ArtBiker World Blog

I just love the boys at Choppertown Nation and think what they do is simply swell… and now they do more than movies and building community, they host on-line bike shows!  You may have participated last year… or you may have been building the past 11 months just for this occasion.  Regardless, get out there and get your bike shown.  You will be happy you did.

L&R,

ArtBiker

It’s that time again!  We’re holding our second annual Online Backyard

Build Bike Show!

Simple rules, cool prizes, ANYONE can enter (and just look too.)

Rules:

1. We’re not really into categories, but here’s the three we decided on:

Chopper, Bobber, and Cafe.

2. Post two (2) pics under the appropriate category and tell us something about the build.

*(The best way is to post your pics using the little camera button above. Try to keep the pics 500 pixels wide so everyone can see

them easily.  If pics are too huge they may be deleted!)*

3. The bike MUST have been built by you or your buddies in your backyard or garage.

4. Pics can be posted for the next ten days: Aug 31st-Sept 10th, 2010.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each category:

1st place gets a Lick’s solo bag (Chopper and Bobber class), Set of

Lick’s bar end mirrors (Cafe class), Guilty Customs seat pan, Harbortown Bobber Dickies

workshirt, Lick’s jellies, and One World Tour DVD!

2nd place gets Dickies workshirt, Lick’s Jellies, and One World Tour DVD!

3rd place gets Dickies workshirt and One World Tour DVD!

Special Mention gets a Biltwell lid.

This year’s guest judges are some of our European buddies from the One World Tour DVD:

Dick Baron (Baron’s Speed Shop – England)

Bosse Jensen (Jensen Paint – Sweden)

Johnny (Johnny’s Garage – Germany)

Jesper Bram (Helmet Hair – Netherlands)

Segu (Kopteri Magazine – Finland)

Marcos (Free Kustom Cycles – Barcelona)

Gaby (Wild Motorcycles Magazine – France)

Visit Choppertown Nation – Online Community for Backyard Builders at: http://www.choppertownnation.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

For motorcycle enthusiasts unable to get out on the open road, that two-wheeled excitement could be as close as an iPhone.

A new program, or ‘app’ as they’re called in the addictive iPhone world called Daredevil Dave: Motorcycle Stuntman! 1.0 has been released by M-Digital Media. The game, which can be played on an iPod Touch as well as the iPhone features a humorous combination of ragdoll physics and high speed, high flying motorcycle action.

Players attempt to complete Daredevil Dave’s tour of 18 motorcycle jumps while sustaining as few injuries as possible. The player wins money each time a jump is successfully completed. In the event of a crash, Dave’s medical bills must be paid out of the players winnings. If the player runs out of cash during the tour, the tour is lost and Dave must retire.

After successful completion of the tour, Injury Mode is unlocked. In Injury Mode the goal is to crash on all of the jumps and rack up the highest combined medical bill at the end of the tour. The medical bills are tied directly into the advanced physics engine. Injuries are calculated by how hard Dave hits a surface, and what body part is involved. Dave can get anything from a bad headache to a broken back, crushed knees, torn ligaments, missing limbs, burns, and even worse!

Features:

Career Mode with 18 unique and challenging jumps

Injury Mode: See how high of a hospital bill you can get by crashing Dave in creative ways

Ragdoll physics provide outrageous head-over-heels crashes

Replayability. Jumps have random elements so you never play the same game twice

Find creative ways to crash Dave and earn more money! Get eaten by sharks, blown up, tumble down a rocky canyon, vaporized by hot lava, chopped up by a helicopter, run over by a big rig truck, and much much more

Share your high scores and achievements using AGON

Beautiful 3D graphics provide a wide variety of jump settings

Hear Dave’s hilarious “words of wisdom” as well as his cries of pain

Multiple views including TV cameras, and an on-the bike camera

Adjust your ramp-tilt and speed to land each jump successfully

Daredevil Dave: Motorcycle Stuntman! 1.0 is only $2.99 USD and available exclusively through the App Store in the Games category.

