This is great stuff! Gotta love those fans coming onto the track and throwing that rider off the bridge! You’ll also get a kick out of Valentino Rossi’s ‘Pit Stop’
Burt Corbinson put this slide show together of David Mann paintings set to Bob Seger’s Roll Me Away on his MySpace Page. Great stuff for any biker riding anywhere. Ride safe, Thunder Bob
EPISODE III Never before seen footage from the vaults of Lucas Film LTD. A new Jedi arrives on the scene to wreck havoc and unleash the dogs of war. He looks like you and I but he has a secret weapon… Old Number 5… Jack Daniels.
The ultimate road battle between Ford and Dodge! This car case from the 1968 classic, “Bullitt” starring Steve McQueen, set the gold standard for car chases over the next 40 years. Continued »
It’s gotta be good if we’re gonna post a YouTube Tuesday on a Sunday…This one is in honor of the Super Bowl today and is a classic from the dot.com era. Continued »
CH46 Sea Knight Helicopter helicopter crash lands and drops in the sea while trying to land on an aircraft carrier. It looks like the pilot can recovery but the gods turn against him and into the drink he goes.
Easy Rider, a 1969 road movie depicts two bikers named Wyatt, nicknamed ‘Captain America’ (Peter Fonda), and Billy (Dennis Hopper) who travel through the American Southwest and South and experience its land and people.
Wyatt dresses in American flag-adorned leather, while Billy dresses in Native American-style buckskin pants and shirts and a bushman hat.
Even though everyone dies in the end, this movie has launched thousands of careers in the motorcycle industry, hundreds of businesses and kept rock and roll pumping along the ribbons of asphalt across America.
Teutul’s visit the Late Show With David Letterman on CBS. Starting January 17th, 2008, all new episodes of American Chopper premiere. Starting with the first episode of the Air National Guard build. Continued »
This is an outstanding example of the combination of imagery and music. This video combines the talents of Dave Mann and Bob Seger – Perfection.
David Mann paintings are flying on the music of Bob Seger “Roll Me Away”. Produced by Burt Corbinson.
David Mann (September 10, 1940 – September 11, 2004) was an American artist famous for his paintings of motorcycles and biker culture. Most of his works have been for the motorcycle industry, especially for motorcycle magazines.
Thunder Bob Interviews Bandit at Bikernet HQ on Torian Chopper Leathers
Thunder Bob interviews Bandit about his embroidered Torian Chopper Leathers’ Work Jacket that is designed by Bob Kay.
Styled after the popular Dickies® jacket with special features for added comfort and security when riding. It features 2 hand warmer pockets, 4 inside pockets, snap down collar, wind flap and adjustable waist.
Torian Chopper Leathers’ apparel not only look good, feel good and perform, the jackets come with a 10 year warranty.
At his new shop Vinnie and Cody square off on scooters and race around the shop for bragging rights.
It’s been reported that Vinnie didn’t feel like he was getting enough as the Teutels have become enormously successful. They have a helicopter, boat, luxury cars, motorcycles, homes and, of course, huge egos.
So Vinnie and Cody have ventured out on their own in a business call V-Force Customs.
Vinnie was doing all the design work and the actual work anyways — he is better off without OCC.
V-Force Customs - The Wheelie Kings
Vinnie and Cody ‘work’ their scooters.
So far the V-Force boys have only had time to finish their apparel line. They have long sleeve shirts, pull over sweat shirts, women’s clothing, with different styles of hats, jackets, and accessories. No bikes yet.
The first dance at the wedding reception lasts a lifetime. It certainly will for these newlyweds as they were asked to come on to Ellen Degeneres Show to give it a go.
It takes a few times to hear what the song is about. Basically, he is singing about his love interest’s shapely back side.
BTW – This is our gratuitous plug on our new red tag sale area. Check it out now!
Are you ready for some humor? As Doctor Sigmund Freud said, “Laughing at people in pain is a manifestation of a deep seated hostility.” So enjoy, you mean sob.
Thunder Bob talks with Bandit about his 100 year Harley-Davidson Road King Classic canvas on 2 wheels. It’s Bandit’s Garage Part Duo. At Bikernet you get all the 411 on new parts and bike builds. It is all here.
Bandit takes a perfectly good motorcycle and modifies it. His creed, leave no motorcycle stock, ever.
Batman has his bat cave and Bandit has his lair. We rush the World HQ on a late Friday night in November to get the 411 on how Keith ‘Bandit’ Ball puts it all together at Bikernet.com. Continued »
We all know that it is dangerous out there, especially if you are not paying attention. Situational awareness is the key phrase in this video. As you will see, the rider is alert to what is happening in his peripheral vision but fails to connect to what is in front of him.
Remember, it’s the Holiday time and driving is the last thing our highly motivated shoppers have on their mind.
By the way, to reduce incidents we suggest a gift certificate from Metric Thunder. They are handy and will keep you safe and snug this Holiday season.
Eric Manning is running a 50CC Aprilia for a record and then plans on building a streamliner. It’s one step at a time for the son of the Big Ugly Bastard or BUB as his friends call him.
Thunder Bob talks to Eric and his rider Andy about their 3 year plan to take the ultimate 50cc prize.
Mark Dooley Talks Pipes at the 4th Year Anniversary
Hard-Krome President, Mark Dooley, is revving up with new products for Metric and Harley Cruisers for the 2007 and 2008 riding season. The word that is heard is Black, Midnight Black. It’s the new chrome. Mark talks about the trends in the industry.
