Wednesday, December 9, 2009

What a Ruckus.

Fuck. TP Customs does it again...

TP spilled a little kandy and flake on this scoot for his tattoo buddy...
Pretty cool.




The Bomb?

Ummmm...sometimes I wonder what it'd be like to visit this guys brain for a day. Tyler; the Owner/Founder/CEO and only employee of TP Customs Chop Shop pulls together some really cool shit. From fab to paint, TP gets it done.
Take a walk with TP on this sober acid trip... Pretty neat.




For Sale!

What you see is what you get...
Contact Danny Angel via email: retrofiftys@sbcglobal.net



Exactly.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Same but different?


Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Bikes 4 Life. Donk Bikes

Our custom bicycle show at the 2009 SF Bike Expo had a decent turn out... We had local builds and restorations to chopped out trikes from Florida! Check out these Scraper/Donk bikes built buy folks from Bikes 4 Life; Fresh outta Oakland, Ca.

Stay tuned! We'll post more pics from the event. Sorry for the delay... Thanks again for the support!

Chips Ahoy bike



Sour Patch Kids bike




49er bike



SF Bike Expo Donk (20" frame on 26" wheels)



Red Vines Donk (yes the spokes are edible)

Friday, November 20, 2009

How many Gary Littlejohn BMX's do you have???

Peep the collection... I think there's a Littlejohn Murphy in there somewhere...

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Progress Report

Just need to radius the rear fender, have my seat pan upholstered and finger out a bitchin' air cleaner... It'll be ready just in time for rainy season!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

SF Bike Expo!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

This ones for the bitches...

Dude, is it gay if... A dude rides a chicks 26" Gary Littlejohn cruiser?!

I'd say probably not. I think the last time you saw one of these was... NEVER. And the only place you'd probably ever see one is right here; Gregg put this one together to add to the Behind Bars, Inc. arsenal. You can Google Craigslist and Ebay your ass off and you'll never find one. You'll have better luck hunting Dinosaurs...

YOU'RE WELCOME.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Custom Bike Show Part II

Behind Bars, Inc. is doing it again!!! But this time we've teamed up with the RideSFO crew to bring you an even bigger and better custom bicycle show! Join us at the 2009 SF Bike Expo on November 21, 2009. It's all going down at the one and only Cow Palace... This event is open to all bicycles; from full custom cruisers and choppers to vintage bmx and everything in between, including a bicycle swap meet! For more info contact us at behindbarsinc@yahoo.com or visit www.sfbikeexpo.com

Monday, October 5, 2009

Bicycle Show Extravaganza!!!

We want to thank everyone for their support in making this event happen. Continue spreading the word about Behind Bars, Inc. and we'll keep the events coming. Stay tuned for future shows, get-togethers, and cruises...

Enjoy a quick re-cap of yesterdays festivities...

Monday, September 14, 2009

Show Info Update!!!

Peep it!
Below is the main flyer for the event with a list of sponsors!


We'd like to thank everyone in advance for their support. Please visit our Sponsors and indulge in what they have to offer!

Don't forget to join us on October 4, 2009 and get your chance to win a full custom bicycle built by Hyland Family Bicycles! Raffle prizes and awards! Email your contact info to: behindbarsinc@yahoo.com for a discounted show pre-registration!

Trail Head Cyclery
Hyland Family Bicycles
Kickstand Magazine
Bicycle Express
San Jose Bike Party
The Spot
Sturken Auto Body
Berryessa Auto & RV Repair
Sons of Boyd
SouthSyde Cycles
TwentySixInch custom bicycles

Friday, August 21, 2009

It's showtime suckas!!!



Sunday is Funday so, bring the entire family! There will be awards, raffle prizes, and vendors offering the best of the best! Show starts at 11am.

Show bike registration:$5 per bike, $1 each additional bike.

For discounted show bike registration of $3 per bike, you must pre-register anytime before October 4, 2009 at behindbarsinc@yahoo.com

All pre-registered bikes must arrive with email confirmation of registration.

All walk-in and pre-registered show bikes must arrive no later than 9:30am the day of the show. This will ensure adequate set-up/display time before show time!

If you have ANY questions regarding the event, please contact us at:behindbarsinc@yahoo.com

Friday, August 7, 2009

Here we go again...

Project: Full Tilt Boogie III???

Project Update!

Project: Full Tilt Boogie II is slowly but surely making progress...
I still need to widen the tunnel on the tank to clear the backbone, then mount the rear fender, make a seat, tear it back down, paint the frame and tank, wire and fire it. Good luck to me. It'll be fun when it's done!

