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I am not a motorcycle guy but a lot of my friends are and have noticed a few LSTers as well so thought I would share this article my friend, Eric Ahlquist, took the pictures for: http://www.bikeexif.com/ducati-supersport-custom?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Bikeexif+%28Bike+EXIF%29 WALT SIEGL DUCATI CUSTOM If there’s a middle ground between the reliability of a modern bike and the charisma of a classic motorcycle, it’s occupied by guys like Walt Siegl. Walt is a master craftsman who gives vintage machinery a new lease of life, and if something isn’t quite the way he wants it, he’s got the skills to make it himself in his New Hampshire workshop. According to Walt, “The owner of this bike already has a couple of late model Ducatis, and wanted another princess from Italy—but with classic curves and low maintenance.” Although this bike looks like a resto-mod to the untutored eye, it’s effectively a ground-up custom. Old school craftsmanship just oozes from every weld. The custom trellis frame is built from 0.65 chrome moly—TIG welded and heat stress relieved—with a 24-degree rake. (The design is based on the iconic bevel frames.) At the front, fully adjustable Showa forks lead to Ducati trees, custom risers and custom bars. At the back, Walt has selected a stock 900SS swing arm and shock body, but fitted an Öhlins spring for better damping. He’s also modified the rear wheel spacing to accommodate a late-model cush drive. The engine is from a 1994 900SS, upgraded from 904 to 944cc with a big bore kit. Performance gets a further boost from 39mm flat slide Mikuni carbs, with custom manifolds and gorgeous polished Gianelli mufflers. The engine covers, painted cases and cylinders are polished to match. Walt built a custom tank and tail—painted by Nate Weiner—and got the custom seat covered by Kevin Rothe. European Cycle Services supplied a wiring harness, allowing Walt to position the electronics under the tail. Up front are a Motogadget tachometer and a Monster headlight on a custom bracket; at the back is a genuine 70s CEV taillight. If this bike whets your whistle, Walt can build something similar for you: he tells us he’ll be offering “a limited series of air-cooled customs with Ducati engines by spring 2011, similar to this bike.” The price will be in the low 30s; if you have a bit more to spend, you’ll be able to specify an ‘R’ model priced in the low 40s, with carbon fiber bodywork and full Öhlins suspension. Tempted? Check this retro Ducati racebike and radical custom Harley Sportster for more examples of Walt’s work. [images by Eric Ahlquist.] If you want to see more of his work and maybe hire him, here's his site: http://www.ericahlquist.com/
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Jennifer. is a new user, she works @ Speakeasy and does lovely tattoos. I got one from her a couple days ago! Add her as a friend, she rules!
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hello from spokane wa, usa. awesome to meet you all, seems to be a wonderful forum about tattooing and not drama filled BS. thank you Hammy for tell me about it! brap! db.
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Does anyone have a good recommendation for someone in Philly?
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So I think I'm in the clear for asking this question... at least I hope since Im not asking for anything application related... but I was wondering what everyone uses to carry their gear in when traveling? I've been looking at the huge pelican cases but wanted to know if there is anything better I should be looking at? Thanks. if somehow i crossed a line with someone by asking this... then sorry.
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finished this today. was super fun. kinda dropped the ball on the candles.
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regular customer of mine was cool enough to drop by so i could get some healed photos of his robot battle leg.looking at it now i still like the piece but there are some things i wish i would have done differently. maybe next time.- 4 replies
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We have a pretty organized cancellation list at the shop. We don't have tens upon hundreds of walk-ins in a day, 2 at best, and everything else is on appointment; therefore, the cancellation list was built out of necessity to keep people working and on their toes when a no-show or cancellation pops up. Not to mention that people hate waiting for appointments and so to make up for that we are always calling people to fill in spots and avoid appointments like that where necessary. The problem is that it's become almost useless: We statistically can call every person on that list and offer spots - and of course to those people who said they'd drop anything to come in - and they're NEVER available. It becomes a waste of money having my counter staff calling around to hear people incredulously tell them they have to work - as though we are insane for even suggesting they might want this last minute opportunity. Is this the same everywhere? I'm curious if we are just on a year long run of sketch bags!!!!
