Hand-lettered signs, helmets, parts, motorcycles, and all sorts of things I'm interested in.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Coca Cola Button Sign Completed



And here is the finished sign, in the truck and ready to be delivered.  Matching the paint was extremely tricky and took some time, but both the customer and I were happy with the results, thank God!

Coca Cola Button Sign Part 2

Here it is masked and primed.

Coca Cola Button Sign: the Beginning of the Project





I began the repair process on this 4' Coca-Cola button sign.  It was in pretty good shape, except for several chips and dents that the owner wanted filled and repainted.  This is a Canadian button sign from the early 1950's.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

My SV650 With Napoleon Bar End Mirrors




Here is my SV650, complete with a fresh set of Napoleon bar end mirrors.  What a difference these make, not only to the look of the bike but to the ability to see what's behind you.  They offer an excellent field of vision and you don't have to continually move your arms to see into them, like the stock ones required.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Vintage Porcelain Enamel Harley-Davidson Sign

Here is another sign at the same online auction.  Again, I didn't get it.

Vintage Mobiloil Motorcycle Oil Sign

I saw this up for auction a while back.  I didn't get the sign.  Sigh....

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Charley Boorman and Russ Malkin Visit




As part of their Extreme Frontiers visit to Canada, Charley Boorman and Russ Malkin (of Long Way Round, Long Way Down, and Race to Dakar fame) stopped by a Vancouver BMW dealership for a meet and greet session.  I like their shows, and have watched them all, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see them in person. Desmo Rob and I made the trek downtown and took some pictures and said hello to Russ. 

BSA A65 Side Covers Finished

More completed side covers!

Monday, July 25, 2011

Piva Moto Sign



I created this sign for a friend's birthday.  There was a Piva motorcycle company in Italy in the 1920's, but I never found any logos or advertising from the company.  I made up the logo myself, using the Vespa  and Pope logos as inspirations.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Custom SV650

Another custom SV, courtesy of svrider.com.  Check out the site if you have a Suzuki SV650, (or if you want one).

Friday, July 22, 2011

Gas Tanks!



1970's Style Honda Chopper



This could've been put together in the 70's; if not, it sure looks like a 70's chopper.  Nicely done.

Vernon O'Keefe Ranch Bike Show











Here are some random shots from the show.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Yamaha Street-Tracker

Sign Master Ken snapped this fuzzy phone pic of one righteous Yamaha in an underground parking lot.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Racing Whizzers! And Lawnmowers!




Even Whizzers and lawnmowers were racing at O'Keefe.