Mega Slip and Slide

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Only In Japan

A full bodied, air bagged quad...

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Ken Block Imposter

Gymkhana Spoof. It's long, but worth the watch...

IMV+Films+Gymkhana+Practice+(SPOOF+VIDEO)

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

"The Dead Giveaway"

or "Killed Build" who knows what to call it?! It was an awesome build that came together for the Strangers Car Show & BBQ raffle. Style inspired by 60's customs complete with, white pleats, custom color, some pin striping, a little chrome, and a set of wires wrapped in skinny whites. It started as a vision, then it was built, then checked off the list and donated with zero miles. We just want to congratulate the lucky loser who won this raffle prize... I hope he spends the Craigslist money he made on this cool custom wisely.

Striping by "Wim"

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Strangers BBQ & Car Show 2009

Another Fine day at Kelley Park in San Jose.
The 10th Annual Strangers BBQ/Car Show.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

More Ken Block

You're welcome...

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The Main Event! (calendar)

There isn't enough time to hit'em all, but we can fuckin' try!

July 4 - De Anza Fleamarket - De Anza College
July 9-12 - Hot San Jose Nights - SJ Con Cent. (hotsanjosenights.com)
July 12 - 10th Annual Strangers Car Show & BBQ - Kelly Park
July 17 - San Jose Bike Party -
July 18 - Hot Import Nights in Pleasanton
July 24-26 - NHRA Autolite Nationals @ Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Ca
July 24-26 - Gilroy Garlic Festival - Gilroy, Ca
July 25 - Poorboys Midnight Mass @ Cal Expo Sac
July 26 - California Truck Jamboree Plus - Irvine Hidden Valley Park
July 26 - Pamona Swapmeet - Pamona, Ca
August 1 - De Anza Fleamarket - De Anza College
August 2 - Reno Swap Meet - Sacramento Arco Arena
August 6-9 - Hot August Nights, Reno NV
August 21 - San Jose Bike Party -
August 21-23 - Goodguys West Coast Nats @ Pleasanton Fairgrounds
August 23 - Pamona Swapmeet - Pamona, Ca
September 12 - One Night Stand-Calaveras C.C. Santa Nella Ramada Inn
September 12 - Formula Drifting - Infineon Raceway
September 13 - Antique Autos/bikes 12-5 @ Kelly Park
September 18 - San Jose Bike Party
September 19,20 - Billetproof @ Antioch Fairgrouns in Antioch, Ca
September 20 - Nor-Cal Cycle Swapmeet - Vallejo Fairgrounds
September 26,27 - Taste of Morgan Hill - (small car show)
September 27 - Pamona Swapmeet - Pamona, Ca
October 3 - Marina Hot Rod Swap Meet - Marina, Airport
October 16 - San Jose Bike Party
October 17-18 - Half Moon Bay Pumkin Festival - Half Moon Bay, Ca
October 16-18 - 18th NHRA California Hod Rod Reunion - Famoso
October 19 - Turlock Swapmeet @ Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
October 25 - Trailhead Swapmeet
October 25 - Pamona Swapmeet - Pamona, Ca
November 1 - Hot Rod Swapmeet - Sacramento Raceway
November 3-6 - SEMA show Las Vegas @ LV Convention Center
November 14,15 - Goodguys Autumn Get-together @ P-town Fairgrounds
November 20- San Jose Bike Party
November 22 - Pamona Swapmeet - Pamona, Ca
November 27-29 - Santa Clara Rod & Custom Show @ SC Convention Center
December 6 - Pamona Swapmeet - Pamona, Ca

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Last Originals Car Show 2009

My 1.8 year old co-pilot and I took a ride out to Sea Bowl in Pacifica yesterday... Enjoyed the sun, surf, hot rods, customs and muscle cars hosted by the mighty Last Originals Kar Club. Check out a few of the fine rides...

This is my first Riv, now owned by Phil Fioresi


TP Customs bold gold '35 Plymouth...

TP Customs blue suede coupe






Beautiful Pinto woody wagon


Monday, June 22, 2009

FOR SALE! (SOLD 6/28)

Another 26" S&S Cruiser frame and fork set is up for sale. Frame had partial "Newporter" decal on top tube, but frame style is different from other Newporters I've had. Frame is more like a "Rainbow"
Original paint has nicks, scratches and some slight surface rust, but frame is straight and rideable as is. Repaint or powdercoat to bring this thing to show standards.


Sunday, May 31, 2009

Took a sip of the potion hit the three wheel motion...

