I found this little Yamaha SR400 over internet and though that it really deserve to be on the Black Needle blog. The lines are really neat, very nice bike.
This bike is called Desert Rose and was built by Kutty Noteboom from Hippy Killer Garage. He built this TR6 Triumph for his wife Jamie, its a 71 motor in a stretched 68 frame. First photo was made by Ros from Godspeed 45/06.
Cole Foster is born in vintage cars and hot-rods. Taking it slowly project after project he is doing amazing pieces like this one, a headlight fairing in aluminum.
Jeff Decker and Jesse James have just unearthed the "Tramp", an American National treasure. Built in the 50's by George Smith Sr. of S&S Cycle Fame and based on a 1937 HD Knucklehead, the Tramp started it all by setting National Speed Records in Drag Racing and on the Bonneville Salt flats.
Max Schaaf builder/skater gain more and more fame with one of his last Project for Sara and her Triumph Daytona 500cc. Directed by photographer Michael Schmidt, here are few photos of Max, last pic with Sara after her shooting.
7th of April was the grand opening of Kiddomotors, new shop/atelier based in Spain (sorry guys I don't read Spanish..). They carry Zero Engineering, Deus ex Machina, Ruby & Bell helmets and more... Very high ceiling, industrial architecture and full of excellent products, a must to visit if you pass by!
Recently opened, here are some pics of the new Fanling Skatepark. Warren (WZA) and his team were the test crew and according to what they said this skarepark is the best one in Hong Kong.
Founded in 2006 by brothers Ben and Mr G., Black Needle is an alternative label specializing in leather accessories and Japanese denim jeans.
With a passion for materials and details, Black Needle has built a hard core of followers for their rare accessories and jeans. But it is their hand made custom leather accessories that are the most representative of the label’s approach. All produced at small scale, the collections are rare and exclusive.
Custom culture inspired, Black Needle has developed its own lifestyle, mixing influences in motorcycles, tattoos and action sports, to create unique accessories with a heavy dose of attitude.