Bakersfield Thunder Run
Hot weekend; hot bikes, hot rods, hot babes. Bakersfield lives up to its reputation for hot, and the 2006 Bakersfield Thunder Run is just a hot event all the way around.
Chica, custom builder extraordinaire of Biker Build-Off fame. I’m a huge of of Chica’s style and imagination. His custom creations really are works of art.
Chica build bikes that are perfect examples of old-school kewl.
They’re all rolling art…
…and some are simply off-the-page.
The engines in Chica’s bikes are pieces of art all by themselves. Notice the pinstripes and airbrush work on the air-cleaner cover. Click here to see more of Chica’s bikes online.
The renown custom bike builder Hank Young was at the show with his newest creation; Aces & Eights.
This is an incredible custom. Looks great. Sounds great. Check out that back wheel. The large right-side flat plate with the ridges remains stationary while the tire rotates making for a cool effect when this bike is moving.
A look from the top - a rider’s perspective. Great job Hank. See more Hank Young bikes online.
Road Dog Customs was on hand to add a little pinstripe to whatever you wanted.
American Motorcycle Company showed an impressive displayed of bikes - some with airbrush work.
…including a flamed Pounder.
While there is never a shortage of beautiful ladies at these events, this long-legged blond really stands out - SoCal style.
…and a few more beauties strutting their stuff for the bikini contest. If you’re asking, “What’s this got to do with airbrush?”. Like the saying goes… If we have to explain you wouldn’t understand. Or better yet, keep scrolling.
Lisa Berczel of Battledress Paint and Body fame was on hand to strut her stuff and kick around some body art. Her moto is ‘Painting Womens’ Bodies and Mens’ Motorcycles’, and from what we’ve seen, she does both beautifully.
Here’s the finished body art. The cool thing about body art — only the attitude is permanent.
Watch for an upcoming article on Lisa here on AirbrushTour. In the meanwhile, here’s another taste of her body art work from the Bakersfield show.
Airbrush abounds at these shows, and for me, it’s one of the draws - just checking out all the great talent and creativity, whether it be art, beauties, or motorcycles…
Check out this radically airbrushed and all fired-up Boss Hoss motorcycle. Yah, the paint is hot, but so is that V8 engine planted firmly below that 10 gallon gas tank. This is a bike to the extreme.
A little fire on the side. Check out the hot chick in the flames.
An the tank is buried in flames too.
And this is all you see when this thing passes by. This beast makes quite a statement all the way around.
That True Fire look is still hot! Here we find the business end of a Ford truck featuring flames.
Hot rods were on display too. K-Daddy shows of his spray magic with this sharp Ford roadster.
A quick view from the side shows the level of work that goes into these beautiful rides.
Attention to detail makes this a trick ride all around.
An outdoor BBQ island features three beauties and an original airbrush mural by Steve Vandemon.
Another example of some great airbrush work on a bike.
Overall, the display of airbrush work at this year’s Thunder Run was very impressive. Check our Flickr gallery to see more.
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April 20th, 2007 07:39
[…] This week hot shot features a hot babe art panel painted by Nick Lee (© 2006 Nick Lee) taken by A.D. at last year’s Thunder Run in Bakersfield, CA. This was one of many great panels on display there. Track back to our previous post for more, or visit Nick Lee Designs of Las Vegas online to learn more about his art. […]