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Motorcycle TV: Naked Speed

Posted: January 26, 2015 in Motorcycle TV
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Where has all the motorcycle television shows gone?  Just a couple of years ago we had lots of motorcycle themed shows to watch.  My DVR had plenty of shows recorded and ready to watch. Not so much anymore.

I recently started to notice commericals for a new motorcycle show on the Velocity Channel called Naked Speed.  But, if you look on the Velocity Channel’s website you will find no indication that there is any motorcycle programing let alone Naked Speed.  Naked Speed will premier January 28th at 10PM EST (based on the following You Tube vid).  Bryan Fuller and Mike Seate (of Café Racer Magazine and Café Racer TV) of the show. Mr. Fuller has been on other TV shows to include Café Racer and Overhaulin’.

From what I can gather the show is about making stripped down, modern and retro, motorcycles go fast!  So Café Racer, Naked Bikes, Street Fighters all are going to be highlighted on the show. Can’t get much better then that!

Some other links about Naked Speed:

Meet Bryan Fuller

What is Naked Speed?

 

Happy New Year… Lets go old school 1920 Board Track Motorcycle Racing … you need to watch this vintage film.

Posted: January 1, 2015 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, Motorcycle racing, Motorcycle TV
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WOW.. you never know what you can find on You Tube, this historic record of motorcycle racing blew me away.

Mr. Frantisek Marik, an Indian Dealer in the Czech Republic, came to the United States to attend the 1920 races in Daytona (although some have pointed out it might not actually be Daytona). Mr. Marik was also pretty darn good with a film camera and recorded this account of the race.  As you will see when you watch the film he recorded more than just this particular board track race event but this is the only one to survive.

Now, just what blew me away about the film:

1) The quality of the film was just better than what you normally expect from that period.

2) I have seen other board track videos but the SIZE and scope of this WOOD track was unexpected.

3) That they could race 10 -12 across if they wanted was very cool.

4) That Mr. Marik filmed from all angles including from cars and sidecars.

5) That they raced sidecar rigs as well as regular bikes on this track.

6) The sidecar guys were racing 7 across at times.

7) The amateur and sidecar races were 10 miles long and the professional race was 100.

8) How high the banking in the turns was.

9) 212 KMPH = 132 MPH

 I got excited just watching this old film.  As I have stated before I think this type of motorcycle racing might do well in modern America (pavement not wood) over road racing.  I can just see 30 bikes racing at some of the NACAR short tracks.

 All in all this is 10 minutes well spent if you have any interest in motorcycles history!

 

Motorcycle TV: Fast n Loud with Bubba Blackwell

Posted: December 29, 2014 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle news, Motorcycle TV
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Bubba Blackwell at the Gas Monkey Garage.

Bubba Blackwell at the Gas Monkey Garage.

If you watch Fast n’ Loud you know that Richard and Arron do hot motorcycles in addition to hot cars.  So I am not surprised when they have a motorcycle themed show or event.

Looks like, according to Bubba’s Facebook page, that the Gas Monkeys will host stunt man extraordinaire Bubba Blackwell.  I think the show is going to air on the 5th of January, but check your local listing to be sure.

After a great period of motorcycle themed TV there has been a real dearth of shows featuring our avocation lately. As we all know ratings rule and that is way I always mention shows that feature motorcycles, motorcyclists or bikers in any significant way.

Motorcycle Movies: Another one for you to check out “The Best Bar in America”

Posted: December 11, 2014 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle news, Motorcycle TV
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A few days ago I posted about a movie I ran across Sit Stay Ride: The Story of America’s Sidecar Dogs a documentary on dogs that ride in the side car.

Now I have a run across another move. In Best Bar in America a writer is motorcycling across the west in a writing assignment to find the best bar in America. The trailer really intrigued me and you might be interested in it as well, or not.  I will order both right after the New Year starts and let you know what I think about them.

 

Motorcycle Movie: Sit Stay Ride: The Story of America’s Sidecar Dogs

Posted: December 9, 2014 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle TV, Uncategorized
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I just watched the trailer for a new motorcycle related documentary/movie. “Sit Stay Ride: The Story of America’s Sidecar Dogs” looks like it could be awesome. The film is a full-length documentary produced and directed by husband-wife team Eric and Geneva Ristau.

I am going to order a copy after the Christmas holiday is compete.

The film captures “15 dogs, 18 people and 3 wheels” and 25% of proceeds will go to animal rescue organizations. Motorcycles, dogs and a good charity, what more could you ask?