“GILL MONTIE’S WORLD FAMOUS TATTOOMANIA TAKES OVER STURGIS AS OFFICIAL TATTOO SHOP OF BOTH BROKEN SPOKE SALOON LOCATIONS”

STURGIS, SD—JULY 23, 2010–GILL MONTIE AND THE CREW FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS TATTOOMANIA IN BEAUMONT, TEXAS WILL BE TAKING CENTER STAGE AT BOTH BROKEN SPOKE LOCATIONS.  WITH GILL “THE DRILL” HOLDING THE REINS, THE TATTOOMANIA MAYHEM IS SURE TO GET EVERYONE’S ATTENTION THIS YEAR AT STURGIS FOR THOSE THAT EXPECT MORE FROM A TATTOO SHOP THAN JUST LINES ON SKIN.  TATTOOMANIA IS COMPOSED OF ONLY THE BEST ARTISTS WHO HAVE ALL TRAINED UNDER THEIR MENTOR, GILL MONTIE, WHO IS A LIVING LEGEND IN THE TATTOO INDUSTRY.

ORIGINALLY SETTING UP SHOP IN HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, GILL BECAME AN INSTANT CELEBRITY HIMSELF AND WAS NOT ONLY TATTOOING THE WHO’S WHO STARS IN HOLLYWOOD, BUT APPEARED IN MANY OF THEIR MOVIES, MUSIC VIDEOS, AND EVEN TOURED WITH SOME BANDS DOING SECURITY.  GILL IS CURRENTLY INVOLVED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE AND ONLY TATTOO HALL OF FAME WHERE NOT ONLY WILL HE BE THE ONE OF THE FIRST INDUCTEE, BUT HAS BEEN ASKED TO SET UP SHOP AND WORK OUT OF THE HALL OF FAME LOCATION.  KNOWN FOR HIS SKULL TATTOOS, GILL HAS CREATED A TOP NOTCH TEAM OF ONLY THE BEST ARTISTS IN THE COUNTRY AND YOU WILL GET A ONCE IN A LIFETIME CHANCE TO BE INKED BY TATTOO ROYALTY. THIS YEAR PROMISES TO BRING NOT ONLY THE BEST ARTWORK IN THE AREA, BUT SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES FROM OTHER WELL-KNOWN TATTOO ARTISTS AND CELEBRITIES THAT WILL BE STOPPING BY TO PAY HOMAGE TO THEIR FRIEND AND FAVORITE INK SLINGER.

THE BROKEN SPOKE SALOON DOWNTOWN WILL HAVE TWO FANTASTIC ARTISTS INCLUDING GILL’S SON, SHANE MONTIE AND MATT WASDYKE WHO IS FLYING IN FROM ALASKA TO JOIN THE CREW AND WILL BE OPEN STARTING AUGUST 3RD FROM NOON TIL 2AM WHEN THE BAR CLOSES.  OUT AT BROKEN SPOKE CAMPGROUND/STURGIS COUNTY LINE YOU CAN MEET GILL HIMSELF AND FIVE OTHER AMAZING ARTISTS WHO HAVE ALL TAKEN NOTES FROM THE MAN. THE ALL-STAR LINE-UP INCLUDES: THE AMAZING MATT BROWN, JOHNNY JOHNO, FRANK BALL, WAYLON HART, AND GILL’S DAUGHTER SHEILA ROSE MONTIE WHO SPECIALIZES IN COSMETIC TATTOO MAKEUP.  THE CAMPGROUND SHOP WILL BE OPEN STARTING AUGUST 3RD FROM NOON UNTIL 2AM AT CLOSING TIME.

TATTOO COMPETITIONS ARE HELD DAILY AT BOTH LOCATIONS AND ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOTH SHOPS COME TOGETHER FOR THE BEST OVERALL TATTOOS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE WITH CASH PRIZES AND TROPHIES INCLUDED. “IT’S BEEN TAKEN FOR GRANTED THE QUALITY AND CARE OF TATTOOS AND IT’S ABOUT TIME WE HAD SOMETHING LIKE THIS TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO THAT PART OF THE STURGIS EXPERIENCE.  PEOPLE GET TATTOOS IN STURIGS TO REMEMBER THIS AMAZING RIDE AND ITS NICE TO KNOW YOU CAN GET IT DONE THE RIGHT WAY BY TATTOOS ARTISTS THAT ARE THIS TALENTED AND CARE ENOUGH TO CREATE CUSTOM PIECES THAT FIT YOUR VISIONS,” SAYS GILL MONTIE.