Dee was at the Goodguys show in Pleasanton yesterday and got some footage of the homie Clint (former owner/founder/creator/mastermind/salesman/fabricator/marketing exec. of SIC Motorsports and owner of the super show truck dubbed "The Game")

And leave it up to Clint... who was hittin' switches, three wheelin' the Autocross track with his lifted Excursion.

Gotta say, Today was a good day...

Monday, April 6, 2009

Inspiring Minds...

There are a bunch of builders out there who put together some cool shit. Check out some builds that have inspired another BBI project.




Inspiring minds...(con't)





Thursday, March 26, 2009

Hybrid Footwear

Half Boot, Half Basketball Sneaker= Basketboots or Snoots or Gay. You decide.
These were designed for the Street ballin' Cowboy in you...Yeee Holla!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Awesome shoes!

Two Timer

Check the crew cab of mopeds...
BBI should add one of these to the arsenal just because.

Dummer H2

This belongs to the Mayor of Lame City.

Gangsta!

Check the suede hot rod moped with the gangsta whites...
Only in Japan my friends.

Big Pig

The '53 that I hope will see the day of light...

The BBI shop custom. 1953 Buick Special 2 door sedan. Chopped. Dropped.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Jailbird

Gregg just wrapped up this build dubbed the Jailbird! Schwinn Cruiser frame, Deep V's, Hutchinson Nitro tires. Bad ass chicks cruiser! Dig the striping by the World Famous Harpoon.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Scraper! Scraper! Read all about it!

Headline news!
SCRAPER BIKES!
Super Duper Hyphy Hyphy!

Oakland. Bitch.

Spare tires

'36 Harley Sidecar thing...


Three wheeled Honda Sport-Trike


4-Wheeled Night Train

Monday, February 23, 2009

Ponch, John and BMX!

Check this classic footage from the epic tv show; CHiPs. Some BS advertising in the beginning, but worth the wait. Check the "Boogie with the best" banners in the background... Rad!
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/chips-chips-chp-bmx/676701836

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Additions to the family...

Check the Wonder Twins...
Tony just scored these killer Honda 70 ATC's. Don't worry, you'll get the invite for the backyard bbq and ATC races...


This one even came with a nifty security system!

Slideways...


AWESOME.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Another project...

I finally found my soon to be Bratstyle inspired, Street Tracker, Cafe, confused pile of awesomeness project. AKA: Project Full Tilt Boogie II. It's a '76 Honda CB550. Another C-list exclusive. Advertised at $600, he dropped it down to $400. I shot him an email ask for his lowest price, then waited...

Almost two weeks later he called and said, "what's the most you can give me right now? I need the money!" I said, I've got a hundred bucks in my pocket. He said, come get it! So I loaded up my 18 month old co-pilot, a ramp and some straps. I came home with this...

This photo is 10 minutes after I started trimming some fat. I'm ditchin the seat, tank, bars and shocks for some updated goods. It even came with 19" High shouldered Borrani wheels.
And, YES. The mother fucker runs!

Anti-Freeze Bagger

A Bagger I painted over a year ago...
Lime Gold Kandy over Lime Time Pearl.
When the owner dropped it off he said...
"I just want that shit like anti-freeze!"

Moped Mania!!!

Dee scored a ton of goods for next to nothing recently. And in the pile of two wheeled mayhem was this gem... We can't wait to see what Dee has up his sleeve for this project.


Some Inspiration...



Friday, February 13, 2009

Tuff!

Get your tail-whipped. Check this scene from Lady is the Boss. Awesome!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

ANYTHING behind a set of bars...

Including this OG lime gold flake Grant three bar steering wheel...

Superfly!

I've got a 50/50 shot at being right on this one... Either he's fucked or he's REALLY REALLY good.

Shake it to... (whatever they're saying in the song)


Bicycle Film Festival TOKYO '08 PART 1 from Eli Tokyo Jitensha-Jin on Vimeo.

Monday, February 2, 2009

I NEED ONE.

I robbed these pics off the inter-web. Now I'm on the hunt for a bitchin' low-buck Street Tracker, Bobber, Cafe, Dirt Track, Brat Style inspired project. Not only because I'm a brokedick, but because they are effing bad ass! Now, get on C-list or Fleabay and find me a project! Jerk.
Kawi

Yamaha TW200

Yamaha XS

1978 Redline Pro-Line

Gregg's version 2.0

(Don't forget to wipe the drool off your keyboard!)


Friday, January 30, 2009

You're a show off!

Check out the schedule of events for 2009. Feel free to add to the list!