Thunder Bob interviews JD of Baron. Barons show a couple of their custom motorcycles with all the goodies.
Baron’s design and manufacture parts and accessories that offer style and attitude for Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Harley-Davidson cruiser models. Thier lineup includes performance intake and exhaust systems, custom handlebars, engine guards, floorboards, lowering kits, air-ride suspension kits, wheels, chrome parts and much, much more. Continued »
The only limitation in this class is that you need to be on 2 or 3 wheels. Gas, electric or diesel… it doesn’t matter. Just get on an blast off. Continued »
What does a guy do when the first time out on the Bonneville Salt Flats he wins a world record? If you’re Bandit you build a bigger, faster bike and go again. Continued »
MotoGP is the world’s premier motorcycleing championship, with a season of 18 GP races in countries bringing together the worl’d top motorcycle manufacturers including Honda, Ducati, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Kawasaki and Aprilia. Continued »
The 450cc Single MX Racer is a concept created by MC industry veteran Gavin Trippe, designed and fabricated by racing champion-turned designer Roland Sands, and painted by Troy Lee Designs. Since Laguna the response has been amazing to the point, a series will happen in 2008, rules will be clear, continency high and fairing will be spec’d in OEM colors… who’s for red, white, blue, green and yellow? See the video on Roland’s work or read an article from Road Racer X.td>
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We bring you exclusive spy footage of the Corvette ZR1. Hear and see this monster in action- and let us know what you think!
The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car that has been manufactured by Chevrolet since 1953.
Corvettes tend to emphasize simplicity over technical complexity. It has been proclaimed as “America’s Sports Car.”
It is built today exclusively at a General Motors assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, but in the past it was built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri. It was the first all-American sports car built by an American car manufacturer.
The National Corvette Museum and annual National Corvette Homecoming are also located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Chris Crocker became a video star when he created the video blog about Britney Spears’ disastrous performance at the MTV Video Music Awards with his “Leave Britney Alone” video. Crocker’s video is a YouTube hit… It’s received 92,000 comments and been viewed over 6.5 million times. This is Jimmy Kimmel’s version because the profane language is bleeped out.
Crocker stretched his 15 minutes of fame through interviews with online magazine Salon, radio shock jock Howard Stern and on CNN and ABC.
Observations from an animated man… Meet Jerry, he’s animated and has one hard luck story after another. It’s based on the real life of a guy that owns an animation business and is named Jerry. Continued »
Okey, we read all the emails and now we have the stunt videos up on YouTube Tuesday. Take a look. Who know you could actually wheelie a Buell 500cc motorbike? Continued »
Homer and Bart are riding a cruiser-style motorcycle… Thunder Bob thinks it is a Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600. Trailers for the long-awaited Simpsons movie are all over the internet – and after hours of tireless research, many donuts, a few swigs of Jack Daniels Continued »
‘Albert’s Helmet-Mounted Pistol’ is a patent back from 1953, when life was simple and people just wanted new hats that could blow away their adversaries. Intended to free the user’s hands (hopefully for more guns), the pistol was supposed to be fired by blowing into a tube—like blowing bubbles in milk through a straw, but you know, with more blood.
It seems like a minor oversight that the kickback may kill the participant, or at least leave their neck in severe need for a good rubbing. But even more than we’re interested in the helmet, we’d like to see the mega pistol that’s strapped on top.
Maybe we’ll pick a fight with a clown and see if he whips one out. If only mimes were strapped for real… [thebachelorguy via neatorama]
We Love Gizmos
At Metric Thunder we love new and innovative stuff. We found this slideshow that had some cool ideas.
Every year from July 7th-14th thousands pack into Pamplona to start Spain’s most famous bull-running fiesta to honour Navarre capital’s patron saint, San Fermin. Spain stages more than 3,000 fiestas (festivals) each year but the 7 days of bull-running are the favourite in terms of spectacle and excitement. Continued »
In the Bourne Ultimatum super-spy Jason Bourne questions his way through some of the best action scenes in cinema today. He eludes capture, cracks skulls and creates a couple of the best chase scenes since Bullet. Continued »
Thunder TV on YouTube Tuesday - Hooked by 65-square-miles of dazzling salt, the Bikernet 5-Ball Racing Team plans to return, after building a bike specifically designed for a land speed record attempt. Continued »
Vintage film of boardtrack racing with motorcycles — teens to 1920’s. Boardtracks were wooden tracks built in the early 1900’s that were abondoned or dismantled after serious weathering caused the death of riders and even spectators. Cars also raced on the boardtracks. Continued »
Boozefighters are a motorcycle club that is quoted in the San Diego’s The Irish Herald as “The only 12-steps was no more than 12 steps from the bar.” Continued »
You like girls, you like bikes; we got both at Thunder TV. We have a selection of girls and bikes on the Thunder TV channel sourced from YouTube. Every week we source the thousands upon thousands of vidcasts and select the ones that are the most interesting.
Video of a model photoshoot.
Babe Does a Burnout
Motorcycle Stunt Girl Daytona Biketoberfest Motordrome (Makes you Dizzy)
Caught this film late one night and really enjoyed it. Our gal rider is full of angst and has fallen for a heartless motorcyclist. It has been said that this film inspired Easy Rider. Continued »