Johnny – (Cashmere Beanie, Zara Jersey Cotton Blazer, Forever Ashbury. Henley Thermal)

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Jaiden Quy – (eBay bow tie, Thomas Pink shirt, Target Merona Cardigan) *Click here to read the motivation behind this post & our blog.

Johnny - (Sabre Vision Sunglasses, Ralph Lauren Bow Tie, H&M Scarf, Mike & Chris Sweater, Nudie Waxed Slim Jim Denim, Emerica Nailer Shoes)

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Sunday, January 17th in the year of 2010 was an epic day for Michael K. Green better know as Blacc Mike. He’s touched so many hearts and lives and now the City of Long Beach and many other supporters have blessed him and all kids trying to stay out of trouble with his very own skatepark. It’s located on 14th and Pacific in the Eastside of Long Beach. It was a very touching day to see how many different people came out to this event. Blacc Mike lives on Forever. We love you.

Jaiden Quy – (eBay bow tie, Tasso Elba shirt, Banana Republic bubble vest, J. Crew chino’s, Wal-Mart $15 patent leather boots)

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Although I spent 2 years working as a REAL full time construction worker (before Johnny and I started Forever Ashbury.) and dreaded every moment swinging a hammer, I’m still intrigued by power tools and building things. I guess its because I’m a real technical person that likes to get hands on with things and watching something get made from nothing. Every car I’ve ever owned was built by me, every single horsepower was tuned with my two hands and wrench. I used to have a brand new sport bike and now that I’ve decided to get back into riding on the open road again, there was only one way to do it and that’s why I decided to buy a nostalgic motorcycle. This is our project and we live by the term “D.I.Y”, Do It Yourself. We do our own website, our own graphic designs, our own videos and everything else in between…and now it’s time to pour our sweat and blood into our classic motorcycle.

*Some history on Cafe Racers*
Cafe Racer motorcycles originated in the 1960’s in Europe. “Rockers” were a culture of rebels that wanted distinctive motorcycles to speed between cafes along and around British towns and cities. The goal was to be able to reach 100 miles per hour which is considered  the “Ton” between each cafe.

Forever Ashbury. is more than a clothing company, it’s our lifestyle. We are showing you our complexity and one of our many passions and interests. We are Forever Ashbury and more importantly, You are Forever Ashbury.

These are examples of how Cafe Race Bikes look like. They just scream vintage classiness.

(Pictures via Carpy’s Nostalgia Speed & Cycle and WrenchMonkees)

Here’s what my moto looked like, chopper style with the extended forks, that’s how the cool kids did it in the 70’s.

And this is the progress so far. I tore down the whole bike, threw on the clubman handlebars, chopped off the sissy bars & seat and painted the whole thing in wrinkle valve cover paint. I’m waiting on the new raised white lettering tires and -2 lower forks (it looks awful with the chopper forks). This is only version 1.0. Stay tuned on how the bike will look in the end. Of course you know, it’s gonna be Forever Ashbury. inspired!

Listen to my baby roar!

Continue to follow the blog to see how this bike will turn out. It’s going to be a loooooong project.

I’m gonna need one of these helmets. *My birthday is coming up!*

-Jaiden Quy

Johnny – (Calvin Klein Women’s Peacoat, Tasso Elba Shirt, Sean John Polka Dot Tie, Ralph Lauren Beanie, H & M Purple Pant, Bacco Bucci Loafers)

Jaiden Quy – (Purple Hair, H&M Peacoat, Zara Tie, Brooks Brothers Shirt, Target Scarf)

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