YOU CAN FIND UP-TO-DATE NEWS ABOUT WHATS HAPPENING AT TATTOOMANIA AT THE BROKEN SPOKE SALOON WEBSITE COMPLETE WITH THE ARTISTS PROFILES AND PORTFOLIOS SO YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE ARTIST AND SET UP YOUR APPOINTMENT.  THIS YEAR PROMISES TO BE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE AND GILL WOULD LIKE TO INVITE EVERYONE TO CELEBRATE THIS YEAR’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY TATTOOMANIA STYLE. “WITH OVER 40 YEARS OF LIFE EXPERIENCE, STURGIS IS A PART OF MY LIFE AND MY FAMILY’S LIFE.  COME AND LET US TATTOO YOUR SOUL,” SAYS MONTIE.

For More Information:

Visit Broken Spoke Saloon Website:

* WWW.BROKENSPOKECAMPGROUND.COM*–*WWW.BROKENSPOKESALOON.COM*

Or Join us online:

*WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GILLMONTIESWORLDFAMOUSTATTOOMANIA*–*WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TATTOOMANIA*

Gill Montie’s World Famous Tattoo Mania (Shop)

Tattoo Mania exploded on the scene in West Hollywood in 1990.  The brainchild of world famous tattoo artist, Gill “The Drill” Montie, quickly became a household name in the tattoo industry becoming synonymous with cutting edge quality and tattoo culture decadence.  Tattoo Mania set the standard for modern day tattooing introducing legendary artists like Paul Booth, Mark Mahoney, and Bob Tyrell to the tattoo industry.  Tattoo Mania list of clients reads like a who’s who in Hollywood featuring stars like Roseanne Barr, Ringo Starr, Poison, Motley Crew, Billy Bob Thornton, Shaquille O’Neil, and Tupac earning a reputation for expert tattooing with a hell of a story to tell at no extra charge.  Today Tattoo Mania continues to blaze a trail for others to follow and remains one of the most famous and respected names in the industry.  Bigger, badder, and better than ever, Tattoo Mania is bringing the party to Sturgis by teaming up with the Broken Spoke Saloon and is taking tattooing in Sturgis to a whole new level.

Gill “The Drill” Montie (Owner and World Famous Tattoo Artist)

Born in Traverse City, MI on December 18, 1954, Gill “The Drill” Montie has traveled all over the United States since the beginning of his tattooing career in 1974.

“I grew up between Detroit, Chicago, and Southern California. I became interested in tattoos in 1969 and began poking them in by hand. I joined the Marine Corps in 1971 and got out in 1973. I started an apprenticeship in 1974 in Southern California with Doc Dog and never turned back. I’ve tattooed all over the world the last 35 years.”

Tattoo Mania originated in Hollywood, California in 1990 and relocated to Beaumont, Texas in 2001. Tattoo Mania is a shop that takes pride in its work and is a great place to get a quality tattoo or become a tattooer.

Well ArtBiker Readers, I spent a few hours pouring over the specs of the new 2011 models last night and was a touch let down by advances made, but still just as excited as ever.  I can’t help it… new Harleys just make my heart race.

As faithful readers know, it was my 40^th birthday last month and I had been promising myself a new touring rig for three or four years now.  I had planned on getting it for myself when I hit that “over the hill” age.  But, with my birthday being in June, I couldn’t commit to buying anything without waiting for the new models to be released.  So, I bought the Ol’ Lady her dream Nightster instead.

I had predicted a couple things with the new bikes, one being a factory set up touring model using the V-Rod platform.  I was wrong.  I still think that it would have been a very good move on the part of the Factory.  However, they did make a “New” touring model out of the Road Glide.  Now there is a Road Glide Ultra, which is the best handling Harley model with the addition of a tour-pak.  The pic below looks pretty good, but I don’t think I am a fan of the new blue color.

The other prediction I made that did come true was a return to dual pipes on the touring rigs.  I think it is a better aesthetic decision and it seems the Factory has agreed.

