Left to right:Paul, Larry,Steg,Frank & Walter outside The Red Rock West,NYC.
This Photo was taken for Easyriders magazine ( Feb.1998,issue 296) article titled "The last of the tribe" about the raw Chopper scene in NYC during the 1990's.
Indian Larry signed the original photo and English Don (who was the other half of "Bayonet brothers" along with Larry) gave it to me in 2010. Don and I used to keep in touch by snail mail (discussing the U.S. east coast chopper scene from the 1980's through to 2000). Ride in peace Don and Larry.

Ireland,the land of the Shovels. Over here Shovels are a very respected Classic. These bikes seem to go forever! The Irish aren't afraid to ride their Shovels anywhere,knowing the dependability of their machines. Shovels,like most classic vehicles, run best when they are used daily,the proof is in the volume of Shovels riding the roads of our little island. Shovelhead Forever.

Indian Larry's Birthday today.

May the wind always be at your back!

Nice Shovel bobber at the American car show in Kilbeggan,Ireland today.

This looks promising!

A beautiful day for a spin in the Dublin mountains.

Just a nice photo...

Both sides of Richmond Rooster's Shovel. The bike that inspired builders worldwide.

Easyriders spread on Roosters Shovel.

Tom Fugel ( El Forastero MC ) in his natural habitat.

Love the life you live...

Classic Pan Chop.

It doesn't get any better than this!

Just a small shot of my pan.

Another from 'The race of Gentlemen ' New Jersey, USA.

Beautiful old piece by David Mann.

Live until you die.

Love life.

Tom  Fugel ( El Forastero MC) in his natural habitat. 

Bikers & Tattoos have been hand in hand,since they both met 80 yrs back.  It's not easy to narrow it down to one thing,it could be a rite of passage,tradition, allegiance or simply a case of FTW.
 Imagery has always played a big part in the romance of the biker, whether it's a mural on a gas tank,a carved leather seat,a club patch or a tattoo. The tattoo is the only thing in his life, that he is certain to take to the grave. Bikes will be bought and sold,women will definitely come and go,he will constantly be defending a patch, if he wears one,but that tattoo will go everywhere with him. The tattoo will witness every dirty deed,but remain silent,it can't talk, but will speak volumes when needed. When all is said and done and his brothers throw the dirt in on top of his casket,his tattoo will have done it's job,living the life,rolling with the punchs and finally resting in peace.

'My old gang' painting by David Mann. The paining depicts members of  El Forastero MC, 1% Chopper riding club which David Mann was a member of.  The guys in the painting are (from Left to Right) Tom Fugle,Graycat,Tiny Brower,Skip Taylor and Dan Jungroth.  The club was founded by Tom and Tiny in Sioux city,Iowa in 1962.  Skip passed away last week,may he and Tiny ride in peace.