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schizuki · 04-13-2012, 06:19 PM

New season of Cafe Racer starts Thursday on Velocity.

No, I don't know what channel that is on DirectTV, Dish Network, or your local cable system.

I really, really like this show. My only beef is the title - the bikes usually aren't dictionary-definition cafe racers. But I don't think there's a good word for this style of bike, where you take a standard older bike and strip off bits to make it more minimalist and elemental. "Bobber" has become a little too timeframe- and aesthetics-specific. They generally look more like hybrids of cafes and bobbers.

Whatever you call them, the builders make some neat bikes, with no manufactured drama and conflict. Joe Bob says check it out.

The Spaceman · 04-14-2012, 10:07 AM

I saw the first episode or 2 and thought it was ok. These shows usually get better as time goes by.

I wonder what happened to that great series on HD Theater where they'd visit bike manufacturers like Ducati and Kawi? That was REALLY good, but there were only 6 or so episodes.

seruzawa · 04-14-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The Spaceman

I wonder what happened to that great series on HD Theater where they'd visit bike manufacturers like Ducati and Kawi? That was REALLY good, but there were only 6 or so episodes.

Dude! No Bling! No Tootles throwing shyt at each other. That's what the viewing public wants!

schizuki · 04-14-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Spaceman

I saw the first episode or 2 and thought it was ok. These shows usually get better as time goes by.

I liked Season 1, and Season 2 was better.

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I wonder what happened to that great series on HD Theater where they'd visit bike manufacturers like Ducati and Kawi? That was REALLY good, but there were only 6 or so episodes.

Yeah, I remember that one, too.

Speed Channel and Velocity are friggin' godsends.

Have you seen the "All Girls Garage" show? I was mocking the previews, but those gals really do seem to know what they're doing, and they have some genuinely good tips and tricks. I find myself jotting a lot of stuff down in a notebook while it's on. Sort of like "Gearz", but without Stacey David's chuckle-headed in-your-face cheerfulness.

sarnali2 · 04-14-2012, 12:32 PM

How come they don't make choppers?????????

The_AirHawk · 04-14-2012, 10:09 PM

What is this "TeeVee" thingy of which you speak?

The Spaceman · 04-16-2012, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

What is this "TeeVee" thingy of which you speak?

A mind-control device from the 1950's. The Master Race found it wasn't effective due to it's limited availability, and has since replaced it with "Smart Phones" and "Tablets."

pushrod · 04-16-2012, 08:55 AM

My memory... Jeez.

Whatever happened to the busty blonde that hosted that Discovery bike show a couple years back? I can't think of her name. That was back when Greg White has his 'Garage' show.

Heck, I wouldn't have remembered GW's name, except he was doing pit bits at the 200 this year.

My favorite episode was when she was (apparently) turning some wrenches, and it looked like she dam near caught one of 'the girls' in a bind.

jmdonald · 04-16-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by pushrod

My memory... Jeez.

Whatever happened to the busty blonde that hosted that Discovery bike show a couple years back? I can't think of her name. That was back when Greg White has his 'Garage' show.

Heck, I wouldn't have remembered GW's name, except he was doing pit bits at the 200 this year.

My favorite episode was when she was (apparently) turning some wrenches, and it looked like she dam near caught one of 'the girls' in a bind.

Are you thinking Michelle Smith? I have not seen All Girls Garage but it goes without saying the show would be better if they were totally naked or at least topless. I like Cafe Racer especially when they throw in a little Moto-History in for good measure.

pushrod · 04-16-2012, 12:29 PM

That's the one (or two!). Michelle Smith.

I need to set the DVR for the Cafe Racer show. Apparently Billy Joel is a recurring 'guest.'

04-13-2012, 06:19 PM	#1
schizuki Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Just hangin' in Milan with Clara Posts: 5,004	New season of Cafe Racer New season of Cafe Racer starts Thursday on Velocity. No, I don't know what channel that is on DirectTV, Dish Network, or your local cable system. I really, really like this show. My only beef is the title - the bikes usually aren't dictionary-definition cafe racers. But I don't think there's a good word for this style of bike, where you take a standard older bike and strip off bits to make it more minimalist and elemental. "Bobber" has become a little too timeframe- and aesthetics-specific. They generally look more like hybrids of cafes and bobbers. Whatever you call them, the builders make some neat bikes, with no manufactured drama and conflict. Joe Bob says check it out. __________________ *Reverēre meam auctōritātem* "The armed resistance and the armed struggle are the path and the strategic choice for liberating the Palestinian land, from the Mediterranean sea to the Jordan river, and for the expulsion of the invaders and usurpers [Israel]... We won't relinquish one inch of the land of Palestine." - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, December 14th, 2011.

04-14-2012, 10:07 AM	#2
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,394	I saw the first episode or 2 and thought it was ok. These shows usually get better as time goes by. I wonder what happened to that great series on HD Theater where they'd visit bike manufacturers like Ducati and Kawi? That was REALLY good, but there were only 6 or so episodes. __________________ *"Adidas has officially unveiled the Adidas Bystander, the first shoe designed for running away from a mass public shooting."*

04-14-2012, 12:32 PM	#5
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04-16-2012, 08:55 AM	#8
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	My memory... Jeez. Whatever happened to the busty blonde that hosted that Discovery bike show a couple years back? I can't think of her name. That was back when Greg White has his 'Garage' show. Heck, I wouldn't have remembered GW's name, except he was doing pit bits at the 200 this year. My favorite episode was when she was (apparently) turning some wrenches, and it looked like she dam near caught one of 'the girls' in a bind. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

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04-16-2012, 12:29 PM	#10
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	That's the one (or two!). Michelle Smith. I need to set the DVR for the Cafe Racer show. Apparently Billy Joel is a recurring 'guest.' __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.