Febuary 6-8 - Sacramento Autorama @ Cal Expo
Febuary 20-22 - SF Rod, Custom & Motorcycle Show @ Cow Palace
March 6,7,8 - March Meet in Bakersfield @ Fomoso Raceway
March 28,29 - Goodguys All American Get-together @ Pleasanton Fairgrounds
March 28 - Danger Zone @ Mooney Grove Park, Visalia, Ca
March 28 - Hot Import Nights in San Jose
April 9-12 - Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend @
May 3 - Turlock Swapmeet @ Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
May 30,31 - Goodguys Summer Get-together @ Pleasanton Fairgrounds
June 20 - Kulture Shock Car Show in Lakeport, Ca rodsandwheels.com
June 29 - Bikes on the Bay (vintage motorcycle show) Main St in Soquel, Ca
July 9-12 -
Hot San Jose Nights @ SJ Convention Center hotsanjosenights.com
July 18 - Hot Import Nights in Pleasanton
July 24-26 - NHRA Autolite Nationals @ Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Ca
August 21-23 - Goodguys West Coast Nationals @ Pleasanton Fairgrounds
September 11,12 - Pinks All Out @ Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Ca
September 19,20 - Billetproof @ Antioch Fairgrouns in Antioch, Ca
October 19 - Turlock Swapmeet @ Stanislaus County Fairgrounds
November 3-6 - SEMA show Las Vegas @ LV Convention Center
November 14,15 -
Goodguys Autumn Get-together @ Pleasanton Fairgrounds
November 27-29 - Santa Clara Rod & Custom Show @ SC Convention Center

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Cop sets example on why we shouldn't smoke the sticky green...

Friday, January 23, 2009

Off to the dunes...

Dude is it gay if...

Yup!

Yeaaaahhh...

Friday, January 16, 2009

"Get me a beer, Dragon Lady"

Take your ol'lady to see it; Zipperhead!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

'Tis the season bitches...

Ho! Ho! Holy Crap!

This one for two, is just for you; from the BBI crew! This merry little masterpiece brings so much joy to all this holiday season. Santa's helpers packed it with goodies that have survived the test of time... From the original tinsel-like decals and snowy white paint, to the super clean Motomag 1's gift wrapped in wreath shaped knobby rubber, the twin Schwinn chain wheels, unstamped Ashtabula trinkets, boxed bars and ah yes, the Littlejohn fork to help you chow down on this holiday meal.
We can't forget the festive Pine Cone Kickstand; a BBI exclusive! Don't say we never gave you anything...




Merry BMX-Mas!

1984 CW Phase 1

Another Bad Creation...



Thursday, October 30, 2008

Where were you in '77?

Maybe this long lost loved one will bring back some good memories...
Peep this 1977 MX-1


Murder she wrote

Who woulda ever thought that murdering would be cool? If it weren't for the wonders of television and Rob Dyrdek's Chevy Tahoe, a "Murdered Out" ride would just be another black car(or truck. And no, "Rat Rods" don't count. Those are just broke guys with old cars) Check out the homie D's gangster ass Silverado. D smoothed the body, (he let me paint it with SEM's Hot Rod Black) then he bagged it. And...Voila! It went from it's authentico border brother styling to a super official Murdered Out Behind Bars, Inc. shop hauler. Stay tuned for the bitchin' bike rack D put together for this thing...

Monday, October 13, 2008

Wheelie with your Super Slurpee!

Gregg scored these rad bars that were made to hold your Big Gulp or Super Slurpee! Go try to bid on a set of these on Flea Bay! Poser!

KISS Road Glide

Keep It Simple Stupid!
Notice, no obnoxious multi-kandy color schemes, graphics, or murals. You can pull this one out of your garage 10 years from now and say "that's a nice fuckin' bike" All we did with this one is mix up some orange with four different pearls for a color change on the factory graphics. Mixed up some Charcoal Metallic, outlined it all and striped the "Harley Davidson" back in to look factory. (Think we should add some color to the side covers???)



Hand striped lettering by, Rory. Looks factory don't it?

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Do you know the way to San Jose?

The Rod and Wheelers, San Jose, Ca Circa 1956. Pretty cool footage!

Day in the dunes!

Dumber and Dumberer of the Behind Bars, Inc. crew loaded up and hauled ass to Pismo to hang out with the affiliates from Glamisdunes.com. Check out some pics from the adventure. (awesome shots of the BBI shop hauler(aka:Big Black Nasty) layin' rocker in the sand) Thanks to Dumber for the pics!






Thursday, May 29, 2008

Puttin' Paint Where It Ain't!



Not sure what these go to, (I think a 70's Kawasaki or Honda, maybe Suzuki???) but a customer brought me parts and a picture and I brought it to life. From zero to hero... Check the pics.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

It's SHOWTIME!

