Motorcycle and Movie Making Mayhem Blog

The Hansen Dam Ride

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:27:00 +0000

If you have never done the Hansen Dam All-British Ride, do not miss it the next time it comes around. All bikes are welcomed. This was the 30th annual and the 20th year of Norton Club sponsorship. I've always wanted to do this ride and thanks to Earl for reminding me about it, I did just that this past weekend.

The event started bright and early in the parking lot of the Hansen Dam Recreation Center. There were a sea of vintage iron and their riders pensively waiting to attack the hundred mile long route nestled in the canyons of the Los Angeles Forest. The ride started at 10am, but not everyone left at the same time. People left in different sized groups. Earl and I waited by the entrance until we saw a pack we wanted to tag along with. Once we were in the canyons, everyone started going at their own pace as we began to spread out nicely. Every bit of the ride was memorable right down to the well balanced smells of horses and burnt oil. Every now and then we stopped for a breather and checked our map to see if we were heading in the right direction. Four hours later we finally made it back to the parking lot and earned ourselves a pin for doing the ride.

Thanks Earl for showing me a good time! - Scott

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Primos Helmet Design - Motorcycle Helmet Restoration

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:49:00 +0000

I was so happy with my restored helmet from Rene I had to share the news. When I first bought my old helmet it was always a little big and the wind at eighty plus was deafening....but not any more.

You may have seen his booth at a motorcycle event, you may have heard of him through word of mouth or you may be just learning about him right now, but Rene Chavez' company, Primos Helmet Design, is a must if you have a helmet that needs a new liner or if it just doesn't fit well. What I find most interesting about Rene's work is the amount of attention he puts into not only the way the helmet will fit, but also the way it will look. I was more than satisfied when I got my helmet back. It had a better than perfect fit while sporting its new green crushed velvet liner. Rene's Trademark: a well fitted helmet lined with high quality foam, low profile look and a personalized dome. He has an array of cool liners you can choose from, but the dome part is where the fun comes in; this where Rene likes to add the owner's personal touch. Most often, that signature piece comes from an old shirt. On my helmet, I chose the very first logo I designed for our company, the One World Studios' #1 shirt.

So if you have an old or new helmet that doesn't fit right, the liner crumbs are getting to you or if you just want the coolest personalized helmet around go with Primos.

HERE'S THE DEAL:
Primos is now offering a special 10% off Holiday special.
Relined, Refit and an a Personalized dome:
Price: $67.50 (10% off of $75)

Local or International, call Rene and work it out.

Contact: Rene Chavez 562-217-2859

Email: primoshelmets@hotmail.com

Link: www.myspace.com/primoshelmetdesign

Thanks again Rene! - Scott

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The Harbortown Bobber Movie Premiere (motorcycle documentary film on DVD)

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:18:00 +0000

Hey Guys,
We posted a ton of pics from The Harbortown Bobber premiere this week on the blog and a fun video of the evening's festivities on YouTube. CLICK HERE to watch, vote, and comment! We'll be posting a clip of Scotty and the gang tearing up the freeways soon so stay tuned to our YouTube channel and Facebook.

Don't forget we're giving away free Dickies with the HB logo on it to anyone who wants to hold a HB screening party! Details here.

We'll be in San Diego premiering the movie at the Two Roses on Nov. 14th so everyone who missed it in Santa Monica ride down and join us!

That's it for now, enjoy the YouTube vids.

Harbortown Bobber Premiere Pics

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:40:00 +0000

What a great night! After the pre-party at Scotty's place, we rode down to the theater with our buddies from the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club. The Harbortown Bobber premiere went off without a hitch and we partied into the Santa Monica night. 7 Lightning Bolt was there silk screening the workshirts that Dickies sent over and it was such a treat to have special guests there like Irish Rich, Dennis Goodson, Cindy Rutherford, Oddball MC, Kutty, Todd's Cycle, and Earl Kane. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us!

Icy Riders (ice racing motorcycle video on DVD)

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:58:00 +0000

Available now on DVD at: www.choppertown.com.

