Vegas Cup B-Camera

As the Portland weather turns dark, wet, and cold we like to reminisce of warmer climes. Often we think back to that shallow grave in the Vegas desert. Hard to believe it's been over a year since that photo shoot. These are some B-Camera shots that didn't make the final cut but are interesting none the less.

Ernie Vigil playing in the sand

Sprucing up the high maintenance models

Eric contemplating existence

Nick Brocha going all 007

Edub's most violent of circle wheelies

Kurt visually critiques the talent

Matt relives his days in the Nam

Miki Black

Cold Dead Fingers

Liberated from it's tarp prison

The most fun tool in the box

Summer '09 configuration - note

cup holder attached to the apes -

the perfect commuter vehicle

Some new 7-spokes and fresh dual-

sport rubber for that old school BMX

flavor that is all the rage 

R6 front end cause all the cool 

kids are doing it

The Icon garage is a very busy place. A constant flow of motorcycles in various stages of life roll through our overhead doors. It's no secret the Icon Garage Team has a soft spot in our hearts for Sportsters. Some say this is because we have an equally large soft spot in our brains. Whatever the case you can always find a sporty or two undergoing massive reconstruction within the hallowed walls of the Icon garage. This lovely example of a '72 XLCH was rescued from under a tarp. She had sat forgotten for years, devoid of both spark and title. Luckily we are skilled in generating both. $1000 changed hands and Cold Dead Fingers, as she would come to be known, was hauled back to the shop.  She's a kick only beast but has proved to be quite the runner. Soon she will be complete - a 1000cc American dream - destined to rule the dirt ovals and gravel proving grounds of the greater Willamette basin. Stay tuned.

EOTWAWKI

We've seen it laid out before us - as if it has already happened a hundred times. The premonition that haunts our every thought. In the future all riot cops will be ultra hot and clad in Simpson bandits and PVC fringed teddies. Wielding pistol grip pumps they will enact a stunningly sexy crackdown on all two wheeled shenanigans. In preparation for the inevitable melees of street mayhem we are busy prepping our answer - The worlds first urban warrior helmet. Strategically placed at the crossroads of function and violence, it is a technical marvel with the soul of a patriot. A carbon fiber vessel to embrace our most precious thoughts. Stay tuned on the short wave - we will not be silenced.

Snake Plissken

A sporty, fork mounted lever action, and a leather trench - tools of a true professional. I bet Snake was an awesome flattracker.

And so it begins.

Everything you've heard is true. Welcome to Portland.

A Honda on Full-Auto

Ken Hutchison, Editor of the Motorcycle USA magazine, flogging the new Honda VFR1200 around Sugo Raceway in Japan. Check out Ken's  full write-up of this 600lbs  (yes - 600 lbs) uber-bike.

Team No Limit - Japan

Team No Limit Japan holding it down in their new custom Rockstar ICON Contra jackets.

Matte Black - Der Steppenwolf

There once was a bike builder in Korea. His name was 'D' and his shop was called Matte Black. D, for lack of a better term, was a genius. He built some of the sickest bikes the Icon staff has ever seen. These weren't just bikes but incredible rolling biomechanical sculptures. D's bikes had a style all their own. We shot these photos a few years back when D was having an open house. Chicken, Kimchi, OB, RatFighters, and hot Seoul nights - awesome. This particular bike is called Der Steppenwolf. Peep the offset shaft drive to clear the Mercedes military truck wheel. Ridiculous. From what we've been able to piece together D got out of the bike building profession. Which is definitely a shame - our world needs more D's. 

Just for the record - the Icon Garage Team does not share the opinions of the Matte Black Garage Team when it comes to Apgujeong...

DTC in the PDX

Here's Nol from Dutch Trash Choppers giving a friendly lift to Icon's helmet developer, Justin. 'Funny' you say - that Icon's professional helmet guru would be riding monkey on a Shovelhead powered deathmachine through suburban Portland streets - all the while without a helmet or gear of any kind. Funny indeed. As a punishment for this gross dereliction of duty Justin was downgraded to riding monkey in the Icon Garage Team's pocket hack.