03 Tuesday Dec 2013
Posted in Events that I'll be at, My Life, Shiny Side Marketing
Appreciate Lisa’s help getting our business associated with the David Mann Chopperfest. She’s been working with Tory for the past few years, helping with cross promotions, securing sponsors and handling their social media. Be sure to check out the website, and give their Facebook page and Instagram a follow!
See you Saturday night!
https://www.facebook.com/events/503681406397074/
http://www.chopperfestival.com/
24 Monday Jun 2013
Posted in Born Free 5, Born Free Five, Burly Brand, Kosmosaki, KZ1000, My Life, New Bike Build, Sponsors, Thank you, Video
Big thanks to Mike and Grant for the invite and to Sean for his time and talent.
See ya Saturday at Born Free 5
Born-Free 5 Invited Builder Series-Duane Ballard from Born-Free on Vimeo.
20 Monday May 2013
Posted in Born Free 5, Born Free Five, Kosmosaki, My Life, New Bike Build, Thank you
Check out my Kosmosaki update on the Born Free 5 website. Be sure to buy a Born Free poster and receive your free ticket for the chance of winning the custom bike of your choice (this one is not up for grabs). Planning on taking Lisa for a ride down the PCH after BF5.
Best of luck!
06 Monday May 2013
Posted in Cool Shit, Events, friends, Good times, My Life
Every year I try and make it to the Chino Air Show. It’s run by The Planes Of Fame museum at the same airport. For as long as I can remember they have been known for their amazing collection and the fact that they fly them. They have the only Zero in the world with its original motor. One of the Northrop flying wing prototypes. The YP59A prototype. The list goes on. Here are a few shots from this weekend.
You made it to the end!
26 Saturday Jan 2013
Posted in Cool Shit, Events, Events that I'll be at, Good times, My Life
Lisa and I headed out to the GNRS yesterday. Here are a few pics.
27 Saturday Oct 2012
Posted in Around the shop, Biltwell rules, Cool Shit, Good times, KZ1000, My Life, New Bike Build, Sponsors, Thank you
I’ve been trying to spend some time in the garage each night. This week I figured out the brake side foot control. I was able to put the lathe to some good use and heavily modify a KZ ZZR1200 pedal and make a mount for it and the master cylinder. I like how well it matches the Biltwell Sanderson pegs. I’m no lightweight and i can jump up and down on these pegs and never have to worry about them bending or breaking. I also mounted the Chassis Design Company battery box. Anthony and the guys make it easy for the home builder. They include the mounting plate and even the bolts to mount the box.
01 Saturday Sep 2012
Posted in Around the shop, friends, Good times, KZ1000, My Life, New Bike Build, Sponsors, Thank you
McGoo and I spent two nights this week figuring out what the tank and electric box will look like on the new build. I may still change a few things but this is what we came up with. I realize its strange but that’s what I like.
05 Thursday Jul 2012
Born Free this year was much different than any other show I’ve done. I had customers picking up work and past customers stop by to show me work I’ve done for them. Almost all my work gets mailed out so it’s nice to be able to hand someone their finished project. It was really cool seeing how great everything is holding up. The wallet with the skulls and water had been to Iraq, Germany, and a few other places since it left my hands. I also had many friends come by the booth and hang out for a few minutes. I enjoyed visiting with everyone and I’m looking forward to the next time.
18 Friday May 2012
Lisa and I are heading to El Mirage in the morning with Wink and Dee. I’m looking forward to watching him haul ass on this monster. 230 horsepower with the rear head up against his stomach. I can’t wait!
16 Wednesday May 2012
Headed down to the Costa Mesa Speedtrack over the weekend with Lisa and the Cardone’s. Good times for sure!
Bitchin B-17 flying over the track.
This weekend is Harley night, Speedway and Sidecar, see you there
