Fire Burner at Willie's Tropical Tattoo

This shot was taken during Bike Week 2007 at Willie's Tropical Tattoo.  Fire was billowing out of the exhaust for about 5 feet behind this bike.  It also had a cool custom intake unlike anything I have seen before on a bike.  Cool chop.

New Dates for the Leesburg Bikefest

Due to Mother's Day falling on the same date that the Leesburg Bikefest is normallly held, the Leesburg Partnership has changed the date for 2011 to be April 8-10, 2011.  The date will resume back to the normal date of the last full weekend in April after this year.  If you have never attended the Leesburg Bikefest, you should check it out as it is, by far, one of the premier events in the Southeast.  The town of Leesburg and the Leesburg Partnership do everything they can to make the event successful.  There are three straight days of music entertainment, bike shows, beauty contests, tattoo expos, and blocks and blocks of vendors.  The Rat's Hole will be back again with many bike shows, and contests.  The headliners for Friday night are Slaughter and Saturday night is Jackyl.  I saved the best part for last.  The entire event is free.  You are not charged one dime to enter the event.  You can check it out at http://www.leesburgbikefest.com/.

Biketoberfest is almost here !

The weather is starting to feel like fall so that means it's almost time for Daytona Biketoberfest, the smaller version of Daytona Bike Week.  I actually enjoy Biketoberfest as much as Bike Week as it's less people to content with so you can move around a little better.  Occasionally the weather sucks but it's a nice break for those who are escaping bitter cold weather to the north.  This year the Rat's Hole Bike Show will once again be held at the Daytona Logoon which is near Main Street Daytona.  Apparently the crowds at Destination Daytona made it difficult to get in to see the show so it's back to Daytona Lagoon which I prefer immensely.  The way the bikes had to be lined up at Destination Daytona did not make it easy to get quality shots of the bikes as they were being displayed.  I know the economy is sucking big for most people but hopefully everyone can attend Biketoberfest and forget our troubles for 4 days.  Biketoberfest is October 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2010.  Hope to see you there....

Athena "Chickie" Ransom

Athena "Chickie" Ransom is the heart and soul of Vagabond Choppers in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  I had the distinct pleasure of spending a day with her, Don, and family.  Chickie is self taught when it comes to wrenching on bikes but she is apply assisted by her long time friend and husband, Don.  Currently she is on the road with the Chicks Rule, Boys Drool tour which highlights bikes, accessories, and knowledge aimed towards women bikers.  Chickie is as down to earth as it gets and I am glad to have been able to spend some time with her and her family to be able to know them a little better.  You can check out their website at http://www.vagabondchoppers.com/.

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Leesburg-Bikefest-2010-480, originally uploaded by Dream Weaver Photography.

One of the best Southeastern bike events is coming to Leesburg, FL. The 14th annual Leesburg Bikefest is growing every year and continues to evolve into a great bikefest. Check it out at http://www.leesburgbikefest.com.

Home Grown Sportie Chopper by Led Sled Customs

Home Grown Chopper, originally uploaded by Dream Weaver Photography.

This custom bobber was built by Led Sled Customs and is truely a work of art. It has that old school hot rod look common in the late 50's and early sixties. I have seen it at Willie's Tropical Tattoo Old School Chopper show as well as at the Limpnickie Lot during Daytona Bike Week and Biketoberfest

Future Bike Builder at Limpnickie Lot

Future Bike Builder at Limpnickie Lot, originally uploaded by Dream Weaver Photography.

This little guy was running around Limpnickie Lot at Daytona Bike Week with his Dad who, I believe, is affiliated with Nash Motorcycles. You could tell that there was a lot of love between him and his Dad. Pretty cool stuff.