Looks like the father of modern day stunt riding got a little anxious to wear his new signature series helmet. Someone from the Philly area sent us this photo of Jason warming up for his show at Clutch Control. This is all you'll see until we launch this helmet in January of 2010. Until then hold off on practicing those rolling burnouts, you're gonna need the tire money to put towards your new helmet purchase!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Blown Ducati
During one of our photoshoots we had Jason Britton take a Hypermotard for a spin;
Word on the street was that the ride ended with
the Duc looking something like this. The truth
is something a bit less messy, but...
Elongated wheelies and aircooled Ducatis...
...don't mix very well
This is a simulated image of what happened
The actual culprit was oil shooting out of the crankcase breather. Lesson learned - If you're going to impress the local gelato crowd with your extended 12 o'clocks you'd best buy the extended warranty.
*No Ducati was (permanently) harmed in the making of this blog post
Monday, December 7, 2009
Deus Ex Bridgeport
My Dad used to own a production machine shop in Detroit. I would work summers there as an assistant to Fritz the Machinist. I learned enough about machining to make me a huge danger to myself and those within fly cutter range. It's strange how sentimental I get at the smell of coolant, machine oil, and hot steel chips. The perfume of the Industrial Midwest. -Kurt
Fritz's purple iron killer
Fritz's old handwritten tap & clearance chart that I still use to this day
Walter Fluffer
Walter, (Icon's Photo Shoot Coordinator & Female Model Talent Scout) caught here doing what he does. The man loves his work.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Go Go Go
Icon's video master, Matt, going in for the kill. Careful where you're aiming that camera buddy - lets keep it professional.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Dust Busting
We're not quite sure what was in the water from 1984-1990, but from an industrial design point of view it was fantastic. An era of 'dust buster' streamlining when design was still done with chartpak AD's and prismacolors. A time before rapid prototypes when the future was shaped in bondo, clay, and foam. The last generation of designers required to actually draw - before the computer killed our craft. In solemn remembrance of that special time, Icon turns up the Depeche Mode and raises a strawberry Bartles & Jaymes. Via Con Dios late-eighties, you will be missed.
The Nuda concept bike from Suzuki - circa 1986 - Fresh!
1990 EZ-90 Cub from Honda - a mint one now sits in the Icon office - there is no denying what we are .
1989 CBR600F1 - defining the 80's with mass appeal plastic wrapped style - the white, red, and blue being the best colorway offered. This particular example is a recent addition to the Icon Garage Team's harem.
The Lamborghini Countach in white - an ashtray full of blow and head full of mousse - the ultimate players whip. Oh yes, someday she will be mine....
Salomon SX-90's - one buckle rear entry's - the orange and blacks owned the slopes.
While Syd Mead owned the universe.
The origin of a species - say what you want but as a stylistic icon this vacuum rules. Ironically, as an actual vacuum it sucked.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Win a pair of OG 24 Karat Gold ICON TiMax Gloves!
Over the next year ICON will be running a monthly contest on the ICON blog testing your industry and moto-knowledge. Up for grabs will be some of latest and greatest ICON gear from the Spring 2010 collection!
To start things off we dug deep into the ICON vault for a legendary prize - One pair of ICON Black TiMax Bling Long cuff Gloves! (Size Large)
To start things off we dug deep into the ICON vault for a legendary prize - One pair of ICON Black TiMax Bling Long cuff Gloves! (Size Large)
This pair of gloves is straight from the secret development stash in the ICON office and now you have the chance to own a piece of motorcycle history. Just write us, in 200 words or less, why you deserve these gloves. The ICON staff will choose the most creative response, post it on our blog and ship you your gloves. That's it! That's all you need to do to win a prize that employees in the ICON office have been fighting each other for!
Entries should be sent to: contest@rideicon.com no later than December 24th, 2009 0700PST. The winner will be announced on the ICON blog January 1st, 2009 0700PST Please include your contact information including a valid email address and working phone number. The gloves are only available in size Large.
Keep an eye on our blog, Facebook, and MySpace pages, or follow us on twitter @iconmotosports, for the next contest!
FSB Testing
Continuing hydrodynamic testing last week during the IJSBA World Jetski Finals in Lake Havasu, The Cretin’s minion reports “The horns survived and flourished in the heat/sun/coconut oiled breast filled environment with great success” We’re not exactly sure what “great success” is, but he may want to get some antibiotics for that…
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
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