Tag Archives: rock n roll

Time and Tide wait for no Man or Woman

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
22 Oct

No matter what is going on in the world, one thing remands the same, and that is the ticking Clock, she will always continue to grind away 24-7 and I am vert aware at times of that as deadlines come up real fast when yo are a small business, but, there is nothing better than being your own boss, so that out weighs the stress and difficulties that we all endure at times in the trade that we are in. Time to get on my Bike and start to design some New parts for you all.

Things are changing for me and not long to go until I get my Own Brand New Workshop/Barn, exciting times for sure and look forward to spending some quality time in there and banging away at some projects that I must get completed my self. Sometimes I need to Police my self to get things finished, but a New Workshop is something to keep you Motivated that’s for sure.

I have just made up a bunch of Braided Hose Oil Lines and Braided brake lines, one piece and 2 piece front brake lines to cover any of your builds and continue to make and design more parts for the inline four, as well as other makes too. Have fun on your Machines this weekend everybody.

 

 

 

A Day in the life of Yours truly.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
30 Jan

Well, cant believe I am fast approaching 20 years that I have been over here and creating Custom machines and of course, parts to go with it, I have to stop and pinch myself sometimes, but there it is – 2 decades and still moving along, maybe not as fast as back in 2000 but still have a spring in my limpy step.

Now, just yesterday about 10pm, I heard my phone make that familiar “Ping” I thought that it is probably just spam etc but I picked it up and there was a message from a Japanese guy on Facebook, he said “Is this you?” And there was a thumbnail of a picture.

I clicked on it and Bloody Nora, it was me back in 1997 with my Old 1969 Triumph Daytona.

 

I remember that day like it was last week, I rode it all the way to the East coast from my flat in North London and boy, was that great fun to ride to, the bike kept spluttering at Hemsby but It was only the carbs and a clean out and tune and she was good as new, thats when Osamu Imai snapped this photo of me in 1997.

So I thought I would share that with you, the bike looked a little different 6 months before when I rode it again to Hemsby but I want happy with white and wanted black, here is my Kicking the bike over to go for a ride in 1996 before I painted it Black.

So, cherish every day, as time really does belt along, that was 50 pounds ago too. LOL!

Just a few tunes on the net I have seen and like.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
22 Nov

Well, its Hump day, and seeing as the next day is Thanksgiving, some of you may have some time on your hands whilst everyone else is asleep from eating too much Turkey.

So what I have done here is a compilation of music I have liked on the internet, and hopefully there may be one there you will like.

Below, this old geezer knocked up a guitar out of timber from the Barn door to a tree outside and boy that Blues Slide is a great riff.

Now below is the unbelievable Samantha Fish- She sure can play Blues slide and I loved this rendition of “Shake Them All Down”
This song Rocks!

OK Below is Little Toby Lee, this kid can shred like the best and what a great Dedicational play to Malcom Young of AC/DC, this kid is Dynamite. I so wish I had a millionth of this lads talent, so super cool what a brilliant guy and good luck to him, not that he needs it, such passion for playing.

What I wanted to show was just sheer talent at any level, I wanted to play the drums and thought I would be great, I mean I can tap a pencil to anything, had a go and what the heck, the coordination is so hard and if I had a hat on, I would take it off to ALL drummers, so this chap Below is Jordan Cannata and this 3 minutes of drumming is super cool.
You may not like Drums but you cannot get away from this guys speed and dexterity, Right on mate.

Next up is a buddy of mine who I knew back home in London, he has a great band and this is just part of the things he can do, Dean has been playing since he was knee high, this song. The Black Tibetans – “Esmae” was recorded about 7 years ago but still rocks, Dean also is the Co Founder of Dice Magazine.

Toe Tapping Sounds for the weekend.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
10 Nov

Hey all you lot out there, Heck the weekend is here, so as I am pretty busy this time of year, I thought I would add some tunes I dig, maybe you will like them? 

But-if not you can move onto the next.