Motorcycle TV: Philly Throttle’s Adam Cramer on Vimeo

Posted: October 21, 2014 in custom motorcycle, Motorcycle, Motorcycle TV
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Well I guess that if we have heard nothing for this long that the show is no more…., but thought you might like this.

The DawgHouse: Motorcycle Radio podcast #273

Posted: August 21, 2014 in custom motorcycle, Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, Motorcycle racing, Motorcycle radio, Motorcycle Rides, motorcycle safety, motorcycle touring, Motorcycle TV
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Motorcycle Radio…The #1 Motorcycle Show in the US

The DawgHouse: Motorcycle Radio podcast #273

Ken’s News:

Best 10 Motorcycles of 2014.

Betting on death.

Warren’s News:

Attention European Motorcycle Riders – This Is A PSA

Stories of Bike.

Conn. state trooper faces prison for theft from dying motorcyclist.

KTM to enter MotoGP in 2017.

Cow has beef with woman following motorcycle crash.

Racing News:

AMA Motocross Indiana National.

Czech MotoGP/Moto2 from Brno

Motorcycle TV: Stories of Bike

Posted: August 13, 2014 in custom motorcycle, Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, Motorcycle racing, motorcycle touring, Motorcycle TV
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Not really TV, it is more than what you have received from television.  Stories of Bike is a web series that dives into the hearts of most of us that love motorcycles. If you “feel” motorcycles, and if you are reading a little nothing blog like this you likely do, you will get what they are giving you and want more!  From my point of view it is a version of “Why we ride” but done in a love affair with people documented.

To describe this series of short films (films because I think they are better than web TV) is a bit difficult so I will let the creator Cam Elkins:

“About a builder, working with his hands and why he or she builds and rides the bikes they do. I could never find a video that went further back than that. I wanted to hear their story that got them there.

Not just builders, but every day riders and their bikes. Their histories, their dreams, challenges, loves and losses. I wanted to see these stories and how riding a bike makes it all better.”

What brought the series to my attention was their first episode Answers. Answers is about a man taking a solo world trip on a 1969 Royal Enfield Bullet 350. As much as I love RE, not something I would do 🙂

The video series have won, deservingly, multiple awards for editing, cinematography and best documentary.  I can’t recommend this enough.  Season two is coming soon so please take the time to watch their product, it will be worth your time.   After you watch the YouTube video above go to their website and check out the rest of the series. 5 out of 5 stars!

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Motorcycle TV: Sons of Anarchy new season coming soon.

Posted: July 29, 2014 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle TV
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In a little more than a month, FX’s hit soap opera for men will be back for its last season.  The next episode will premiere on the 9th of September, so get your DVRs set to record the 7th and final season. motorcycle, sons of anarchy

 

While not a lot has been released about the final set of shows, a few tidbits have come out:

 

* The show starts 10 days after Tara’s murder and Jax in jail.

 

* Malcom-Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show) will play the VP of the Grim Bastards.

 

* Rock Star Marilyn Manson will play a white supremacist inmate…not sure where that is going. LOL

 

* Courtney Love will play the preschool teacher for Jax’s son Abel.

 

* The “After the Show” show Anarchy Afterward, which was  web based will now be on TV immediately following the show, hosted by Chris Franjola.

 

 

 By Warren S Massey

Motorcycle TV: Biker Battleground Phoenix Review

Posted: July 12, 2014 in custom motorcycle, Motorcycle, Motorcycle TV, Product Reviews
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I have to admit that based on the commercials, I did not have high hopes for the Biker Battleground Phoenix Motorcycle TV show from the History Channel.  I was afraid it was going to a reality soap opera more focused on drama and conflict then the bikes and the craftsmanship.

The first episode lived up to my low expectations with lots of drama and not much motorcycle.  The second show was much much better, focusing on a couple of bikes being built for the Daytona Rally and the AZZkickers working up products for the new Indian motorcycles.  Episode two’s drama revolved around VooDoo’s missing a big delivery date, pranks and Paul Yaffe’s challenge to the other shops to a build off, not to bad!

This show, with episode two is a good combination of OCC and Biker Build Off.  I like it

For me, the difference between the two shows was as the difference between night and day.  I can only hope that they continue along the lines of the second show here on out.

I am with holding the issue of stars right now as Biker Battleground Phoenix could easily slide back into the form it took for the premier show.  That would be a one star, while riding along the lines of the second show would be a 4 or 5 star award.

 

Biker Battleground Phoenix Review, history channel, custom motorcycle, Harley, Harley Davidson, indian motorcycle, Azzkickers, paul yaffe, VooDoo, OCC

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