Saturday, March 13, 2010

Rizza 350

So an RZ350 showed up at the Icon Garage last week. A pretty little number looking for a suspension upgrade and a bit of Icon love. Luckily we can provide both - for a price. The love - well that's free because the Garage Team is a generous lot when it comes to wayward smokers. As for the suspension - some '93 Gixxer componentry was sourced from our sizable collection of salvaged sportbike dreams. A little work on the trusty Grizzly lathe and it all went together like a PB&J - tasty, cheap, and easy. Another street legal two-stroke dream realized. 


No need for stands when you can work BMX style



Having a little trouble remembering where all these go... 



Good from far, far from done




Friday, March 12, 2010

CONstruct

She's taking shape - a new form - something different & unique. When she emerges from her cocoon she will be beautiful and glossy. All knowing and all seeing





Thursday, March 11, 2010

Do It for the Kids

A chop I made for my daughter a couple of years ago. Though only eight months old, she refused to ride a stocker. I don't blame her - stock is for suckers. 



A factory Softtail - I think I just threw up in my mouth



A quick battle plan of mods was drawn up


Fully chopped and ready to rock


She doesn't know it yet but I used her college fund to build the full-sized version...someday she'll understand









Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Number 33

Hey Icon,

I was one of the lucky ones to get a VICTORY METAL GOD jacket (#33). The moment I saw this jacket in your spring catalog 2010 I knew I had to have one . I contacted Cycle Gear in hopes of getting a jacket. They got the ball rolling and called me the next day to say that they were able to get me a jacket. This morning before going to work I stopped by Cycle Gear's Auburn store to pick it up. I must say I had a hard time falling asleep the last night - it felt like I was 6 years old and it was the night before X-mas morning.


I was so excited and so nervous as I pulled into the Cycle Gear parking lot. It was LOVE at first sight. As I opened the jacket bag and pulled out the jacket I immediately noticed the soft black leather and how carefully the jacket was made. The difference in weight because of the metal skulls - WOW! - as I inspected the item I noticed the signature of Mr. Walter and the #33. I knew right there and then that this small dream of owning a piece of ICON history was mine. Thank you for producing and designing such safe and cool products. I also want to thank my wife for letting me spend this kind of money. She knows how much I love and wear ICON gear.

Your most devoted fan,
Mike A.


Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Seventh Seal

We're always flattered to see our helmet graphics end up on someone's ride. A prime example is the Seventh Seal artwork gracing this late model Gixxer. Beautiful paintjob.





Old world craftsmanship...






...inspired by



Monday, March 8, 2010

Spring 2010 - Women's Casuals

A collection of the Street Angel casuals.


Street Angel Hat


Street Angel Hoodie


Street Angel Beater


Street Angel Tee

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Best Intentions - The LBJ400

Contrary to popular belief, not everything the Icon Garage Team touches turns to gold. For a couple of years this beautiful example of an XR400 sat patiently in a back corner awaiting her date with fame. You may remember her from the Speed Cretin write-up in which she was carelessly referred to as a 'whore'. Nothing could be further from the truth. She was actually a lovely gal that just needed a bit of freshening up. And we intended to do just that. But as so often happens, life - and other more glorious builds, got in the way. Eventually she would be sold for scrap and all memories of her existence purged from Icon's mind. But fear not - an CRF230 just rolled into the shop today with dreams of becoming a street tracking starlet. All is not lost.


Straight from the depths of Tillamook Burns - a two wheeled Honda tractor


Inspiration from Chica..


..and the Master Shinya


The XR stripped down for initial mockup


Equipped with Ironhead Borrani wheels, ZX10 Front End, and a Jstyle for scale



The initial comp drawing...



...and one a bit more refined

 
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