Music is a huge part of my life, If I like the song I will stop and listen, so- Today, here is some tunes that Turn My dial.

Dig It Up’ TJ Mayes NASHVILLE BOOGIE

Next up is:

‘Hotwire Woman’ The Highjivers

Awesome song here. ‘I Got Some News For You’ The Kabooms (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

How about this:

‘My One Desire’ The Red Hot Rockets (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with new UK rockabilly trio THE RED HOT ROCKETS covering Ricky Nelson classic ‘My One Desire’. Filmed at The Kings Rock N Roll Club, Kingsmeadow, Kingston-Upon-Thames, London, UK (2017).

Now:
‘Please Just Leave Suzie’ Relax Trio (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with rockabilly trio – THE RELAX TRIO (Finland) – playing track ‘Please Just Leave Suzie’. Filmed at the 21st Rockabilly Rave, Camber Sands, UK 2017.

Fantastic sound from Germany- ‘Boppin’ Mary Lou’ Marc & The Wild Ones RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX
Official FULL HD music video for German rockabilly band, Marc & The Wild Ones, featuring track ‘Boppin’ Mary Lou’ from the debut album ‘The Rockin’ Beat Of Marc & The Wild Ones’, available now on RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS.

Big hit all over the place at the moment.
‘The Wolf’ Delta Bombers WILD RECORDS (Official Music Video HD) BOPFLIX
Now available on an all new 45′ (2017) with ‘Good Disguise’ (with new video from Luke Baker online now, link below!):
https://wildrecordsusa.com/delta-bomb…

How about:
‘Futile Blues’ The Doel Brothers (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with THE DOEL BROTHERS (UK) performing track ‘Futile Blues’, out on El Toro Records. Filmed in Alton, UK (Feb, 2017).

How about this, Half Swede half Danish, some kicking sounds of. ‘Girls I’ve Never Kissed’ Kokomo Kings (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

BOPFLIX SESSION with Rhythm Bomb Records’ – THE KOKOMO KINGS (Sweden/Denmark) – performing ‘Girls I’ve Never Kissed’, filmed at the Rhythm Riot (Nov, 2016).

from Australia: ‘Slave For The Beat’ Pat Capocci PRESS-TONE / WILD RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX
Music video for Australian rockabilly artist Pat Capocci’s ‘Slave For The Beat’, from the album ‘Call Of The Wild’ (2013), out now on Press-Tone Records (Australia)! Filmed on location in London, UK (2012) whilst on tour, including footage filmed at Sounds That Swing (No Hit Records) record shop,

Now onto these guys once more:’Artificial Natural’ Kokomo Kings (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with Rhythm Bomb Records’ – THE KOKOMO KINGS (Sweden/Denmark) – performing ‘Artificial Natural’, filmed at the Rhythm Riot (Nov, 2016).

Now something cool from. ‘I Know The Rules’ Nico Duportal & His Rhythm Dudes (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

BOPFLIX SESSION with Rhythm Bomb Records’ – NICO DUPORTAL & HIS RHYTHM DUDES (FRANCE) – performing ‘I Know The Rules’ from the album ‘Dealing With My Blues’. Filmed at the Rhythm Riot, Camber Sands, UK (Nov, 2016).

More Rockin Tunes. ‘Back Home’ Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS (Official Music Video) BOPFLIX
Official FULL HD music video for German rockabilly band, Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets, featuring track ‘Back Home’, from the band’s debut album, ‘Carolina & Her Rhythm Rockets’, out now on RHYTHM BOMB RECORDS!

How about:
‘Zodiac’ The Runawayz (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX

BOPFLIX SESSION with UK rock n roll trio The Runawayz covering ‘Zodiac’, original by The Rhythm Hawks (Hot Rock Records, 1980). Filmed at the 21st Rockabilly Rave, Camber Sands, UK (June, 2017).

