This blog is now closed. The new site

El Diablo RUn

has a blog built right in on the home page, so whatever we've got to say is going to be said there. THANKS!

Kutty just posted this on the Jockey Journal last night, and we're going to roll out there and you should to.

On august 11th my friend Chris Currie wrecked on his bike. He, at this time is still in an induced coma. I have explained most details already. His retirement from the marines would be final at the end of month, but he has been reinstated, for insurance purposes I am sure. Though his insurance is covered, His wife and three daughters could use our support. I and another neighbor organised a fundraiser at the Bum Steer on Saturday Sept. 9th. It will start at 6.00 pm and go on as long as we like. There will be donations, a raffle, and around 8 or 9 pm THE WHITEWALLS will play a set. The bum steer is a bar, restaurant, and it will be all ages till 10pm or so. Let me know if anyone is riding or bringing Hot Rods or Customs, there will be special parking. Thanks again, Kutty

Bum Steer
33040 Simpson Road
Winchester, Ca. 92596

It is on the corner of Winchester Rd ( hwy 79) and Simpson Rd.

A select group of company owners and industry players who joined us on the first annual El Diablo Run last March have pledged their generous personal and financial support for the 2007 EDR. Here's a list of the super-cool people and companies who have promised to lend us a hand:

Trent at Atomic Customs
Jason & Marty at Flyrite Choppers
Caleb at Cro Customs
George at Spartan Frameworks
Nick at Trumpnut Parts
Chris at Biltwell Inc.

At the risk of sounding really corporate, we're calling these companies "EDR Charter Sponsors." Don't worry--the vibe and soul of the El Diablo Run will remain intact. The only reason we solicited help from these guys is so we could do more cool shit for everyone who joins us on next year's ride. None of our plans are carved in stone, but EDR sponsors have given their thumbs up to ideas like a mariachi band, a big BBQ on the beach day two, a hot chick giving out free beer on days one and three, and a pre-party in Temecula before the ride. After Bill, Chris and I do our prerun in October, we'll know more details. In the mean time, please support the super-cool companies listed above who have agreed to support next year's ride.

McGoo here, hijacking another EDR blog for my own selfish benefit. Billdozer and I are planning to ride from southern California's Inland Empire to beatuiful Ventura, CA, on Sept 1 or 2. Destination: The Primer Nationals. Read all about it here: http://www.primernationals.com/primer.htm. This will be a shakedown ride for our bikes pre-Smokeout West, which is happening Octber 6 & 7 in Cottonwood, AZ. We'll post photos from both events on the EDR blog when they're available. If you want to join us on the ride, please scan the threads on the Jockey Journal for more info.

El Diablo Rides Again April 18-22, 2007

OK, we've moved the dates forward a month, in pursuit of better weather and more spring break tail. This is also the weekend before Laughlin so any of you industry types that may be required to go to that can hit up our run first, take a break and then gay it up at the River.

The route is the same. We'll try to be more organized, but not very hard. We're planning on staying at the same places, Ruben's in San Felipe and the Bahia in Ensenada. As always, you are welcome to stay anywhere you want, take any route you please, etc.

If you didn't go last year, read the website, especially the Baja Primer. http://eldiablorun.com/primer2.html This ain't your daddy's HOG rally so if you come unprepared, or expecting something different it's your fault for not paying attention to the details. A bunch of people told me this year that the site was really helpfull and that the descriptions were very accurate. Also, check the "FAQ" for answers to the most common questions http://www.eldiablorun.com/faq.html If you still need help figuring shit out, email me at billb67@verizon.net

Last year's map can be downloaded here: http://eldiablorun.com/donde.html

We're planning on spicing things up with help from some modest sponsorships this year. We'll be contacting people who went last year and offering them a discount and first dibs on sponsorships. This will allow us to have a little better chase support, some free beer at each location and lots of Mariachi music. If you are interested in sponsorship, email HalWade at haroldmcgruther@comcast.net Magazines who featured it this year were Baja Times, Gringo Gazette, Iron Horse (Snow's) and DiCE. I have a feeling next year will get a little more ink.

Just like last year, it is open to any rider on any bike, but we're hoping to see more old Pans, Shovels, Triumphs and weird shit. Cool people like Fredo rode baggers last year and we were glad to have them, so if you have a stock bike and a good attitude, you are more than welcome. We are not inspecting cuff-height or excluding full-face helmets or anything like that. Last year we had everything from Nick's bastard BSA, Keith flaked T120 to Crow's Blue Bitch Shovel, the Puta de Oro, street-figher Ducs, Spartan George's badass pan and Trent's ED Especial just to name a few. If it's on the trailer it better be broke. There will be a brief show on the last day at the Bahia for all bikes that got ridden, with unique prizes again.

Thanks go to Mitch Cotie for doing up this year's artwork, you are a ruler, Mitch!

Last year was a bitch of a ride with wind and rain, but I think everyone had a pretty good time, especially since they earned it. Personally, I had a hell of a time and can't wait for next year.

-Bill

I like Cycle World Magazine. No pretentious "Kulture" B.S., just lots of stuff about motorcycles by guys who really know their craft. Think it's all Haybusas and Ninja shoot-outs? Think again. Check out this wild creation sent in by reader Buck Pilkenton. Norton Wideline Featherbed frame stuffed with a 1200cc Sporty motor and a bunch of other hand-cobbled mechanical genius. Not bad for a dude using a generator for electricity in his garage. You can read the whole story and check out other cool bastard-creations here:

Cycle World, The Lost Specials

Looks like McGoo isn't the only outlaw these day. I guess no matter how talented you may be or how many panties you fill with puddin' one still needs to wear a helmet, ride on the correct side of the road and try to do it sober. Sounds suspiciously like "Third Reich" Eric's adventure in Baja, it's just missing the hooker and crash parts I guess. Oh yeah, Eric got off for $40. See why Mexico rules?

Billy was at the Horse Magazine's The Horse Magazine's annual Smoke Out. There is another one coming up in October, closer to home Smoke Out West.

The build off winner at the SO was Fab Kevin. This is the only pic I've seen so far of his bike, but look forward to reading a full write up in an issue soon. Good job, Kevin, that thing is gorgeous.



















Salisbury Post Newspaper

Well-known motorcycle customizer charged with driving while impaired

Staff report

A Florida biker who is known for his customized choppers was charged early Sunday with driving while impaired on Jake Alexander Boulevard.

William David "Billy" Lane, 36, of Melbourne, Fla., was charged about 1:10 a.m.

N.C. Highway Patrol Trooper Matthew Strawbridge specified in his report that Lane was driving the wrong way on a two-lane road — going south in the northbound lane of Jake Alexander Boulevard.

Strawbridge also noted that Lane was not wearing a helmet. He refused a breathalyzer test.

Lane was apparently attending Smoke Out VII, an annual motorcycle rally at the Rowan County Fairgrounds.

Lane, owner of Choppers Inc., has been featured in magazines and on television programs, including The Discovery Channel's "The Great Biker Build-off" series.

Various Web site articles extol his creative ability, including one article with a photo of Lane on one of his customized motorcycles. The photo caption reads: "Billy just wants to be free to ride his machine without being hassled by the man."

Lane was released on a $1,000 bond. His court date is Aug. 24.

Micro engines are rad.

Hand made, blown V-8's are even better.

It may look like a half pint, but it sounds like the real thing. Check it out on

You Tube

Sure would like to see someone make a Triumph 650 in this scale.