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This makes my blood boil up into my scalp. Everyone gets a few days in the year to feel like shit and be sad. Work is hard, and tattooing is REALLY hard some days. Clients can make you feel like you'll never make them happy, appointments can start to back up... and most of all, sadly, other tattooers in your city can make you just want to quit on certain days. It happens. But as a young'n of 29 years myself, working in tattoo shops for 9 years now, I still can see the bright bits of light through the clouds on those days and man... I'm PSYCHED to be where I am, and I feel lucky to have this job. I don't understand the type of tattooer who has been doing this for not long enough to be jaded and crusty, yet wants so badly to have that old man attitude of "No Tits in the Biz" or "That guy needs his thumbs cut off" or "This job ain't what it used to be" or... well, being a complaining, whining, crusty curmudgeon who'd rather TALK about everytihng wrong with tattooing and the other tattooers in his city, than he would just sit down and zip the lips and work on learning to draw hands better or doodle something that you can sell later.... It's SUCH an amazing job. It affords us the craziest opportunities all in the name of doing something that most of us don't just "love," but are consumed by. I just want to offer this pat on the back to keep in your pocket and next time you feel like you're having a complainy day about this amazing job, take it out, pat yourself, and remember you're doing this for you, so smile and pick up a pencial and be thankful you're still making it.
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What are your favorite movies? Are you able to watch them over and over or just one time? How do you watch movies? HBO, Showtime, and/or another TV station? Netflix? Movie Theaters? Video Stores? Or ????? I'm a sucker for James Bond films and can watch them over and over and own every single one.
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What shows do you watch regularly on TV and/or Netflix? For me it is Criminal Minds, Dexter, Modern Family, and Iron Chef. What are yours?????
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hello, my name is geo. i work at stay true tattoo in dublin ca. east bay. im a loving husband and father of a 2 yr. old boy with another son on the way soon. i dont have any pics up now but will.
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What was the coolest tattoo you've ever seen and/or tattooed on a guy and why? What is the most attractive spot for a guy to have a tattoo? How about some pictures to accompany the stories and thoughts?
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What was the prettiest tattoo you've ever seen and/or tattooed on a girl and why? What is the most attractive spot for a girl to have a tattoo? Is the lower back really that bad of a spot? Are the ribs the new lower back tattoo? Or is behind the ear the new lower back tattoo? Lets see some tattoo pictures as well......
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just got back from atlanta. figured i would post the tattoos i got to do that were not words.
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a little panther banger i did on my buddy. its an iphone pic so its not the best quality picture. have at it.
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My name's Aaron Dunnell, I've been tattooing since 2002. I already see friends of mine on here both old & new. Good to see some familiar faces. What it do.
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Hi everyone my name is Chris Smith but alot of my friends call me Filipino Chris. I've been tattooing for a little over 2 yrs under the tutelage of Derek Jefferson at Screamin Mimi Tattoo in Amarillo, tx. I'm looking forward to learning, chatting, and keeping up the tradition of tattooing with yous guys.
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First post here. Need more coffee. Good morning ALL!
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I never even saw this part of the forum. I just went all head first into long winded annoying posts. Anyway. I'm Ron Wells. I work at Anonymous Tattoo in Savannah GA, but may soon be relocating back to New England where I'm from. Hello all!
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whats up got to send a shout out to all my peeps
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my name is james. wanted to say hey to all on the site. i am a tattooer in pensacola fl. at hula moon tattoo. really excited to be a part of this. cant wait to meet other tattooers, look at cool work, and hopefully learn alot.
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We do this thing on the Jalopy Journal(an online forum for hot rodders) featuring an occasional friday art show where Pinstripers and the like share their artwork. Some really cool stuff would be shown, and I think that would be a fun event for this forum. So how about a picture of your favorite painting(s)? I'll start with this one, it's a liquid acrylic and coffee stained painting featuring Hans "King Whiskers" Langseth...Guinness World Record holder for longest beard.
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I'm Zach Johnson, I just started at Incognito Tattoo in Pasadena Ca. I've been tattooing all over the West Coast for close to 12 years now. You can see most of my stuff on http://incognitotattoo.com/the-artists/zachary-johnson. Thanks.