Jumping sounds now:
Boppin’ The Blues ft.GIZZELLE (promo) BOPFLIX
New promo for London’s Boppin The Blues roots Rock n Roll rockabilly club, starring Wild Records Artist GIZZELLE (USA) and featuring track ‘Humdinger’ (cover of Little Marie Allen, Triumph, 1959). Host DJ’s Trev Collins and The Grinster. Filmed London, UK (Dec, 2013).

Always loved this when it first came out. ‘Coming In Hot’ Pat Capocci RUBY RECORDS (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION with Australia’s finest – PAT CAPOCCI – performing new track ‘Coming In Hot’ out now on 45 rpm on RUBY RECORDS! Filmed at Sounds That Swing / No Hit Records, Camden, London, UK (2016).

Jump to this Rhythm : ‘Hold On Tight’ Bob & The Bearcats (bopflix sessions) BOPFLIX
BOPFLIX SESSION special with re-united rockabilly 4 piece – BOB & THE BEARCATS (UK) – performing own track ‘Hold On Tight’! Filmed at the Mill Hill Music Complex, London, UK (2016)

Mr Ducktail, French Barber in London

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
07 Oct

Where was this guy when I lived in London? What a great Barber, it takes sometimes years to find a Real barber that understands the look you want and this fella knows his stuff, good luck with all you do Mr. Ducktail.

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Maybe I will get the chance to sit in your Chair and get a great Hair cut?

Where is this establishment I hear you ask?

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48 Church St, Marylebone, London NW8 8EP, UK

Ton Up Video for Hipsters and Rockers.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
04 Oct

Howdy all

Today I saw  video a mate of mine posted and had to share it, Hipsters on Cafe Racers to the tune of Chris Rea Road to Hell.

The Bird is well Ropey, I was laughing my socks off watching this, no idea where this came up and see a few faces I know from Back home but It just made me crack up today, so sit back and get the cringe Meter out as it will go off the peg! No Skid Lids and riding with your Gob open is a nice invite for any insect to enter for a look. LOL!

Below is Imelda May- Ireland’s Gorgeous Rocking Singer, – I hear many complain that she has sold out, changed her image and style, but I think many people forget.

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She is a musician, she is finding her own way, her own route in the life of a music icon and I wish her all the luck in the world, although she is Irish and has plenty of luck of her own.

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Sure I miss that Ram Horn Hair style but I still dig her and good on her for following her dream,.

Recorded by Channel 4 Back home in 2013 Imelda lets you into her life and music tastes as well as influences.

Good Luck Imelda I am sure you will Rock the world even more, such an awesome talent and write her own material too.

Thanks for reading my Blog today, have fun with what you do.

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My Newest Exhaust System The Predator for all SOHC CB750 Honda’s

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
23 Jul

Hey All

Well here we are again and wanted to try and bring you a custom set up that you may well like to have on your inline Four machine Honda.

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Been here over 17 years and love turning out different parts for you all and I send my parts all over the globe, so this time I though a Custom exhaust system might be in order and here it is.

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This is a Super Custom design and internally has a bag of tricks that a Magician would love to own, its secret but all you need to know is that it will give you More performance.

It will be available as a Raw Steel set up or as you see on here right now, a Custom Version where We send you the header and Wrap kit, and a Chromed rear tail section and removable Baffle.

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We will also offer a Black Or Silver ceramic option too, so you have pretty much everything you need to decide on color and look etc.

You simply fit and have fun, as that’s what it is all about, this is a great set up and I know some of you will be right into this out of the bat.

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No need for the old flanges and also on 77 and 78 Models, none of them terrible Half Moon shims to bother with, Just remove your stock spigots, fit New Crush Gaskets ( We offer them too ).

Fit to bike and hear the difference, this will breath like New lungs and boy does it look sharp.

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I ship 6 days a week and also over sea’s. I help on the Customs forms too- so you do not get hammered on import taxes where you are not supposed to anyway.

Have a look and see what you think, this is a unique set up, as used by AMA Race bikes back in the day, I found the magic formula and this is the result, hope you like it.

