Motorcycles
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Since there's a bit of Vincent loving, here's a picture of an Irving Vincent. It's a modern bike built around an updated engine and components by a bunch of Australian engineers.
As for old school, how about some nice Guzzi racers?
Both photos from the Goodwood Festival earlier this summer.
On a slight change of topic, Ruby (who make the world's most gorgeous helmets) are releasing a full face at the start of October.
They're an interesting brand, and do all sorts of weird and wonderful designs. My favourite is the Eley Kishimoto, but that's because Mark Eley has a matching BMW. But the Sponge Bob one isn't my thing…
At risk of putting bad ideas into people's heads, an Ironheart lid?
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Thanks for the info, guys. I hate how cheesy the American half and 3/4 helmets look, total HOG rube. I rocked a full face when I was a teenager, but it seems like I haven't seen one that looks right, and I just can't get comfortable riding lidless (it makes me feel naked, like when I shaved my beard).
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Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but as a rider who appreciates high quality denim, I've always shied away from the Kevlar riding jeans, on the basis that a) they look naff, and b) the denim is generally pretty cheap'n'nasty stuff…....so I nearly fell off my chair when my buddy sent through this link today http://www.maplejeans.com/
Anyone here heard of them/bought them…..did wonder if Dave is a member on here?
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Injunjack, I'm obviously more attached to my jaw.
Actually it was aimed more at Joesaintjohn's post, but I think that they make a compelling argument. That's a shame, as Davida make really nice lids that fit me perfectly. 
Incidentally, Austin Vince reckons that open face lids are better when travelling though, because it makes a rider less intimidating and more approachable. Oh, if you ever get a chance to see a talk by him then do so.
I've not heard of Maple Jeans, but I've just seen a post on them at Return of the Cafe Racers. They're using Forcefield armour, which is good stuff. I've got it in my leathers, and when I got knocked off last year I didn't feel a thing through the knee padding.
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I really don't care…honestly
it´s not just about you…it´s about everyone on here matey! might keep that in mind sometims
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That's a gorgeous ride, TJ! I love that seat and peanut tank. Gnarly. Gnice touch.
I'm jonzing to get another one. I was working too much and not riding enough and I let a buddy talk me into selling mine. I've been riding streets since I was 14, and I feel like a piece of my life is missing. I'm about to move…twice, so when I settle back in, I'm getting another horse. Here's my 'ole steed.
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Feck, I can't quit looking at TJs bike. I love that look. It goes so hard!
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@TJ:
'92 Sportster Chopper
'09 Sportster in San Felipe, Mexico, El Diablo Run 2011
That '09 may be the hardest looking sportster I've ever seen. I love the way they look, I just feel like I look fucking huge on them. Like this:
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TJ… you're a QCB?
I'm not; never took the time to submit my stuff to them. I'm on ChopCult almost every day, though.
