Dyno Ultra Glide

Here's Dee's Semi modified Ultra Glide that is super clean! Don't worry Dyno purist, he still has the original hardware. Enjoy!

Mooneyes Dyno

Here's a super clean Mooneyes Cruiser that Dee scored. Finds like this one help medicate our sickness for two-wheeled things. Stay tuned for more Dyno Cruisers we'll be adding to the arsenal.

Bagged up.

Here's another one I did a while back for a member of the Kings of Cali M/C. Kept it simple, basic touch up, painted inner fairing, added a crown inspired scallop on the fender, continued the stripe on the side covers and bags.

Color Me Bad...

Here's a Roadglide I painted a couple of years ago for a member of the East Bay Dragons M.C. Nonetheless, it came out clean, but was dizzying to paint and I have to admit I dig it in a weird way...
I know what you're thinking. But, it's what the customer wanted. And the customer is always right. Right???

Board Stiff

FOR SALE!

Customs at the 2010 GNRS

It's tough trying to see it all at this monster event... Especially with a two year old boy in tow. I did what I could. Check out a few of the rides I was able to capture...

Hot Rods at the 2010 GNRS

Bikes at the 2010 Grand National Roadster Show

Here are a few pics from the 2010 GNRS. Not the greatest, but a little something for those of you who couldn't make it to the event... Enjoy

Who's the Boss?

Maybe this little guy is...

Neat!

Cool lil truck...

See you there!

Here is a list of some events for 2010...

Febuary 7 - Alameda Antique Show
Febuary 11 - Alice in Chains
Febuary 19-21 - Sac Autorama
Febuary 27 - Monster Jam
March 5,6 - Bakersfield March Meet
March 7 - Alameda Antique Show
March 20 - Time Tunnel Toy Show - SJ fairgrounds
March 27 - Vint. Motorcycle show/swap SJ faigrounds
March 27 - Dangerzone Show - Visalia
March 27-28 - Goodguys Pleasanton
April 9,10,11 - Portland Swap Meet
April 10 - Bombshells Show
April 15-18 - Sea Otter Classic
April 16-18 - Kool April Nites
April 25 - Cupertino Bicycle Swap
April 25 - Trialhead Cyclery Swapmeet
April 25 - HMB Dream Machines show
May 2 - Turlock Spring Swapmeet
May 2 - Alameda Antique Show
May 16/23? - BBI Bicycle Swap/Show/Cruise?
May 21-23 - Monterey Rock n Rod show
May 29,30 - Santa Maria Kustom show
May 30 - Bakersfield Swap Meet
June 5,6 - Goodguys Pleasanton
June 11-13 - LB Ink & Iron Festival
June 12 - Born Free Show
June 13 - Frisco Swapmeet & Show
June 20 - Long Beach Cycle Swapmeet
June 26 - Last Originals Pacifica
June 27 - Bikes on the Bay Capitola
June 27 - California Truck Jam
July 9-11 - Hot San Jose Nights
July 16-18 - NHRA Autolites
July 25 - Long Beach Cycle Swapmeet
August 1 - Reno Swap Meet Arco Arena
August 27-29 - Goodguys WCN
August 29 - Long Beach Cycle Swapmeet
September 5 - Alameda Antique Show
September 17,18 - Pinks All-Out Infineon
September 18,19 - Billetproof
September 22-24 - Interbike Las Vegas
September 26 - Long Beach Cycle Swapmeet
October 3 - Alameda Antique Show
October 15-17 - Bakersfield Hot Rod Reunion
October 24 - Long Beach Cycle Swapmeet
November 7 - Alameda Antique Show
November 13,14 - Goodguys Pleasanton

Device Custom Works

Stick'em up!

Care package from Jake over at Bolts Action. Check it. Cool shit! Thanks for the nickname!

Oldie but goodie...

Check these pics from about 5 years ago... Video Vixen Shauna on a bike we built for Chris Coddington. Live on set at a video shoot in Compton. Check Shauna in Snoop Dogg and Outkast videos...

White Men CAN Jump

Check Johnny Greaves and his 301ft jump in a Pro 2 Truck


Here's Travis Pastrana and his 269ft jump in a Rally Car over water onto a Barge.

Motomag Monday!

A 700c Motomag! I need a set...

All Warm and Fuzzy

Thanks to a care package from Grant at FMA

Born-Free 2010

Grant and the crew that make up Born-Free are planning another event that just may be the next biggest thing... The Behind Bars, Inc. crew didn't make it out to the last one, but we will see you there this June! They'll be raffling a '50 Panhead... If that isn't enough reason to make it out, I don't know what is...

Check out The Shame of it All and BornLoser for details as they develop...

Oh yeah... go buy some rad t's from either of these folks!

Pay Load

Innovation in smuggling. The things people do to get paid... Check this dudes load...

Today is the Future

Peep the advanced eye of the Japanese...
Just stare at this one for a while. It won't get old.
Built by another inspiring mind...

"Double-Time"

Here's a Two-tone Roadglide I painted a while back... Mike FINALLY sent me a few pics of the bike put together. The photos don't do the color justice. I laid down some metallic red base, covered that in Gold MBC, then covered all that in Apple Red Kandy. The top half of the bike is Black Crystal and striping is two different shades of grey. Two tone on a Bagger takes double the time and lining everything up is a motherfucker but, worth it. The bike looks killer in the sun...

Retro Replicas

Dave, AKA: Krate-Mayhem is putting together these replica customs that were originally created by the founding father of custom bicycles: Bob Brown of Hayward, Ca. The originals were brought to life and remained on the show circuit since the early 60's. The renderings by John Brain are followed by pics of Dave's progress on these builds... Stay tuned for the updates!

Dragster

I've been privileged enough to lend a helping hand at good old A&H Customs in Livermore, Ca. Danny and Darren are two skilled dudes who make shit happen... In the midst of all the customer projects we're working on Danny manages to flex his aluminum skills on Darrens dragster... More pics to come!

18th Annual Mooneyes show in Yokohama Japan

More pics here:Sparetime

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.

Same but different?

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)

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

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

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!

SF Bike Expo!

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.

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

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...

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

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

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

See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today's Big Thing.

Only In Japan

A full bodied, air bagged quad...

Ken Block Imposter

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

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

"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"

Strangers BBQ & Car Show 2009

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

More Ken Block

You're welcome...

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

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

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.

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...

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)

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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...

Tuff!

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

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.

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!)

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

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