For three years, documentary filmmaker Bengt Löfgren, followed the riders, mechanics and fans in the glorious world of Ice Speedway. Icy Riders is a film about dreams, ambition and aging during what might become the last season of the legendary ice speedway rider Posa Serenius. The result became a warm and intimate road movie that rolls from rural Sweden to freezing cold Siberia.

Brought to you by the folks at One World Studios Ltd. in association with Tussilago Films.

Classic Bikes and Classic Beauties II

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:31:00 +0000

Wanted to send a quick note about our buddy Meatball's new motorcycle calendar for 2010 and let everyone know it's in the Choppertown Store. Enjoy!

The much-requested, well-awaited 2010 Hell On Wheels Calendar has finally arrived! Featuring themes from the 1950s and 1960s that couples beautiful ladies to beautiful bikes. Classic Triumphs (unit and pre-unit), Nortons, a Triumph chopper, Matchless, JAWA, side car BMW, Vincent, and BSAs just to name a few. High quality printing and vibrant colors - this is the perfect gift.

Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"

Check it out here.

This a big week for us, it's been a year and a half since we had a chance to share a new film with everyone. Let's celebrate! Click here to set up a screening party and get your free HB workshirt from Dickies.

Stay independent,
Zack and Scott

One World Studios Ltd.

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The Harbortown Bobber FREE Premiere Screening in Santa Monica

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Hosted By:
BRITTOWN: a brit bike documentary

When:
Thursday, October 15, 2009

Where:
Laemmle 4-plex
1332 Second St.
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Description:
Join us for The Harbortown Bobber FREE Premiere Screening in Santa Monica! Get there early because seating is limited.

Dickies sent workshirts for the first 500 people and we're offering free silk-screenings before the show!

After-party is at Ye Olde King's Head, right next door...

English 101 and Cafe Society DVD

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:21:00 +0000

ENGLISH 101 DVD - The new unit & pre unit Triumph & unit BSA Motorcycle Maintenance DVD from Wes White. Over 4 hours of info! Check out a teaser and info here.

2) CAFE SOCIETY DVD - Filmed on location throughout the UK, Europe and U.S. by crews from Chet Burks Productions and Mike Seate of Cafe Racer magazine, "Cafe Society" brings viewers a rare, intimate view of the Ton-Up culture. Check out the teaser and info here.

Please take a look and support these guys so they can keep making more great films.

Harbortown Bobber update soon...

And the winners are...

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:58:00 +0000

It wasn't easy. Bones were broken and curses were spat, but the judges finally picked the winners of the first Choppertown Nation online bike show. Chris from Biltwell summed things up pretty well, "Shit this was tough...a lot of crazy bikes." Carpy added, "Too many cool rides to choose from!"

This was an awesome first time and for the next one we're going to add some more categories to give everyone a chance to show off their work.

Thanks to the judges and sponsors for their contributions!
Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 in each category:
1st place gets a Biltwell lid, set of Dickies workshirt and pants, Lick's Jellies, and Choppertown DVD set!
2nd place gets Dickies workshirt, Lick's Jellies, and Choppertown DVD set!
3rd place gets Dickies workshirt and Choppertown DVD set!
4th and 5th place gets a Choppertown DVD set!
Honorable Mention receives a Guilty Custom's seat pan and shock!

The judges were:
Kutty (Hippy Killer)

Irish Rich (Shamrock Fabrication)

Duane (Duane Ballard Custom Leather)

Carpy (CB750 Cafe)

Fab Kevin (Fabricator Kevin's)

Carl (Guilty Customs)

Chris (Biltwell)

Wes (Four Aces)

Big Truth (Choppahead)

Sean (XsSpeed Choppers)

Rich (Rich Phillips Cycles and Leathers)

Meatball (Hell On Wheels)

We used a point system for all bikes getting votes and came up with the winners. Some builders, Leila and Tritonman actually tied for first with BOTH of their entries so we put them together to make more room for other winners. Check out all the bikes here.

So without further a do, THE WINNERS ARE...