May 3 - Chevy Truck Show, Union City, Kennedy Park
May 4 - Turlock Swapmeet, Ca
May 4 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
May 18 - Blue Jean Bop, Saddle Rack, Fremont
May 23-24 - Paso Show.... Now in Santa Maria
May 30 - Monterey Rock & Rod Festival, Montery Fairgrounds
May 31,June 1 - Pleasanton Summer Show & Swap, Alameda Fairgrounds
June 1 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
June 8 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
June 28 - Last Originals Suede Show - Pacifica Sea Bowl
June 29 - Truck Jam Plus - Irvine, Ca
July 6 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
July 13 - 9th Annual Strangers Car Show & BBQ
July 13 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
July 25-27 - Autolite Nationals, Sonoma, Ca
August 3 - Dub Magazine Carshow/Concert LA Convention Center
August 10 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
August 22,23,24 - Pleasanton West Coat Nationals, Alameda Fairgrounds
August 24 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
August 31 - Dub Magazine Carshow/Concert SJ Convention Center
September 6 - Pinks All out filmed at Sonoma, Ca
September 13 - Formula Drift, Sonoma, Ca
September 14 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
September 20 - Billetproof, Antioch, Ca
October 12 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
October 19 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
November 4-7 - SEMA SHOW, Las Vegas, Nevada
November 8 - Pleasanton Autumn Get Together, Alameda Fairgrounds
November 9 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
November 30 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
December 7 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
December 14 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium

Monday, February 11, 2008

1980 DG

Another build added to the arsenal...
The only thing this Speed Demon is missing is a number one on the number plate. Wanna race?

1980 Motomag

Fresh from 1980. The custom number plate says so.

NOS CW Z-750

Well, well, well... what do we have here? Kellie; our number one groupie just scored this NOS CW Z-750. This is one of 20 or so that were discovered in a container somewhere in Timbuktu. Awesome!

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Triple Double

Check this early 80's, Gary Littlejohn 3-wheeled two seater. I bet the last time you checked your "vintage bmx collection" it didn't have one of these... Unless you have one of the other three ever made. This thing sports a Pro-Neck stem, Nickle plated Redline Pro-line forks, and three Skyway Tuff-wheels... Possibly the ultimate BMX date machine!

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Hot pursuit

Gregg just finished up this bitchin' lugged Cinelli time trials pursuit monster...

Saturday, January 19, 2008

1978 Champion Square back Cruiser


Not your average BMX Cruiser... What we have here is a pretty rare Champion Square-back Cruiser with chrome Champion forks. I don't think I've seen one like this on any of the "Old School/Vintage BMX" sites. This un-restored twin down tube frame rolls on super clean Gold Araya 7C's laced up to a Schwinn front hub and Schwinn coaster out back. This rare steak is topped with Gold VDC Cruiser bars, Gold Sugino Super Maxi cranks, Gold twisted/ fluted seat post, polished Pro-neck stem and Tuf-neck seat post clamp.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Chain of Events

Not sure which ones we'll make it to, but we thought it'd be a good'idear to share the happenings. Feel free to add to the list in the comments section...

Feb 8,9,10 - Sacramento Autorama, Cal Expo
Feb 10 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
March 2 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
March 8 - San Jose Super Toy Show, SJ Fairgrounds
March 9 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
March 9 - Forbidden Fantasy Show, Perris, Ca
March 29,30 - Pleasanton Spring Show & Swap, Alameda Fairgrounds
April 13 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
April 20 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
April 27 - Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Halfmoon Bay Airport
May 3 - Chevy Truck Show, Union City, Kennedy Park
May 4 - California Truck Jam, Irvine, Ca
May 4 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
May 30 - Monterey Rock & Rod Festival, Montery Fairgrounds
May 31 - Pleasanton Summer Show & Swap, Alameda Fairgrounds
June 1 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
June 8 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
July 6 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
July 13 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
August 3 - Dub Magazine Carshow/Concert LA Convention Center
August 10 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
August 22,23,24 - Pleasanton West Coat Nationals, Alameda Fairgrounds
August 24 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
August 31 - Dub Magazine Carshow/Concert San Jose Convention Center
September 14 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
October 12 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
October 19 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
November 4 thru 7- SEMA Show, Las Vegas Convention Center
November 8 - Pleasanton Autumn Get Together, Alameda Fairgrounds
November 9 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
November 30 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium
December 7 - Pamona Swap, Pamona Fairplex
December 14 - Long Beach Swap, Vetrans Stadium

The NOS KOS Kruiser

Never ridden. Never restored. And you will never see another one this original.

1977 Gary Littlejohn Cruiser

Fresh resto. NOS decals on the way!