Well folks, Cafe Racer TV is now airing in both the UK and Australia (starting Feb 7th) and The Crew at Dime City Cycles would like to welcome all of our ton-loving Cafe brethren from around the globe!

Dime City Cycles prides ourselves in striving to be the best at delivering Cafe Racer (and Bobber) goodness around the globe. Give us a shot, we know you'll be satisfied! The Wing'd Piston never lets you down!

*If you have any questions about shipping methods to your local country outside the US, just shoot us an email and we'll get your questions answered straight away!

Be sure to checkout www.caferacertv.com as well as Cafe Racer on Facebook for real-time updates!

UK Cafe Racer listing: Click Here

Australia Cafe Racer listing: Click Here

With their tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair, and beloved British motorbikes - BSAs, Triumphs, Nortons, and Royal Enfields - Rockers are the nemesis and antithesis of the fastidiously groomed Mods. Elvis, James Dean, and Marlon Brando made rocker style synonymous with rebellion, sparking a global cult.

Horst Friedrichs follows the British rocker tribe as its members congregate in parking lots, pubs, cafes, dance and pool halls, as well as huge gatherings at Jacks Hill and the Ace Cafe. Alternating between rich, vibrant colour and gritty black and white, these photographs capture a spirit of unapologetic defiance in clothing as well as attitude, every bit as strong today as it was sixty years ago.

Trenchant and evealing commentary from Friedrichs' subjects sheds light on the impulses, yearnings, and motivations of this enduring international rebel chic subculture making 21st Century Rockers a piece of history in the making. We are truly fortunate that individuals such as Horst share the same deep seated passion for Cafe Racers, going fast and paying homage to the past.

 

This past week The DCC Crew received a pre-release copy directly from Horst in London.  We must say, at first glance one is left beside him/herself simply by the imagery of the cover and it's commanding presence when placed upon a table.

 

 

 

 

It's only when you open the book and begin to flip the thick sturdy pages, hearing the intoxicating "crackle" as each one separates for the first time, that you understand the importance of the account in front of you..

 

 

 

 

 

Paying homage to the classic Cafe Racer/Rocker culture- Horst leverages his talents behind the shutter to capture some of the most inspiring imagery ever caught on film. These modern purveyors of this indispensable two-wheeled following that helped shape, not only modern motorcycles and Rock and Roll, but an entire culture are brought forth in a intoxicating light, by Horst.

 

 

 

 

 

Whether you're Cafe Racer, Rocker or Vintage Motorcycle aficionado- this book belongs in your shop, on your coffee table or on your shelf. The Wing'd Piston gives Horst and 21st Century Rockers our stamp of approval along with Veteran Rocker and authentic Cafe Racer direct from the other side of the big pond, and owner of Santiago Choppers Alan Bernard. Alan gives his nod of approval and authenticity of Horst's production while hanging out at Dime City.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We guarantee you'll find yourself twisting the throttle that much harder and suiting up in leathers for every occasion possible, and some not, after receiving your personal copy.

 

Place your pre-release order here:

 

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-lifestyle-culture-book-or-glory-horst-friedrichs-orglory.html

 

 

There's nothing worse than building a nice set of custom headers, that I'll add just came back from chrome plating, than finding out that they won't clear the kick-start.. What a bummer!

No worries though! We have the technology to rebuild her gentlemen. The kickstart that is.. There's way to many hours of sanding into those headers to tear 'em apart again!

The solution: simple, pull a late model CB450 kicker off the used parts shelf and combine it with some steel rod and perform a little geometry to get everything positioned just right!

[here's the late model kicker before getting chopped]

 

 

 

[here she is with the initial piece of steel rod after being cut]

 

 

 

[here she is after some initial TIG welds and notching for strength]

 

Alright gang, The DCC Originals apparel line just launched shirt no. 2 in the three part series!  "Real. Vintage. Cafe Racers" describes the Dime City lifestyle and satisfies the rocker in us all.

Pick 'em up in vintage grey or white. Did we mention that we hand select the t-shirts and hand print them right here in Dime City? They're good for soul, just like mamma's cookin!  See them here!

A friend sent this to us via email last week. Not sure where it's from, but it's pretty funny! The bottom is cut off however ones imagination can fill in the blanks.

"Always use full throttle or full brakes."  - priceless!  :)

[Source; random Internet email- if this is your image please email us.]

 

Our good friend Noel from DoTheTon.com shared these photos with us from a shoot they did a while back.  Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing Noel!

If you've been living under a rock and haven't checked out www.dotheton.com we suggest you get over there right now! It's one of the single best Cafe Racer builder sites on the net.