1st Place - Chopper Category - Sik's '72 Shovelhead

1st Place - Bobber Category - Leila's '42 UL and '93 Pan

1st Place Cafe Racer Category - Tritonman Steve's '62 Morgo and '55 Triton

Here's the other winners:

2nd Place Chopper Category - Joel Haunestein's Ironhead

2nd Place Bobber Category - Dirty Bobber's '31 VL

2nd Place Cafe Racer Category - Chris Bernardi's '56 Triton

3rd Place Chopper Category - Mike Stobbe's '56 Pan/Shovel

3rd Place Bobber Category - Rudi Sudjono's '55 WL

3rd Place Cafe Racer Category - Charie Baltimore's '72 Triumph Tiger

4th Place Chopper Category - Saywhat's '65 Bonnie and Rudi Sudjono's '58 Panhead

4th Place Bobber Category - John K. Endrizzi's '47 EL

4th Place Cafe Racer Category - Thomas Wesley's '76 KZ400

5th Place Chopper Category - RodChop's '87 Evo

5th Place Bobber Category - Pasi P's '74 Panhead

5th Place Cafe Racer Category - Ulrich Brinkmann's '66 Norton Featherbed

Honorable Mention - Israel's '82 KZ440

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Miss Hell On Wheels '09 - and some Skoots too

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:04:00 +0000

Headed over to Coconuts in Doheny Beach and celebrated the crowning of Miss Hell On Wheels 2009. Can't believe it's been three years already since Diana was crowned the first Miss Hell On Wheels during the Brittown shoot! Blacktop Idol played a sweet set and of course Smiling Face Down rocked the house. Meatball and Rose put on a great show, congrats guys! Enjoy the moderately NSFW pics.

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The Harbortown Bobber featured in ArtWalk Gallery

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:26:00 +0000

The Harbortown Bobber was featured in an art exhibit as part of the downtown Los Angeles ArtWalk. Enjoy some pics from that fun day.

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First ride since my injury - Gloriosity

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:08:00 +0000

The weather was fantastic and I said, "Fuck it, I don't care what the doctor says. I'm going out today." Three months to the day since I went down with a ruptured Achilles...

Riders' note: If you're riding up Sunset toward the sea, turn south on a little street called Swarthmore in the Palisades village. Go past the signs saying "No vehicles". You won't regret it.

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Our new film - The Harbortown Bobber - video teaser!

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:03:00 +0000

COMING IN JULY 2009! From the directors of the award-winning motorcycle movies "Choppertown: the Sinners" and "Brittown" comes a new motorcycle fabrication documentary.

Two years in the making, The Harbortown Bobber follows the ground-up build of Scott DiLalla's '69 bobber as various backyard masters put their hands on it creating a unique custom motorcycle and telling their own personal stories as they work. Featuring Irish Rich (Sinner Nomad), Earl Kane (Earl's Bikes), J-Bird (Japanese Jay), Jonathan Smith, Todd's Cycles, U.S. Kustoms, Dennis Goodson.

Thanks as always for the support. Stay independent.

If you like this teaser, please help us and post it, blog it, vote for it and share it!

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Brittown Wins, Choppahead 3 Lands

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:57:00 +0000

Wanted to let you know some news...

Brittown won "Best International Documentary" at the EOTP Film Festival in England last week! CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

Big Truth and his buddies at Choppahead have finished Choppahead Vol. 3! This volume features even more builder profiles, shows, and "retarderry" than the last. Think of the unholy union of Chopper Build Off and Jackass and that pretty much sums it up. The official release date is June 16th, but we worked a deal so we can ship it A WEEK EARLY.

CLICK HERE to get your copy reserved right now.

Our pals at Hot Rod Surf released their second pinstriping DVD - Pinstriping Techniques Vol. 2. This is a must-have for anyone learning the art or who just enjoys looking at it. These guys take it very seriously and you can see it in their awesome work. It's in the store and ready to ship.
CLICK HERE AND HAVE A LOOK.

