Harley Davidson WLA - Extra.

The Thompson gun (Tommy gun) was popular in WW2 because of its high rate of fire, very effective in close combat. Mostly used by scouts, non commissioned officers, despatch riders, commandos and patrol leaders. In the Pacific theatre however it was considered too heavy and its low velocity .45 bullet could not penetrate small jungle trees.
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Hesketh the gentlemans tourer.

There where high hopes for the first British motorcycle in a long time but only about 250 Hesketh V1000 where ever built. The engine alone weighed in at 220lbs (100kgs) and unreliability plagued the first batch, however it remains a beautiful looking machine. Being so rare I always wondered if I would ever see a Hesketh in the flesh and low and behold a mate of a mate has one. He bought it from a museum and it is a very impressive machine.

To bad it was not a success and good on Lord Hesketh for having a go. In the end he just ran out of money. The rooster is the Hesketh logo.
Maybe the name or the concept of a British V twin will surface again one day. I hope so.
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CBX1000, but something is missing...help please.

What a machine. Even now it looks amazing...but I am stuck for a background. Let me know what I should use as a background that will reflect the impact the CBX1000 Super Sport made on the motorcycle industry. It has taken about 3 weeks to get this far and I would like to get it finished soon. Should it be a tornado or an explosion or maybe Godzilla? What do you think? Please leave a suggestion.
To see more of my work click HERE.Sir Alan Cathcart wrestling the mighty CBX1000 at this years Motorcycle Bonanza at Broadford racetrack. I had a chat with Alan, nice bloke.

Santa Catalina Grand Prix

Inspirerd by the Isle of Man TT, the Catalina Grand Prix was very popular but only lasted between 1951 and 1958. More than 300 racers and 7000 fans came to Santa Catalina by barge doubling the islands population. It was not a popular event with locals as facilities on the island could not cope with the invasion. It was the first race in which a piano manufacturer Yamaha, entered a motorcycle. In most years of the Catalina Grand Prix BSA motorcycles where in the top five.
Ten laps of varying road conditions on the dangerous ten mile course put the emphasis on handling, therefore most of the bikes where scramblers. Currently most of Catalina is a nature reserve but there are plans to run the event again in 2010. It would be the coolest grand prix. Good luck.
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A FEW YEARS FROM NOW...

When the gangs take over the highways...we hope he is still out there. One of my favourite movies. It was such a thrill to find and meet the owner of the Goose's motorcycle at the Phillip Island Classic.
Goose contact me, I have finally finished your poster.
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Norton Atlas Manx 750

To be in the presence of this machine when it is running is an awesome experience, one that leaves you wanting more. Thanks Ray for the lend of your bike for this project.
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Triumph Trident

In 1968 the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 where the first modern era mass produced multi cylinder production motorcycles. In1975 and last version of the T160 sold 7,000 units. As attractive as the Triumph/BSA where and even with hurried up dates they could not compete with the sophistication and build quality of the Honda CB750. The British bikes suffered many mechanical problems that could not be overcome in time.

I enjoyed drawing the Trident and creating a winter setting that reflects the fading and eventual end of the British motorcycle industry. Long live Triumph.
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