Besides the new Road Glide Ultra, the only other new models live in the Sportster category.  Of course, we have the previously announced XR1200 X (which replaces the XR1200), and the new Sportster SuperLow with its 25.5-inch seat height (this is comparable to the Nightster and Iron, but with a more traditional Sportster look).

Key improvements to 2011 Harley-Davidsons include:

• A PowerPak for select touring models, which bundles a Twin Cam 103 engine (essentially a stroked 96) with ABS and a security system for $1,995
• New seats for touring models (which were introduced mid-cycle in 2010 for select bikes), featuring a new seat pan, foam shape, and cover with narrower width for easier reach and a deeper bucket
• A Security Package, which combines ABS and a security system (available on Softail, VRSC, and Touring models without the PowerPak) for $1,195
• An ABS option for all Softail motorcycles except the Cross Bones
• A return to dual exhaust pipes for FLHX and FLTRX models
• New hand controls for Softail models, featuring a separate trip switch, a larger digital odometer with gear and rpm display, fewer wires, and a separate hazard button

There was a change in the CVO bikes this year as well as the Fat Bob was dropped in order to place in a new CVO Road Glide Ultra.  If you were a fan of the Fat Bob CVO, I hope you picked one up last year.

The 2011 Harley-Davidson CVO lineup features four bikes, all powered by Screamin’ Eagle 110 engines:

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide Ultra Priced at $35,999, the Road Glide Ultra gets an upgraded BOOM! Audio system, and will be limited to 3,000 units.

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible Priced at $29,599, the 2011 CVO Softail Convertible will be limited to 2,400 units and features a new mini-ape handlebar, larger saddlebags, a two-speaker stereo with an iPod, cruise control, and ABS.

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide Priced at $32,499, the CVO Street Glide wears a 19″ front wheel– the largest ever on a touring Harley– and will be limited to 3,700 units.

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Priced at $36,499 and limited to 1,500 units, the CVO Ultra includes a Road Tech zumo 660-navigation system, a power locking system, ABS, and a new dual-heated hammock-style suspended seat.

So, was it worth the wait?  Yes, of course… am I going to go out and buy that touring rig?  Well, I am thinking about it.  Unfortunately, like everyone else in the world, the available funds, or lack thereof, dictate such actions.  But, regardless of what really happens, if the world were my oyster and I could do anything I wanted, I would run out right now and buy a new 2011 CVO Street Glide in green and black.

With funds running the way they are, that is out of the question… So a backup plan would be to run out and buy a 2011 Street Glide OR Road Glide.  I would have to do some real test riding to decide which one I wanted to live with for a very, very long time.  And, it goes without saying that I would need the 103 engine upgrade right out of the gate.

But with funds running the way they are, that is probably not an option either.

However, if I can sell my Deuce, I might be able to swing a used 2009 Electra Glide Standard (the last year they made them and the first year with the new frame).  And over the next few years, turn it into a CVO Street Glide…  Yeah, that might be the only option.

But I ain’t complainin’,

Love, Respect, and Ride Safe,

ArtBiker

Please read on about our charity day to support the clean up of the Gulf Coast oil spill. Even if you don’t want to get tattooed, please help spread the word and come down and check out the original art and donate to the cause.

We are going to be holding a Benefit On August 8th for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) is a non-profit organization that has been working for over 20 years to restore and protect a sustainable coastal Louisiana.

In response to the BP Oil Spill, CRCL is recruiting and mobilizing teams of volunteers to help with coastal restoration and oil spill recovery. CRCL is also working with Federal and State partners to obtain the necessary funding and attention required for the restoration and protection of Louisiana’s fragile coast. You can support CRCL’s efforts by signing up to volunteer or donate online at www.crcl.org

Off The Map Tattoo will be offering people over 18 with a valid, government issued photo ID the opportunity to get one (or more!) of a number of small original tattoos created by our artists inspired by the BP gulf oil disaster as well as environmental preservation in general. Tattoos will be offered for a $50 minimum donation. There will also be a collaborative print available for sale and a silent auction for the original art piece as well as the original flash sheets made by our artists. We will be donating 100% of the proceeds to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

To book appointments please call the studio at 413-527-6574