Lastly, we're still editing the Harbortown Bobber, looks to be ready in July. BUT we'll be premiering the teaser next week at ChoppertownNation.com! It's taken us a year and we can't wait to hear what you guys think.

Vintage Torque Vol. 3 DVD and a leg update

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:27:00 +0000

Hey Guys,
It's springtime and things are really in high gear around here. I get my cast off my leg today and can start working the physical therapy. Pacman's gonna teardrop my CB to celebrate and I should be riding by mid-summer.

As promised, new movies are landing in the Choppertown Store almost every week and this week we're happy to announce Vintage Torque Vol. 3 is ready to ship! 240 minutes...two-disc set, can't beat it. Congrats to John Wells for putting together another great flick for the collection. It's such a great time to be into skoots and sleds, so many awesome craftsmen steppin' it up and so many new guys out there making great films about it.

The new Hot Rod Havoc III is out too and next month we got Pinstriping Vol. 2 from the Hot Rod Surf boys, Wes White's new Triumph Maintenance DVD, and even Choppahead Vol. 3! ...and come June, get ready for the Harbortown Bobber. We're really happy with how it's coming out and we'll be sharing the teaser with you guys in a week or two.

Well that's about it, just remember we're still giving combo discounts in the Choppertown Store and we got new stickers in there too.

Stay independent,
Zack

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Hippy Killers, Skaters, and Losers - Hoedown '09

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:07:00 +0000

So the first annual Hippy Killer Hoedown was a huge success! Kutty and Jamie threw one hell of a party and it looked like nothing less than Hell's Angels '69. Cheers guys, congrats!

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Long Live Vinyl!

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:50:00 +0000

Didn't even realize this event was going on, luckily discovered it just in time! April 18th is Record Store Day so go out to your local record store and buy a damn record, CD, or something. They're a dying breed and if we don't stand up all that will be left is Walmart...

Info here: http://www.recordstoreday.com

Who's the baddest motorcycle club?

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:39:00 +0000

So the boys hauled me out on Saturday night, gimp leg and all and we ended up at the LA Speed Shop compound for the Sacred Steel support party. The guys have a build coming up for a new History Channel show and they had a buttload of people come out to support the build. Cars and bikes lined the street and basically took over the whole neighborhood. Revolution Mother performed live and the lead singer came out standing on the back of Correy's skoot. There was lots of suds and great quesadillas for a buck. Had a great time guys, thanks to Correy, Chris, and big Wayne for the invite and hospitality. Kick ass in the Chopper Wars and bring it home.

I used to think the No Gooders were the meanest, baddest motorcycle gang, but now I may be leaning towards the Larouche MC.

No riding for me, but at least I got some good buddies.

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Did you know about this locking device?

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:40:00 +0000

Got a note from Scotty the other day...it's so random, just had to post it. The world must know the truth. How could I be on this planet for 37 years and not know this?

Zack,
This could be only me, but I had no idea. Here's a forward I just got from my girl.

Scott

Writer unknown:

"I can't believe I never knew this...Don't even try and act like you already knew it either...

I had to go into the kitchen and check this out for myself. Who ever looks at the end of your aluminum foil box? You know when you try to pull some foil out and the roll comes out of the box? Then you have to put the roll back in the box and start over. The darn roll always comes out at the wrong time.

Yesterday I went to throw out an empty Reynolds foil box and for some reason I turned it and looked at the end of the box. And written on the end it said, "Press here to lock end". Right there on the end of the box is a tab to lock the roll in place. How long has this little locking tab been there? I then looked at a generic brand of aluminum foil and it had one, too. I then looked at a box of Saran Wrap and it had one too! I can't count the number of times the Saran Wrap roll has jumped out when I was trying to cover something up.

I'm sharing this with my friends. I hope I'm not the only person that didn't know about this."

Jeeper creepers, us too...thanks Mystery Writer.

