More cool paint jobs on bikes at the Laughlin River Run 2008. These are from the Losoya Bros - check it out…

This Harley-Davidson Road King is a tribute to legendary musicians who have passed on;

Janis Joplin.

Jim Morrison.

Kurt Cobain.

Jimi Hendrix.

A wicked skull bike called “Whole Lotta Rosie”…

Following this guy could become a nightmare.

Nice work by the Losoya Bros.

One of the most memorable motorcycle embellishments that we’ve come across in a long time is the “Team Diva” Harley-Davidson which made an appearance at the Laughlin River Run last month. If you’re thinking 3-d, you’re right. This bike has crystals artfully applied all over it. Apparently, its owner likes to adorn all kinds of things with crystals, but her bike is really an amazing work of art - check it out…

Bling, Bling - homage to the king.

See more crystal adornments by visiting Team Diva’s Website.

Horst, without a doubt is one of the world’s premier motorcycle painters. For over 30 years he has partnered with SIMMS to bring the finest art work imaginable, an artist whose detailing is untouchable, with an imagination that seems endless and always striving for the latest and best concepts. Clearly the artwork of Horst is one of the reasons why Simms motorcycles have been featured worldwide.

While at the Laughlin River Run last month, we got lots of shots of Horst’s work - so we hope you have a fast internet connection, because there’s a lot to see here. Enjoy…

Click here to visit Horst’s website.

Visit Simms website here.

Lots of cool rides made their appearances at the 2008 Laughlin River Run this past April, but a couple really stood out from the display of many. We found these two beauties at the custom bike show at the Colorado Belle in Laughlin, NV.

This blue masterpiece was covered in underwater scenes - apparently, it’s true that the sea never gives up her dead. The paint talent was Dan Langston from Utah. Check it out…

Nice work - imaginative and beautifully executed.

And this “Piracy” bike, a 2006 Arlen Ness Lowliner, airbrushed by none other than the prolific Craig Fraser know best as Air Syndicate out of Bakersfield, California.

Nice lid mate.

Well done Craig.

Stay tuned to AirbrushTour for more great forthcoming pix and posts from the Laughlin River Run.

Track back to previous posts on the Laughlin River Run.

This week’s pic of the week is actually from Laughlin River Run 2007 - The Bacardi Girls with A.D. Cook. Hey girls, where were you this year?

T’was a beautiful, sun drenched and slightly breezy day in Laughlin, Nevada where the 26th Annual Laughlin River Run was happening. We were there on Saturday (4/26/08) and got some pics for your viewing pleasure.

That radical custom you see at the top of this post was on display by Jim Nasi Customs - a monster of a machine with attitude galore. Of course, we saw tons of great bikes, babes, artists, tattoos and just about everything else you can imagine. We’ll be bringing you those posts, along with great shots over the next few posts.

The West’s largest ride-in bike show brings hundreds of exhibits and vendors plus top-name entertainment, contests, pageants and charity fund raisers. Free attractions include the Harley Davidson Traveling Museum, test rides on new Harley Davidson motorcycles, Miss Hawaiian Tropic competition, tattoo contests and live entertainment. Event passes include Poker Run, Custom Bike Show, souvenir pin and bandanna, and merchandise drawing tickets. Raises funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, Easter Seals Society, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, American Heroes Foundation and other charities.

The custom bike show was well situated right next to the Colorado Belle Hotel and Casino. Stay tuned - we got tons of shots - that’s a post full of outrageous paint jobs and eye candy all by itself.

Buiders: many of the usual biker luminaries like Chica were there again this year.

Laughlin is an interesting town. If you’ve never been, you owe yourself a trip there. This gaming town boasts 11 resorts and casinos with 24-hour casino gaming and is centrally located between the Los Angeles Basin and Phoenix, Arizona just 90 miles south of Las Vegas, Nevada and is set in a rugged mountain terrain which gently slopes to the cool banks of the Colorado River.

No shortage of bikes. We heard numbers like 60,000 as a final bike count for this year’s turnout.

Beautiful ladies always make these events worthwhile.

Visit the Laughlin River Run site for more of this great event, and stay tuned to AirbrushTour as we bring you more great shots and posts from this year’s rally.

Our friends from Devious Designs of Las Vegas made an appearance at the local Arlen Ness show to peddle their talents recently. They sent us some great shots so we though we’d share with you.

Nick Lee, Gary Jensen and Dan from Devious Designs.

Catch Devious Designs crew at Laughlin this weekend for the Laughlin River Run. We’ll be there too. Keep your feed fresh for lots of great pix.

The 26th annual Laughlin River Run starts this week and it’s one not to be missed. Musical talent includes Foreigner, Joan Jett and the Black Hearts, Black Crowes and Blue Oyster Cult. And of course all the rest of the necessary biker fare - bikes, babes, beer and bbq will be there for consumption.

This is the largest west coast motorcycle event on the banks of the Colorado River. It’s not too late to get a room or a camping spot. Get more information on their website at LaughlinRiverRun.com.

Check out some of the cool rides we caught when we were there last year.

This week’s Pic of The Week was shot last year at the Laughlin River Run where Las Vegas pinstripe artist Zorak the pinstriper lays down the lines on the beautiful ladies. The 2008 Laughlin River Run is just around the corner.

Check out this Betty Page rendering on a Drag Specialties promotional bike. A nice example of airbrush work on an old school tank.

Take a look at more great bikes and paint jobs we found at the Laughlin River Run.