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Biltwell 100: FYI

Feb 16

Biltwell 100: FYI

Succinct film from our friends in Temecula sharing details on their upcoming Biltwell 100 desert race. Race entries sold out in 48 hours (we secured one for our correspondent, Ed Subias), but Biltwell know how to throw a party and camping is actively encouraged, so is desert exploration (within the state laws, and off the race course). For more information go to biltwell100.com #Biltwell #California #desertracing #hooligan

That’s Entertainment

Feb 26, 2020

That’s Entertainment

Join Todd Marella for today's craft class. Typically, it’s been a Clash tune that sets the tone or theme for these posts. This one is a little off topic, and this song by The Jam is what keeps playing in my head. I had it bad for them, too. How could you not? Perfect power pop, all the best gear, and those shapes… The Jam delivered in bombastic fashion sonically, of course, but visually, they were something else. Their look was sharp, smart, and tight, borrowing from an earli

Boyd's Of Bedford

Jan 19, 2020

Boyd's Of Bedford

I have wondered, for the last few years, if the indie moto shop boom had bust, but I've seen a few shops opening recently, while others have closed, so perhaps this is way things will continue, not a boom a bust but more of an ebb and flow. Be sure that if you like the idea of these kind of places existing that you do your best to support them. They don't run on fresh air and instagram posts. One of the good news stories is Boyd's of Bedford. It's run by a married couple, Tom

Biltwell x TROG

Nov 28, 2019

Biltwell x TROG

The Race of Gentlemen - TROG - is the premier and original period correct beach race. Period correctness is fine and dandy, until someone gets hurt, then it's a different matter. According to Biltwell, 'After some bad crashes in 2018, the organizers at TROG decided full-face safety helmets would be required for motorcycle racing. A decision we wholeheartedly support, of course. We donated a DOT/ECE-certified Gringo helmet to any racer who’d take one and were stoked to see the

Sideburn Nepal Survival Kit

Oct 20, 2019

Sideburn Nepal Survival Kit

Back in Kathmandu and have decent (sort of) wi-fi for the first time in a week. Sorry there haven't been any regular posts, good intentions and all that. This photo was taken 25 minutes after taking the kit off. Get close to the screen and you might be able to smell the fumes of downtown Kathmandu. I wanted to post about the kit I've worn for the last seven day's riding on the inaugural Sideburn Nepal trip. If you want to see some of the terrain and conditions just click - #s

Rusty Butcher wears Sideburn

Mar 18, 2019

Rusty Butcher wears Sideburn

Here's Mark Atkins, the man behind the Rusty Butcher brand, getting the holeshot at the recent Flat Out Friday/ Mama Tried races in Milwaukee, wearing the limited edition Sideburn goggles. Get your Sideburn x Biltwell Moto 2.0 goggles Read our Rusty Butcher cover story in Sideburn 25 SPECIAL OFFER In fact, buy a pair of our goggles before midnight UK time on Sunday 24th and we will send you a free back issue copy of SB25. While stocks last. #RustyButcher #Biltwell #Sideburnme

Testimonial

Jan 5, 2019

Testimonial

Running a magazine is an exercise in plate-spinning. Especially for a team as small as Sideburn's. Attracting, dealing with and keeping advertisers is one of my crucial roles. Luckily we have some great advertisers. Advertisers expect to know when they have to deliver their adverts during the year, and that's one of the jobs of the media pack we produce and send out. The media pack needs updating every year with new deadline dates and a refresh. We're in the process of that a

Biltwell Frijole

Dec 13, 2018

Biltwell Frijole

You will have already read about Biltwell Inc's dumb-idea-come-good to race a Sportster in the NORRA Mexican 1000 in SB34, and we're happy to share there short film of the race. They built the bike, and they're own, mainly middle-aged staff, raced it. I'd love to ride those trails. We thought we couldn't love this Californian company any more than we already did, then they made our dream come true by making some limited edition Sideburn x Biltwell Moto 2.0 goggles. These are

Biltwell x Sideburn Moto 2.0 Goggles

Nov 14, 2018

Biltwell x Sideburn Moto 2.0 Goggles

Collabosaurus Rex! The titans of Temecula, those Barons of Biltwell have made a special limited edition of their well-loved Moto 2.0 goggles with a special Sideburn strap and smoke lens as standard. Buy Biltwell x Sideburn Moto 2.0 goggles Moto 2.0 Goggle features a new sleeker injection-moulded plastic frame with slightly wider peripheral space to accept many prescription glasses. Its impact-resistant clear polycarbonate lens features anti-fog coating for foul weather riding

Biltwell Frijole 883

Apr 22, 2018

Biltwell Frijole 883

Our good friends at Biltwell thought they'd enter a Harley Sportster 883 in the NORRA Mexican 1000 Desert Race. Why? Why not? They're a chopper company, but nearly everyone who works there also rides dirt bikes, of various ages, XR400s being big favourites. They regularly mess about at dirt track too, going on race schools together. Anyway, with the help of their in-house mechanic, and adventure mobile fiend, Rouser Rob, they've made a monster and called it Frijole - Mexican

From the Andean Altiplano to Hebden Bridge

Nov 26, 2017

From the Andean Altiplano to Hebden Bridge

Newcastle-upon-Tyne based photographer Tom Bing is part of the 'entertainment package' for our forthcoming Sideburn x Hebtroco Winter Party and Camp-Out. He's doing a presentation on the epic (correct use of the word) road trip he and his wife, Sally, took through South and Central America on Honda 150s, riding and surfing up the Pacific coast. While choosing his photos for the slide show he sent this email... Thought you'd like this photo shot in a town called Putre on the b

Biltwell Visit

Oct 21, 2017

Biltwell Visit

Earlier this month I spent nine days in Southern California attending three races over the weekends and visiting companies and friends in the week in between. The first visit was to Biltwell Inc in Temecula, CA, not far from Perris where the final AFT race was held. Biltwell formed in 2006, selling hard parts, then moved into the helmet business. Now they have a huge range of products, priced to sell. As they say: 'We believe the era of 800-dollar billet air cleaners is over.

McGoo's EZXLIV

Sep 11, 2017

McGoo's EZXLIV

Harold 'McGoo' McGruther is one of the founders of Biltwell, and a big noise in the BMX industry (former racer, team manager, magazine editor, product manager, product company owner...). This is his fourth easy Sportster build (EZ - XL (Harley's code for Sportsters) - IV). Watch this perfect video to hear McGoo, talk about the build. #Hooligan #Biltwell #HarleyDavidson #California #Sportster

Biltwell Lanesplitter by Fiumani

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