Ventura Ride Part Deux: Some Overdue Pics

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:47:00 +0000

Finally got these pics developed from the ride up to David Mann, thought some came out OK. ~Z~

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Harley-Davidson, Art, and Pabst Blue Ribbon

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:27:00 +0000

The rain broke so we rode out to the Art of Rebellion art show that Harley-Davidson's Dark Custom was putting on at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. Had a great time knockin back PBRs with our buddy Scout, who was a great host. Nice to meet some of the fantastic artists that were featured too. Check the links below to check out their work. Stay independent.

Artists in the show included:
Shawn Barber (http://sdbarber.com/)
Christian Clayton (http://claytonbrothers.com/)
Rob Clayton (http://claytonbrothers.com/)
Bob Dob (http://bobdob.com/)
Shepard Fairey (http://obeygiant.com/)
Frank Kozik (http://fkozik.com/)
Tara McPherson (http://taramcpherson.com/)
Alex Pardee (http://eyesuckink.com/)
David Trulli (http://davidtrulli.com/)
Mark Dean Veca (http://www.markdeanveca.com/)
Oliver Vernon (http://www.oliververnon.com/)
Adam Wright (http://roadcoursemagazinetypething.blogspot.com/)

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Harbortown Bobber takes 2nd at the Grand Nationals

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:42:00 +0000

Spent the whole weekend kickin' it at the Choppertown Nation booth and hangin with Kutty, Jamie, Earl, Jordan and the rest of our buddies from near and far. Even got a chance to see the Fonz. Then, out of the blue, a dude announces that Scotty's Harbortown Bobber got 2nd place and handed him a trophy. Not a bad way to spend a weekend.

Special note about brohood: Jordan called us up the other day and said he'd made a kick pedal for the Bobber just before the show. That was the last piece the skoot needed and he came through big time. Hand made from stainless steel. That's what it's all about. Thanks J.

Bosse Jensen - Legendary Biker Artist from Sweden

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:37:00 +0000

We met artist Bosse Jensen during our One World Tour of Europe last summer. His work is fantastic and he recently finished the first of two Choppertown-themed shirts for us. Here's a bit about him in his own words...fantastic that we get to meet such people on our travels.

CLICK TO CHECK OUT THE NEW SHIRT

I live in a small town called Kungsor in Sweden, 130 kilometers west of Stockholm. At an early age my parents realized that I was very interested in bikes and cars, I was not more than slightly over a year when my granddad built a minicar out of wood for me. I fell in love with it and went on with rebuilding and destroying bicycles, mopeds and plastic models.

When I was fourteen years old the members of the local motorcycle club AB Anfall, adopted me for painting gas tanks and making their logo. After working as a mechanic and in a clothes shop in Stockholm I went to art school. To make a living those years I sold drawings to Scandinavian motorcycle magazines and built and painted bikes for other people. I met a girl, Helena, and we married and got three children, Carl, Eric, and Anna.
Even though I got an early Stingray Corvette and a Ford 34 Roadster I´m still a 100% motorcycle man.

Choppertown Nation (Facebook for Bikers?)

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:32:00 +0000

Find more photos like this on Choppertown Nation

Hope the new year is going well for everyone. We wanted to let everyone know that we've launched the Choppertown Nation networking site! It's kind of like Facebook for bikers, rodders, skaters, and whatever. Make your own unique profile, post pics, videos, chat, and make friends from around the world.

It's very easy to sign up and it's 100% FREE. Please click here to sign up and let us know what you think.

If you need any help getting started, please contact us. Thanks for supporting us, hopefully this new site will be fun for all. http://www.choppertownnation.com

Movers & Shakers Session 1

noreply@blogger.com (One World Studios) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:38:00 +0000

What a night! Pablo, Ryan, Dante and their crew put together a really great event at Salon Sessions in Old Town Pasadena. Scotty got to show off his new bike "The Harbortown Bobber", Earl and Shinya brought their sweet machines, Choppertown played on a wall and some fantastic artwork was featured by Christian Hosoi, Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero, Craig Stecyk & Chris Cahill... O.G Z-Boys, Antonio Pelayo, Ngoho, Skeem, EasyRoc, and Pacman was painting up a storm! Zack even sold his original print #1 of "Bryan at Meatball's, Anaheim, California". Oh whadda night.

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