Chris on the hot seat at AMD :)

I just realized this video is on line now. While at AMD I was interviewed by the AMD crew about the Beezerker. I hate being in front of the camera like that because my mind goes absolutely blank. After all was said and done I realized I forgot to talk about some of the coolest features of the bike like the exhaust in the frame and the mechanical disc brake... oh well!? I think they made a nice little video.

No longer an AMD newbie!

After driving through the night we are back in Seattle safe and sound.

It was an amazing time and I met so many wonderful people from around the world.

We did really well and are very happy to bring home some big ass trophies.

The Beezerker won 2nd place in the Metric World Championship and 5th in the over all Freestyle World Championship. Even Special #6 had a great response and finished 14th in the Freestyle World Championship.

I will post images once I have a chance to download them but now it's time to sleep ;)

Until then check it out here:

http://www.amdchampionship.com/

A long but wonderful week end

It was a long road trip week end with a total of about 2500 miles covered and two days of motorcycles, great people, good food, and wonderful times. As I mentioned the show was as successful as we could have hoped for but what was most exciting for Lynn and I was being able to tour Chabott and Falcon and then go out to dinner with Shinya, Ayu, Ian, and Amaryllis for a little pre-birthday celebration. Yah, I turn forty on Friday and I am looking forward to having a nice quiet night out with my sweet heart Lynn after having such a crazy past week end. In a few weeks, after AMD, I think we are going to be able to relax a bit more and have a nice gathering with friends and family.

I am surprised how quickly news of the Beezerker spread on the net. I have even seen a number of write ups over seas. I knew this bike was going to push the boundaries of motorcycle design but I did not expect such extremes. Those that appreciate it and get it really dig it but those that don't agree with my creation hate it with a passion. I am finding it all very exciting!

This year at Long Beach

Lynn and I are back safe and sound from Long Beach and I am happy to say we did what we set out to do, win best of show. We had a great trip, a bit too hot and a bit long at times but well worth it. I'll spend some time sharing details with you later but right now it's time to get my PJ's on and head to bed, we are exhausted!

The Little Bits

Lots and lots of little bits! I have been wet sanding and buffing paint for what seams like forever and now I get to put the Beezerker together. Still probably have close to 100 hours of sanding and hand polishing on the tank and tail piece before we head down to Cali for the Long Beach show.

Thank you Jim!

I just received a great set of photos of Speed Shop Special #6 from Jim Gianatsis at fastdates.com



The pin up shot will be in the upcoming 2011 Iron and Lace Calendar.



I think they came out really great. Thank you so much Jim for all your support and enthusiasm.



I can't wait to have my new builds in the Long Beach show next year!!!



See the rest of the set at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/motormaniac/sets/72157621956362249/

Out in the sun

Here is a nice pic of Special #6 from the Long Beach show courtesy of Jim Gianatsis.

Thanks Everyone!

Thank you to all the wonderful people I met at the Long Beach show.

I feel my bike is one of those builds where you either get it or you don't... and I was simply amazed by the number of people that got it and talked with me to share their enthusiasm.

I am so fueled by the experience that I simply can not wait to get my other ideas out of my head and into metal.

Stay tuned for more, this is just the beginning ;)

Chris