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Drop me a line at carpy@carpyscaferacers.com and I will give you all the information you might want to know about this great exhaust system, I am here to help and help I shall.

You can also drop me a Dime at: 714-598-8392 and, if you are still a little impatient, you can text me on that same number, how’s that for Service?

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I have to chrome the tail sections so that take a week but other than that these are ready to go. Thanks for taking your time out of your day to check out whats going on here at carpyscaferacers I really do appreciate it.

 

 

 

 

The Damned 1963

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
05 Apr

Well, when this weird movie came out, I was just a year old, its crappy and black and white but that’s what I love about the old B movies, suspense and thrillers, a few Rockers thrown in and there you go. A totally weird movie, but just for the tacky music and the great motorcycles, clothing and old School England, brings back great memories for me.

Dont take it for seriousness, its a mix of Juvenile delinquents, Social welfare, espionage, Government secrets, and science fiction all rolled into a small sandwich to get your teeth into. It may not be the best sandwich you ate but- you will sure remember it. LOL.

 

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Movie Info:

Joseph Losey directed this unusual science fiction effort, which has won a small but fervent cult following. Simon Wells (MacDonald Carey) is an American visiting England, where he meets a woman named Joan (Shirley Ann Field).

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Simon is immediately attracted to Joan, but there’s a considerable obstacle in their budding romance: Joan’s brother King (Oliver Reed), the leader of a violent pack of motorcycle Rockers. King has a barely concealed incestuous attachment to his sister, and he sometimes uses her to lure victims into his gang’s clutches.

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King and his cronies attack Simon, take his money, and leave him stranded, where he’s eventually found by a pair of military security men. Simon is brought to the home of Bernard (Alexander Knox), a scientist working on a secret project for the government, and his girlfriend Freya (Viveca Lindfors), a sculptor.

 

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Joan eventually tracks Simon down in hopes of winning his forgiveness, but another run-in with King causes Simon and Joan to discover a cave that holds a terrible secret: a group of strange, cold-blooded children who were the products of one of Bernard’s experiments gone wrong.

 

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The children were genetically engineered to survive a nuclear war, and, as a result, they are radioactive enough to kill anyone who comes in close contact with them. Controversial in its day, The Damned was produced in England in 1961 but was not released until 1963, when Hammer Films booked it as the second-half of a double bill with Maniac. It did not reach American screens until 1965, when it was shown under the title These Are the Damned. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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This is a film not often seen these days.

I have the film and will show it to fellow 59 Club members on a film night to make it more fun.

Here is the whole shooting match if you have time to atch, its slow but its history, a little like a cross between Clockwork orange and Rockers.


These are the Damned 1963 by Alice-Bauer

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
23 Dec

I want to take this festive time of year to thank all MY customers for ALL their support this year, been a fast 12 months that’s for sure and am looking forward to see what 2017 brings to my doors.


 

I am looking at making more parts for more models, from exhausts, to seats, to lights and some clothing too, so keep checking back with me for all the cool Motorcycle and Hot Rod parts for 2017.

 

Also I shall be adding more Blogs and hopefully more video to, and it will be quite an epic year I think and look forward to sharing it with you too.

Remember to check often on my blogs and New parts pages as I will be adding quite a bit as I get the New year rolling.

 

You can also follow me on instagram @59club or on Twitter @750racer also on face book under @carpyscaferacers @steverichardcarpenter or @carpyscafe

 

A Very Merry Christmas to you ALL and many thanks from the bottom of my heart to each and everyone one of you for using my business to supply you with the parts you needed.

Toe Tapping tunes for Thursday!

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
25 Aug

I have always been into Music, and love Rockabilly, Rhythm & Blues, Surf, jive, and garage etc.
So-here is a great Russian instrumental you may like.
The band is called Messer Chups with their version of Surf Riders From The Swamp Lagoon (Full Album)

Just some background music for you today with some alternative garage rock, you may even like some of these tunes..

But I have always followed the Blue Cats since about 1983 and even today they just ROCK!

 

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