

C 63 Supersport by Kicherer

Based on the Mercedes C 63 AMG, the Supersport features carbon fiber pieces added to the grille, front bumper, mirrors, and engine cover. Other styling updates include aggressive side sills, LED daytime driving lights, and a carbon fiber rear diffuser. Inside, the cabin receives minor updates in the form of new floormats and an ergonomic sports steering wheel with carbon fiber inserts. Under

Ford Launches small Car Figo in India Priced at Rs. 3.6 to 5.55 Laks, Ford Figo Photos, Pictures, Images

Ford Launches small Car Figo in India Priced at Rs. 3.6 to 5.55 Laks, Ford Figo Photos, Pictures, ImagesFord launches its much awaited small car "Figo" for the Indian market on 10th March, 2010 at Mumbai. Ford made the already competitive small car market more competitive with a very aggressive price of Rs 3.6 Lakhs for the base version and Rs 5.55 Lakhs for the top end model of Figo.Figo means "

Aircraft nose art

.via : aviationexplorerNose art is a decorative painting or design on the fuselage of a military aircraft, usually located near the nose, and is a form of aircraft graffiti.While begun for practical reasons of identifying friendly units, the practice evolved to express the individuality often constrained by the uniformity of the military, to evoke memories of home and peacetime life, and as a

Aston Martin DBS by Edo Competition

Edo Competition has unveiled their tuning program for the Aston Martin DBS. To beef up the sexy beast, Edo installed revised ECU software, a new exhaust system, special catalytic converters, and high flow air filters. Thanks to these changes, the DBS produces 550 PS (542 hp / 405 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 33 PS (32 hp / 25 kW) and 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). This enables

BRABUS SV12 R with 750 hp

Brabus has announced plans to introduce the insane SV12 R at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the facelifted Mercedes S 600, the SV12 R features a biturbo twelve-cylinder engine that has been outfitted with a special crankshaft, forged pistons, revised camshafts, optimized cylinder heads, and a 0.8 liter increase in displacement (5.5 to 6.3 liters). Brabus also added larger turbochargers,

Q7 Facelift styling kit by Caractere

Belgium-based Volkswagen/ Audi specialist tuner Caractere has released some details regarding the body kit fitted to the facelift Audi Q7. According to the company most of the old vehicle's kit, apart from the front grille, can be used in the new SUV. Components making up the exterior include the complete front bumper with original fog lights. It is compatible with all the cars whether they

Rosso 599 GTB by Novitec

A far cry from their 808 bi-kompressor 599 GTB NOVITEC Rosso presents a new performance kit that gets back to basics. Gains for the V12 engine have been modest, with power only going up by 29kW (40hp). In its standard form the car's 6.0-litre puts out 456kW (620hp) which has been increased to 485kW (660hp). Nevertheless the tuner has attempted to make up for the shortcoming by instilling an

Hamann Tycoon EVO Based on BMW X6

Way back in January tuner HAMANN unveiled a new TYCOON wide body kit for the BMW X6. For the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show the company will showcase the latest version of this model called the TYCOON EVO. Visual differences with its predecessor include new front wings, LED daytime running lights and side skirts that widen the body by 60mm. The rear is dominated by the new sporty exhaust

Agent Orange

.Agent Orange: Ron Lechien on winning the 1983 Orlando SupercrossBy Eric JohnsonFor the 1983 season, Team Yamaha hired a 16-year-old kid from El Cajon, California, named Ron Lechien to contest the AMA 125cc National MX Championship Series. Lechien had turned 16 in December of 1982, less than a month before the season-opening Anaheim Supercross. Back then there was no AMA 125cc East/West Regional

William David Ivy

.William David Ivy (27 August 1942–12 July 1969) was a British Grand Prix motorcycle road racer from Maidstone, Kent.Ivy started racing motorbikes at Brands Hatch in 1959. He raced in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship towards the end of 1965, where he finished fourth in two 125 cc races and third in a 250 cc race. In 1966, he raced for the works Yamaha team, won the first race of the

2010 Geneva Motor Show Photos - 85th International Geneva Mptor Show Pictures, Images

2010 Geneva International Motor Show finished few days ago with every top brand revealed their new model and concept models focusing mainly on emission free cars on electric drive.Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of 85th Geneva Motor Show.The Maserati Quattorporte Sport GT S (Four-door Sports Car) Renault Megane Coupe-ConvertiblePorsche 918 SpyderCute Hatchback - Nissan MicraMitsubishi ASX