Benjamin F. Hardy (July 25, 1921-1994) was an African-American custom motorcycle builder who made the Captain America and Billy choppers for the 1969 Peter Fonda road movie Easy Rider. The Captain America bike, made from a then 20-year-old, heavily customized Harley-Davidson panhead is considered one of the most iconic motorcycles ever built. Working with […]
Category Archives: Los Angeles
LiveWire / Electric Harley Davidson / Los Angeles / @MotoGeo
June 1, 2022 MotoGeo In this motorcycle ride-out, Jamie swaps his engine for a battery, and then hits the streets of DTLA in search of transportation inspiration, city sights and a big juicy burger at the end of the day. Moto + Adventure = @MotoGeo ►LiveWIre Motorcycle: http://www.motogeo.com/tpna ► Bike Shed LA: http://www.motogeo.com/2w0m ► […]
Born Free Motorcycle Show / Harley Davidson Sportster S / @MotoGeo
October 11, 2021 MotoGeo For this motorcycle adventure we head out on the new Harley Davidson Sportster S, as Jamie enjoys a canyon ride, a big juicy burger and stroll through the Born Free Motorcycle Show. Moto + Adventure = @MotoGeo ►Motorcycle: http://www.motogeo.com/339x ► Alpinestars Touring Gear: http://www.motogeo.com/6700 ► Arai Helmets: http://www.motogeo.com/4d05 ► Communication: […]
Harley Davidson Pan America / Oregon, USA / @MotoGeo Adventures
August 21, 2021 MotoGeo @MotoGeo heads to the beautiful state of Oregon, USA on the very adventurous Harley Davidson Pan America, as Jamie Robinson sets off for a week of riding, eating, camping and exploration. Moto + Adventure = @MotoGeo ►Motorcycle: http://www.motogeo.com/339x ► Alpinestars Touring Gear: http://www.motogeo.com/6700 ► Arai Helmets: http://www.motogeo.com/4d05 ► Communication: Cardo […]
Collecting Hells Angels memorabilia isn’t for the meek | Los Angeles Times
May 20, 2021 Los Angeles Times Collector Bo Bushnell has been gathering biker gang memorabilia for years, including numerous Hells Angels jackets, documents, patches and photographs. As he’s learned, it’s not an easy, or safe, thing to do. But even death threats haven’t stopped him from doing what he sees as important work. SUBSCRIBE FOR […]